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5 | Excellent for toddlers and babies | We were introduced to Noddy and Friends on the Sprout channel, which no longer airs the British show. Our then 2-yr old daughter fell in love the first time she saw it. Even our 8-month old triples (2 boys and a girl) took notice of the show when it was on the TV. We bought the set of 5 DVDs from Wal-mart, which did not include the book. The stories are ~ 10 mins long each and all are educationally based on social situations like sharing, good vs naughty behavior, cooperation, telling the truth, and even counting. The DVD sets also have a 3-4 minute segment in between each story called Say It With Noddy, during which the children are introduced to foreign languages and sounds not normally spoken in the English language. This helps with learning other languages later in life. The animation and colors are outstanding. The characters are engaging and easy for the young to identify with. We highly recommend this fun set - even the adults enjoy watching with the kids. | 977 | [
"We were introduced to Noddy and Friends on the Sprout channel, which no longer airs the British show.",
"Our then 2-yr old daughter fell in love the first time she saw it.",
"Even our 8-month old triples (2 boys and a girl) took notice of the show when it was on the TV.",
"We bought the set of 5 DVDs from Wal-mart, which did not include the book.",
"The stories are ~ 10 mins long each and all are educationally based on social situations like sharing, good vs naughty behavior, cooperation, telling the truth, and even counting.",
"The DVD sets also have a 3-4 minute segment in between each story called Say It With Noddy, during which the children are introduced to foreign languages and sounds not normally spoken in the English language.",
"This helps with learning other languages later in life.",
"The animation and colors are outstanding.",
"The characters are engaging and easy for the young to identify with.",
"We highly recommend this fun set - even the adults enjoy watching with the kids."
] |
5 | Cute, efficient, and durable | I bought this for my daughter, who is entering high school. After using an L.L. Bean backpack bfor 3 years, she was extremely happy upon receiving this Jansport backpack.She liked the color "Shell Tan" much better, which is exactly like the picture. The color combination is great, and the cute pink zipper color continues on the inside. The design is also better: there is an extra pocket near the top for smaller things such as pens and a cellphone, and an side mesh pocket for a water bottle was convenient. The bag looks very small upon arrival, however, when filled it can stretch to almost too big, yet the perfect size. My other daughter has had the exact same backpack model for three years now, and it is going strong still, without much wear and tear.The bag is very comfortable, stylish, and well-designed according to my daughter. As an added bonus, it's a great deal on amazon! I highly recommend this bag for students in middle or high school and college. Buy it! | 977 | [
"I bought this for my daughter, who is entering high school.",
"After using an L.L. Bean backpack bfor 3 years, she was extremely happy upon receiving this Jansport backpack.She liked the color \"Shell Tan\" much better, which is exactly like the picture.",
"The color combination is great, and the cute pink zipper color continues on the inside.",
"The design is also better: there is an extra pocket near the top for smaller things such as pens and a cellphone, and an side mesh pocket for a water bottle was convenient.",
"The bag looks very small upon arrival, however, when filled it can stretch to almost too big, yet the perfect size.",
"My other daughter has had the exact same backpack model for three years now, and it is going strong still, without much wear and tear.The bag is very comfortable, stylish, and well-designed according to my daughter.",
"As an added bonus, it's a great deal on amazon!",
"I highly recommend this bag for students in middle or high school and college.",
"Buy it!"
] |
5 | Correction For Track Listing | This CD contains 27 Tracks, not the 7 listed in the product information. The Bob Crosby Memorial Album "I Remember You". The Songs of World War II. Unissued 1941-1942 Recordings. Featuring Yank Lawson, Eddie Miller, Jess Stacy, Bob Haggart. Vocals by Gloria DeHaven and Liz Tilton.1. Take it Easy2. We're Ridin' For Uncle Sammy Now3. Vultee Special4. Will You Still Remember Me5. I Remember You6. Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree7. The Last Call For Love8. A String Of Pearls9. Fighting Sons Pf The Navy Blue10. As We Walk Into The Sunset11. A Zoot Suit (For My Sunday Gal)12. Black Zephyr13. Blue Surreal14. Two Timin' Gal15. Love Is A Song16. That Russian Winter17. Tell It To A Star18. Jingle Jangle Jingle19. The Song Is You20. Livin' Lovin' Laughin'21. You're Easy To Dance With22. I'll Keep The Lovelight Burning23. Sugar Foot Stomp24. Somewhere, Sometime25. When You Think Of Lovin', Baby, Think Of Me26. I Left My Heart At The Stage Door Canteen27. Russian Sailor's Dance | 977 | [
"This CD contains 27 Tracks, not the 7 listed in the product information.",
"The Bob Crosby Memorial Album \"I Remember You\".",
"The Songs of World War II.",
"Unissued 1941-1942 Recordings.",
"Featuring Yank Lawson, Eddie Miller, Jess Stacy, Bob Haggart.",
"Vocals by Gloria DeHaven and Liz Tilton.1. Take it Easy2.",
"We're Ridin' For Uncle Sammy Now3.",
"Vultee Special4.",
"Will You Still Remember Me5.",
"I Remember You6.",
"Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree7.",
"The Last Call For Love8.",
"A String Of Pearls9.",
"Fighting Sons Pf The Navy Blue10.",
"As We Walk Into The Sunset11.",
"A Zoot Suit (For My Sunday Gal)12.",
"Black Zephyr13.",
"Blue Surreal14.",
"Two Timin' Gal15.",
"Love Is A Song16.",
"That Russian Winter17.",
"Tell It To A Star18.",
"Jingle Jangle Jingle19.",
"The Song Is You20.",
"Livin' Lovin' Laughin'21.",
"You're Easy To Dance With22.",
"I'll Keep The Lovelight Burning23.",
"Sugar Foot Stomp24.",
"Somewhere, Sometime25.",
"When You Think Of Lovin', Baby, Think Of Me26.",
"I Left My Heart At The Stage Door Canteen27.",
"Russian Sailor's Dance"
] |
5 | Where did these reviewers come from? | The album really deserves better reviews than its getting on Amazon. I'm kinda offended by the pointless remarks, for why it's a bad album. I'm sorry if the music is a little too layered and the lyrics take some thought to understand. I thought that was a good thing. I really enjoy this album. I feel every album they have made was another step forward. Demure was an amazing album, full of great vocals and guitar riffs. If I could describe the new album as a whole, Id say it's melodic masterpiece. Engine Down's vocals are very refreshing and original. The album builds until the breathtaking climax of the last song. The album for me is already aging well sounding better with every listen. Even with all the band has been through since the release (the loss of most of their equipment and merchandise in Texas) they still believe in the album. They had to borrow instruments just to finish their tour. It's one of the most rewarding albums I've come across. Listen to it. | 977 | [
"The album really deserves better reviews than its getting on Amazon.",
"I'm kinda offended by the pointless remarks, for why it's a bad album.",
"I'm sorry if the music is a little too layered and the lyrics take some thought to understand.",
"I thought that was a good thing.",
"I really enjoy this album.",
"I feel every album they have made was another step forward.",
"Demure was an amazing album, full of great vocals and guitar riffs.",
"If I could describe the new album as a whole, Id say it's melodic masterpiece.",
"Engine Down's vocals are very refreshing and original.",
"The album builds until the breathtaking climax of the last song.",
"The album for me is already aging well sounding better with every listen.",
"Even with all the band has been through since the release (the loss of most of their equipment and merchandise in Texas) they still believe in the album.",
"They had to borrow instruments just to finish their tour.",
"It's one of the most rewarding albums I've come across.",
"Listen to it."
] |
5 | TASTY BREAKFAST ENTREE | In all actuality, BREAKFAST IN AMERICA is probably one of the best albums of the seventies. SUPERTRAMP employs all of the ingredients that eventually led to their biggest commercial success: witty, often contemplative, lyrics; strong creative melodies, eccentricity, theatrics and pure exhilaration.Their 4 hit singles speak for themselves: the pleading request of the marvelous LOGICAL SONG; the passionate fervor of GOODBYE STRANGER with its guitar driven outro that's mindblowing; the harmonica presence of the irresistible TAKE THE LONG WAY HOME and the gentle satire of the bouncy BREAKFAST IN AMERICA. The remaining tracks are all prime SUPERTRAMP but the album peaks with the purely exuberant CHILD OF VISION. With its gorgeous chord changes, layered vocals and the remarkable piano playing of Rodger Hodgson, this is progressive rock at its finest.SUPERTRAMP sadly never reached this level again, but this album will remain as one of the decade's most important albums. | 977 | [
"In all actuality, BREAKFAST IN AMERICA is probably one of the best albums of the seventies.",
"SUPERTRAMP employs all of the ingredients that eventually led to their biggest commercial success: witty, often contemplative, lyrics; strong creative melodies, eccentricity, theatrics and pure exhilaration.Their 4 hit singles speak for themselves: the pleading request of the marvelous LOGICAL SONG; the passionate fervor of GOODBYE STRANGER with its guitar driven outro that's mindblowing; the harmonica presence of the irresistible TAKE THE LONG WAY HOME and the gentle satire of the bouncy BREAKFAST IN AMERICA.",
"The remaining tracks are all prime SUPERTRAMP but the album peaks with the purely exuberant CHILD OF VISION.",
"With its gorgeous chord changes, layered vocals and the remarkable piano playing of Rodger Hodgson, this is progressive rock at its finest.SUPERTRAMP sadly never reached this level again, but this album will remain as one of the decade's most important albums."
] |
5 | New Age Dopeness! | Wow, what can I say, this is an incredible album. After hearing good things about this album, I decided to check it out and I was shocked at how dope it was!Lyrically, Blu is crazy nice. Hes a good story teller, has a very nice flow, and just overall a great emcee. I didn't find any weaknesses in his lyrical abilities.Production wise is where this album is really dope. I think that every single beat on this album is versatile and bangin. Some nice beats are "Simply Amazin", "Cold Hearted", "Dancing In The Rain"(Crazy nice beat), "No Greater Love", "Narrow Path", "In Remembrance", "First Things First", "Soul Amazin", "The World Is...".. Yea I basically named half the album. But seriously, if your a fan of true Hip-Hop beats and lyrics you will love this album hands down.Blu is one of those emcees that has a lot of potential and will only get iller. Check this album!My Top 5 Songs1.Simply Amazin2.Dancing In The Rain3.The Narrow Path4.First Things First5.Soul Amazin | 977 | [
"Wow, what can I say, this is an incredible album.",
"After hearing good things about this album, I decided to check it out and I was shocked at how dope it was!",
"Lyrically, Blu is crazy nice.",
"Hes a good story teller, has a very nice flow, and just overall a great emcee.",
"I didn't find any weaknesses in his lyrical abilities.Production wise is where this album is really dope.",
"I think that every single beat on this album is versatile and bangin.",
"Some nice beats are \"Simply Amazin\", \"Cold Hearted\", \"Dancing In The Rain\"(Crazy nice beat), \"No Greater Love\", \"Narrow Path\", \"In Remembrance\", \"First Things First\", \"Soul Amazin\", \"The World Is...\"..",
"Yea I basically named half the album.",
"But seriously, if your a fan of true Hip-Hop beats and lyrics you will love this album hands down.Blu is one of those emcees that has a lot of potential and will only get iller.",
"Check this album!",
"My Top 5 Songs1.Simply Amazin2.Dancing In The Rain3.The Narrow Path4.First Things First5.Soul Amazin"
] |
5 | Finally! | Let me start by stating that I rarely write reviews. I feel like I really need to write about this stuff, though. I'm in my early 30's and had recently resigned to never having nice skin. Enter MyChelle Dermaceuticals. My skin is looking SO much better!! Between this and the pumpkin cream, my skin is almost 100% improved. I'd tried Proactiv, which was okay but stained everything- sheets, shirts, towels, the lot. I used Oil of Olay, and still do sometimes, but the daily facial wipes were just getting too expensive to use twice a day and I still had forehead bumps. Honestly, with the money I've spent on trying to find the perfect fix I could have bought heaps of MyChelle! I'm not going to make this long, but please, if you're feeling bummed and lost with your skin, give this a try. Don't jump into the deep end, as it can be expensive, but get a starter kit or just a couple things and see how you go. I'm going to post the same thing for the pumpkin cream. Good luck! | 977 | [
"Let me start by stating that I rarely write reviews.",
"I feel like I really need to write about this stuff, though.",
"I'm in my early 30's and had recently resigned to never having nice skin.",
"Enter MyChelle Dermaceuticals.",
"My skin is looking SO much better!!",
"Between this and the pumpkin cream, my skin is almost 100% improved.",
"I'd tried Proactiv, which was okay but stained everything- sheets, shirts, towels, the lot.",
"I used Oil of Olay, and still do sometimes, but the daily facial wipes were just getting too expensive to use twice a day and I still had forehead bumps.",
"Honestly, with the money I've spent on trying to find the perfect fix I could have bought heaps of MyChelle!",
"I'm not going to make this long, but please, if you're feeling bummed and lost with your skin, give this a try.",
"Don't jump into the deep end, as it can be expensive, but get a starter kit or just a couple things and see how you go.",
"I'm going to post the same thing for the pumpkin cream.",
"Good luck!"
] |
5 | Biblical, Innovative and Practical | Rick Richardson does a good job here of getting 21st century Christians to THINK about evangelism in new and innovative ways. He encourages readers to get a better understanding of today's society, emphasizing that we as a church can't provide Biblical answers if we don't take time to listen to the questions. The author stays true to his title and draws outside the lines to explore new means of bringing people to Christ.Some people may misunderstand this book, thinking that Richardson is forsaking the time-honored gospel by substituting church growth gimmicks and man-made strategies. Actually Richardson is very conservative in his theology, but very progressive in his methodology. Unless the reader distinguishes between the two, he/she will have a difficult time benefiting from this work.I recommend this book to all believers, especially church leaders, who are looking for new ways to cultivate relationships with the lost and to bring them to salvation in Christ. | 977 | [
"Rick Richardson does a good job here of getting 21st century Christians to THINK about evangelism in new and innovative ways.",
"He encourages readers to get a better understanding of today's society, emphasizing that we as a church can't provide Biblical answers if we don't take time to listen to the questions.",
"The author stays true to his title and draws outside the lines to explore new means of bringing people to Christ.Some people may misunderstand this book, thinking that Richardson is forsaking the time-honored gospel by substituting church growth gimmicks and man-made strategies.",
"Actually Richardson is very conservative in his theology, but very progressive in his methodology.",
"Unless the reader distinguishes between the two, he/she will have a difficult time benefiting from this work.I recommend this book to all believers, especially church leaders, who are looking for new ways to cultivate relationships with the lost and to bring them to salvation in Christ."
] |
5 | a must have for msg fans | this is probably michael schenkers finest work outside of ufo.the album is tight, from the first track to the last, including the bonus tracks.michaels choise of backing musicians,couldnt have been better.the vocalist, is pretty good, w/ a strong classic rock sound. the bassist/drummer are two of the best i've ever heard or had the pleasure to see perform.barry sparks is amazing on his 6 string bass.and shane gallass, the drummer, reproduces simon phillips work ( bonus track into the arena)flawlessly, a near impossible task.this work includes an insturmental titled "essence" which was an instant schenker classic, this song alone is worth what you'll pay for the entire album.and as always mr. schenker does not disappoint. he was at the top of his game when this was recorded, he was apparently in a good place in life when he wrote this work, and it shows. his sound is fresh and he was probably inspired by the caliber of the talent in this recording.A MUST HAVE !!!! | 977 | [
"this is probably michael schenkers finest work outside of ufo.the album is tight, from the first track to the last, including the bonus tracks.michaels choise of backing musicians,couldnt have been better.the vocalist, is pretty good, w/ a strong classic rock sound.",
"the bassist/drummer are two of the best i've ever heard or had the pleasure to see perform.barry sparks is amazing on his 6 string bass.and shane gallass, the drummer, reproduces simon phillips work ( bonus track into the arena)flawlessly, a near impossible task.this work includes an insturmental titled \"essence\" which was an instant schenker classic, this song alone is worth what you'll pay for the entire album.and as always mr.",
"schenker does not disappoint.",
"he was at the top of his game when this was recorded, he was apparently in a good place in life when he wrote this work, and it shows.",
"his sound is fresh and he was probably inspired by the caliber of the talent in this recording.A MUST HAVE!!!",
"!"
] |
5 | Most Popular Book in History | This 1611 King James Bible is the most widely read book in world history in the English language. It is similar to the Authorized King James Bible, but this is a little more expensuve- I got mine for $35. The bible is a collection of many differant books making up the gospel of our lord Jesus Christ. The Jewish Torah is the first five books of the bible. Genesis explains the beginning of the world- the creation theory is that God created the world from nothing at the beginning of time in 7 days. The four gospels are Matthew, Mark, Luke & John. John the Baptist was the original Baptist and Baptized Jesus. Revelation is the end of the world- the 7 headed monster was not Satan, the Devil, The Antichrist, a Demigod or Tiamat- it was simply a seven headed dragon, you as a soldier for Christ must slay it. Getting baptized and confirmed is all it takes to enter the Priesthood. This is the highest rate bible there is, in Elizabethan English at a 12th grade reading level. | 977 | [
"This 1611 King James Bible is the most widely read book in world history in the English language.",
"It is similar to the Authorized King James Bible, but this is a little more expensuve- I got mine for $35.",
"The bible is a collection of many differant books making up the gospel of our lord Jesus Christ.",
"The Jewish Torah is the first five books of the bible.",
"Genesis explains the beginning of the world- the creation theory is that God created the world from nothing at the beginning of time in 7 days.",
"The four gospels are Matthew, Mark, Luke & John.",
"John the Baptist was the original Baptist and Baptized Jesus.",
"Revelation is the end of the world- the 7 headed monster was not Satan, the Devil, The Antichrist, a Demigod or Tiamat- it was simply a seven headed dragon, you as a soldier for Christ must slay it.",
"Getting baptized and confirmed is all it takes to enter the Priesthood.",
"This is the highest rate bible there is, in Elizabethan English at a 12th grade reading level."
] |
5 | The transforming power of soul love | The insights in this book are many and profound, the journeys fascinating, the changes tremendous and exciting.Soul love is more evolved, and develops as you follow the exercises to overcome fears, and judgments, the road blocks to true love. Soul love transcends personality issues, so you make a deeper connection.The exercises in this book are designed to open the heart, resolve emotional issues, and there are really wonderful exercises for combining the different chakras (energy points).I can feel warmth flooding my chest area as I do this. Since I have started doing these exercises people seem to be responding to me more positively. You also tend to feel more positive to the world.This author was recommended to me by two other people, and I am now working on two of her other books.I highly recommend this book.The message of this book is a positive one waiting to be experienced by the wider world. I think you'll love it and I hope you found this review helpful. | 977 | [
"The insights in this book are many and profound, the journeys fascinating, the changes tremendous and exciting.Soul love is more evolved, and develops as you follow the exercises to overcome fears, and judgments, the road blocks to true love.",
"Soul love transcends personality issues, so you make a deeper connection.The exercises in this book are designed to open the heart, resolve emotional issues, and there are really wonderful exercises for combining the different chakras (energy points).I can feel warmth flooding my chest area as I do this.",
"Since I have started doing these exercises people seem to be responding to me more positively.",
"You also tend to feel more positive to the world.This author was recommended to me by two other people, and I am now working on two of her other books.I highly recommend this book.The message of this book is a positive one waiting to be experienced by the wider world.",
"I think you'll love it and I hope you found this review helpful."
] |
5 | I loved this book | I can't remember the last time I've had so much fun reading a book. I laughed a lot, loved the characters and since I worked in the entertainment industry for years I could relate to the characters. If you're a fan of The Devil Wears Prada or any of those type of books I think you'll enjoy this chick-lit book. I rarely read this kind of book but something told me to buy it when I went to Target for some book browsing and I'm so glad that I did. No this is not some literary masterpiece that will win Nobel prizes but it wasn't intended to be anything but fun. Everytime I had to put the book down, I couldn't wait to get a chance to pick it right up and find out what was going to happen next to Lizzie. The ending has some interesting twists that I didn't see coming and although it was a typical "wrap-a-bow-around" the ending type of Hollywood ending I still enjoyed it. It's a great summer read and I look forward to reading more from these authors -- Jeff Rivera [...] | 977 | [
"I can't remember the last time I've had so much fun reading a book.",
"I laughed a lot, loved the characters and since I worked in the entertainment industry for years I could relate to the characters.",
"If you're a fan of The Devil Wears Prada or any of those type of books I think you'll enjoy this chick-lit book.",
"I rarely read this kind of book but something told me to buy it when I went to Target for some book browsing and I'm so glad that I did.",
"No this is not some literary masterpiece that will win Nobel prizes but it wasn't intended to be anything but fun.",
"Everytime I had to put the book down, I couldn't wait to get a chance to pick it right up and find out what was going to happen next to Lizzie.",
"The ending has some interesting twists that I didn't see coming and although it was a typical \"wrap-a-bow-around\" the ending type of Hollywood ending I still enjoyed it.",
"It's a great summer read and I look forward to reading more from these authors -- Jeff Rivera [...]"
