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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (also called Sorcerer's Stone) is the first book in the seven part series. All the books in the series are page-turners and a must read! Since this book was published in 1997, the magical world of Harry Potter is something everyone has been talking about. J.K. Rowling's glorious writing is something that every person, adult or child, has got to read. Over 400 million copies of the book have been sold worldwide which definitely shows something! Harry Potter has sparked every child's imagination. The well thought of humour is something that is really unique.
The story starts at Harry's aunt and uncle's house (4 Privet Drive). Mr Dursley was a director at a firm called Grunnings. Mrs Dursley spent most of the the spying on her neighbours. They had a son called Dudley. Mrs Dursley had a sister called Lily Potter but the family pretended that she didn't have a sister. This was because Lily and her husband were the least like the Dursleys as possible. The Potters did have a son but the Dursleys didn't want Dudley mixing with a child like that!
By the end of chapter 1, Harry (as a baby) has been dumped on the doorstep. Forced to take him in, the Dursleys let Harry in to their house.
The book continues with Harry going to the zoo, finding out what really happened to his parents and much more!
A must read for all people, which will change the way you think!
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (or Sorcerer's Stone for our American friends) is the first book from J.K.Rowling's seven part series. The first book was published on my 6th birthday and I've been hooked on the series ever since.
The first book introduces Harry Potter, a young boy who has lost his parents and has been taken into the care of his Aunt and Uncle, The Dursley's. His time with them isn't very pleasant, especially when Dudley, his cousin, is involved.
On Harry's 11th birthday he receives an invite to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The story is wacky and wonderful, with Harry travelling to school on a train leaving platform 9 3/4. The story is appealing to all ages, I believe, because not only is it full of imagination but, also tackles the feelings every young person must have felt when starting a new school (making friends, making enemies, getting lost, etc).
The plot follows him through his first year of school, alongside close friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, among others. Along the way we follow a whole host of Harry's experiences including learning magic, delivering spells and becoming the youngest Seeker in Hogwarts history.
Hogwarts is a magical place and J.K.Rowling describes it in brilliant detail so your brain is buzzing with ideas of how exciting it must be hours after you've put the book down. The background detail is immense. I don't want to go into too much detail so as not to spoil it, however, I can 100% guarantee it will end up being one of your favourite novels!
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Probably one of the best books in existence.
This was the first book of the Harry Potter series that became a global phenomenon.
This book is about a 11 year old boy named Harry Potter who's parents were slaughtered by one of the darkest wizards of their time named Lord Voldemort. He has to live with his mean aunt and uncle who spoil their only son Dudley. Harry has to live in a small cupboard under the stairs and do most of the housework and act like a slave towards his aunt and uncle.
In this book, young Harry Potter finds out that he is a wizard and gets an acceptance letter from Hogwarts School Of Witchcraft and Wizardry to learn magic. There he meets his two best friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.
Here, they face danger and make many deadly enemies.
This book is amazing and any reader who starts reading this will not stop until they finish both reading and watching the whole series. This book captures your imagination and makes you feel exactly how the character feels.
J.K. Rowling is just pure genius and everybody should have read at least one Harry Potter book in their lifetime.
It's a book series that almost everyone has read at least once, and it certainly is one of if not the most critically acclaimed in history. With a dedicated fan base and an archive of over six-hundred-thousand pieces of fanfiction on FanFiction.Net, Harry Potter was and still is a cultural phenomenon which has been translated into at least sixty-seven different languages and spawned a theme park, countless merchandise, and eight blockbuster films - the lowest-grossing of which made more than the highest-grossing Twilight film. But enough blabbering; onto reviewing the first entry in the series - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Sorcerer's Stone in the USA and India).
The story starts with a simple description of the life Vernon and Petunia Dursley and their son, Dudley, lead. As hardcore a fan as I am, I must admit that the writing style is rather juvenile - but that can be expected from a children's novel, after all. And even though it takes some getting into - Vernon Dursley's drilling company Grunnings is just as boring as the Dursleys' life - by the end of the first chapter, when an orphaned Harry Potter has been left on the doorstep of his Aunt and Uncle's house by Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall and the loveably soft, half-giant Rubeus Hagrid, you're hooked.