] |
5 | A great book for every amateur | This is a very good book for every amateur astronomer to have! It is very descriptive, helpful, and is even interesting to read! 365 Starry Nights describes the night sky by every month, so it helps create a sense of how the sky works. It touches on even the very small things, and describes the important things very well. It describes many of the types of distance measurers, like parallax and Cepheid variables. There are so many other things that it describes very well that I can't even list them all. The book covers many constellations and many of the things that are found in that constellation. All of those things make this book very informative and great. There is only one problem with the book. The book was published in 1982, so some of the information is outdate, which can be a small problem. Therefore you have to remember that every once in a while when they don't mention the Hubble telescope and you're wondering why! Overall, this book is a very good book! | 977 | [
"This is a very good book for every amateur astronomer to have!",
"It is very descriptive, helpful, and is even interesting to read!",
"365 Starry Nights describes the night sky by every month, so it helps create a sense of how the sky works.",
"It touches on even the very small things, and describes the important things very well.",
"It describes many of the types of distance measurers, like parallax and Cepheid variables.",
"There are so many other things that it describes very well that I can't even list them all.",
"The book covers many constellations and many of the things that are found in that constellation.",
"All of those things make this book very informative and great.",
"There is only one problem with the book.",
"The book was published in 1982, so some of the information is outdate, which can be a small problem.",
"Therefore you have to remember that every once in a while when they don't mention the Hubble telescope and you're wondering why!",
"Overall, this book is a very good book!"
] |
5 | Lifetime Memories | I was raised on these tales of the wiley rabbit. My mother read me to sleep with The Songs of The South. Being from the heart of Dixie I have a very personal feeling for these wonderful colorful and enlightning tales of old. My middle age has allowed me to pass these tales on to my children and I am now reading them to my Grandchildren. In fact they are in demand from my kids wanting to read them to their children them selves when not convenient to do so by me.Uncle Remus spins a whimsicle yarn and uses old time forgotten vinacular that titilates the imagination to heights that brings a giggle to the staunches personality.The are truly an endless means of allowing imaginations paint colorful pictures and creating cool summer breezes under an old sycimore tree decked out with lazy spanish moss.Highly recommended and truly a milestone in our Southern Heritage and culture of The Old South. Song of The South will endure and hold on like a Mississippi snapping turtle. | 977 | [
"I was raised on these tales of the wiley rabbit.",
"My mother read me to sleep with The Songs of The South.",
"Being from the heart of Dixie I have a very personal feeling for these wonderful colorful and enlightning tales of old.",
"My middle age has allowed me to pass these tales on to my children and I am now reading them to my Grandchildren.",
"In fact they are in demand from my kids wanting to read them to their children them selves when not convenient to do so by me.Uncle Remus spins a whimsicle yarn and uses old time forgotten vinacular that titilates the imagination to heights that brings a giggle to the staunches personality.The are truly an endless means of allowing imaginations paint colorful pictures and creating cool summer breezes under an old sycimore tree decked out with lazy spanish moss.Highly recommended and truly a milestone in our Southern Heritage and culture of The Old South.",
"Song of The South will endure and hold on like a Mississippi snapping turtle."
] |
5 | A Mormon Scholar reports | I hold a master's degree in history and am particularly interested in Mormon and Western history. This is perhaps one of the best books I have ever read. This has been a research topic for the author for nearly twenty years, beginning as her doctoral dissertation entitled "Insanity and the Sweet Singer." Avery took great pains in researching this book, and delayed its publication until full disclosure of all works became available upon the death of David's final grandson. David was like a young prince, forced to live in the shadow of a famous father and older brother, both leaders of respective churches. Avery shows the slow descent into madness experienced by David Hyrum Smith as he tries to find his place. A disasterous mission to Salt Lake City to convert Mormons will be of interest to Mormons, Reorganized LDS members and readers in general. The look at the Elgin asylum is an fascinating topic for interested parties as well. You cannot go wrong with this book. | 977 | [
"I hold a master's degree in history and am particularly interested in Mormon and Western history.",
"This is perhaps one of the best books I have ever read.",
"This has been a research topic for the author for nearly twenty years, beginning as her doctoral dissertation entitled \"Insanity and the Sweet Singer.\" Avery took great pains in researching this book, and delayed its publication until full disclosure of all works became available upon the death of David's final grandson.",
"David was like a young prince, forced to live in the shadow of a famous father and older brother, both leaders of respective churches.",
"Avery shows the slow descent into madness experienced by David Hyrum Smith as he tries to find his place.",
"A disasterous mission to Salt Lake City to convert Mormons will be of interest to Mormons, Reorganized LDS members and readers in general.",
"The look at the Elgin asylum is an fascinating topic for interested parties as well.",
"You cannot go wrong with this book."
] |
5 | Real insights into mental illness | I found this film to be poignant and moving, having had a younger brother who experienced a similar fate and who died in his mid-40s. I still struggle to understand the loss of such a brilliant mind, and shares the same feelings of hopelessness through the entire ordeal -- letters to the President about a family conspiracy against him, breakdowns and institutionalizations, living on the streets at times, living on handouts, refusals to stay on medication, and at the same time, brilliant prose and analysis and a deep understanding of language and literature. And a real compassion for the victims of discrimination on account of race, religion and creed. And such a burning, unrequited need to be loved. Yet, despite a giant intellect, and periods of lucidity, he was drawn down the vortex of mental illness, and never achieved what he otherwise might have been destined to do. Very few days go by when I do not think of him, and the pangs of guilt of the survivor. MHRIP. | 977 | [
"I found this film to be poignant and moving, having had a younger brother who experienced a similar fate and who died in his mid-40s.",
"I still struggle to understand the loss of such a brilliant mind, and shares the same feelings of hopelessness through the entire ordeal -- letters to the President about a family conspiracy against him, breakdowns and institutionalizations, living on the streets at times, living on handouts, refusals to stay on medication, and at the same time, brilliant prose and analysis and a deep understanding of language and literature.",
"And a real compassion for the victims of discrimination on account of race, religion and creed.",
"And such a burning, unrequited need to be loved.",
"Yet, despite a giant intellect, and periods of lucidity, he was drawn down the vortex of mental illness, and never achieved what he otherwise might have been destined to do.",
"Very few days go by when I do not think of him, and the pangs of guilt of the survivor.",
"MHRIP."
] |
5 | The only Sports Medicine book I own | The Paperback version of this book was given to me free when I was a medical student in 1985. I practice rheumatology and am an athlete myself. Whenever a question comes up regarding an athletic injury, if I am not immediately familiar with the disorder or can't find information from other sources, I dust off this book. I can't recall a time when this book failed me or the patient. Its conservative approach with a big measure of wisdom makes it the best sports medicine book I have ever seen. With regard to non surgical treatments, it never seems to get out of date. For this reason it is probably the only textbook I still own dating back to my medical school years. The reason I accessed this site was to see if a revised edition exists, which sadly doesn't seem to be the case. This book is not only the best I have seen for a physicians use, but for a therapist or sophisticated athlete as well. I would welcome any information on a possible successor to this edition. | 977 | [
"The Paperback version of this book was given to me free when I was a medical student in 1985.",
"I practice rheumatology and am an athlete myself.",
"Whenever a question comes up regarding an athletic injury, if I am not immediately familiar with the disorder or can't find information from other sources, I dust off this book.",
"I can't recall a time when this book failed me or the patient.",
"Its conservative approach with a big measure of wisdom makes it the best sports medicine book I have ever seen.",
"With regard to non surgical treatments, it never seems to get out of date.",
"For this reason it is probably the only textbook I still own dating back to my medical school years.",
"The reason I accessed this site was to see if a revised edition exists, which sadly doesn't seem to be the case.",
"This book is not only the best I have seen for a physicians use, but for a therapist or sophisticated athlete as well.",
"I would welcome any information on a possible successor to this edition."
] |
5 | Got the Blues, by Noah Downes | I thought this book was very imaginative and hard to put down. It had an unusual plot with interesting characters. As in "The Giver," the community was communistic yet the people had more freedom. The way the community was set up was kind of twisted. The "Elders" used people with special talents to preserve the past intact for future people. One person was supposed to sew scenes of history onto a cloak. Another was supposed to carve scenes on a staff. Then a singer was supposed to sing the events that happened. Another thing I found interesting was when a lost character returned. Kira's mother, Katrina, had told her that Kira's father Christopher was dead. By the end of the book, he turns up in Kira's life again. Though like "The Giver," I did not like the way the book ended, the author does tell the reader what's going on at the end. I never got a full description about what happened, though I suppose, the author may want the reader to imagine what would happen. | 977 | [
"I thought this book was very imaginative and hard to put down.",
"It had an unusual plot with interesting characters.",
"As in \"The Giver,\" the community was communistic yet the people had more freedom.",
"The way the community was set up was kind of twisted.",
"The \"Elders\" used people with special talents to preserve the past intact for future people.",
"One person was supposed to sew scenes of history onto a cloak.",
"Another was supposed to carve scenes on a staff.",
"Then a singer was supposed to sing the events that happened.",
"Another thing I found interesting was when a lost character returned.",
"Kira's mother, Katrina, had told her that Kira's father Christopher was dead.",
"By the end of the book, he turns up in Kira's life again.",
"Though like \"The Giver,\" I did not like the way the book ended, the author does tell the reader what's going on at the end.",
"I never got a full description about what happened, though I suppose, the author may want the reader to imagine what would happen."
] |
5 | "DICK CLARK IS THE ANTICHRIST" | O.K....let me start off by saying I'm not really that much into religion. But, I honestly believe that BILL HICKS was an angel, sent down from heaven by GOD, to open our eyes to what is REALLY going on in the world. Not only is Bill hilarious, he is also brutally HONEST. I consider Bill a preacher/comedian. The very first time I heard Bill perform, I cried. Not from laughing so hard, but by realizing the TRUTH. Not to sound over-dramatic, but Bill changed my life. I now look at political,religious,and other serious issues in our society in a completly different way.Bill Hicks is nothing short of genius. I own every one of his albums and dvds, and I never get tired of listening to him or watching him perform. Its such a shame that he had to leave us so early. And, we should be grateful, that GOD sent him to us. I hope that whoever is reading this, will buy his cds or watch his dvds and experience what I did. And, maybe he can have an impact on other lives as well. | 977 | [
"O.K....let me start off by saying I'm not really that much into religion.",
"But, I honestly believe that BILL HICKS was an angel, sent down from heaven by GOD, to open our eyes to what is REALLY going on in the world.",
"Not only is Bill hilarious, he is also brutally HONEST.",
"I consider Bill a preacher/comedian.",
"The very first time I heard Bill perform, I cried.",
"Not from laughing so hard, but by realizing the TRUTH.",
"Not to sound over-dramatic, but Bill changed my life.",
"I now look at political,religious,and other serious issues in our society in a completly different way.Bill Hicks is nothing short of genius.",
"I own every one of his albums and dvds, and I never get tired of listening to him or watching him perform.",
"Its such a shame that he had to leave us so early.",
"And, we should be grateful, that GOD sent him to us.",
"I hope that whoever is reading this, will buy his cds or watch his dvds and experience what I did.",
"And, maybe he can have an impact on other lives as well."
] |
5 | A nice, helpful accessory for etrex | The Garmin Carry Case for the eTrex and Summit handheld GPS units is a convenient accessory for securely attaching the unit to a belt, backpack loop, or jacket pocket. The case has a clear plastic cover over the GPS screen, a belt clip (stiff spring steel) on the back, and leaves good access to the control buttons. The GPS slides into the case and a Velcro strap secures the case onto the GPS. A small opening at the bottom of the carry case allows the lanyard to be attached. The case is NOT a sealed covering: it just provides some scratch protection and the belt clip.I have used the carry case to attach my GPS to a loop at the top of my small hydration pack when I am out on training runs. The high position gives excellent satellite exposure, and the carry case clip makes a very secure attachment even when bouncing around while running on uneven trails. I also put the lanyard through a clip as a backup, but I haven't had any issues.A recommended, helpful accessory. | 977 | [
"The Garmin Carry Case for the eTrex and Summit handheld GPS units is a convenient accessory for securely attaching the unit to a belt, backpack loop, or jacket pocket.",
"The case has a clear plastic cover over the GPS screen, a belt clip (stiff spring steel) on the back, and leaves good access to the control buttons.",
"The GPS slides into the case and a Velcro strap secures the case onto the GPS.",
"A small opening at the bottom of the carry case allows the lanyard to be attached.",
"The case is NOT a sealed covering: it just provides some scratch protection and the belt clip.I have used the carry case to attach my GPS to a loop at the top of my small hydration pack when I am out on training runs.",
"The high position gives excellent satellite exposure, and the carry case clip makes a very secure attachment even when bouncing around while running on uneven trails.",
"I also put the lanyard through a clip as a backup, but I haven't had any issues.A recommended, helpful accessory."
] |
5 | SACD 5.1 | Always a fan of Tumbleweed Connection, I really don't see the need to discuss the songs on this album in detail, those who have heard this album know it's one of John's most creditable works.As for the 5.1 remastering on this album, John has set the blueprint for what a 5.1 SACD should be. It is simply amazing. Perfect separation without being gimmicky. While other 5.1 mixes may simply use the rear channels for echo or effect, John perfectly places instruments in each giving a true surround sound effect. Never one of my favorite songs, Love Song takes on new clarity, with Duncan's vocals soaring. The only time the 5.1 mix seems a bit gimmicky is Ronson's guitar work on Madman. But that said, it does truly show what can be done with 5.1and to those not familiar with John's early work, recalls a time when John could truly rock. As my wife said after hearing Madman, I have new respect for Elton. This CD truly shows the potential for SACD 5.1 when in the right hands. | 977 | [
"Always a fan of Tumbleweed Connection, I really don't see the need to discuss the songs on this album in detail, those who have heard this album know it's one of John's most creditable works.As for the 5.1 remastering on this album, John has set the blueprint for what a 5.1 SACD should be.",
"It is simply amazing.",
"Perfect separation without being gimmicky.",
"While other 5.1 mixes may simply use the rear channels for echo or effect, John perfectly places instruments in each giving a true surround sound effect.",
"Never one of my favorite songs, Love Song takes on new clarity, with Duncan's vocals soaring.",
"The only time the 5.1 mix seems a bit gimmicky is Ronson's guitar work on Madman.",
"But that said, it does truly show what can be done with 5.1and to those not familiar with John's early work, recalls a time when John could truly rock.",
"As my wife said after hearing Madman, I have new respect for Elton.",
"This CD truly shows the potential for SACD 5.1 when in the right hands."
] |
5 | The best Fully Loaded ever. | I was there live and it was great. The only disappointment was only one title changed hands and that was Perry Saturn defeating Eddie Guerro for the European title. The best match was Rikishi vs. Val Venis in a steel cage for the Intercontinental title when Rikishi did the Jimmy Snuka off the top of the cage and onto Val Venis's ribs. I loved watching The Hardy Boyz w/Lita beating T&A w/Trish, especially when Lita kicked Trish's ass. As usually Edge and Christian kept the belts after getting themselves disqualified after using the belts on the Acolytes. I was pretty sure Tazz was going to choke out Al Snow. Lot of blood in the Last man standing match when Triple H beat Chris Jericho by one second. The Undertaker vs. Kurt Angle was the funniest because Angle just didn't stand a chance bsides he was still too paranoid. I was proud of Mick Folly when heordered the main event to continue after Benoit thought he won the belt from the Rock, but the Rock won in the end. | 977 | [
"I was there live and it was great.",
"The only disappointment was only one title changed hands and that was Perry Saturn defeating Eddie Guerro for the European title.",
"The best match was Rikishi vs.",
"Val Venis in a steel cage for the Intercontinental title when Rikishi did the Jimmy Snuka off the top of the cage and onto Val Venis's ribs.",
"I loved watching The Hardy Boyz w/Lita beating T&A w/Trish, especially when Lita kicked Trish's ass.",
"As usually Edge and Christian kept the belts after getting themselves disqualified after using the belts on the Acolytes.",
"I was pretty sure Tazz was going to choke out Al Snow.",
"Lot of blood in the Last man standing match when Triple H beat Chris Jericho by one second.",
"The Undertaker vs.",
"Kurt Angle was the funniest because Angle just didn't stand a chance bsides he was still too paranoid.",
"I was proud of Mick Folly when heordered the main event to continue after Benoit thought he won the belt from the Rock, but the Rock won in the end."
] |
5 | Creative, fun and easy to follow | I have had this book for quite some time and was pleased with the variety of recipes and ideas it presented. I expected much less for the price. The introduction contains info on roasting, selecting, brewing, steaming milk and other important details. It contains a section of hot drinks without alcohol and another section of drinks containing alcohol. Those are followed by a section of cold drinks with and without alcohol. The final section is a collection of recipes incorporating espresso as one of the ingredients. Some recipes are: Espresso Jack Daniels Rib Sauce; Pork Tenderloin with Espresso Sauce; Espresso Special Chili; Red Beans and Rice; Tiramisu; Espresso Chocolate Cheesecake; Espresso Pecan Pie; Chocolate-Espresso Gelato; Espresso-Scotch Frosting and Espresso Truffles. I recommend this book to those who love coffee and also enjoy trying new things. There's lots of fun to be had here and it's a great starter if you're new to the realm of espresso drinks. | 977 | [
"I have had this book for quite some time and was pleased with the variety of recipes and ideas it presented.",
"I expected much less for the price.",
"The introduction contains info on roasting, selecting, brewing, steaming milk and other important details.",
"It contains a section of hot drinks without alcohol and another section of drinks containing alcohol.",
"Those are followed by a section of cold drinks with and without alcohol.",
"The final section is a collection of recipes incorporating espresso as one of the ingredients.",
"Some recipes are: Espresso Jack Daniels Rib Sauce; Pork Tenderloin with Espresso Sauce; Espresso Special Chili; Red Beans and Rice; Tiramisu; Espresso Chocolate Cheesecake; Espresso Pecan Pie; Chocolate-Espresso Gelato; Espresso-Scotch Frosting and Espresso Truffles.",
"I recommend this book to those who love coffee and also enjoy trying new things.",
"There's lots of fun to be had here and it's a great starter if you're new to the realm of espresso drinks."
] |
5 | Awesome reading! | If you're interested in Warhammer 40,000 and the Black Library, the Soul Drinker series is definitely the one you must read! William King is great and Dan Abnett is also incredible, but Ben Counter rocks. I've read the complete Soul Drinker series (Three books so far)and his Grey Knights novel, which is also state of the art. The storyline of the Soul Drinkers is something completely new in the Warhammer 40k world. In the other series you learn about the adventures of superhuman Space Marines warriors, totally committed to the Human Empire and the Golden Throne.The Soul Drinkers are different, as they, after being betrayed by those they once served and protected, search for a better way to serve their Emperor, without obeying to a Human Empire which is completely corrupted in their minds. Not to tell too much, get the first book and drown in this marvellous story of Space Marines Chapter which is declared heretic by the Empire and hunted down all over the galaxy. | 977 | [
"If you're interested in Warhammer 40,000 and the Black Library, the Soul Drinker series is definitely the one you must read!",
"William King is great and Dan Abnett is also incredible, but Ben Counter rocks.",
"I've read the complete Soul Drinker series (Three books so far)and his Grey Knights novel, which is also state of the art.",
"The storyline of the Soul Drinkers is something completely new in the Warhammer 40k world.",
"In the other series you learn about the adventures of superhuman Space Marines warriors, totally committed to the Human Empire and the Golden Throne.The Soul Drinkers are different, as they, after being betrayed by those they once served and protected, search for a better way to serve their Emperor, without obeying to a Human Empire which is completely corrupted in their minds.",
"Not to tell too much, get the first book and drown in this marvellous story of Space Marines Chapter which is declared heretic by the Empire and hunted down all over the galaxy."