It really is an amazing journey as you follow Harry from the next chapter - set ten years after chapter one; he starts discovering his magical powers - including an accident involving a snake at a zoo and finding himself on the school roof - and let's not forget the hundreds of letters which come flying out of a fireplace!
In fact, there's very little to fault about the book as the story progresses. Every new detail revealed about Harry's wizarding roots and the many opportunities open to him - including being able to attend the prestigious Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry - just goes to show how expansive and well-developed JK Rowling's imagination is. Whatever was going through her mind when she devised the concept of a wizarding bank being run by Goblins, or the idea of an intimidating, old man who sells wands, it was pure gold. Even having every single character save for Albus Dumbledore fearful of saying the name "Voldemort" is just so brilliant at conveying the sense of terror said Dark Wizard had held just those ten years ago.
As the plot moves along at a comfortable place - Harry declining the friendship of one Draco Malfoy and in fact gaining the friendship of two others, the oftentimes foolish Ronald Weasley and the bright-and-bossy Hermione Granger - we begin to find things out about Hogwarts. But perhaps what makes this so engrossing is that we make discoveries just as Harry, Ron and Hermione do, and Rowling has very cleverly written this book with the intention of drawing readers into the experience as much as possible.
There are plenty of moments in Philosopher's Stone which have the power to both thrill and humour readers - usually at the same time! Who can forget the stuttering Professor Quirinus Quirrell's outburst during Halloween? And what about the bumbling Hagrid who just can't seem to keep his mouth shut when talking about the strange package he picked up from Gringotts when Harry collected some of his inherited gold (left behind after his parents' death)?
But the wonder just doesn't stop; there's a whole new sport invented - which has actually been translated into the real world - called Quidditch; giant chess sets that destroy each other; potions; riddles; deadly Devil's Snare; and even a Mirror which shows users the innermost desires of their hearts. And to think that it would be possible to pack so much new, interesting stuff into just over two-hundred pages!
Now, this package that Hagrid picked up and is supposed to be keeping a complete secret - it's more important than one would first think. The Philosopher's Stone is indeed a very powerful magical item, with only one currently in existence. Harry and his friends are convinced that someone is going to try and steal it, and so starts their first adventure at saving the day.
Onto character development, and there's one character in particular I would like to pay attention to; Severus Snape is a character which, in all the books I have read, is the one I came to loathe in the shortest span of time I thought possible; one sentence. One sentence was it took for me to utterly hate the sallow-skinned, greasy-haired man who was so affectionately compared to a bat. It's very clear that he hates Harry from the get-go, and it's all for a reason that is completely unbeknownst to us. But Harry grows suspicious of Snape when, at the Sorting Ceremony (where new students are placed into one of four houses - Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin or Ravenclaw), his lightning-shaped scar hurts after looking at the venomous teacher. But why? Actually, we don't really find out in this book - it's saved for later on.
In terms of pace, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is very quick, but manages to condense an entire school year into two-hundred pages fair well. I do have one issue towards the end of the book, though; the final two-or-three chapters seem rather rushed, and I can't help but wonder what it may have been like if JK Rowling had taken just a little extra time to refine the final attempt to save the Philosopher's Stone.
I think we all saw this coming. I mean, just look at my username! Here's my rating for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: 9.6 out of 10.
If you want a book to read and haven't read this (how the hell have you not?!), I would very strongly suggest that you pick this up wherever you can find it! Make sure to pick up its six older siblings, too - which I'll also be reviewing in due course!
'Strange how short sighted being invisible can make you.' - The Genius that is Albus Dumbledore.
This is the extraordinary story of Harry Potter, a seemingly ordinary Orphan, living with his only remaining family, his Aunt, Uncle and Cousin in Surrey. He has never been allowed to ask any questions about his Parents or how they died, and spends his days being bullied both in School and at home, but this Cousin and his friends.
One day, mysterious letters start arriving for Harry,. Harry is eager to open one, since he's never had a letter before, and his Aunt and Uncle are determined to not let him have one, only adding to Harry's desperation. A strange giant of a man, called Hagrid, hand delivers a letter to Harry, and what he reveals about Harry's parents, how they died and the world Harry really belongs in, will change the course of his life forever.
It's hard for me to put into words why I love this book, and the whole Harry Potter Series so much. I've loved these books since I was a child, getting the first four as a Christmas present. After that, I pre-ordered each one, because I just couldn't wait those extra few days to read it. This is the book that started the magic for me, the book that had me, and millions of people all over the world hooked on the world of Harry Potter, and desperately waiting for the next installment in the series. There are so many fantastic books that I've read in my lifetime, but this one, and the rest of the series, will stay with me for the rest of my life, and I'll be reading them over and over again.
J.K Rowling has captured the minds of Children and Adults alike with her books, and it's not hard to see why. Every character has so much depth, that it begins to feel as if they are real. Every description of characters and settings alike, is so detailed, that I was able to imagine what everyone and everything should look like. Rowling has created a whole world, which people all the world will cherish for many years to come.
Harry Potter is a franchise that has been part of our lives since 1997 - I first came across this book in the year 2000 when one of my University friends said to me I really had to read this book. I'd seen people sat reading it in cafés and on buses, so I borrowed her copy to see for myself what all the fuss was about. I found myself with the first three books, and I read them one after the other, loving this fictional world created by J. K. Rowling. I have since read the books many times. Each time a new one was due to come out, I would re-read all of the other books first. I have also more recently been reading this one aloud to my children, and re-reading once more myself.
This is book one in a series of 7 novels featuring the character Harry Potter. We join Harry as he approaches his birthday. He is at that funny age where he is about to go to secondary school. We see how Harry is living with his awful Aunt and Uncle who make him sleep in the cupboard under the stairs and wear old clothes. Only, his life is about to change beyond belief.
Harry is in fact a Wizard. His parents weren't killed in a car crash as he has believed all his life, but they were in fact also Wizards and they were murdered trying to protect him from an evil Wizard.
The plot follows Harry's journey through his first year of attending Hogwarts school of Wizardry. Rowling skillfully develops this world in which anything can and does happen. Harry makes friends for the first time in his life with fellow wizards, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. Together they learn skills that will help them through the first year of their education, and face down the evil Wizard who Harry was almost killed by as an infant.
This book is absolutely charming. It is relatively short being a childrens book, at around 225 pages. I found myself totally drawn into this world through Rowling's descriptive prose. I love how Rowling has come up with so many new nouns to describe things in the Wizarding world, and these things have become so well known in popular culture due to the popularity of the books and the films that followed on from them. I felt I had a good understanding of what the characters looked and acted like, and the children react in ways that are believable to me.
I find this a quick book to read as the vocabulary is not too complex to understand, and it flows well. Something that always amazes me however is that Rowling spends ages describing everything really well, and then you get to the point in the novel where Harry meets his nemesis, and the pace is suddenly really quick and its covered in far less words. I guess this helps to make events pacey, but I felt the book rushing to a conclusion quicker than I would want it to.
As a childrens book, this is very engaging to an independent reader, but less so for a small child to sit and listen to. My children like the thought of me reading it to them, but the reality of having no pictures to look at and relatively long chapters compared to their other books means they lose concentration rapidly.
I used to read it when I was a teacher in my science lessons. I liked to compare atomic structure to Quidditch balls, and the Christmas banquet description used to start off my Food and Digestion topic well getting the children thinking about different types of food. My year 7 and 8 pupils seemed appreciative of it as most were familiar with the franchise.
As an adult, my brain hasn't had much of a workout - this is an easy going novel, and I love reading it these days when I have got a lot on and haven't got time to concentrate a lot. Because I am so familiar with the plot, I find it very easy to read along and follow the plot without much thought process. I don't spot new things on different readings these days, but I find it a comforting nostalgic read. I don't think I will ever tire of reading about the magical world of Harry Potter.