] |
5 | Well worth the money | My daughter is 9 months old and has been using this carseat for 3 months. She seems very comfortable in it. I purchased it because of its excellent safety ratings. Since it is rated to 65 pounds I will be using this carseat for many years- far longer than any of the other baby products I've purchased. Given the amount of use, I don't think this is too expensive.Though the instructions say that the lining is not machine washable, I threw mine in the machine on delicate and it came out just fine. It is also very easy to wipe up.My baby is facinated with the adjusting strap - it entertains her for a long, long time in the car. Apparently, it is delicious.I have flown with this carseat twice so far and it installs into an airplane very easily. To carry it through the airport, pull the should staps out so they are as loose as possible and them put your arms through. Though you'll look like a dork carrying it on your back, you'll have both hands free to deal with baby. | 977 | [
"My daughter is 9 months old and has been using this carseat for 3 months.",
"She seems very comfortable in it.",
"I purchased it because of its excellent safety ratings.",
"Since it is rated to 65 pounds I will be using this carseat for many years- far longer than any of the other baby products I've purchased.",
"Given the amount of use, I don't think this is too expensive.Though the instructions say that the lining is not machine washable, I threw mine in the machine on delicate and it came out just fine.",
"It is also very easy to wipe up.My baby is facinated with the adjusting strap - it entertains her for a long, long time in the car.",
"Apparently, it is delicious.I have flown with this carseat twice so far and it installs into an airplane very easily.",
"To carry it through the airport, pull the should staps out so they are as loose as possible and them put your arms through.",
"Though you'll look like a dork carrying it on your back, you'll have both hands free to deal with baby."
] |
5 | Fantastic Bag!! | I purchased this bag for my Canon Rebel XSi. I had bought a few lenses and the bag I had been using was not big enough. I liked the look of this bag. It's a bit more sporty than some other bags. It looks like a regular back pack and wears like a regular back pack. I was very glad for that, because using a bag w/a shoulder strap gets a bit annoying when out walking around and such. The padded straps are comfy and it adjusts easily and comfortably. I liked the color of the bag too, it was a nice nutral color. The bag has so many little pockets and areas for things it makes organization simple! The main part of the bag is well padded and I feel very comfortable putting my camera and lenses in there knowing they are well protected. Great value as well. It's moderately priced for such a good sized bag. It was a bit bigger than I expected so I was nervous at first that it would be "too" big, but everything fits so well and I still have room for extras. I love this bag. | 977 | [
"I purchased this bag for my Canon Rebel XSi.",
"I had bought a few lenses and the bag I had been using was not big enough.",
"I liked the look of this bag.",
"It's a bit more sporty than some other bags.",
"It looks like a regular back pack and wears like a regular back pack.",
"I was very glad for that, because using a bag w/a shoulder strap gets a bit annoying when out walking around and such.",
"The padded straps are comfy and it adjusts easily and comfortably.",
"I liked the color of the bag too, it was a nice nutral color.",
"The bag has so many little pockets and areas for things it makes organization simple!",
"The main part of the bag is well padded and I feel very comfortable putting my camera and lenses in there knowing they are well protected.",
"Great value as well.",
"It's moderately priced for such a good sized bag.",
"It was a bit bigger than I expected so I was nervous at first that it would be \"too\" big, but everything fits so well and I still have room for extras.",
"I love this bag."
] |
5 | Classic deserving of its fame | This classic treatise is the most famous work on the subject of political power, and with good cause. Machiavelli outlines the basic principles of how to properly govern a kingdom, from whether it is better to fight with native troops (he argues that it is better to lose with your own soldiers than with with mercenaries) to whether it is better to be loved or feared (he clearly sides with the latter). Despite its somewhat negative connotations, the author goes to great lengths to outline why he comes to the conclusions he does. Taken in their proper context, Machiavelli's positions are, I believe, much less inflamatory than their stereo-types. One also must considers the time and circumstances in which the book was written.In conclusion, this book is a must-read for anyone who considers themselves to be a reader of classics. I picked up this edition in the airport for 4 dollars...how could you go wrong? Anyone would be proud to place this on his or her bookshelf. | 977 | [
"This classic treatise is the most famous work on the subject of political power, and with good cause.",
"Machiavelli outlines the basic principles of how to properly govern a kingdom, from whether it is better to fight with native troops (he argues that it is better to lose with your own soldiers than with with mercenaries) to whether it is better to be loved or feared (he clearly sides with the latter).",
"Despite its somewhat negative connotations, the author goes to great lengths to outline why he comes to the conclusions he does.",
"Taken in their proper context, Machiavelli's positions are, I believe, much less inflamatory than their stereo-types.",
"One also must considers the time and circumstances in which the book was written.In conclusion, this book is a must-read for anyone who considers themselves to be a reader of classics.",
"I picked up this edition in the airport for 4 dollars...how could you go wrong?",
"Anyone would be proud to place this on his or her bookshelf."
] |
5 | Forza Firenze | The re-release of Magdalene Nabb's Florentine stories is long overdue ( and shame on her UK publisher for dropping her ).Congratulations are due to SoHo Press for their continuing ressucitation of some of the finest crime writers ( Van Der Wetterring , Tokagi and Janes etc )who all seem to have been dropped in favour of half-witted serial killer clones.These are some of the finest crime stories ever written and their evocation of Florence is flawless.Marshal Guarnaccia is one of the most engaging protagonists since Maigret and the stories have a similar emphasis on the observation of character and cause rather than Chritie-esque puzzles.In many ways the mystery seems secondary to Ms. Nabb's exceptional ability to draw the reader into the lives of her characters and the bustle of Florentine daily life.Buy three copies, one to read and re-read to destruction , one to keep for the time when your first falls to bits and one to give to your best friend.Brava Signora ! | 977 | [
"The re-release of Magdalene Nabb's Florentine stories is long overdue ( and shame on her UK publisher for dropping her ).Congratulations are due to SoHo Press for their continuing ressucitation of some of the finest crime writers ( Van Der Wetterring , Tokagi and Janes etc )who all seem to have been dropped in favour of half-witted serial killer clones.These are some of the finest crime stories ever written and their evocation of Florence is flawless.Marshal Guarnaccia is one of the most engaging protagonists since Maigret and the stories have a similar emphasis on the observation of character and cause rather than Chritie-esque puzzles.In many ways the mystery seems secondary to Ms.",
"Nabb's exceptional ability to draw the reader into the lives of her characters and the bustle of Florentine daily life.Buy three copies, one to read and re-read to destruction , one to keep for the time when your first falls to bits and one to give to your best friend.Brava Signora!"
] |
5 | Best thing since sliced bread!! | I actually purchased this, in the box, at a yard sale for $1. I wasn't sure about wether it would really work and had no idea how expensive it was on the Internet but the price was right. I brought it home where it sat in my garage for nearly a year until we needed a laminator for Family Fun Day at work. We were going to let the kids make badges for themselves and needed something that could be used outside (no electricity) and was safe (no heat). I dug this out of the garage, read on the side what kind of refills to get and ordered from Amazon for about $22. After receiving the refill cartidge it took about 5 minutes to pull out the old one and set the new one in..........there are pictures on the box to follow........and we were off. Everyone liked it so much, several people are going to buy their own. This now sits in our office instead of our garage and we use it every chance we get! It is very light weight and even my 75-year-old mother can use it with ease! | 977 | [
"I actually purchased this, in the box, at a yard sale for $1.",
"I wasn't sure about wether it would really work and had no idea how expensive it was on the Internet but the price was right.",
"I brought it home where it sat in my garage for nearly a year until we needed a laminator for Family Fun Day at work.",
"We were going to let the kids make badges for themselves and needed something that could be used outside (no electricity) and was safe (no heat).",
"I dug this out of the garage, read on the side what kind of refills to get and ordered from Amazon for about $22.",
"After receiving the refill cartidge it took about 5 minutes to pull out the old one and set the new one in..........there are pictures on the box to follow........and we were off.",
"Everyone liked it so much, several people are going to buy their own.",
"This now sits in our office instead of our garage and we use it every chance we get!",
"It is very light weight and even my 75-year-old mother can use it with ease!"
] |
5 | The Best Anime Show! | A couple of months ago I went to the store, with one of my friends and he told me to get Martian Successor Nadesico! I didn't though! But then I ended up going back a few weeks later and got it! What was I thinking not buying it the first time! This is by far the best anime show ever, it even says on the back on the DVD thing, voted best Anime show or whatever! Believe me, if you like anime you'll LOVE this. I mean, I only had to show one of my friends before he fell in Love with it! I mean thats all he talks about, it's actually getting annoying now! Only one of my friends didn't like it, but he says it's ok! But the thing is... Everyone, has really extended personality's or something, he also said that all the character's are either hyper, crazy, scary, or losers! But all the characters are cool! Ruri's the best! But what's so cool about this is that it has so many genres, it's a action, comedy, drama, and other stuff! I seriously suggest that you check it out! | 977 | [
"A couple of months ago I went to the store, with one of my friends and he told me to get Martian Successor Nadesico!",
"I didn't though!",
"But then I ended up going back a few weeks later and got it!",
"What was I thinking not buying it the first time!",
"This is by far the best anime show ever, it even says on the back on the DVD thing, voted best Anime show or whatever!",
"Believe me, if you like anime you'll LOVE this.",
"I mean, I only had to show one of my friends before he fell in Love with it!",
"I mean thats all he talks about, it's actually getting annoying now!",
"Only one of my friends didn't like it, but he says it's ok!",
"But the thing is... Everyone, has really extended personality's or something, he also said that all the character's are either hyper, crazy, scary, or losers!",
"But all the characters are cool!",
"Ruri's the best!",
"But what's so cool about this is that it has so many genres, it's a action, comedy, drama, and other stuff!",
"I seriously suggest that you check it out!"
] |
5 | The Perfect Essay | From little essays big papers can grow: THE CRAFT OF COMPOSITION for argument/research, evaluative/interpretive, explanatory and narrative essays can be applied to make other types of writing better. I like the way Kris Keeney looks at each type of essay: how to get started by figuring out in as few words as possible what to analyze, answer, challenge, or describe; how to keep going when the going gets tough with brainstorming, clustering, freewriting or journaling; how to bring in such topic-developing strategies as cause and effect, classification and division, comparison and contrast, and process analysis; and how to end up with quality final copy by outlining and drafting everything in the order with the most impact and in proper MLA style. The book leads into Sylvan Barnet's A SHORT GUIDE TO WRITING ABOUT LITERATURE, Timothy Corrigan's A SHORT GUIDE TO WRITING ABOUT FILM, Robert Keith Miller's THE INFORMED ARGUMENT, and Deborah Tannen's THE ARGUMENT CULTURE. | 977 | [
"From little essays big papers can grow: THE CRAFT OF COMPOSITION for argument/research, evaluative/interpretive, explanatory and narrative essays can be applied to make other types of writing better.",
"I like the way Kris Keeney looks at each type of essay: how to get started by figuring out in as few words as possible what to analyze, answer, challenge, or describe; how to keep going when the going gets tough with brainstorming, clustering, freewriting or journaling; how to bring in such topic-developing strategies as cause and effect, classification and division, comparison and contrast, and process analysis; and how to end up with quality final copy by outlining and drafting everything in the order with the most impact and in proper MLA style.",
"The book leads into Sylvan Barnet's A SHORT GUIDE TO WRITING ABOUT LITERATURE, Timothy Corrigan's A SHORT GUIDE TO WRITING ABOUT FILM, Robert Keith Miller's THE INFORMED ARGUMENT, and Deborah Tannen's THE ARGUMENT CULTURE."
] |
5 | Surprisingly Amazing Film | It isn't fast paced, not really, and sometimes the arrogant nature of the main character was a gamble, but it worked out well in the end somehow.I watched this on a 9 hour plane ride, because I had nothing else to do, but I got much more than I was expected. When I first heard of the movie I though: "Why? Just why? Why would you make something like this?" I wasn't at all moved by the critics. It sounded really stupid.Once I started watching, I was plagued by the general arrogant nature of just about every single character in here as friend turned against friend, and the privileged and the not-so battle it out. It isn't a legal court case where we are bored with the details, nor is it really a documentary. The film branches out into something not expected from the way it was publicized.Betrayal and pride are the movies main themes. It was an extremely enjoyable movie. Not a favorite, but still it passed by expectations and then some. Definitely recommend watching. | 977 | [
"It isn't fast paced, not really, and sometimes the arrogant nature of the main character was a gamble, but it worked out well in the end somehow.I watched this on a 9 hour plane ride, because I had nothing else to do, but I got much more than I was expected.",
"When I first heard of the movie I though: \"Why?",
"Just why?",
"Why would you make something like this?",
"\" I wasn't at all moved by the critics.",
"It sounded really stupid.Once I started watching, I was plagued by the general arrogant nature of just about every single character in here as friend turned against friend, and the privileged and the not-so battle it out.",
"It isn't a legal court case where we are bored with the details, nor is it really a documentary.",
"The film branches out into something not expected from the way it was publicized.Betrayal and pride are the movies main themes.",
"It was an extremely enjoyable movie.",
"Not a favorite, but still it passed by expectations and then some.",
"Definitely recommend watching."
] |
5 | Still Fun After 2 Years.. | I've had Tekken 3 for two years now and I still love playing it, mainly because it is one of the best PS1 fighters ever made.Reasons why this is a great game are simple:There are tons of great characters from Yoshimitsu, the ever cute dragon Gon, the sexy schoolgirl Ling Xiaoyu, and over a dozen more. The wonderful part is they all have their own unique fighting styles which keeps the action from getting dull.With mulitple game modes this also adds to Tekkens variety and level of fun. Tekken Force mode puts the characters into a side scrolling action game. Although, my fave is Tekken Ball which is a wierd mix of fighting and volleyball. I know what you're thinking, but trust me, it's fun.The game is a little hard at first, but give it a week or so and you will get it down pact.With all the unlockable characters, modes and costumes, it will keep you entertained for weeks to come. That and being one of the most comprehensive fighters out there makes it a must have. | 977 | [
"I've had Tekken 3 for two years now and I still love playing it, mainly because it is one of the best PS1 fighters ever made.Reasons why this is a great game are simple:There are tons of great characters from Yoshimitsu, the ever cute dragon Gon, the sexy schoolgirl Ling Xiaoyu, and over a dozen more.",
"The wonderful part is they all have their own unique fighting styles which keeps the action from getting dull.With mulitple game modes this also adds to Tekkens variety and level of fun.",
"Tekken Force mode puts the characters into a side scrolling action game.",
"Although, my fave is Tekken Ball which is a wierd mix of fighting and volleyball.",
"I know what you're thinking, but trust me, it's fun.The game is a little hard at first, but give it a week or so and you will get it down pact.With all the unlockable characters, modes and costumes, it will keep you entertained for weeks to come.",
"That and being one of the most comprehensive fighters out there makes it a must have."
] |
5 | FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD | This is not your usual romantic comedy. This one includes tales of mischief and adultery in a small English village. Tamara Drewe (Gemma Arterton), the town's ugly duckling has returned home after her mother has died to make the house ready for sale. She is a successful journalist who has been transformed with a nose job. The neighbor, Nicholas Hardiment (Roger Allam) is a successful novelist. He and his wife (Tamsin Greig) run a country retreat for a variety of authors who come for the peace and quiet. Glen (Bill Camp) writes about the life of Thomas Hardy, a life we find ourselves comparing to Hardiment.Tamara has her choice of lovers, both old and new. These include rock drummer teenage heart throb Ben (Dominic Cooper) and her old boyfriend Andy (Luke Evans) who dumped her when her nickname was "beaky."The movie was quirky and enjoyable. Mischief maker Jody (Jessica Barden) and fan of Ben provides us with the wild card excitement.F-bomb, brief sex, rear nudity | 977 | [
"This is not your usual romantic comedy.",
"This one includes tales of mischief and adultery in a small English village.",
"Tamara Drewe (Gemma Arterton), the town's ugly duckling has returned home after her mother has died to make the house ready for sale.",
"She is a successful journalist who has been transformed with a nose job.",
"The neighbor, Nicholas Hardiment (Roger Allam) is a successful novelist.",
"He and his wife (Tamsin Greig) run a country retreat for a variety of authors who come for the peace and quiet.",
"Glen (Bill Camp) writes about the life of Thomas Hardy, a life we find ourselves comparing to Hardiment.Tamara has her choice of lovers, both old and new.",
"These include rock drummer teenage heart throb Ben (Dominic Cooper) and her old boyfriend Andy (Luke Evans) who dumped her when her nickname was \"beaky.\"The movie was quirky and enjoyable.",
"Mischief maker Jody (Jessica Barden) and fan of Ben provides us with the wild card excitement.F-bomb, brief sex, rear nudity"
] |
5 | Horton Hears A Waldrop! | The problem with books likes this is that publishers always try to squeeze them into some kind of recognizable category. In this case, the usual well-worn descriptions of "fantasy" or "science fiction" were avoided, but only in favor of the ambiguous genre of "speculative fiction." It's still a rough fit for Waldrop. This guy has an imagination that defies imagination. All of these are true short stories, worthy of any contemporary analysis. "Ike At The Mike" is *the* best alternative history story I've ever read. "The Ugly Chickens" is nothing short of brilliant and startling in its examination of lost possibilities. "Heirs Of The Perisphere" is heartrending in its utter simplicity. Perhaps the best recommendation of all, I met Waldrop in San Antonio in 1988, and I was duely impressed by his genuine humility and straightforwardness. He wrote this on the title page of my copy: "Thanks for finding the book. Hope you enjoy it." I pass that recommendation on to you. | 977 | [
"The problem with books likes this is that publishers always try to squeeze them into some kind of recognizable category.",
"In this case, the usual well-worn descriptions of \"fantasy\" or \"science fiction\" were avoided, but only in favor of the ambiguous genre of \"speculative fiction.\" It's still a rough fit for Waldrop.",
"This guy has an imagination that defies imagination.",
"All of these are true short stories, worthy of any contemporary analysis.",
"\"Ike At The Mike\" is *the* best alternative history story I've ever read.",
"\"The Ugly Chickens\" is nothing short of brilliant and startling in its examination of lost possibilities.",
"\"Heirs Of The Perisphere\" is heartrending in its utter simplicity.",
"Perhaps the best recommendation of all, I met Waldrop in San Antonio in 1988, and I was duely impressed by his genuine humility and straightforwardness.",
"He wrote this on the title page of my copy: \"Thanks for finding the book.",
"Hope you enjoy it.\" I pass that recommendation on to you."
] |
5 | Unique! | Dr. Oh's book does provide basic concepts that every pathologist and neurologist should know about nerve biopsy. In fact, this is the only color atlas book available with up-to-date informations regarding nerve biopsy, nerve teasing and semithin sections. It provides comprehensive understanding of the various topics from the nerve biopsy procedure to the interpretation.There is also a clinico-pathological correlation of cases commonly encountered in the clinical practice, which is rarely observed in other books. Language is easy to read. Dr. Oh, with his wide experience, was able to collect hundreds of pictures with varying examples from normal biopsies to the most interesting diseases.Among the various books which attempted to address the same issues, I found Dr Oh's book most informative and clinically oriented. I enjoyed reading it and learned many caveats on the nerve pathology. I strongly recommend it.Laís Regina Rocha de Carvalho,MD Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil | 977 | [
"Dr.",
"Oh's book does provide basic concepts that every pathologist and neurologist should know about nerve biopsy.",
"In fact, this is the only color atlas book available with up-to-date informations regarding nerve biopsy, nerve teasing and semithin sections.",
"It provides comprehensive understanding of the various topics from the nerve biopsy procedure to the interpretation.There is also a clinico-pathological correlation of cases commonly encountered in the clinical practice, which is rarely observed in other books.",
"Language is easy to read.",
"Dr.",
"Oh, with his wide experience, was able to collect hundreds of pictures with varying examples from normal biopsies to the most interesting diseases.Among the various books which attempted to address the same issues, I found Dr Oh's book most informative and clinically oriented.",
"I enjoyed reading it and learned many caveats on the nerve pathology.",
"I strongly recommend it.Laís Regina Rocha de Carvalho,MD Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil"
] |
5 | A NEW CATEGORY IN LITERATURE? | I just finished two remarkable novels by an incredibly brilliant first time author.The Sparrow was written in 1996 and it's sequel was written in 1998. I feel these two novels would be well served by a third novel in the series. They seem to be perfectly suited to being a trilogy.The author has an outstanding background in anthropology, an incredible mind and a wonderful use of language.I think I have never read a better novel dealing with the subject of radically alien races and cultures. Her solid academic background,experience with religion, imaginative intelligence and authentic good sense contribute to a profound reading experience. After finishing thesecond book, I felt bereft that it was over: somewhat like the way I felt after finishing The Poisonwood Bible.The titles are: "The Sparrow" and "Children of God" by Mary Doria Russell.They are classified as science fiction but they really need their own classification. Maybe social- science fiction would work. | 977 | [
"I just finished two remarkable novels by an incredibly brilliant first time author.The Sparrow was written in 1996 and it's sequel was written in 1998.",
"I feel these two novels would be well served by a third novel in the series.",
"They seem to be perfectly suited to being a trilogy.The author has an outstanding background in anthropology, an incredible mind and a wonderful use of language.I think I have never read a better novel dealing with the subject of radically alien races and cultures.",
"Her solid academic background,experience with religion, imaginative intelligence and authentic good sense contribute to a profound reading experience.",
"After finishing thesecond book, I felt bereft that it was over: somewhat like the way I felt after finishing The Poisonwood Bible.The titles are: \"The Sparrow\" and \"Children of God\" by Mary Doria Russell.They are classified as science fiction but they really need their own classification.",
"Maybe social- science fiction would work."