This is the first of the Harry Potter series out of a total of seven, and by far the best. This is the book where Harry is introduced to us as an orphan brought up by an aunt and uncle who hate him and a cousin whose sole hobby is bullying. In spite of all this Harry is a lovely boy, and this makes you love the character. The story goes on to describe how Harry discovers he is a wizard and finds his true destiny in a school for witches and wizards hidden in a grand castle not visible to people with no magic. Along the way, Harry has some great adventures, makes some great new friends and a few enemies as well.
What makes this book and those that follows it engrossing is that J.K.Rowling has created an entire alternate world of magic in these books. There is a corresponding magical element for everything that we do in our daily lives and this makes the magical world very real. You can connect to all the characters and things and the magical life, and you really want to be a part of it, which is why these books became a great phenomenon, I think.
Even if you have seen the movies or have no interest in reading Harry Potter or any book at all this is one that all kids will enjoy and remember forever.
I have loved Harry Potter ever since my mum read me this book as a child! Me and my brother first turned our noses up at story time but then got completely hooked.
There are numerous different covers for this book - the adult version, different country's versions, the child's version/classic version. I'll describe the child's one (it's shown in the picture). Basically, it's quite a thin book with around 300 pages, there's a red themed front cover depicting Harry and the Hogwarts Express and the back is blue showing Dumbledore and obviously the basic plot of the story...
Harry Potter was nearly killed by Voldemort (he-who-must-not-be-named), his parents died in the murder attempt and Harry lives with his Aunt and Uncle who don't believe in anything extraordinary. This isn't a great life for Harry until the day he gets a letter telling him he has been accepted into Hogwarts. With a few minor scuffles he ends up there safe and sound with magic lessons, Quidditch and danger to ensue (sorry, don't want to reveal any spoilers just in case).
I thought this book was fantastic, I have read it over 15 times and it never bores me. I find it well written to communicate the story to both adults and children (which consequently made story time less of a chore when my mum first read it to me). This means that it is timeless, the book can be kept to be read by older and younger generations, passed downwards or upwards.
The story line and plot twists are spell binding (sorry) and really held me in suspense, making me want to know what happened next and when it rapidly concludes in the end I didn't feel a sense of disappointment which happens in some books that are overly built up and up to end suddenly. It also made me want to continue the story - to the next book - which is good for the size of JK Rowling's money bags, but also meant I had a large stock of things to read (never a bad thing as this also applies to children and getting children to read more can't hurt!).
It's also available now quite cheaply online or in bookstores since they are so old, this means that you can get the whole series second hand or new for quite a low price (or get the collectors editions quite expensively if you decide you like them enough) which helps even those with small budgets to be able to read a great book! (However, I have found the kindle items to be slightly more expensive...)
Overall, I truly believe this is a fantastic start to one of my favourite series and I can't recommend it enough to old or young!
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Why read this one?...
What tempted me to read this book? Until recently I had not considered reading this book, I had seen all of the movies because my daughter had insisted that they were so good I had to do. I have to admit to finding them enjoyable but liked the later ones better as the characters were older. I made the decision to read the series, by J K Rowling, after it was highly recommended by a favourite author of mine - Mr Stephen King. I know what he likes in a book and felt inspired to read this after his endorsement. I was almost put off again when my daughter handed me the book and I saw the cover artwork as it didn't appeal but I had made a decision and I stuck to it.
Short synopsis...
Harry Potter is less than ordinary and struggling to live with his aunt, uncle and cousin within their rules. It is clear that he is under the feet in this household and his early years are spent miserably - to them he is nothing special and never will be. So it proves a disappointment when Harry is headhunted by Hogwarts School of Wizardry and Witchcraft - something that uncle Vernon had swore would never be allowed to happen. Having endured almost ten years with this muggle family Harry looked forward to a new home and good times at Hogwarts and sure enough there will be plenty to be thankful for - but dark magic and an evil enemy have other plans for Harry Potter and it will become evident that he is not safe.....anywhere. Will he be tempted by the dark lord or does he have the courage to resist and live as his enemy at this young age?
I'll send you an owl...
From the first page of this prose I felt like curling up in my seat to immerse myself in the tale and not stop till I had finished. It felt magical and comforting to be reading the words penned by J K Rowling - and finally I see what all the fuss has been about.
Of course I liked and empathised with young Harry Potter from the off - how could I not when he was left in a bundle on the doorstep of his estranged aunt and uncle. I had spent some time with this muggle (normal human) family prior to Harry arriving and knew that he was in for a rough ride. His aunt and uncle made no attempt to hide their dislike of him and even though they had a spare bedroom they had Harry sleep under the stairs in a cupboard! Even though this was a horrible place for our hero to begin his life it made wonderful reading - packed with humour and wit it had me giggling out loud. My favourite times at that house involved Dudley, their son - he is overweight and hugely spoiled and still takes things from Harry at every opportunity. He and his two friends decide that there role in life is to make Harry unhappy - they are horrible. One scenario sticks in my mind which says it all as regards how the Dursley's (aunt and uncle) see Harry - when the boys were to attend a high school Dudley was proudly parading in his all new private school uniform and in contrast they were attempting to dye some of Dudley's old, large, clothes to send Harry to the local state comprehensive in! There was humour here as the dye stank but at the same time I felt so sorry for poor Harry.
The prose is fast paced and every page is crafted beautifully - just enough description to give you a good idea of locale and surroundings, personal effects and lifestyle. Thank goodness for that as with this including a huge castle (Hogwarts) I feared that I may be bogged down with reams of detail that is another reason for avoiding reading it. The way Rowling puts information across means that you can work with her - she gives you something and your imagination can easily achieve the rest, a child would be in their element.
It is not long before we are on the platform of the train station looking for nine and three quarters - what a unique concept that is, just brilliant. Harry by now has all his wizarding stuff which includes an owl, Hedrig. It is at this platform that he will meet one of his best friends - he doesn't know it yet but Ron Weasley is destined to be by his side. Ron is a likeable character from the off too and it is while they share a carriage on the old style train that they begin to develop a friendship - this is all very new to Harry as everyone prior to this has always avoided him for one reason or another - the other being Dudley who promised a violent end for anyone who befriended Harry. Hermoine Granger introduces herself in her very organised and prim way along the journey as she attempts to help Neville Longbottom (don't you just love the name) find his toad. Hermoine comes across as a 'know it all' and a bit of a bossy madam and even though she obviously irritates the boys, Harry and Ron, I am not put off her at all - perhaps because I can relate to her, I like to be organised and I suppose I saw a bit of her pushy bossiness in myself too - though only a bit!
One of my favourite characters is Hagrid and because I have seen the movies I think of Robbie Coltrane in the persona. This huge beast of a man, who is covered in hair to the point that you would struggle to see his eyes, has such compassion and you get the feeling that he loves Harry very much already. He is modest, messy and rather clumsy - at times he can put the fear in students - but he is just lovely. I like the dialect that Rowling has employed for this character too; it makes him come to life all the more. Along with this character comes yet more humour and that makes him all the more appealing.
Of course there needs to be some villains of the prose and in Draco Malfoy we have a fine specimen of nastiness - though he is only a boy and as such he is easily manipulated by others and easily frightened. He is a thorn in Harry's side and the friction between the two is believable and at times entertaining as once more a touch of wit enriches the prose. Professor Snape clearly dislikes Potter and Harry is aware of his constant sniping and sneering looks - he is very wary of Snape and for good reason it would seem.
There are plenty supporting characters in this creative prose and all of them are of interest - they are still two dimensional in this first novel but that gives me all the more reason to read on and find out more about them - I will enjoy seeing the meat appear on their bones. There is more than enough to be going on with.
It is known by Harry, Ron and Hermione - our three musketeers by now as they have formed a stronger union and friendship and even started to care about each other - that a stone that provides an elixir for everlasting life is hidden somewhere in Hogwarts (The Philosophers Stone) and if this gets into the hands of the Dark Lord Voldemort it would spell trouble in capital letters TROUBLE - real trouble for Mr Potter....do or die kind of trouble. The plot runs through the book seamlessly and everything fits into place like a good mystery should - nearing the end of the book I was racing through the pages even though I have seen the film and know what happens! That says it all about how this prose unfolds - there is wit and good pace throughout and then the heat gets turned up a little more! A masterful finale, successful and fulfilling conclusion and a reason to read on in the next instalment - at the same time I found it a really comforting read, a joy. I am most impressed.