] |
5 | Amazing Prog Rock | The Flower Kings have released some pretty amazing CD's in the past, most notably FLOWER POWER and STARDUST WE ARE. After the rockingly enjoyable RAINMAKER, I was very intrigued to see what Roine Stolt and crew had up their sleeves for UNFOLD THE FUTURE. Letting the more straightforward approach alone, they've gone ahead and recroded perhaps the most progressive CD in their long-running history. A 2 CD set, it simply astounds that this band can create such amazingly intricate songs, with such tightness. Two songs run over 25 minutes, including the first YES-like track, "Truth Will Set You Free". The sound is amazing, huge, especially with the addition of a new drumme, who simply astounds. Listen to the intensity of "Genie In A Bottle", and you won't be able to not smile. This band is TALENTED, and deserves so much more recognition. If you like YES, you'll love this band, as they seem to be doing the type of progressive tunes that YES should still be doing. Enjoy! | 977 | [
"The Flower Kings have released some pretty amazing CD's in the past, most notably FLOWER POWER and STARDUST WE ARE.",
"After the rockingly enjoyable RAINMAKER, I was very intrigued to see what Roine Stolt and crew had up their sleeves for UNFOLD THE FUTURE.",
"Letting the more straightforward approach alone, they've gone ahead and recroded perhaps the most progressive CD in their long-running history.",
"A 2 CD set, it simply astounds that this band can create such amazingly intricate songs, with such tightness.",
"Two songs run over 25 minutes, including the first YES-like track, \"Truth Will Set You Free\".",
"The sound is amazing, huge, especially with the addition of a new drumme, who simply astounds.",
"Listen to the intensity of \"Genie In A Bottle\", and you won't be able to not smile.",
"This band is TALENTED, and deserves so much more recognition.",
"If you like YES, you'll love this band, as they seem to be doing the type of progressive tunes that YES should still be doing.",
"Enjoy!"
] |
5 | Relic: definitely a true thriller! | I began to read Relic as a precursor to reading another title by the author, figuring that if Pendergast is an ongoing character in a series, that it would be worth going back to the beginning to see how the series started.It was definitely worth reading.This novel keeps you wondering what the next turn in the story will be, and, the "good" versus "bad" characters, definitely are played out in the ongoing suspense, and intrigue.The monster character is definitely a surprise. While the monster is indeed a horror, and a monster, a reader will also gain some empathy for Mbwun as its character develops, and the final reveal occurs.As for Pendergast: He's a quirky individual whose manner reminds me somewhat of Hercule Poirot, or perhaps a more contemporary comparison to Detective Goren (Law and Order: Criminal Intent).In any case, I'm reading the sequel to Relic, Reliquary, and so far, so good. I'll be back to comment on Reliquary too!(PS: I read Relic on my Kindle 2) | 977 | [
"I began to read Relic as a precursor to reading another title by the author, figuring that if Pendergast is an ongoing character in a series, that it would be worth going back to the beginning to see how the series started.It was definitely worth reading.This novel keeps you wondering what the next turn in the story will be, and, the \"good\" versus \"bad\" characters, definitely are played out in the ongoing suspense, and intrigue.The monster character is definitely a surprise.",
"While the monster is indeed a horror, and a monster, a reader will also gain some empathy for Mbwun as its character develops, and the final reveal occurs.As for Pendergast: He's a quirky individual whose manner reminds me somewhat of Hercule Poirot, or perhaps a more contemporary comparison to Detective Goren (Law and Order: Criminal Intent).In any case, I'm reading the sequel to Relic, Reliquary, and so far, so good.",
"I'll be back to comment on Reliquary too!",
"(PS: I read Relic on my Kindle 2)"
] |
5 | Great headphones with ipod remote | I've been using these headphones regularly for a year now... in the gym, on the train, and everywhere else in between. The sound quality isn't perfect but the solid, deep bass makes it all worth it. The "ear plug" design blocks as much outside noise as most noise-cancelling headphones on the market. Also, these headphones are very comfortable and I'm able to wear them for long periods of time. I've been using them with an ipod remote, and whereas the ipod remote is showing significant wear and tear, my headphones are still in the condition they were in when i bought them.My only complaint is that "around-the-neck" style cord can be a little distracting and if you use these headphones with the extension cord and without a clip-on remote, the weight of the cord will pull on the left earbud where the cord connects. I'm hoping to buy an ipod shuffle because i know that this headphone cord would be perfect for connecting to an mp3 player on the arm or around the neck. | 977 | [
"I've been using these headphones regularly for a year now... in the gym, on the train, and everywhere else in between.",
"The sound quality isn't perfect but the solid, deep bass makes it all worth it.",
"The \"ear plug\" design blocks as much outside noise as most noise-cancelling headphones on the market.",
"Also, these headphones are very comfortable and I'm able to wear them for long periods of time.",
"I've been using them with an ipod remote, and whereas the ipod remote is showing significant wear and tear, my headphones are still in the condition they were in when i bought them.My only complaint is that \"around-the-neck\" style cord can be a little distracting and if you use these headphones with the extension cord and without a clip-on remote, the weight of the cord will pull on the left earbud where the cord connects.",
"I'm hoping to buy an ipod shuffle because i know that this headphone cord would be perfect for connecting to an mp3 player on the arm or around the neck."
] |
5 | Very Informative and Helpful | This is a great book. It is easy to read, very informative, and the "cures" (at least the ones that I've tried) actually work. It contains information about the strengths and weakenesses of various types of skin, and how antioxidants can help. The author also gives the names of some skin care products that include antioxiodants. Okay, so he also recommends his own products in that list. I'm not offended by the self promotion. However, I did visit the author's web site and found the prices for his products to be very high. Later, I surfed the web, found a few web sites about making your own face creams and lotions, and tried adding the antioxidants to these concoctions. I experienced visible improvement of my skin after only a few days. My experience with my home made antioxidant face cream is consistent with the results the author describes in his book. So, from this perspective I say the theory behind the book is sound, and I highly recommend the book to others. | 977 | [
"This is a great book.",
"It is easy to read, very informative, and the \"cures\" (at least the ones that I've tried) actually work.",
"It contains information about the strengths and weakenesses of various types of skin, and how antioxidants can help.",
"The author also gives the names of some skin care products that include antioxiodants.",
"Okay, so he also recommends his own products in that list.",
"I'm not offended by the self promotion.",
"However, I did visit the author's web site and found the prices for his products to be very high.",
"Later, I surfed the web, found a few web sites about making your own face creams and lotions, and tried adding the antioxidants to these concoctions.",
"I experienced visible improvement of my skin after only a few days.",
"My experience with my home made antioxidant face cream is consistent with the results the author describes in his book.",
"So, from this perspective I say the theory behind the book is sound, and I highly recommend the book to others."
] |
5 | Wowza...a must have book | Being an avid gardener (along with most others of similar mind) I have shelf after shelf of instructional type books that are excellent resources. But for unbounded inspiration, delightful eye candy and the occasional chuckle the Garden Gallery is stupendous. It was one of the most refreshing/inspiring reads I've had in quite a while. No toneless, college professor dialogue about how to do what, when and why. The conversational, witty tone of the written word coupled with stunning photos pull you into George and David's luscious gardens. Even though this isn't a how-to book, they provide more than enough background information on plants, hardscape and the like to encourage/inspire you to create your own Eden. I read the book in one night and was saddened when the last page was finished and the back cover closed. Felt like an enchanting and fun visit with newly found friends had ended much too soon. This is certainly a must-have addition to your gardening library. | 977 | [
"Being an avid gardener (along with most others of similar mind) I have shelf after shelf of instructional type books that are excellent resources.",
"But for unbounded inspiration, delightful eye candy and the occasional chuckle the Garden Gallery is stupendous.",
"It was one of the most refreshing/inspiring reads I've had in quite a while.",
"No toneless, college professor dialogue about how to do what, when and why.",
"The conversational, witty tone of the written word coupled with stunning photos pull you into George and David's luscious gardens.",
"Even though this isn't a how-to book, they provide more than enough background information on plants, hardscape and the like to encourage/inspire you to create your own Eden.",
"I read the book in one night and was saddened when the last page was finished and the back cover closed.",
"Felt like an enchanting and fun visit with newly found friends had ended much too soon.",
"This is certainly a must-have addition to your gardening library."
] |
5 | Haste This! | I've been into Haste the Day since Burning Bridges and I know that their first singer Jimmy Ryan was sick on screaming vocals.. you can't deny any of his talent on songs like Substance or American Love but with his departure they had to find someone and I couldn't be happier with their pick. Haste the Day still have all the great vocal parts and they still have the sick breakdowns thrown in for fun. The production is fabulous on this record so I'll point that out as well. There are very few CDs where the last track keeps you wanting to let the CD repeat itself but Chorus of Angels is that song and it provides the perfet ending. I really have to hand it to HTD, it takes a lot to come back from a singer leaving but they should really proud of the effort and it's a really enjoyable CD from beginning to end. The DVD is really good too! It's got a lot of footage and Jimmy's last show with them.. well worth it to seem the play Blue 42! I won't spoil it. Keep going HTD! | 977 | [
"I've been into Haste the Day since Burning Bridges and I know that their first singer Jimmy Ryan was sick on screaming vocals..",
"you can't deny any of his talent on songs like Substance or American Love but with his departure they had to find someone and I couldn't be happier with their pick.",
"Haste the Day still have all the great vocal parts and they still have the sick breakdowns thrown in for fun.",
"The production is fabulous on this record so I'll point that out as well.",
"There are very few CDs where the last track keeps you wanting to let the CD repeat itself but Chorus of Angels is that song and it provides the perfet ending.",
"I really have to hand it to HTD, it takes a lot to come back from a singer leaving but they should really proud of the effort and it's a really enjoyable CD from beginning to end.",
"The DVD is really good too!",
"It's got a lot of footage and Jimmy's last show with them..",
"well worth it to seem the play Blue 42!",
"I won't spoil it.",
"Keep going HTD!"
] |
5 | A remarkable Australian story | "The Cup" is a biographical film with a narrative that follows Australian jockey Damien Oliver and the 2002 Melbourne Cup.It is a story that contains many layers including: the strong bond between West Australian brothers Jason and Damien Oliver, the prestige and tradition of the Melbourne Cup, the 2002 Bali Bombing, and overcoming grief.The movie is compact and transpires at a steady pace, which allows the viewer to experience the different moods of the narrative in well timed portions.The viewer is treated to a quality cast and this film was esteemed Australian actor Bill Hunter's final work. Tom Burlinson who starred in both "The Man from Snowy River" films and "Phar Lap: Heart of a Nation" appears in a supporting role. Irish actor Brendan Gleeson provides a strong screen presence and Stephen Curry and Daniel MacPherson are energetic and poignant.It is a story that wonderfully captures the Australian spirit and persona.Nicholas R.W. Henning - Australian Author | 977 | [
"\"The Cup\" is a biographical film with a narrative that follows Australian jockey Damien Oliver and the 2002 Melbourne Cup.It is a story that contains many layers including: the strong bond between West Australian brothers Jason and Damien Oliver, the prestige and tradition of the Melbourne Cup, the 2002 Bali Bombing, and overcoming grief.The movie is compact and transpires at a steady pace, which allows the viewer to experience the different moods of the narrative in well timed portions.The viewer is treated to a quality cast and this film was esteemed Australian actor Bill Hunter's final work.",
"Tom Burlinson who starred in both \"The Man from Snowy River\" films and \"Phar Lap: Heart of a Nation\" appears in a supporting role.",
"Irish actor Brendan Gleeson provides a strong screen presence and Stephen Curry and Daniel MacPherson are energetic and poignant.It is a story that wonderfully captures the Australian spirit and persona.Nicholas R.W. Henning - Australian Author"
] |
5 | GREAT BEGINNING! | What a pleasant surprise! I was expecting this little cute cozy story. This is not one of those. Don't get me wrong, I love the cozies too. Ms. Connor weaves a past story with a present event in great details. Using forensic anthropology to move the story along. But, not overburdening the reader with a lot of technical detail. Explaining the things that are happening in common terms. Lindsay Chamberlain is a strong, practical and smart protagonist. Lindsay is a person that you will root for and believe in. Ms. Connor has a very good understanding of the south and its culture. The author uses all the knowledge to develop good characters to complete her story. I highly recommend this book. After searching for several years to find it. I'm sad to say that most bookstores do not carry Beverly Connor's books. I'm glad that I did stay with the hunt, till I got the Internet. What a great read. Looking forward to enjoying the Lindsay Chamberlain series for years to come. | 977 | [
"What a pleasant surprise!",
"I was expecting this little cute cozy story.",
"This is not one of those.",
"Don't get me wrong, I love the cozies too.",
"Ms.",
"Connor weaves a past story with a present event in great details.",
"Using forensic anthropology to move the story along.",
"But, not overburdening the reader with a lot of technical detail.",
"Explaining the things that are happening in common terms.",
"Lindsay Chamberlain is a strong, practical and smart protagonist.",
"Lindsay is a person that you will root for and believe in.",
"Ms.",
"Connor has a very good understanding of the south and its culture.",
"The author uses all the knowledge to develop good characters to complete her story.",
"I highly recommend this book.",
"After searching for several years to find it.",
"I'm sad to say that most bookstores do not carry Beverly Connor's books.",
"I'm glad that I did stay with the hunt, till I got the Internet.",
"What a great read.",
"Looking forward to enjoying the Lindsay Chamberlain series for years to come."
] |
5 | Life changing and mind expanding | First of all this is absolutely not a copy-cat of The Secret or What The Bleep. I have seen both versions of The Secret AND What the Bleep and while they all present the same message, The Secret does not get into the actual scientific foundation behind the Law of Attraction nearly as extensively as this film did. "What the Bleep" did, but it didn't come from the scientists/medical professionals who had experienced the concept personally in their own healing. This movie was loaned to me by a co-worker who made me promise to watch the movie that night! When I got home I was tempted to watch my usual favorites on TV but opted to keep my promise. I was not sorry. I was so profoundly moved that I had to get up early to watch it again before heading off to work! I now want my own copy so I can pull it out often to continue growing in it until it's concepts and affirmations become second nature to me. I'm also purchasing the audio CD so I can play while I'm on the road. | 977 | [
"First of all this is absolutely not a copy-cat of The Secret or What The Bleep.",
"I have seen both versions of The Secret AND What the Bleep and while they all present the same message, The Secret does not get into the actual scientific foundation behind the Law of Attraction nearly as extensively as this film did.",
"\"What the Bleep\" did, but it didn't come from the scientists/medical professionals who had experienced the concept personally in their own healing.",
"This movie was loaned to me by a co-worker who made me promise to watch the movie that night!",
"When I got home I was tempted to watch my usual favorites on TV but opted to keep my promise.",
"I was not sorry.",
"I was so profoundly moved that I had to get up early to watch it again before heading off to work!",
"I now want my own copy so I can pull it out often to continue growing in it until it's concepts and affirmations become second nature to me.",
"I'm also purchasing the audio CD so I can play while I'm on the road."
] |
5 | Soundtrack to the Apocalypse | This is one of the albums I'd like to shoot into space so future alien races will understand why we even bothered making music. I got this CD a few years ago and every time I play it I'm stunned at how good it is. Why don't more people know about this band? All the so called "goth metal" fans should be swooning in ectasy over Madder Mortem, yet very few people are aware of them. In a perfect world they'd be recognized for the freakin' geniuses they are, but in the real world I guess they aren't too marketable. The lead singer doesn't have a "pretty" voice and none of the songs are about shagging, so most humans will never hear this album. That's a real shame. If your tasts are outside the main stream and you don't mind dark, bleak (and I mean BLEAK) music then you need to give this CD a try. It's an aquired tast but well worth the effort. I could go on and on about all the good points of this album but that would be boring and take up too much space. Just buy it! | 977 | [
"This is one of the albums I'd like to shoot into space so future alien races will understand why we even bothered making music.",
"I got this CD a few years ago and every time I play it I'm stunned at how good it is.",
"Why don't more people know about this band?",
"All the so called \"goth metal\" fans should be swooning in ectasy over Madder Mortem, yet very few people are aware of them.",
"In a perfect world they'd be recognized for the freakin' geniuses they are, but in the real world I guess they aren't too marketable.",
"The lead singer doesn't have a \"pretty\" voice and none of the songs are about shagging, so most humans will never hear this album.",
"That's a real shame.",
"If your tasts are outside the main stream and you don't mind dark, bleak (and I mean BLEAK) music then you need to give this CD a try.",
"It's an aquired tast but well worth the effort.",
"I could go on and on about all the good points of this album but that would be boring and take up too much space.",
"Just buy it!"
] |
5 | Love this camera! | Was very trying to set this camera up so I can view on the internet but K Lam and other reviews Helped so much!!!!It is now up and has been for over a month and I havent had a single problem.Well I did have trouble getting motion detection setup w my comcast mail but 2 calls to comcast and a chat with them solved that problem. I had the wrong port number for smtp.Love the camera controls so I can move it around the room and motion detection also works like a charm.Sound is Really good! almost too good ;)I bought this w the dlink 1130 which is also decent but this one is better with the extra features like moving the picture around the room. Lots of fun with the dogs!I haven't had any connection problems either. I have been able to go online at work and even on vacation to view the room with no issues!Here is the comcast information if anyone needs it:SMTP Server IP Address or Host Name: [...]port 587How to Authenticate:SMTPEnter Comcast email address and password | 977 | [
"Was very trying to set this camera up so I can view on the internet but K Lam and other reviews Helped so much!!!",
"!",
"It is now up and has been for over a month and I havent had a single problem.Well I did have trouble getting motion detection setup w my comcast mail but 2 calls to comcast and a chat with them solved that problem.",
"I had the wrong port number for smtp.Love the camera controls so I can move it around the room and motion detection also works like a charm.Sound is Really good!",
"almost too good ;)I bought this w the dlink 1130 which is also decent but this one is better with the extra features like moving the picture around the room.",
"Lots of fun with the dogs!",
"I haven't had any connection problems either.",
"I have been able to go online at work and even on vacation to view the room with no issues!",
"Here is the comcast information if anyone needs it:SMTP Server IP Address or Host Name: [...]port 587How to Authenticate:SMTPEnter Comcast email address and password"
] |
5 | Time To Play | This book is fun to read, thoughtful, and inspirational. Frank Forencich has figured out how fitness got boring and why "working out" really seems like work: we've forgotten the importance of play. This book is satisfying on a number of levels -- intellectual (it discusses the importance of function in an evolutionary context), emotional (it reminds us how fun it USED to be to exercise), and practical (it gives us good, simple roadmaps to recapturing the love of movement we had as kids). Forencich gives the reader a great paradigm: focus on function, and the other benefits of fitness will come naturally. The title isn't just tongue-in-cheek -- by the end of the book you realize that not just the quality of your life but your life itself might really depend on your playing as if your life depends on it. This book goes way beyond your typical exercise book. It's the only one of its kind I know of. As a fitness book, though, it's definitely the best I've read. Ever. | 977 | [
"This book is fun to read, thoughtful, and inspirational.",
"Frank Forencich has figured out how fitness got boring and why \"working out\" really seems like work: we've forgotten the importance of play.",
"This book is satisfying on a number of levels -- intellectual (it discusses the importance of function in an evolutionary context), emotional (it reminds us how fun it USED to be to exercise), and practical (it gives us good, simple roadmaps to recapturing the love of movement we had as kids).",
"Forencich gives the reader a great paradigm: focus on function, and the other benefits of fitness will come naturally.",
"The title isn't just tongue-in-cheek -- by the end of the book you realize that not just the quality of your life but your life itself might really depend on your playing as if your life depends on it.",
"This book goes way beyond your typical exercise book.",
"It's the only one of its kind I know of.",
"As a fitness book, though, it's definitely the best I've read.",
"Ever."