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For children or adults this is a magical read. I feel like I have read something very special here. The way J K Rowling writes is engaging and here she has crafted a tale masterfully, this is flawless. Harry Potter is a very likeable character but at such a young age you know that so much more is to come regarding his personality and traits. He clearly has the makings of a courageous young man and a fine wizard - I want to read more and see how she achieves this. Before we arrive at the spectacular destination of Hogwarts I thoroughly enjoyed the treat of life with the Dursleys - this was pure genius, the wit is just brilliant and that part of the book is remembered fondly. I would read those pages again without hesitation. Ron and Hermione bring a great mix of banter as they grate each other and I grew to like both of them for different reasons - Hermione is a woman after my own heart with her capable nature and organisation skills - she is a tenacious and courageous young woman. Ron is lovable young man who shows loyalty and isn't afraid to do battle - I like him. Hagrid is seated in my heart before all others - you will know/see what I mean when you read the book - I would want him on my side in any scuffle, he is a huge bulk of a man and would scare you senseless if you got on the wrong side of him - but inside he is a real softie, a big man with a huge heart. There are the usual villains that are necessary to rock the boat and that comes in the form of young Draco Malfoy - he has the potential to be developed into a real nasty piece of work. Snape (Professor) doesn't like Harry so he had best watch his back - but is all what it seems? A weird vision of Dark Lord Vordemort was most creative and this is the one to steer clear of - he is evil...beware Harry! What a tale, a superb first novel and I cannot wait to read more....it is easy to recommend this one.
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I first stumbled upon this book when I was about 8, before Potter Mania truly gripped the world, and there's a reason it became so hugely successful: It's easily one of the best children's books ever written. The writing is impeccable, it genuinely pulls the reader (big or small) into another universe where you learn the history of the wizarding world and grow to care about the characters, with sub-plots and comedy topping it off.
The secondary and tertiary characters make this book, no doubt about it, as my only criticism is that the main character, Harry, is quite frankly rather dull for a child-abuse enduring orphan wizard, this seems like a conscious effort on J.K's part to allow identification with him, but thankfully the other people more than make up for it.
This book is the perfect start to the perfect children's series and even if you've seen the films, the books are still a must-read, even if it's just for the extra characters and (the still excellent ) scenes the films left out. Watch out for Peeves!
I am a big fan of the Harry Potter books, I have grown up with them and with the release of the films. I recently decided to re-live the series - I'm working my way through both the books and the films (again!) at the moment.
Pretty much everyone in the 'muggle' world has heard of Harry Potter and knows the general gist of the story. Nevertheless I'm not going to reveal too much in my review.
Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone was first published in 1997 (so when I was 10). Anyone in the same generation as me would have grown up with Harry. The Harry Potter series has become a part of so many peoples lives.
*The Plot*
When we meet Harry it is just coming up to his 11th birthday. He knows very little about his parents, having been told that they died in a car crash. He lives with his aunt and uncle and his bully of a cousin, Dudley. In the opening chapters we learn how Harry is treated, how he doesn't like living with his aunt and uncle, and also that strange things seem to happen around Harry without Harry knowing exactly how. That is until Harry has a visit from Hagrid - Groundskeeper at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Harry's life is turned upside down. He finds out what really happened to his parents and that he is a wizard with a place at Hogwarts. This is followed by Harry making the first real friends he has ever had in his life, lessons, and adventure. With his new found best friends Harry meets the Hogwarts ghosts, his new teachers - including the best headteacher Hogwarts has seen - Albus Dumbledore, begins learning the basics in magic, learning how to play quidditch as well as defeating trolls, gets past a three headed dog (named fluffy!), rescuing the philosophers stone and meeting 'he who must not be named'.