] |
5 | One of My Favorites. | This book was amazingly wonderful to read. I think I even got a detention for reading it in class, I just couldn't put it down (the detention was worth it!!). I do not want to explain the whole story and say what happens, blah blah, you have the summary on the book for a glimpse of what it contains, so I won't repeat.What I will say is that if you like fantasy, brave heroines, and romance (NOT the overly mushy kind either!!), with it's own blend of humor and adventure, you will definitely love this book. McKinley takes a setting and turns it into something so exotic and captivating I find myself almost wishing that I wasn't so absorbed and that I could read this book in the span of a year, so that it would NEVER end! She creates magnificent cultures and beauty and it is just so amazing. You will love it. I promise you!I have re-read this book like five times over, and still whenever someone asks what my favorite fantasy book was I'd say The Blue Sword. READ IT!!! | 977 | [
"This book was amazingly wonderful to read.",
"I think I even got a detention for reading it in class, I just couldn't put it down (the detention was worth it!!",
").",
"I do not want to explain the whole story and say what happens, blah blah, you have the summary on the book for a glimpse of what it contains, so I won't repeat.What I will say is that if you like fantasy, brave heroines, and romance (NOT the overly mushy kind either!!",
"), with it's own blend of humor and adventure, you will definitely love this book.",
"McKinley takes a setting and turns it into something so exotic and captivating I find myself almost wishing that I wasn't so absorbed and that I could read this book in the span of a year, so that it would NEVER end!",
"She creates magnificent cultures and beauty and it is just so amazing.",
"You will love it.",
"I promise you!",
"I have re-read this book like five times over, and still whenever someone asks what my favorite fantasy book was I'd say The Blue Sword.",
"READ IT!!!"
] |
5 | Genesis at their Very Best | I was never lucky enuff to see Genesis live back in the 80's or 90's but i'm Finally going to see them this year (2007) in Chicago and i'm about as excited as a lil kid on x-mas morning. When I bought this concert on VHS way back in 1990, I was in absolute heaven cuz it's surely the next best thing to being there and flawless from beginning to end. Some of the standouts from the show were - Abacab, Home by the Sea, Land of Confusion, Domino & Los Endos. Now that this concert is on dvd with digital sound/pic & contains extras like interviews with the band, it's even that much sweeter. I own about a hundred concert videos by many popular bands from the 80's, 90's, etc... but this one really stands out from the rest of the pack becuz of it's song selection, location, raw energy, sound & picture quality, camera work and above all else, the superb performances by Phil & the rest of the guys. Basically, This dvd shows Genesis in their prime & is a Must own for any fan. | 977 | [
"I was never lucky enuff to see Genesis live back in the 80's or 90's but i'm Finally going to see them this year (2007) in Chicago and i'm about as excited as a lil kid on x-mas morning.",
"When I bought this concert on VHS way back in 1990, I was in absolute heaven cuz it's surely the next best thing to being there and flawless from beginning to end.",
"Some of the standouts from the show were - Abacab, Home by the Sea, Land of Confusion, Domino & Los Endos.",
"Now that this concert is on dvd with digital sound/pic & contains extras like interviews with the band, it's even that much sweeter.",
"I own about a hundred concert videos by many popular bands from the 80's, 90's, etc... but this one really stands out from the rest of the pack becuz of it's song selection, location, raw energy, sound & picture quality, camera work and above all else, the superb performances by Phil & the rest of the guys.",
"Basically, This dvd shows Genesis in their prime & is a Must own for any fan."
] |
5 | In This Price Range, It has No Peer | I've had my Lexar Jumpgear for about a year. It sounds surprisingly good considering the price. As for durability, again, I've had mine for a year. Advantages of this unit are...If you already have a Lexar jumpdrive sport, you can get a MP3 player for under $40.No annoying DRM crapola to prevent you from listening to your musicDoesn't require some dubious proprietary interface in order to transfer music files from your computer.Isn't limited to any particular operating system. You can drag and drop files from whichever file manager you use. You can even do it at the command line (shell) if that is your wont.It is very good for exercising and such. Since it's a flash drive, you don't have to worry about jostling it around. Also, it's only $40, so you don't have to be paranoid about it.You can easily switch 1 gigabyte jumpdrives, assuming you have more than one, and have a different music catalogs for different occasions or different people sharing the same player. | 977 | [
"I've had my Lexar Jumpgear for about a year.",
"It sounds surprisingly good considering the price.",
"As for durability, again, I've had mine for a year.",
"Advantages of this unit are...If you already have a Lexar jumpdrive sport, you can get a MP3 player for under $40.No annoying DRM crapola to prevent you from listening to your musicDoesn't require some dubious proprietary interface in order to transfer music files from your computer.Isn't limited to any particular operating system.",
"You can drag and drop files from whichever file manager you use.",
"You can even do it at the command line (shell) if that is your wont.It is very good for exercising and such.",
"Since it's a flash drive, you don't have to worry about jostling it around.",
"Also, it's only $40, so you don't have to be paranoid about it.You can easily switch 1 gigabyte jumpdrives, assuming you have more than one, and have a different music catalogs for different occasions or different people sharing the same player."
] |
5 | Outlander is Outstanding!! | After hearing so many stellar reviews about this series, I finally dug in and started the first book. Let me say I am so happy that there are 6 books to go because reading just the one has left me obsessively begging for more.With Outlander I had one of those rare reading experiences where I am spellbound throughout; when there is not a single lull in the story and at some points I am cursing my inability to read faster because I am so anxious to find out what happens next.This is a love story, an adventure story, a thriller and a tear jerker. I love the setting in old Scotland, I love the components of time travel and mystical lore, I love the main characters, Claire and Jamie, I love the elements of historical fiction and I love how everything unfolds like an epic saga complete with intrigue, betrayal and lust (a hell of a lot of lust!!!). Definitely a favorite!!Rating: 5 out of 5 starsSuggested With: Hard cider and several evenings in a row devoted to reading! | 977 | [
"After hearing so many stellar reviews about this series, I finally dug in and started the first book.",
"Let me say I am so happy that there are 6 books to go because reading just the one has left me obsessively begging for more.With Outlander I had one of those rare reading experiences where I am spellbound throughout; when there is not a single lull in the story and at some points I am cursing my inability to read faster because I am so anxious to find out what happens next.This is a love story, an adventure story, a thriller and a tear jerker.",
"I love the setting in old Scotland, I love the components of time travel and mystical lore, I love the main characters, Claire and Jamie, I love the elements of historical fiction and I love how everything unfolds like an epic saga complete with intrigue, betrayal and lust (a hell of a lot of lust!!!",
").",
"Definitely a favorite!!",
"Rating: 5 out of 5 starsSuggested With: Hard cider and several evenings in a row devoted to reading!"
] |
5 | The Final Countdown | Do not start this book unless you have plenty of reading time. The phrase "hard to put down" is an understatement. For most of us, we watched the events of April 29, 1975 unfold on our TV sets. Author David Butler not only watched, but was also a participant in the final hours of the American Presence in Vietnam. His eyewitness accounts are both gripping and detailed. He has also collected and researched numerous first-person accounts from those who were in Saigon during those last hours.The North Vietnamese Army made thier final push at 4 AM and in the process cut off the only available airfield. The only means of escape from the siege would be a massive evacuation using helicopters. While reading these accounts, you can feel the tension and confusion along with countless other emotions of those involved. A Hollywood script could never compare to this real-life drama. The Vietnam War was a long road in American History. The Fall of Saigon was the last milestone. | 977 | [
"Do not start this book unless you have plenty of reading time.",
"The phrase \"hard to put down\" is an understatement.",
"For most of us, we watched the events of April 29, 1975 unfold on our TV sets.",
"Author David Butler not only watched, but was also a participant in the final hours of the American Presence in Vietnam.",
"His eyewitness accounts are both gripping and detailed.",
"He has also collected and researched numerous first-person accounts from those who were in Saigon during those last hours.The North Vietnamese Army made thier final push at 4 AM and in the process cut off the only available airfield.",
"The only means of escape from the siege would be a massive evacuation using helicopters.",
"While reading these accounts, you can feel the tension and confusion along with countless other emotions of those involved.",
"A Hollywood script could never compare to this real-life drama.",
"The Vietnam War was a long road in American History.",
"The Fall of Saigon was the last milestone."
] |
5 | Must Read for Spiritual Seekers | A profound book by any standards. It succeeds in synthesizing the essence of great philosophical and religious thought in an easy read, and eliminating the man-made aspects of power and control that degrade most religions. That it includes elements from Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity only reflects that indeed all is connected to one God whose message has always been one of love and compassion. The fact that it threatens and upsets the anti-New Agers and the self-righteous Christian lot points to its essential truthfulness - whether you believe the words are from God or not. It seems that those who preach fear and hate for their own selfish purposes are now themselves in fear of the spiritual truth Walsh and others are bringing the planet at this critical time in history. But it's OK - God loves all even if his name and message have been twisted for lowly gain. This book is another step in helping us attain a global consciousness that brings us closer to Him. | 977 | [
"A profound book by any standards.",
"It succeeds in synthesizing the essence of great philosophical and religious thought in an easy read, and eliminating the man-made aspects of power and control that degrade most religions.",
"That it includes elements from Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity only reflects that indeed all is connected to one God whose message has always been one of love and compassion.",
"The fact that it threatens and upsets the anti-New Agers and the self-righteous Christian lot points to its essential truthfulness - whether you believe the words are from God or not.",
"It seems that those who preach fear and hate for their own selfish purposes are now themselves in fear of the spiritual truth Walsh and others are bringing the planet at this critical time in history.",
"But it's OK - God loves all even if his name and message have been twisted for lowly gain.",
"This book is another step in helping us attain a global consciousness that brings us closer to Him."
] |
5 | I learned so much from this book | This book took my business, AUDIN Web Design, to new heights. Now anyone can just type in AUDIN Web Design in Google (or Yahoo and MSN, for that matter) and find me. This book allowed me to master Google, the juggernaut of search engines. If you cannot tame that tiger, you will not survive in the market place. My company, AUDIN Web Design, has helped many small business get ranked on Google. This is my bible. I carry it around wherever I go. I advise everyone to read this book before consulting a professional about your online search needs. You could get ripped off if you are not wise about your choice of Company. This book has given me such confidence with the Google juggernaut, that my company now offers a 100% money back guarantee policy. A lot of companies can't offer that because they don't know what they are doing. Read this book and get informed. It could save you lots of money, yes money, the stuff you work so hard for. The stuff makes the world go round. | 977 | [
"This book took my business, AUDIN Web Design, to new heights.",
"Now anyone can just type in AUDIN Web Design in Google (or Yahoo and MSN, for that matter) and find me.",
"This book allowed me to master Google, the juggernaut of search engines.",
"If you cannot tame that tiger, you will not survive in the market place.",
"My company, AUDIN Web Design, has helped many small business get ranked on Google.",
"This is my bible.",
"I carry it around wherever I go.",
"I advise everyone to read this book before consulting a professional about your online search needs.",
"You could get ripped off if you are not wise about your choice of Company.",
"This book has given me such confidence with the Google juggernaut, that my company now offers a 100% money back guarantee policy.",
"A lot of companies can't offer that because they don't know what they are doing.",
"Read this book and get informed.",
"It could save you lots of money, yes money, the stuff you work so hard for.",
"The stuff makes the world go round."
] |
5 | Just buy it- BEST deal | No long review here, just going to say for the current price this is the best deal there is right now on a quality RD. The thing works great, seems to be very well built and has some nice features. I love the MUTE button on the smart plug, and the way the auto-mute system works is great. The things I wish it had are more controls on the smartcord (darkmode maybe?), and I wish it had a visual meter in tec mode. There still is the audio meter in tec mode so that isn't a huge problem. I CALLED BELTRONICS and the said they DO honor their warranty if bought at Amazon, but not if it is purchased through an independent merchant on Amazon. Call them yourself if you are worried about it, you'll see.Edit- Aug. 29th 2010.. Still going strong. These people with complaints about warranty and reliability are full of (you know what). They probably got their 995 off some e-bay clown, or something. Who knows if they even really have a Bell radar detector at all. Mine works great. | 977 | [
"No long review here, just going to say for the current price this is the best deal there is right now on a quality RD.",
"The thing works great, seems to be very well built and has some nice features.",
"I love the MUTE button on the smart plug, and the way the auto-mute system works is great.",
"The things I wish it had are more controls on the smartcord (darkmode maybe?",
"), and I wish it had a visual meter in tec mode.",
"There still is the audio meter in tec mode so that isn't a huge problem.",
"I CALLED BELTRONICS and the said they DO honor their warranty if bought at Amazon, but not if it is purchased through an independent merchant on Amazon.",
"Call them yourself if you are worried about it, you'll see.Edit- Aug.",
"29th 2010..",
"Still going strong.",
"These people with complaints about warranty and reliability are full of (you know what).",
"They probably got their 995 off some e-bay clown, or something.",
"Who knows if they even really have a Bell radar detector at all.",
"Mine works great."
] |
5 | A Great Read | I am generally a very unsatisfied reader. I usually confine myself to "classics" or books that will enable me to learn about this subject or that subject. These make for long reads with much delay in between sittings. However, at the airport yesterday, I picked up this book because I had read about it in Time or Newsweek or some other publication so it qualified at least as timely. I allowed myself to be pulled in by Martel's hypnotic prose and was so captivated that I awoke early this morning to finish off the rest of the book.I won't try and delve into the inner meanings of this book, although they are fun to think about as you read. This book is enjoyable on many different levels. It is a very easy and quick read, and I can't say enough about the author's skill with words. The passages are beautiful and fun. If you feel like a light read with some heavy overtones that you can think about when you wish without becoming bogged down in them, this book is for you. | 977 | [
"I am generally a very unsatisfied reader.",
"I usually confine myself to \"classics\" or books that will enable me to learn about this subject or that subject.",
"These make for long reads with much delay in between sittings.",
"However, at the airport yesterday, I picked up this book because I had read about it in Time or Newsweek or some other publication so it qualified at least as timely.",
"I allowed myself to be pulled in by Martel's hypnotic prose and was so captivated that I awoke early this morning to finish off the rest of the book.I won't try and delve into the inner meanings of this book, although they are fun to think about as you read.",
"This book is enjoyable on many different levels.",
"It is a very easy and quick read, and I can't say enough about the author's skill with words.",
"The passages are beautiful and fun.",
"If you feel like a light read with some heavy overtones that you can think about when you wish without becoming bogged down in them, this book is for you."
] |
5 | great book for young girls | I first read this book when I was about ten years old. I loved it. It was one of my favorites and I would check it out of the library all the time. It is about a girl named Lauren who is an eleven year old gymnast, along with her friends. They all work out at a gym and have a hunky coach named Patrick, whom Lauren has a crush on. Lauren is dealing with several things in this book. She is helping her mother campaign for mayor, and she is helping her friends at the gym deal with their rival Becky. Lauren and her friends decide to campaign for her mother by making a commercial where they get to do gymnastics, but Becky tries to horn in on them, and nothing goes the way Lauren plans. She is afraid that Patrick doesn't like her and everyone is mad at her, so she runs away temporarily, but it all works out in the end, of course. This is the ninth in The Gymnasts series, so there are other books involving all of Lauren's friends and herself. But this one is my favorite! | 977 | [
"I first read this book when I was about ten years old.",
"I loved it.",
"It was one of my favorites and I would check it out of the library all the time.",
"It is about a girl named Lauren who is an eleven year old gymnast, along with her friends.",
"They all work out at a gym and have a hunky coach named Patrick, whom Lauren has a crush on.",
"Lauren is dealing with several things in this book.",
"She is helping her mother campaign for mayor, and she is helping her friends at the gym deal with their rival Becky.",
"Lauren and her friends decide to campaign for her mother by making a commercial where they get to do gymnastics, but Becky tries to horn in on them, and nothing goes the way Lauren plans.",
"She is afraid that Patrick doesn't like her and everyone is mad at her, so she runs away temporarily, but it all works out in the end, of course.",
"This is the ninth in The Gymnasts series, so there are other books involving all of Lauren's friends and herself.",
"But this one is my favorite!"
] |
5 | One of the Aces' Highest | I am always leery of live albums because hearing a crowd in the background usually distracts me. But this album came highly recommended by a trusted source, so I took a chance on it and discovered it is possible to make a live album that's really hot. The Aces are a totally unigue band with a sound all their own and these tracks are some of their best numbers. In my mind, there are many genres of music, country, blues, rock, etc. and then there is Aces' music; a superior genre all its own. Here they've recorded perfomances at several different concerts with other great musicians added to the mix, all attended by enthusiastic audiences. When you listen to the album, it's easy to picture the The Ace's soulful lead singer, Russell Smith, having a great time with his songs, his band and his fans. I promise you will never tire of listening to this album because these are great songs delivered by the most talented of musicians with genuine emotion and heartfelt energy. | 977 | [
"I am always leery of live albums because hearing a crowd in the background usually distracts me.",
"But this album came highly recommended by a trusted source, so I took a chance on it and discovered it is possible to make a live album that's really hot.",
"The Aces are a totally unigue band with a sound all their own and these tracks are some of their best numbers.",
"In my mind, there are many genres of music, country, blues, rock, etc.",
"and then there is Aces' music; a superior genre all its own.",
"Here they've recorded perfomances at several different concerts with other great musicians added to the mix, all attended by enthusiastic audiences.",
"When you listen to the album, it's easy to picture the The Ace's soulful lead singer, Russell Smith, having a great time with his songs, his band and his fans.",
"I promise you will never tire of listening to this album because these are great songs delivered by the most talented of musicians with genuine emotion and heartfelt energy."
] |
5 | Old Favorites and New Surprises | Who knew that the Chinese food restaurant around the corner (which we had never bothered to try!) was a hidden gem? Mike Riccetti did! Besides some of the Houston standards, there are many pleasant surprise choices in this book. Reviews are accurate representations and include info on atmosphere, drinks, and "what to order." Riccetti advises on places with breakfast specials and lunch bargains as well. Some of Houston's best restaurants offer good deals at lunch - he'll tell you which ones. Restaurants reviewed heavily favor Vietnemese, Mexican, etc, but will give you the courage to try some of those strip-mall joints you've wondered about (you'll be pleased!). Most restaurants are inside the Beltway/near the Loop but there are a few on the outskirts as well. Indexed by cuisine type, meal, location, etc. Very easy to find what you want. Call ahead, however - some of the information is already outdated due to the rapidly changing nature of the restaurant industry. | 977 | [
"Who knew that the Chinese food restaurant around the corner (which we had never bothered to try!",
") was a hidden gem?",
"Mike Riccetti did!",
"Besides some of the Houston standards, there are many pleasant surprise choices in this book.",
"Reviews are accurate representations and include info on atmosphere, drinks, and \"what to order.\" Riccetti advises on places with breakfast specials and lunch bargains as well.",
"Some of Houston's best restaurants offer good deals at lunch - he'll tell you which ones.",
"Restaurants reviewed heavily favor Vietnemese, Mexican, etc, but will give you the courage to try some of those strip-mall joints you've wondered about (you'll be pleased!",
").",
"Most restaurants are inside the Beltway/near the Loop but there are a few on the outskirts as well.",
"Indexed by cuisine type, meal, location, etc.",
"Very easy to find what you want.",
"Call ahead, however - some of the information is already outdated due to the rapidly changing nature of the restaurant industry."
] |
5 | A master piece of translation | I walked into Standford University bookstore on Sunday afternoon and saw the translation of 'Diary of a Madman'. I flipped through the pages and saw the short story 'Ah Q - real story' so I grabbed one book just to see the translation. As a student grew up in Taiwan, I knew Lu Xun's stories in Chinese well in high school. Actually even some of his work was in high school Chinese Literature curriculum. But I could not put it down until I finished reading the translation of 'Ah Q - real story'.It is really a masterpiece in translation. The translator is both master in Chinese and English. I like the introductions, a foreigner's introduction about an author is more in reality, dealing both success and failure of Mr. Lu's life. Besides, as the translator said he tried to imagine what Mr. Lu would said if his native language is English. He really captured the essence of it. I really like it. It is a great way to know English style from an Engineer major point of view. | 977 | [
"I walked into Standford University bookstore on Sunday afternoon and saw the translation of 'Diary of a Madman'.",
"I flipped through the pages and saw the short story 'Ah Q - real story' so I grabbed one book just to see the translation.",
"As a student grew up in Taiwan, I knew Lu Xun's stories in Chinese well in high school.",
"Actually even some of his work was in high school Chinese Literature curriculum.",
"But I could not put it down until I finished reading the translation of 'Ah Q - real story'.It is really a masterpiece in translation.",
"The translator is both master in Chinese and English.",
"I like the introductions, a foreigner's introduction about an author is more in reality, dealing both success and failure of Mr.",
"Lu's life.",
"Besides, as the translator said he tried to imagine what Mr.",
"Lu would said if his native language is English.",
"He really captured the essence of it.",
"I really like it.",
"It is a great way to know English style from an Engineer major point of view."