I'm not going to go in to details just in case you haven't read the book yet. :-P
*Characters and Settings*
Rowling has written the characters in this book fantastically. As the reader you feel like you really know these characters. You want to be part of the Harry, Hermione, and Ron trio. You meet his other friends such as Neville Longbottom. You share Harry's dislike for Malfoy and for Professor Snape. You also meet many characters that feature in the later books, though they don't all have major roles in The Philosophers Stone. If you've seen the films, but not read the book, I'd recommend that you do read them. The characters in the films, in my opinion, are very close to how they are in the books, but the books allow you to see each character in much more depth than the films allow.
The places in the book are all described brilliantly. When reading the book you can really 'see' the places Rowling is describing. From Diagon Alley to Hogwarts, the detail in the book makes you really feel like you're there with Harry experiencing all these things for the first time too.
The book has of course been written as a childs book, however it doesn't matter whether you're 8 or 88 - this book has something to offer you. The book isn't too complicated to read, so the majority of children will be able to read it, but at the same time is so gripping that even adults will want to keep turning the pages. Something about escaping into the amazingly described fantasy world, being able to identify with the characters, and a storyline filled with adventure leaves you wanting more.
If you are one of the many people out there that has seen the films but not read the books, I strongly recommend that you at least give this first one a go. I know not everyone is a big reader, but this is a book that is worth reading. I thought the film was great but the book is AMAZING in comparison.
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About the book
Author- J.K. Rowling
Age guide - 9-12
Length - 223 Pages
Publisher - Bloomsbury Publishing
When I was first introduced to the world of Harry Potter I was skeptical. While all my friends were getting caught up in the hype of this amazing new series, I was sat thinking to myself that it didn't really sound like my cup of tea. Oh how very wrong I was. What started out as a book by a relatively unknown author has exploded into a global phenomenon. I doubt there is a soul on the planet who now does not know the name J.K. Rowling. Deservedly so as this is a book that has captured the imaginations of children who have then gone on to grow up with the boy wizard who nobody loved. Rowling is engaging and unique, taking a relatively interesting premise and turning it into one of the best loved stories ever written.
What it's all about
Harry Potter is an average sort of boy, an average boy who lives in the cupboard under the stairs at his aunt and uncles home after the death of his own parents in a car crash. His Aunt, Uncle and Cousin all hate him and he has no idea why. One day a letter arrives, followed by another and another and another. The arrival of a very hairy character is when Harry finds out the truth, he is no ordinary boy. He is a wizard! Earning himself a place at Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry Harry soon finds himself some firm friends and some firm enemies too. The boy who lived, Harry is admired by many, for being the only one known to survive the killing curse. Its at Hogwarts that Harry once again comes face to face with the wizard who failed to kill him and who murdered his parents, Lord Voldemort.
What is great about this book
Rowling brings to life the everyday task of life at school with a sprinkling of magic. Inventing a whole new language for the world of Harry Potter Rowlings tale of the boy wizard could almost be real. In fact sometimes I wish it were. A spell that can do the washing up? Yes please. Much like Haribo kids and grown ups love it too. There's something that everyone can relate to. A classic tale of good vs evil. There's twists and turns too and I guarantee if you have never read the book before you won't see it coming. Such is the skill of Rowling that she makes us think one thing when really it is quite the opposite.
The not so good
Some of the characters here, you will have to learn to love. At first Hermione, though the brightest witch of her age, is an unlikeable know it all pest. Though it may be a children's book some of the themes here are quite dark which develop even further in the later books. The first couple of chapters are bordering on child abuse. Of course this just makes it all the nicer when Harry does eventually find a happy home at Hogwarts.
About the author
The ultimate rags to riches story, Rowling went from welfare to multi million status in the space of a few years after she found success with the Harry Potter books. Originally rejected by several publishers they have now shifted millions of copies worldwide. A kick in the teeth for those who didn't think it had the necessary ingredients.
Cover art
All Harry Potter books now come with two versions of cover art, one for the kiddies and one for the adults. For me the children's cover version for Philosopher's stone fails to capture the magic and sparkle that is Harry Potter. There are plenty more interesting scenes from the story that would capture the imagination more. However, I can see the appeal as I believe the train is supposed to represent Harry finally escaping from his ordinary life, still a bit of wand waving wouldn't go amiss.