] |
5 | STOP! | If you haven't bought the other two Librarian movies, be sure to add them to the cart and watch them in order.I bought them looking for something a little different, with action, that could be seen by my then 10 year old son. I like Noah Wyle so I thought I'd give it a shot. I thought they would be a kind of watered down Indiana Jones. Boy, was I wrong. They stand alone in the terrific entertainment department.Although not the biggest fan of Bob Newhart and Jane Curtin, I have to admit they did a fantastic job. They've also brought in good actors that you don't see a lot of these days, like Gabrielle Anway, Robert Foxworth, Kyle MacLachlan, and Bruce Davidson. No, it's not realistic, although they contain a lot of interesting historical information and references. It's pure escapism and lots of fun.My son loves all three, although the third is his favorite. There really isn't anything a kid can't see.We're both hoping that there will be more of these -- and soon! | 977 | [
"If you haven't bought the other two Librarian movies, be sure to add them to the cart and watch them in order.I bought them looking for something a little different, with action, that could be seen by my then 10 year old son.",
"I like Noah Wyle so I thought I'd give it a shot.",
"I thought they would be a kind of watered down Indiana Jones.",
"Boy, was I wrong.",
"They stand alone in the terrific entertainment department.Although not the biggest fan of Bob Newhart and Jane Curtin, I have to admit they did a fantastic job.",
"They've also brought in good actors that you don't see a lot of these days, like Gabrielle Anway, Robert Foxworth, Kyle MacLachlan, and Bruce Davidson.",
"No, it's not realistic, although they contain a lot of interesting historical information and references.",
"It's pure escapism and lots of fun.My son loves all three, although the third is his favorite.",
"There really isn't anything a kid can't see.We're both hoping that there will be more of these -- and soon!"
] |
5 | Clear and concise | Dr. Field,Has written a book that should be an example to all others writing about: 1. SPSS and 2. Research methods. As a grad student I have been trying to put together all the stats classes that I have taken and the SPSS class I took and make sense out of it. This book was the final key that brought it all together. Based on logic ... its funny that the science of statistics should be so without logic as far as teaching goes. Again, this book is the way that books on stats and SPSS should be written. My only problems: 1. That while there is a lot covered, I wish that he would go through all (or almost all) of the statistical applications available in SPSS and 2. I would've liked to see a "refresher" on the commands to complete the statistical process talked about, at the end of the chapter. In summary, this book is the only book that I would recommend to those in need of help regarding SPSS and statistics. I can't wait for his new book, co-authored by Dr. Hole. | 977 | [
"Dr.",
"Field,Has written a book that should be an example to all others writing about: 1.",
"SPSS and 2.",
"Research methods.",
"As a grad student I have been trying to put together all the stats classes that I have taken and the SPSS class I took and make sense out of it.",
"This book was the final key that brought it all together.",
"Based on logic ... its funny that the science of statistics should be so without logic as far as teaching goes.",
"Again, this book is the way that books on stats and SPSS should be written.",
"My only problems: 1.",
"That while there is a lot covered, I wish that he would go through all (or almost all) of the statistical applications available in SPSS and 2.",
"I would've liked to see a \"refresher\" on the commands to complete the statistical process talked about, at the end of the chapter.",
"In summary, this book is the only book that I would recommend to those in need of help regarding SPSS and statistics.",
"I can't wait for his new book, co-authored by Dr.",
"Hole."
] |
5 | They go NUTS over this stuff | i have 3 ferrets. I started with two younger ones and unfortunately we lost one with a recliner accident :( we have since removed the recliner from our home. we adopted two older ferrets from someone on craigs list, I was appalled at the condition these ferrets were in. They had been fed cat food for their entire life and no supplements. when I first held them, they felt boney, nothing like what I was use to. I was afraid of picking them up. i started them on ferret food and supplements, the smallest of the two was so sick, throwing up and diarrhea that I thought we would lose him. After a trip to the vet and continued supplement with pepto, the little guy is now the happiest he's ever been. His body structure is weird, he looks tiny and stiff when he walks BUT he's the fastest of the three, there is no stopping him. He chases the cats and bites our feet. All three of our ferrets LOVE this stuff. They will do anything to get to it. Their fur is so shiny and soft. | 977 | [
"i have 3 ferrets.",
"I started with two younger ones and unfortunately we lost one with a recliner accident :( we have since removed the recliner from our home.",
"we adopted two older ferrets from someone on craigs list, I was appalled at the condition these ferrets were in.",
"They had been fed cat food for their entire life and no supplements.",
"when I first held them, they felt boney, nothing like what I was use to.",
"I was afraid of picking them up.",
"i started them on ferret food and supplements, the smallest of the two was so sick, throwing up and diarrhea that I thought we would lose him.",
"After a trip to the vet and continued supplement with pepto, the little guy is now the happiest he's ever been.",
"His body structure is weird, he looks tiny and stiff when he walks BUT he's the fastest of the three, there is no stopping him.",
"He chases the cats and bites our feet.",
"All three of our ferrets LOVE this stuff.",
"They will do anything to get to it.",
"Their fur is so shiny and soft."
] |
5 | Magnifcent, to say the least | A wonderful, warm, authoritative biogrphaphy. It is obvious the Hammerstein family cooperatied fully with the author. The author is meticulous in his research. I advise next reading the autobiography of Richard Rodgers, and then reading the suburb biography of Stephen Soundheim, to whit, "Stephen Sondheim : A Life" by Meryle Secrest. Ockie was a great man...a man who never in his life visited a whore house and yet tried to write lyrics for a musical that was about a prostitute (i.e., the unsuccessful musical "PipeDream"). It fascinating how this book reprints some of the correspondance where John Steinbeck argues, in vein, for Oscar to stop sanitizing PipeDream to the point where the audience never knew the woman character was a lady of the evening. The book tells the story of every musical Hamerstein wrote lyrics for. I found myself buying CD cast albums as I encountered the story of each in the biography. The book is interesting and never boring, not even once. | 977 | [
"A wonderful, warm, authoritative biogrphaphy.",
"It is obvious the Hammerstein family cooperatied fully with the author.",
"The author is meticulous in his research.",
"I advise next reading the autobiography of Richard Rodgers, and then reading the suburb biography of Stephen Soundheim, to whit, \"Stephen Sondheim : A Life\" by Meryle Secrest.",
"Ockie was a great man...a man who never in his life visited a whore house and yet tried to write lyrics for a musical that was about a prostitute (i.e., the unsuccessful musical \"PipeDream\").",
"It fascinating how this book reprints some of the correspondance where John Steinbeck argues, in vein, for Oscar to stop sanitizing PipeDream to the point where the audience never knew the woman character was a lady of the evening.",
"The book tells the story of every musical Hamerstein wrote lyrics for.",
"I found myself buying CD cast albums as I encountered the story of each in the biography.",
"The book is interesting and never boring, not even once."
] |
5 | Its About Time | Yes with an Orchestra?? Of course.... If you are a Yes fan, this has been a long time coming. The mix (I prefer the DTS, has the best bass range) is wonderful and the animation is a nice addition with the ability to turn it off if you like. The playing is superb (yes, I know its not Bruford, but let's face it , he was only there for a few albums compared to White who went through a lot more with the band) and the absence of Wakeman is noticeable, but the keyboard player plus the orchestra really makes up for this. For the purist this may not do, but for a real prog/Yes fan, it sounds wonderful. Anderson and Howe are totally up to the task (Jon sounds incredible although he is a little flaky on the song intros)The funniest thing is Squires Spandex pants (he still thinks he's 18.)Track selection is marvelous (Even a 'Ritual' performance Mmmmm.)New and old combine nicely here and we get the classics (as always) including 'Long Distance Runaround' and 'And You and I' | 977 | [
"Yes with an Orchestra??",
"Of course.... If you are a Yes fan, this has been a long time coming.",
"The mix (I prefer the DTS, has the best bass range) is wonderful and the animation is a nice addition with the ability to turn it off if you like.",
"The playing is superb (yes, I know its not Bruford, but let's face it , he was only there for a few albums compared to White who went through a lot more with the band) and the absence of Wakeman is noticeable, but the keyboard player plus the orchestra really makes up for this.",
"For the purist this may not do, but for a real prog/Yes fan, it sounds wonderful.",
"Anderson and Howe are totally up to the task (Jon sounds incredible although he is a little flaky on the song intros)The funniest thing is Squires Spandex pants (he still thinks he's 18.)Track selection is marvelous (Even a 'Ritual' performance Mmmmm.)New and old combine nicely here and we get the classics (as always) including 'Long Distance Runaround' and 'And You and I'"
] |
5 | Great book for novice painters | I highly recommend this book for quilters, novice painters.I love painting on canvas, but I never thought about painting on fabric before.This book is fantastic. If you like quilting, it offers great advice for making panels for quilting. I discovered painting t-shirts through this book. It offers many suggestions for techniques you can use. One of my favorites is scattering material with salt. You can use various size salt - sprinkle a bit of table salt around a painting, sprinkle sea salt chunks over the painting, get some snow salt pieces, break them into smaller pieces (though use the pieces that are larger than the sea salt chunks) and sprinkle them around. Mist with a water mister bottle. The effects are beautiful.Please be advised that the book teaches rather abstract paintings, and shows how to use pieces for quilting. However, some of the other reviewers tell readers, "I never knew that I could paint before." Mickey Lawler (sp?) really does make it easy. | 977 | [
"I highly recommend this book for quilters, novice painters.I love painting on canvas, but I never thought about painting on fabric before.This book is fantastic.",
"If you like quilting, it offers great advice for making panels for quilting.",
"I discovered painting t-shirts through this book.",
"It offers many suggestions for techniques you can use.",
"One of my favorites is scattering material with salt.",
"You can use various size salt - sprinkle a bit of table salt around a painting, sprinkle sea salt chunks over the painting, get some snow salt pieces, break them into smaller pieces (though use the pieces that are larger than the sea salt chunks) and sprinkle them around.",
"Mist with a water mister bottle.",
"The effects are beautiful.Please be advised that the book teaches rather abstract paintings, and shows how to use pieces for quilting.",
"However, some of the other reviewers tell readers, \"I never knew that I could paint before.\" Mickey Lawler (sp?",
") really does make it easy."
] |
5 | A Wonderful Book | I've read several books by people who have glimpsed the other side, including the one by Ritchie which I believe started the genre. (It's also an excellent book.) I found the book inspirational and enlightening.Sarah clearly came from a dysfunctional family background, and by her own admission, did a lot of self-sabotage of relationships and life in general in her earlier years. However, her NDE (near death experience) helped her put things in perspective, and gave her insights which allowed her to see a much more complete picture of life and its challenges. While some books tend to focus on pushing a particular agenda, Sarah is content to simply share her experiences without the need to preach to the reader. Her calm, thoughtful sharing of her experiences and insights gave me a greater perspective on some of the events which have touched my life over the years. I'd highly recommend the book to anyone, religious or not, who is trying to put life into perspective. | 977 | [
"I've read several books by people who have glimpsed the other side, including the one by Ritchie which I believe started the genre.",
"(It's also an excellent book.) I found the book inspirational and enlightening.Sarah clearly came from a dysfunctional family background, and by her own admission, did a lot of self-sabotage of relationships and life in general in her earlier years.",
"However, her NDE (near death experience) helped her put things in perspective, and gave her insights which allowed her to see a much more complete picture of life and its challenges.",
"While some books tend to focus on pushing a particular agenda, Sarah is content to simply share her experiences without the need to preach to the reader.",
"Her calm, thoughtful sharing of her experiences and insights gave me a greater perspective on some of the events which have touched my life over the years.",
"I'd highly recommend the book to anyone, religious or not, who is trying to put life into perspective."
] |
5 | ***MISLEADING*** | I bought this product for Christmas 2007. Unfortunately, I did not pay close enough attention as to what it was I was buying. No ones fault but my own. I didn't figure this out though until my second shipment because I called to get a repalcement. With the first shipment I had thought that I had been shipped an already returned product because it(the box) was not in the original shrink-wrap packaging and the "doll"/extras video and what I had thought to be included-the complete set of cartoons on DVD's,was not in it. So, hence my call to customer service for an replacement. I, of course, finally figured out once I received the new shipment that, "IT" was only a house-shaped box & extras DVD. What about the "doll", you say? Well, they apparently don't include that any longer as per the sticker on the boxs packaging. So, Yes, I was wrong in not reading the items full description, although, I still feel it is misleading. I hope my brain lapse will help someone else. | 977 | [
"I bought this product for Christmas 2007.",
"Unfortunately, I did not pay close enough attention as to what it was I was buying.",
"No ones fault but my own.",
"I didn't figure this out though until my second shipment because I called to get a repalcement.",
"With the first shipment I had thought that I had been shipped an already returned product because it(the box) was not in the original shrink-wrap packaging and the \"doll\"/extras video and what I had thought to be included-the complete set of cartoons on DVD's,was not in it.",
"So, hence my call to customer service for an replacement.",
"I, of course, finally figured out once I received the new shipment that, \"IT\" was only a house-shaped box & extras DVD.",
"What about the \"doll\", you say?",
"Well, they apparently don't include that any longer as per the sticker on the boxs packaging.",
"So, Yes, I was wrong in not reading the items full description, although, I still feel it is misleading.",
"I hope my brain lapse will help someone else."
] |
5 | Yes, I'm lazy | I'll have to admit my early morning laziness when reviewing this product. I get up, throw my bacon on the griddle for a couple minutes, rub the grease around to lightly grease it and scrape the excess into the grease trap. Then I throw the eggs on and place the bread on the side so I don't have to find the toaster. Yes, I use one griddle to cook my bacon/sausage, eggs, and toast all at the same time. Then I stack the entire sandwich right there and let the freshly added piece of cheese melt. And the clean up is as simple as scraping it with my spatula while it's hot and wiping it with a sponge once it's cooled off. As to the comments about how it took up too much space, well I've almost completely stopped using my stove since I bought this a couple years ago, so I just set it right there (I have a small kitchen too) and I move it to occasionally cook anything that actually requires a pot or pan. Yes, this is the lazy bachelor way of doing things, but it's my way! | 977 | [
"I'll have to admit my early morning laziness when reviewing this product.",
"I get up, throw my bacon on the griddle for a couple minutes, rub the grease around to lightly grease it and scrape the excess into the grease trap.",
"Then I throw the eggs on and place the bread on the side so I don't have to find the toaster.",
"Yes, I use one griddle to cook my bacon/sausage, eggs, and toast all at the same time.",
"Then I stack the entire sandwich right there and let the freshly added piece of cheese melt.",
"And the clean up is as simple as scraping it with my spatula while it's hot and wiping it with a sponge once it's cooled off.",
"As to the comments about how it took up too much space, well I've almost completely stopped using my stove since I bought this a couple years ago, so I just set it right there (I have a small kitchen too) and I move it to occasionally cook anything that actually requires a pot or pan.",
"Yes, this is the lazy bachelor way of doing things, but it's my way!"
] |
5 | Once again, great job apple! | I bought my nano about a week ago and it's great product. You get exactly what the description says you will. The graphics are great, the color is beautiful. The album art feature is really nice. The sound quality is great. The nano comes with apple earphones, which are okay but hurt my ears as I am not used to them. I prefer to use my own headphones. It also comes with a very easy to follow guide, a USB charger cord, and the iTunes CD (another great program, by the way). When I first saw the nano I thought it was way too small (and it is very small) but after about a day I was completely used to it's size. To me the regular iPod is huge now. As for some of the cons I've seen in these reviews: sure, it is fragile, but if you take care of it that's not an issue. If you put it back after you use it, it won't get scrathed up at all. Naturally, if you drop an ipod on the floor it will break, but that isn't the nano's fault. It wasn't designed for people dropping it. | 976 | [
"I bought my nano about a week ago and it's great product.",
"You get exactly what the description says you will.",
"The graphics are great, the color is beautiful.",
"The album art feature is really nice.",
"The sound quality is great.",
"The nano comes with apple earphones, which are okay but hurt my ears as I am not used to them.",
"I prefer to use my own headphones.",
"It also comes with a very easy to follow guide, a USB charger cord, and the iTunes CD (another great program, by the way).",
"When I first saw the nano I thought it was way too small (and it is very small) but after about a day I was completely used to it's size.",
"To me the regular iPod is huge now.",
"As for some of the cons I've seen in these reviews: sure, it is fragile, but if you take care of it that's not an issue.",
"If you put it back after you use it, it won't get scrathed up at all.",
"Naturally, if you drop an ipod on the floor it will break, but that isn't the nano's fault.",
"It wasn't designed for people dropping it."
] |
5 | ONE TWO FREDDY'S COMING FOR YOU! | A Nightmare On Elm Street..... need I say more. This film is .....Fu.king fantastic. Excuse the french but this film is the best horror film of all time. When the excellently gifted Wes Craven made this, he created something special that people all over the world would embrace. A highly original film. A killer that everybody knows-Freddy Krueger. I feel like I shouldn't have to write a review on this exciting film. Heather Langenkamp is excellent as Nancy Thompson the heroin in jepody. The great Robert Englund really did something with Freddy- the cruel clown, he relishes in killing. This is a film where it's scary(like when Tina gets killed), the musical score complements the scary atmosphere. The actors are perfectly casted. This film deserves to and is a must have in everybodies DVD collection. The print is good, the commentary by Wes Craven, Heather Langenkamp, John Saxon and Jaques (Haitken) is entertaining. This is one film I'll always love.by Justine Ryan | 976 | [
"A Nightmare On Elm Street..... need I say more.",
"This film is .....Fu.king fantastic.",
"Excuse the french but this film is the best horror film of all time.",
"When the excellently gifted Wes Craven made this, he created something special that people all over the world would embrace.",
"A highly original film.",
"A killer that everybody knows-Freddy Krueger.",
"I feel like I shouldn't have to write a review on this exciting film.",
"Heather Langenkamp is excellent as Nancy Thompson the heroin in jepody.",
"The great Robert Englund really did something with Freddy- the cruel clown, he relishes in killing.",
"This is a film where it's scary(like when Tina gets killed), the musical score complements the scary atmosphere.",
"The actors are perfectly casted.",
"This film deserves to and is a must have in everybodies DVD collection.",
"The print is good, the commentary by Wes Craven, Heather Langenkamp, John Saxon and Jaques (Haitken) is entertaining.",
"This is one film I'll always love.by Justine Ryan"
] |
5 | Laugh, Laugh, Laugh | Once again, Coleman Barks translating Rumi equals a huge blessing in my life.I was thrilled to learn that these stories from "Mathnawi" are translations of Rumi's "Couplets", teaching stories poetically told. These are stories created to be retold, read aloud, discussed, debated, unfolded, sniffed, thrown in a river and caught several miles downstream with the laughter still gurling forth... as well as the "a-ha's" because naturally, with Rumi, humor is a valuable source of personal growth and reflection.This section touched me deeply:"Pay attention to your mean thoughts. That sourness may be a blessing, as an overcast day brings rain for the roses and relief to the dry soil. Don't look so sourly at your sourness. It may be it is carrying what you most deeply need and want. What seems to be keeping you from joy may be what leads you to joy.""Don't call it a dead branch, call it the live, moist root."Ahhhh, how I treasure all of the words in "Delicious Laughter". | 976 | [
"Once again, Coleman Barks translating Rumi equals a huge blessing in my life.I was thrilled to learn that these stories from \"Mathnawi\" are translations of Rumi's \"Couplets\", teaching stories poetically told.",
"These are stories created to be retold, read aloud, discussed, debated, unfolded, sniffed, thrown in a river and caught several miles downstream with the laughter still gurling forth... as well as the \"a-ha's\" because naturally, with Rumi, humor is a valuable source of personal growth and reflection.This section touched me deeply:\"Pay attention to your mean thoughts.",
"That sourness may be a blessing, as an overcast day brings rain for the roses and relief to the dry soil.",
"Don't look so sourly at your sourness.",
"It may be it is carrying what you most deeply need and want.",
"What seems to be keeping you from joy may be what leads you to joy.\"\"Don't call it a dead branch, call it the live, moist root.\"Ahhhh, how I treasure all of the words in \"Delicious Laughter\"."
] |
5 | Raw to the bone | Enter Bruce Dickinson...and the world is embraced in his sonic mayhem. The first Iron Maiden disc with Bruce on vocals, and needless to say, a stupendous effort. Each song is diabolically gruesome, in true headbanging spirit. Witness the conquest of Saxons by the Norsemen on "Invaders", a prisoner's run on "The Prisoner", a prostitute's reconciliation on "22 Acacia Avenue", the demise of innocence on "Children of the Damned", the woes of the American Indians on "Run to the Hills", a prisoner-on-death-row's soliloquoy on "Hallowed be thy name", the reign of evil on "Number of the beast", and a disintegrating society on "Gangland". Iron Maiden touches topics from the mundane, everyday life to the ethereal and the darkest of the abysses. No synths, no special effects...just your two guitars, one bass and a drum kit band..churning out doses of molten metal delivered with blistering art and precision. This has been my favourite Maiden album ever. Worth all the money. | 976 | [
"Enter Bruce Dickinson...and the world is embraced in his sonic mayhem.",
"The first Iron Maiden disc with Bruce on vocals, and needless to say, a stupendous effort.",
"Each song is diabolically gruesome, in true headbanging spirit.",
"Witness the conquest of Saxons by the Norsemen on \"Invaders\", a prisoner's run on \"The Prisoner\", a prostitute's reconciliation on \"22 Acacia Avenue\", the demise of innocence on \"Children of the Damned\", the woes of the American Indians on \"Run to the Hills\", a prisoner-on-death-row's soliloquoy on \"Hallowed be thy name\", the reign of evil on \"Number of the beast\", and a disintegrating society on \"Gangland\".",
"Iron Maiden touches topics from the mundane, everyday life to the ethereal and the darkest of the abysses.",
"No synths, no special effects...just your two guitars, one bass and a drum kit band..churning out doses of molten metal delivered with blistering art and precision.",
"This has been my favourite Maiden album ever.",
"Worth all the money."
] |
5 | Beyond Sweet Home Alabama | Southern rock legend Lynyrd Skynyrd's second album in 1974 including their most well-known song "Sweet Home Alabama" is a nice dumpy swampy and occasionally pop and catchy 70's masterpiece. It could be the second album to get after listening to their greatest hits.I do love Sweet Home Alabama but this song does not well present me how they rock as I have heard from lots of hard rock fans who appreciate this band. I am really glad that I finally have this. Yep, I NEED YOU exactly fit the image of their rock. Deep south blues flavored rock. DON'T ASK ME NO QUESTION is excellently made pop song and THE BALLAD OF CURTIS LOEW really touches me. THE NEEDLE AND THE SPOON is a light mannered anti-drug song. CALL ME THE BREEZE nicely wraps us this album. Boy it could be one of the finest we could get before Synth music dominates the music scene. Their sincere rock style is fresh for us.Paradise for southern rock appreciators and it still catches huge music fans for sure. | 976 | [
"Southern rock legend Lynyrd Skynyrd's second album in 1974 including their most well-known song \"Sweet Home Alabama\" is a nice dumpy swampy and occasionally pop and catchy 70's masterpiece.",
"It could be the second album to get after listening to their greatest hits.I do love Sweet Home Alabama but this song does not well present me how they rock as I have heard from lots of hard rock fans who appreciate this band.",
"I am really glad that I finally have this.",
"Yep, I NEED YOU exactly fit the image of their rock.",
"Deep south blues flavored rock.",
"DON'T ASK ME NO QUESTION is excellently made pop song and THE BALLAD OF CURTIS LOEW really touches me.",
"THE NEEDLE AND THE SPOON is a light mannered anti-drug song.",
"CALL ME THE BREEZE nicely wraps us this album.",
"Boy it could be one of the finest we could get before Synth music dominates the music scene.",
"Their sincere rock style is fresh for us.Paradise for southern rock appreciators and it still catches huge music fans for sure."
] |
5 | All Eyes On Europe! | I was absolutely amazed at the powerful truth offered up in this book. It has clearly changed my life and the life of my family. At a time when all eyes are on Afgahnastan and the terrorist attacks, it is very clear that we should all be also looking at Europe and the way it is uniting. The bible states it so clearly that this will take place before the end, but it truly takes a genius like Mr. Adams to put the pieces together and show us all this plain and simple truth. Well actually it doesn't take a genius to figure it out once all the pieces are put together. Europe has tried to unite continuously since the fall of the Roman Empire. Napoleon tried it. Giribaldi tried it. Mussolini tried it. And Hitler tried it. After centuries of wars that were unsuccesful, now this prophesy is happening in a presently subtle manner. This book makes everything so crystal clear, I wish I had read it years earlier. A must read for anybody interested in the future of the world. | 976 | [
"I was absolutely amazed at the powerful truth offered up in this book.",
"It has clearly changed my life and the life of my family.",
"At a time when all eyes are on Afgahnastan and the terrorist attacks, it is very clear that we should all be also looking at Europe and the way it is uniting.",
"The bible states it so clearly that this will take place before the end, but it truly takes a genius like Mr.",
"Adams to put the pieces together and show us all this plain and simple truth.",
"Well actually it doesn't take a genius to figure it out once all the pieces are put together.",
"Europe has tried to unite continuously since the fall of the Roman Empire.",
"Napoleon tried it.",
"Giribaldi tried it.",
"Mussolini tried it.",
"And Hitler tried it.",
"After centuries of wars that were unsuccesful, now this prophesy is happening in a presently subtle manner.",
"This book makes everything so crystal clear, I wish I had read it years earlier.",
"A must read for anybody interested in the future of the world."
] |
5 | Another great movie by Disney | I don't know why I waited so long to see this movie. From the moment I put the DVD in and heard the beautiful music and saw the magnificent animation I knew I'd be hooked. I was never interested in seeing an animated flic when there had already been many hollywood versions of the story. But, this was truly a wonderful movie.If you have little children, you might want to talk to them before seeing it. In the beginning there are 3 deaths; Tarzan's parents are killed and the gorilla parents lose their young gorilla. I would definately still highly recommend this movie.The animation is colorful and really brings the story to life, while the soundtrack is superb. When I heard "You'll be in my Heart" by Phil Collins played in this movie, it really got me choked up.All of the characters, including Jane and Tarzan, are wonderully portrayed and both the animation and voices are great. I would definately recommend this movie to any Disney lover, children and adults alike. | 976 | [
"I don't know why I waited so long to see this movie.",
"From the moment I put the DVD in and heard the beautiful music and saw the magnificent animation I knew I'd be hooked.",
"I was never interested in seeing an animated flic when there had already been many hollywood versions of the story.",
"But, this was truly a wonderful movie.If you have little children, you might want to talk to them before seeing it.",
"In the beginning there are 3 deaths; Tarzan's parents are killed and the gorilla parents lose their young gorilla.",
"I would definately still highly recommend this movie.The animation is colorful and really brings the story to life, while the soundtrack is superb.",
"When I heard \"You'll be in my Heart\" by Phil Collins played in this movie, it really got me choked up.All of the characters, including Jane and Tarzan, are wonderully portrayed and both the animation and voices are great.",
"I would definately recommend this movie to any Disney lover, children and adults alike."
] |
5 | YES, FINALLY! | Finally, a great movie from the 80's that we only got to see on occasion on the disney channel. I remember as a kid being glued to the TV everytime it came on. Carrie Kei Heim & Brigette Andersen were two adorable actresses from the 2nd film. (RIP Brigette Andersen, she passed at a young age.) And well, Hayley Mills no matter what age she is, will always be a legend..and definitely still a beauty.Well on the first half of the film, we see the twins in the original Parent Trap. (Hayley Mills times 2!) I don't think there are many people out there who haven't seen this film or are at least aware of what it's about.In the second (which I spoke of the actors earlier), we see the twins all grown as adults. It mostly focuses on Sharon, and her daughter Nikki. Nikki, who can't bare the thought of moving to NY & leaving behind her new best friend, Mary Grant. So together the two young girls scheme up a plan that will ensure no matter where they are, they'll be together. | 976 | [
"Finally, a great movie from the 80's that we only got to see on occasion on the disney channel.",
"I remember as a kid being glued to the TV everytime it came on.",
"Carrie Kei Heim & Brigette Andersen were two adorable actresses from the 2nd film.",
"(RIP Brigette Andersen, she passed at a young age.) And well, Hayley Mills no matter what age she is, will always be a legend..and definitely still a beauty.Well on the first half of the film, we see the twins in the original Parent Trap.",
"(Hayley Mills times 2!",
") I don't think there are many people out there who haven't seen this film or are at least aware of what it's about.In the second (which I spoke of the actors earlier), we see the twins all grown as adults.",
"It mostly focuses on Sharon, and her daughter Nikki.",
"Nikki, who can't bare the thought of moving to NY & leaving behind her new best friend, Mary Grant.",
"So together the two young girls scheme up a plan that will ensure no matter where they are, they'll be together."
] |
5 | complete with pictures | Mosby's dictionary far exceeded my expectations for medical knowledge. Its pictures, charts, tables, and lab data are incredibly useful in getting better understanding of the diseases, conditions, procedures, and body structures that you are researching. Mosby's is not for the faint of heart, the numerous photographs, diagrams, and pictures are very graphic especially with some of the congenital anomalies and skin disorders. A lot of nurses that I went to school with (and I agree) feel that this was the better choice of reference because it prepares you for what you may encounter and many of us are visual learners (we have to see to understand). I really like how informative the definitions are and have found there are more listings here then in other dictionaries such as Tabors. We keep a reference Mosby on my floor and I also have one saved in my personal office. Its a valuable tool for anyone entering the medical profession or interested in anatomy or health. | 976 | [
"Mosby's dictionary far exceeded my expectations for medical knowledge.",
"Its pictures, charts, tables, and lab data are incredibly useful in getting better understanding of the diseases, conditions, procedures, and body structures that you are researching.",
"Mosby's is not for the faint of heart, the numerous photographs, diagrams, and pictures are very graphic especially with some of the congenital anomalies and skin disorders.",
"A lot of nurses that I went to school with (and I agree) feel that this was the better choice of reference because it prepares you for what you may encounter and many of us are visual learners (we have to see to understand).",
"I really like how informative the definitions are and have found there are more listings here then in other dictionaries such as Tabors.",
"We keep a reference Mosby on my floor and I also have one saved in my personal office.",
"Its a valuable tool for anyone entering the medical profession or interested in anatomy or health."
] |
5 | Excellent Gaming Experience | Moto GP is an outstanding game. Even if you are not a huge motorcycle racing fan, which I am not, this game will be fun for you if you like racing sims.Gameplay: 9The most realistic physics engine ever used for a Gran Prix motorcylce game (confirmed by a friend who has driven them). The training mode helps you move up the learning curve and build up your own character. You also unlock riders and other extras through winning races in two different modes: arcade and the GP circuit. You can even do tricks, which will actually help you in arcade mode.Graphics: 8Top-notch graphics. Could they be better? Sure, but for this experience they really don't need to be. Excellent detail and shading on the courses and the bikes themselves.Replay: 8.5The only reason this is not a 9, or even a 10, is that I feel there could be more courses. Ten courses is not too shabby, though. The action in both single player and multiplayer is enough to bring you back for more... and more... | 976 | [
"Moto GP is an outstanding game.",
"Even if you are not a huge motorcycle racing fan, which I am not, this game will be fun for you if you like racing sims.Gameplay: 9The most realistic physics engine ever used for a Gran Prix motorcylce game (confirmed by a friend who has driven them).",
"The training mode helps you move up the learning curve and build up your own character.",
"You also unlock riders and other extras through winning races in two different modes: arcade and the GP circuit.",
"You can even do tricks, which will actually help you in arcade mode.Graphics: 8Top-notch graphics.",
"Could they be better?",
"Sure, but for this experience they really don't need to be.",
"Excellent detail and shading on the courses and the bikes themselves.Replay: 8.5The only reason this is not a 9, or even a 10, is that I feel there could be more courses.",
"Ten courses is not too shabby, though.",
"The action in both single player and multiplayer is enough to bring you back for more... and more..."
] |
5 | STRAIGHT SHOOTER | "The Mamas & the Papas Complete Anthology" is FANTASTIC! The sound is superb with the harmonies bursting forth through your speakers! Of all my recent purchases, I can't put this set down! Origninally, I was going to purchase their first album "If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears" but opted for this complete anthology set instead. Boy was I surprised! It is a fantastic package, with lots of historical info & pics, but the sound is what is amazing! The real interesting part of the anthology is disc 4, which contains mainly solo performances after the Mamas & the Papas broke up. I was pleasantly surprised when I listened to it; many great songs that I had never heard! Why there are no plans to release this set in the U.S. is unfathomable to me. You do not need to buy any other Mamas & Papas disc if you purchase this, as it contains EVERYTHING! I can not recommend this set enough! You will be amazed at the clarity of the audio. BUY THIS NOW! YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!!! | 976 | [
"\"The Mamas & the Papas Complete Anthology\" is FANTASTIC!",
"The sound is superb with the harmonies bursting forth through your speakers!",
"Of all my recent purchases, I can't put this set down!",
"Origninally, I was going to purchase their first album \"If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears\" but opted for this complete anthology set instead.",
"Boy was I surprised!",
"It is a fantastic package, with lots of historical info & pics, but the sound is what is amazing!",
"The real interesting part of the anthology is disc 4, which contains mainly solo performances after the Mamas & the Papas broke up.",
"I was pleasantly surprised when I listened to it; many great songs that I had never heard!",
"Why there are no plans to release this set in the U.S. is unfathomable to me.",
"You do not need to buy any other Mamas & Papas disc if you purchase this, as it contains EVERYTHING!",
"I can not recommend this set enough!",
"You will be amazed at the clarity of the audio.",
"BUY THIS NOW!",
"YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!!",
"!"
] |
5 | Spectacular ! | Someone loaned me this book a couple of years ago......but the movie was not so easy to find.I loved the book - and I am no sucker for Spy Novels - so I was leary of the movie...they always disappoint.NOT THIS TIME.Eastwood was 47 when he made this movie - he plays a 35 year old, and has biceps (and all out body) to die for !The characters and settings are authentic. And the scenery is Truly Spectacular !Eastwood did a lot of research to prepare for this climb. And the research pays off.I love that there is 70s style fashion, and very little swearing -Who needs swear words ? We get the idea when George Kennedy says "screw that" or someone else says "Friggin" We get it !Best of all I rented this movie on my FIRE for $2.99 - the panavision fit perfectly and the definition rendered amazing visuals.If you every doubted Eastwood as a direector - watch this film.I highly recommend both the book AND the FIRE version of the movie.. can't say enough about either. ENJOY ! | 976 | [
"Someone loaned me this book a couple of years ago......but the movie was not so easy to find.I loved the book - and I am no sucker for Spy Novels - so I was leary of the movie...they always disappoint.NOT THIS TIME.Eastwood was 47 when he made this movie - he plays a 35 year old, and has biceps (and all out body) to die for!",
"The characters and settings are authentic.",
"And the scenery is Truly Spectacular!",
"Eastwood did a lot of research to prepare for this climb.",
"And the research pays off.I love that there is 70s style fashion, and very little swearing -Who needs swear words?",
"We get the idea when George Kennedy says \"screw that\" or someone else says \"Friggin\" We get it!",
"Best of all I rented this movie on my FIRE for $2.99 - the panavision fit perfectly and the definition rendered amazing visuals.If you every doubted Eastwood as a direector - watch this film.I highly recommend both the book AND the FIRE version of the movie..",
"can't say enough about either.",
"ENJOY!"
] |
5 | Recipe for a classic | In my opinion, there are certain modern films I'd call "classic" Romancing the Stone is one of these. With lines that are still quotable, "My minumum price for taking a stranded woman to a telephone is $500", heroines that are still as beautiful, (Joan Wilder) heroes that are still as hopelessly over-confident, (Jack T Colton) and bad guys that are still crazily mis-directed (Ira and Ralph) over 20 years hasn't taken away the appeal of this great simple adventure film. Great setting, humor, action, vehicles and ending make this movie worth re-watching again and again. If you like searching for treasure, fighting the bad guys, saving the girl and sailing into the horizon on your dream boat than this ones for you. Not too violent, sexual or profane...but maybe just enough this movie also has balance that you dont often see in movies now that go either too sexual, too violent, or have so much swearing you dont even care what happens in the movie. Worth every penny. | 976 | [
"In my opinion, there are certain modern films I'd call \"classic\" Romancing the Stone is one of these.",
"With lines that are still quotable, \"My minumum price for taking a stranded woman to a telephone is $500\", heroines that are still as beautiful, (Joan Wilder) heroes that are still as hopelessly over-confident, (Jack T Colton) and bad guys that are still crazily mis-directed (Ira and Ralph) over 20 years hasn't taken away the appeal of this great simple adventure film.",
"Great setting, humor, action, vehicles and ending make this movie worth re-watching again and again.",
"If you like searching for treasure, fighting the bad guys, saving the girl and sailing into the horizon on your dream boat than this ones for you.",
"Not too violent, sexual or profane...but maybe just enough this movie also has balance that you dont often see in movies now that go either too sexual, too violent, or have so much swearing you dont even care what happens in the movie.",
"Worth every penny."
] |
5 | Amazing Head Trip... | If you consider yourself hip, young, cool or a myrid dance junkie...buy this blindly. This is a beautiful story about a bunch of kids havin a blast. The extream music video like qualities of this gem come shining through via great dialougs, cool acting and stylish cinematography. The story in itself has great depth and touches on many topics like youthful zest, love, sadness, happiness and drug use. This film is,form a certain perspective, a strong retalliatory statement against the consevative middle class population of England who blindly beleive "todays youth" is going to hell.I am a complusive raver and i can identify closely with all the caractors in this movi. This is inventive and modern film making at its best and i highly recomend you buy this work of art. Also, if you like this, you should check out others movies like "GO", "Groove", "Trainspotting", "Scratch" et al.oh ..and while your at it..buy the soundtrack too ..you wont be dissapointed...RAVE ON! | 976 | [
"If you consider yourself hip, young, cool or a myrid dance junkie...buy this blindly.",
"This is a beautiful story about a bunch of kids havin a blast.",
"The extream music video like qualities of this gem come shining through via great dialougs, cool acting and stylish cinematography.",
"The story in itself has great depth and touches on many topics like youthful zest, love, sadness, happiness and drug use.",
"This film is,form a certain perspective, a strong retalliatory statement against the consevative middle class population of England who blindly beleive \"todays youth\" is going to hell.I am a complusive raver and i can identify closely with all the caractors in this movi.",
"This is inventive and modern film making at its best and i highly recomend you buy this work of art.",
"Also, if you like this, you should check out others movies like \"GO\", \"Groove\", \"Trainspotting\", \"Scratch\" et al.oh ..and while your at it..buy the soundtrack too ..you wont be dissapointed...RAVE ON!"
] |
5 | I like this product a lot | I got this mic around a month ago and I like it a lot. It was a little confusing at first for me to get started but once I figured out the few things you have to do, I think it sounds great, and is not difficult to use. Those things are:(after the basic making sure that it is plugged in and the volume is on in the control panel), click the "R" button from the track 1 options (really obvious if you are looking at the software), then go to the left side of the screen and click on the tab that says input, indicating what you want to use to record. You click the "Samson CO1U, 1 in, 1 out" which will bring up either stereo, left, or right, and I was told to do left (1 in, 1 out) and that is what I have done, and it works. After this, you are ready to record. This may seem obvious, but it was not to me: the record button is towards the top of the screen, by the other buttons, like play, etc. It is shaped like a circle, like record usually is. I recommend this product. | 976 | [
"I got this mic around a month ago and I like it a lot.",
"It was a little confusing at first for me to get started but once I figured out the few things you have to do, I think it sounds great, and is not difficult to use.",
"Those things are:(after the basic making sure that it is plugged in and the volume is on in the control panel), click the \"R\" button from the track 1 options (really obvious if you are looking at the software), then go to the left side of the screen and click on the tab that says input, indicating what you want to use to record.",
"You click the \"Samson CO1U, 1 in, 1 out\" which will bring up either stereo, left, or right, and I was told to do left (1 in, 1 out) and that is what I have done, and it works.",
"After this, you are ready to record.",
"This may seem obvious, but it was not to me: the record button is towards the top of the screen, by the other buttons, like play, etc.",
"It is shaped like a circle, like record usually is.",
"I recommend this product."
] |
5 | Purchased Used | Like the previous reviewer, I also purchased this product used. It was an impulse buy at a local thrift shop. It worked, it was a great deal, so I bought it.Anyway, it has turned out to be a fantastic DVD player. It's my second portable DVD player, and it is way better than the first one I bought, which is a lower end Audiovox. This "new to me" DVD player has much better screen resolution, has a nice large screen, great sound even without headphones, and is nice and slim. It has more hook-ups and settings to satisfy my inner geek, more than I will ever use. The only bad thing about my player is that it didn't come with a remote or component cable. The remote was an easy fix; I just went back to the thrift store and bought a Toshiba DVD remote and it works fine. The cable, while less important, will be more difficult since it seems to have a proprietary connection on the DVD player side.All in all, an amazingly great DVD player for the age and cost - [...] bucks! | 976 | [
"Like the previous reviewer, I also purchased this product used.",
"It was an impulse buy at a local thrift shop.",
"It worked, it was a great deal, so I bought it.Anyway, it has turned out to be a fantastic DVD player.",
"It's my second portable DVD player, and it is way better than the first one I bought, which is a lower end Audiovox.",
"This \"new to me\" DVD player has much better screen resolution, has a nice large screen, great sound even without headphones, and is nice and slim.",
"It has more hook-ups and settings to satisfy my inner geek, more than I will ever use.",
"The only bad thing about my player is that it didn't come with a remote or component cable.",
"The remote was an easy fix; I just went back to the thrift store and bought a Toshiba DVD remote and it works fine.",
"The cable, while less important, will be more difficult since it seems to have a proprietary connection on the DVD player side.All in all, an amazingly great DVD player for the age and cost - [...] bucks!"
] |
5 | Excellent exercise! | I needed to find something to do indoors because I'm stuck at home with 2 young children or have to walk very slowly when I do go out with them. I considered buying a treadmill (expensive!), and thought I'd try this walking dvd instead. Am I ever glad I did!I don't have the walk-away belt and bands which reviewers here said aren't really necessary. However, she does go on about HOW GREAT the belt is that I finally just went out and got a wide elasticized band to wear while doing the moves. Even without resistance bands, my arms get a real workout and I can feel my abdominal muscles working right along with everything else.At no point am I gasping for breath, and the mile meter which says how far you are in the workout really does motivate you. This is a dvd that anyone can follow, and it's MUCH better than a walk around the neighbourhood (which is what I had always aimed to do before I became slowed down by my two little ones.)This is definitely a keeper for me! | 976 | [
"I needed to find something to do indoors because I'm stuck at home with 2 young children or have to walk very slowly when I do go out with them.",
"I considered buying a treadmill (expensive!",
"), and thought I'd try this walking dvd instead.",
"Am I ever glad I did!",
"I don't have the walk-away belt and bands which reviewers here said aren't really necessary.",
"However, she does go on about HOW GREAT the belt is that I finally just went out and got a wide elasticized band to wear while doing the moves.",
"Even without resistance bands, my arms get a real workout and I can feel my abdominal muscles working right along with everything else.At no point am I gasping for breath, and the mile meter which says how far you are in the workout really does motivate you.",
"This is a dvd that anyone can follow, and it's MUCH better than a walk around the neighbourhood (which is what I had always aimed to do before I became slowed down by my two little ones.)This is definitely a keeper for me!"
] |
5 | (classic) | I own just about all of the official Smog releases from the gritty home tape recordings, to the newer albums that will keep some steady friends around. This is by far the best (Smog) album that I've heard. Think Leonard Cohen meets The VU w/a touch of beautiful pedal steel over the top of it all. This album really is amazing and it embraces all of the different stylings that Bill Callahan employs throughout all of his works. From violent pop songs set over a cheary beat (ala Ex Con), to the isolated and introspectiveness w/a gritty sense of humor (es Stranger). This album really hits home. The one thing that may annoy new comers to this album is the heavy handedness of all the symbolism that reoccurs throughout the album. To me it's perfect but to others it can possibley ware you down. If you get this album and are looking for more Smog to listen to then the next logical step is Knock Knock. If you own Knock Knock and want more of the same then pick this one up. | 976 | [
"I own just about all of the official Smog releases from the gritty home tape recordings, to the newer albums that will keep some steady friends around.",
"This is by far the best (Smog) album that I've heard.",
"Think Leonard Cohen meets The VU w/a touch of beautiful pedal steel over the top of it all.",
"This album really is amazing and it embraces all of the different stylings that Bill Callahan employs throughout all of his works.",
"From violent pop songs set over a cheary beat (ala Ex Con), to the isolated and introspectiveness w/a gritty sense of humor (es Stranger).",
"This album really hits home.",
"The one thing that may annoy new comers to this album is the heavy handedness of all the symbolism that reoccurs throughout the album.",
"To me it's perfect but to others it can possibley ware you down.",
"If you get this album and are looking for more Smog to listen to then the next logical step is Knock Knock.",
"If you own Knock Knock and want more of the same then pick this one up."
] |
5 | A sleeper | This book was written long before most readers of this review were born. Maybe that's the reason this great work of science fiction lies dormant and almost forgotten. The book is absorbing, fires the imagination, is both believable and original. I don't believe, of all the thousands of books of science fiction I've read over half a century, I've ever read one similar to this (and few better).The basic story involves a starship the size of a small city on a voyage lasting hundreds of years. Many generations prior to the time of this plot a cataclysmic event and internal disruptions caused the crew to break into factions and isolate themselves. Thereafter the population forgot itself, what it was, and struggled to survive and understand, by the time of this plot, in a strange world.If you'd like to discover a 'new' old one you'll treasure and read many times through your life this is a good shot at finding one, while it can still be obtained. Take good care of it. | 976 | [
"This book was written long before most readers of this review were born.",
"Maybe that's the reason this great work of science fiction lies dormant and almost forgotten.",
"The book is absorbing, fires the imagination, is both believable and original.",
"I don't believe, of all the thousands of books of science fiction I've read over half a century, I've ever read one similar to this (and few better).The basic story involves a starship the size of a small city on a voyage lasting hundreds of years.",
"Many generations prior to the time of this plot a cataclysmic event and internal disruptions caused the crew to break into factions and isolate themselves.",
"Thereafter the population forgot itself, what it was, and struggled to survive and understand, by the time of this plot, in a strange world.If you'd like to discover a 'new' old one you'll treasure and read many times through your life this is a good shot at finding one, while it can still be obtained.",
"Take good care of it."
] |
5 | Loved it before I even got it | I had read quite a few of the online reviews for this GPSr and realized there wasn't much negative about it. I was right, and I think I made a good investment. Although this model has been updated with an expandable, this one I found new for under $300 and it does the trick for what I need.The unit performs flawlessly. I even can get a fairly good position - in my office with no windows! The quadrifilar helix antenna really is the key to this GPSr's ability to get fast, accurate fixes even under dense coverage. I don't live in an extremely dense urban area with tall buildings, so I cannot attest to its use in that environment. I have noticed (and read somewhere, if I recall) that the GPS receives best in the vertical position. On its side or holding screen up, the signal degrades. The helicoil antenna must be polarized to be held vertically.All in all, it's a great unit for the price, and still worth the purchase even though it is being outdated by newer models. | 976 | [
"I had read quite a few of the online reviews for this GPSr and realized there wasn't much negative about it.",
"I was right, and I think I made a good investment.",
"Although this model has been updated with an expandable, this one I found new for under $300 and it does the trick for what I need.The unit performs flawlessly.",
"I even can get a fairly good position - in my office with no windows!",
"The quadrifilar helix antenna really is the key to this GPSr's ability to get fast, accurate fixes even under dense coverage.",
"I don't live in an extremely dense urban area with tall buildings, so I cannot attest to its use in that environment.",
"I have noticed (and read somewhere, if I recall) that the GPS receives best in the vertical position.",
"On its side or holding screen up, the signal degrades.",
"The helicoil antenna must be polarized to be held vertically.All in all, it's a great unit for the price, and still worth the purchase even though it is being outdated by newer models."
] |
5 | Past is Prologue | I think that before anyone moves to Florida, or does business in Florida, they ought to read this book. If you've spent any time there this book will be very funny. The Art Basel enthusiasm which has made Miami hot in recent years has a distant echo in Mizner's clients for whom he created charming amalgams of various Spanish styles.At least they got a big house out of it, whereas what those who purchased at Art Basel acquired is open to some question.This book clearly shows that a certain kind of classy hucksterism is endemic to the Florida experience of art, or architecture. But it does it by telling a very amusing and in the end, sad story. Appropriately enough Boca now has Mizner Park, which is naturally is not a park at all, but a shopping mall. The Boca Museum is in there too, and the many works-on-paper contained therein, as well as drinking-fountains with their own dedicatory plaques from benefactors, show that Mizner's spirit of genial elitism continues. | 976 | [
"I think that before anyone moves to Florida, or does business in Florida, they ought to read this book.",
"If you've spent any time there this book will be very funny.",
"The Art Basel enthusiasm which has made Miami hot in recent years has a distant echo in Mizner's clients for whom he created charming amalgams of various Spanish styles.At least they got a big house out of it, whereas what those who purchased at Art Basel acquired is open to some question.This book clearly shows that a certain kind of classy hucksterism is endemic to the Florida experience of art, or architecture.",
"But it does it by telling a very amusing and in the end, sad story.",
"Appropriately enough Boca now has Mizner Park, which is naturally is not a park at all, but a shopping mall.",
"The Boca Museum is in there too, and the many works-on-paper contained therein, as well as drinking-fountains with their own dedicatory plaques from benefactors, show that Mizner's spirit of genial elitism continues."
] |
5 | A Total Blast! | I saw the very first preview performance of this revival on Broadway, and with the exception of a couple minor technical glitches, it was a ball!! So much fun, the cast was all energy and enthusiasm. When Jarrod Emick burst on stage belting Goodbye Old Girl, it was apparent a major new talent had arrived. And he won a Tony!! Bebe Neuwirth was wonderful, though I could have done without the blonde wig they had her in (I suppose to get her as far removed from Lilith as possible). She wasn't Gwen Verdon but made her own sexy and funny Lola. Victor Garber was a hoot as Applegate. The ballplayers led by Dick Latessa powered the show, giving it palable energy from beggining to end. The entire cast was marvelous and fun. It was a great time in the theater. Sure they may have tinkered with the book a bit, but this was a case where the changes really worked.Saw the national company a couple years later in Washington, led by Jerry Lewis who nearly ruined the entire thing. | 976 | [
"I saw the very first preview performance of this revival on Broadway, and with the exception of a couple minor technical glitches, it was a ball!!",
"So much fun, the cast was all energy and enthusiasm.",
"When Jarrod Emick burst on stage belting Goodbye Old Girl, it was apparent a major new talent had arrived.",
"And he won a Tony!!",
"Bebe Neuwirth was wonderful, though I could have done without the blonde wig they had her in (I suppose to get her as far removed from Lilith as possible).",
"She wasn't Gwen Verdon but made her own sexy and funny Lola.",
"Victor Garber was a hoot as Applegate.",
"The ballplayers led by Dick Latessa powered the show, giving it palable energy from beggining to end.",
"The entire cast was marvelous and fun.",
"It was a great time in the theater.",
"Sure they may have tinkered with the book a bit, but this was a case where the changes really worked.Saw the national company a couple years later in Washington, led by Jerry Lewis who nearly ruined the entire thing."
] |
5 | Wonderful Book!! | Amanda Quick did excellent with this book! The characters were awesome! I have had complaints about the character development with some of Quick's other novels, however, I must say that Harriet and Gideon were so real!! Harriet was one of the strongest character's that I've ever encountered in any romance novel before!!! She knew exactly what she wanted and how she felt and didn't let anything stop her.. not once through the entire book! It was wonderful!! And Gideon was a wonderful sensitive man who had to learn how to love once again. His character was one who didn't take things for granted since he had already been throught so much pain and hardship that he really treasured what he did have.The only complaint I had about this book was that the story line was much too predictable, I think she could have done so much more with it, especially with such original and wonderful characters! However it still gets 5 stars in my opinion, definatly a book worth reading! | 976 | [
"Amanda Quick did excellent with this book!",
"The characters were awesome!",
"I have had complaints about the character development with some of Quick's other novels, however, I must say that Harriet and Gideon were so real!!",
"Harriet was one of the strongest character's that I've ever encountered in any romance novel before!!!",
"She knew exactly what she wanted and how she felt and didn't let anything stop her..",
"not once through the entire book!",
"It was wonderful!!",
"And Gideon was a wonderful sensitive man who had to learn how to love once again.",
"His character was one who didn't take things for granted since he had already been throught so much pain and hardship that he really treasured what he did have.The only complaint I had about this book was that the story line was much too predictable, I think she could have done so much more with it, especially with such original and wonderful characters!",
"However it still gets 5 stars in my opinion, definatly a book worth reading!"
] |
5 | Finding Norway | I don't remember where exactly I first stumbled upon Knut Hamsun. What I do know is that after delving into his work, he is, without a doubt, one of my favorite writers. GROWTH OF THE SOIL was the first of his books that I read, and I haven't stopped thinking about it. Admittedly, it probably would have been a pretty interesting journey had I started with HUNGER and worked my way through the rest of his books chronologically, but I have no regrets. GROWTH OF THE SOIL, with its simple and brilliantly nuanced prose, affected me within the first few pages. In fact, the coming of a lone character, Isak, on the first page to the land that will eventually grow and become a community, is one of the best opening passages of any novel I have ever read. In a world where people increasingly forget the value of nature and producing the things one owns and treasures, GROWTH OF THE SOIL, is a wonderful reminder of how beautiful it is to go out and create with one's own hands. | 976 | [
"I don't remember where exactly I first stumbled upon Knut Hamsun.",
"What I do know is that after delving into his work, he is, without a doubt, one of my favorite writers.",
"GROWTH OF THE SOIL was the first of his books that I read, and I haven't stopped thinking about it.",
"Admittedly, it probably would have been a pretty interesting journey had I started with HUNGER and worked my way through the rest of his books chronologically, but I have no regrets.",
"GROWTH OF THE SOIL, with its simple and brilliantly nuanced prose, affected me within the first few pages.",
"In fact, the coming of a lone character, Isak, on the first page to the land that will eventually grow and become a community, is one of the best opening passages of any novel I have ever read.",
"In a world where people increasingly forget the value of nature and producing the things one owns and treasures, GROWTH OF THE SOIL, is a wonderful reminder of how beautiful it is to go out and create with one's own hands."
] |
5 | SO ROMANTIC!!! | This movie has not received the attention it deserves! This is a story has it all: good friends, sweet romance, hilarious scenarios, and most importantly, self-discovery. The scenery is stunning, the costumes are gorgeous, and the beautiful Italian operatic music is enthralling. All the characters are funny and endearing, insights are given that make the viewer come to like and understand each player. Faith almost settles for the wrong man, but mounting pre-wedding jitters and a trick played on her as a girl propel her into the adventure of a lifetime. Her sister-in-law comes along for the ride, both to keep Faith out of trouble and to iron out her own feelings about her troubled marriage. Spontaneity pays off in the long run for both women as they learn about love and life. Robert Downey, Jr. plays a convincing, funny, charming, heart-warming hero willing to do anything to get (and keep) the girl! Warning: you'll want to travel to Italy after viewing this film! | 976 | [
"This movie has not received the attention it deserves!",
"This is a story has it all: good friends, sweet romance, hilarious scenarios, and most importantly, self-discovery.",
"The scenery is stunning, the costumes are gorgeous, and the beautiful Italian operatic music is enthralling.",
"All the characters are funny and endearing, insights are given that make the viewer come to like and understand each player.",
"Faith almost settles for the wrong man, but mounting pre-wedding jitters and a trick played on her as a girl propel her into the adventure of a lifetime.",
"Her sister-in-law comes along for the ride, both to keep Faith out of trouble and to iron out her own feelings about her troubled marriage.",
"Spontaneity pays off in the long run for both women as they learn about love and life.",
"Robert Downey, Jr.",
"plays a convincing, funny, charming, heart-warming hero willing to do anything to get (and keep) the girl!",
"Warning: you'll want to travel to Italy after viewing this film!"
] |
5 | Genius, Simply Genius | The Downward Spiral was the album that got me into NIN. The first listen I wasn't too impressed with the album I mean I thought it was fair but nothing special.But I knew something was there something beautiful so I decided to give it a second listen and when I did and it changed my life. The sound is brutal, harsh, and loud and normally the instruments he uses would never work together but somehow Reznor uses those to make this beautiful haunting music that stays in your head and wonder how someone can come up with this.But the theme in this album is not only the Downward Spiral in Reznors life but in this world in general.This album covers alot of the dark side of human nature that very few people are willing to recongnize and talk about. And the song "Hurt" is the most beautiful song ever written I cried hearing that song cause everyone at some point in their life could relate to it. So when you buy this album have an open mind and listen to it as it is, Art. | 976 | [
"The Downward Spiral was the album that got me into NIN.",
"The first listen I wasn't too impressed with the album I mean I thought it was fair but nothing special.But I knew something was there something beautiful so I decided to give it a second listen and when I did and it changed my life.",
"The sound is brutal, harsh, and loud and normally the instruments he uses would never work together but somehow Reznor uses those to make this beautiful haunting music that stays in your head and wonder how someone can come up with this.But the theme in this album is not only the Downward Spiral in Reznors life but in this world in general.This album covers alot of the dark side of human nature that very few people are willing to recongnize and talk about.",
"And the song \"Hurt\" is the most beautiful song ever written I cried hearing that song cause everyone at some point in their life could relate to it.",
"So when you buy this album have an open mind and listen to it as it is, Art."
] |
5 | I've only got one more to read! | I might be the only man to leave a review here so I hope you find what I have to say helpful. The stories were fun! So, yes, you're helping a good cause and you'll get to enjoy it at the same time.My only prior experience with reading romance novels was in college for a class and I hated the story we read. There were so many things wrong with it as a story. Not so with this collection. I thought about just reading the two stories that Kemberlee Shortland wrote since she told me about the book but then after reading hers I started at the beginning of the book and tore through the rest of the it as well. I've got one more story to read before I'm done with it but I didn't want to wait any longer to write a review.So you need not be into romances to enjoy this book because the stories are still good as stories.The only word of caution I have for you parents is that some of the stories are too "hot" for my nine year old niece. Read for yourself which ones those are. | 976 | [
"I might be the only man to leave a review here so I hope you find what I have to say helpful.",
"The stories were fun!",
"So, yes, you're helping a good cause and you'll get to enjoy it at the same time.My only prior experience with reading romance novels was in college for a class and I hated the story we read.",
"There were so many things wrong with it as a story.",
"Not so with this collection.",
"I thought about just reading the two stories that Kemberlee Shortland wrote since she told me about the book but then after reading hers I started at the beginning of the book and tore through the rest of the it as well.",
"I've got one more story to read before I'm done with it but I didn't want to wait any longer to write a review.So you need not be into romances to enjoy this book because the stories are still good as stories.The only word of caution I have for you parents is that some of the stories are too \"hot\" for my nine year old niece.",
"Read for yourself which ones those are."
] |
5 | Best Media Law Book | This book not only offers a wonderful one chapter summary of the American legal system but also a great overview of Media law in terms that don't require a law degree to understand. I wouldn't encourage reading this outside of a classroom setting but if you are reading it for a class it can really help to supplement the ideas of the professor. Also, anyone who says this book does not need to be republished frequently clearly is missing a fundamental point of media law: the mass media and the law are ALWAYS changing. Year to year, and sometimes month to month, new laws are made and new standards set. Since you are probably reading this text as an undergrad you will already be years behind current standards and new laws when you enter your profession (if you don't keep up on your own that is). Imagine how far behind you'll be or lost in class you'll be if you buy a previous edition of this book. They do change critically, if only slightly, from edition to edition. | 976 | [
"This book not only offers a wonderful one chapter summary of the American legal system but also a great overview of Media law in terms that don't require a law degree to understand.",
"I wouldn't encourage reading this outside of a classroom setting but if you are reading it for a class it can really help to supplement the ideas of the professor.",
"Also, anyone who says this book does not need to be republished frequently clearly is missing a fundamental point of media law: the mass media and the law are ALWAYS changing.",
"Year to year, and sometimes month to month, new laws are made and new standards set.",
"Since you are probably reading this text as an undergrad you will already be years behind current standards and new laws when you enter your profession (if you don't keep up on your own that is).",
"Imagine how far behind you'll be or lost in class you'll be if you buy a previous edition of this book.",
"They do change critically, if only slightly, from edition to edition."
] |
5 | burning on--disc 3 | The pleasure of these songs. Bruce fills these songs, missing no more chances. He fills up "This Hard Land" with the brush of a kiss. He fills "Frankie" with the driving sway of the music. He fills it all with intelligence and joy. Look at this guy: We're all swimming upstream like salmon. We all have our glory days young. We do our best work wet behind the ears. Same with Bruce--go back and listen to the first cd. Then we run out of guts and float belly-up back to sea. Not Bruce. He swims on upstream through this cd, burning on against the current that puts out all our fires. And besting his best works. Listen to "Rockaway the Days"--how is this so much with so little? And in "When You Need Me", how does he fit more and more into what begins so simply? Two big mysteries near the end: At the end of "The Honeymooners", how does the musc swallow you like that, like the sea swallows a man tied to a piano? And in "The Wish", how does the red guitar linger so bright? | 976 | [
"The pleasure of these songs.",
"Bruce fills these songs, missing no more chances.",
"He fills up \"This Hard Land\" with the brush of a kiss.",
"He fills \"Frankie\" with the driving sway of the music.",
"He fills it all with intelligence and joy.",
"Look at this guy: We're all swimming upstream like salmon.",
"We all have our glory days young.",
"We do our best work wet behind the ears.",
"Same with Bruce--go back and listen to the first cd.",
"Then we run out of guts and float belly-up back to sea.",
"Not Bruce.",
"He swims on upstream through this cd, burning on against the current that puts out all our fires.",
"And besting his best works.",
"Listen to \"Rockaway the Days\"--how is this so much with so little?",
"And in \"When You Need Me\", how does he fit more and more into what begins so simply?",
"Two big mysteries near the end: At the end of \"The Honeymooners\", how does the musc swallow you like that, like the sea swallows a man tied to a piano?",
"And in \"The Wish\", how does the red guitar linger so bright?"
] |
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