Other books in the series
Once you've read this one, I'm pretty sure you'll be wanting the rest of the collection. So here's a nice little shopping list.
Chamber of Secrets
Prizoner of Azkaban
Goblet of Fire
Order of the Phonenix
Half Blood Prince
Deathly Hallows
After having seen the last ever Harry Potter film I have decided to re-read all of the books because I just can't bear for it all to end just yet! I first read this novel at about nine years old and since then the whole series has become one of my favourites.
To put it simply, so as not to ruin the plot, the novel focuses upon the character of Harry Potter, an orphaned boy who is sent to live with his aunt, uncle and cousin (the Dursley's) who mistreat him and despise anything out of the normal. However, when he turns eleven, he receives a letter informing him that he has a place at Hogwarts (the school of witchcraft and wizardry). I won't tell you any more, you'll just have to read it for yourself!
Having read just half of the first chapter I was struck all over again by how marvelous JK Rowling writes, which can quite easily be taken for granted. I found myself amazed at her skill to really bring the characters to life, the description of the Dursley's in the first few paragraphs is a prime example of this as you are left to feel like you already know their personalities really well and you can also catch the exact tone of their voices but without there being any forced quality to the description at all (and very little actual speech!)
When reading it I am amazed at just how detailed the novel is and how much love has obviously been put into the creation of it as it is quite literally a whole new world, everything down to the smallest detail has obviously been thoroughly planned which I would definitely attribute as being one of the reasons why the novel has captured many people's imaginations and hearts. Plus, who doesn't like magic and a bit of escapism? (I am still waiting on my letter to Hogwarts after all these years)
I also love noticing things upon re-reading the novel that I did not necessarily notice before such as the fact that Dumbledore (the headmaster), defeated his enemy Grindelwald in 1945, coinciding with the end of World War 2. I personally don't think that this is a coincidence!
Now I know some of you may be a little fed up of the name Harry Potter after all the hype surrounding the final movie, but I have decided to review the books as I re-read them, basically because they are pretty much my all-time favourite series - as you will hopefully see throughout the reviews! I did mean to read all seven in about four days before seeing the movie, but due to work and other distractions I only completed this first book! I may be a bit vague but I don't want to ruin it too much for anyone who hasn't yet read the books.
For those of you who do not know, or just want a refresher, Harry Potter is a boy who has been raised for 10 years by his aunt and uncle, along with his cousin Dudley. Until his eleventh birthday, Harry was bullied by his family and thought himself just an ordinary, neglected orphan. But that all changed with the arrival of his birthday. Suddenly he finds out he is a wizard - in fact, a wizard whose parents were killed by a Dark wizard named Voldemort, but he alone survived (which no-one else had ever done) and caused Voldemort to lose his powers and disappear. So not only will he be attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry, but he will be attending as a very famous person in the wizarding world. Cue adventures, lessons, the beginnings of new friendships (namely with Ron Weasley and eventually Hermione Granger), Quidditch (a sport played on broomsticks), troll fights (yes, trolls) and a mystery - could it be that a teacher at the school is up to no good? Or has Voldemort reappeared to finish what he started?
I think Harry Potter is a really good example of a classic adventure/fantasy story. You have your hero(s) and heroine(s), bad guys, the comical pair as well as comedy moments, a little bit of romance (especially in later books) and, of course, the magic. J.K. Rowling has managed to create a world so believable and enticing that by the end of this book I was eagerly awaiting my letter from Hogwarts (yes an 11 year old probably shouldn't be wishing it was real, but that is how amazing the world of Harry Potter was to me - and still is, although I accept that I'm obviously not a witch!).
The book itself is really well written, not too complex and the ability to keep you reading to the next chapter, and then the next, even when it's way past bedtime! I think the book was written as a trial run; the end of the book is wrapped up so nicely that it wouldn't have ended on a cliff-hanger (except wanting to see the next six years of Hogwarts), whereas in later books the story was far more entwined. However, this could just be my impression of the book, but it definitely didn't stop me reading the next book (especially as I'd been given book one and two at once).
There are many wonderful characters in the book, both pupils and teachers. The variety of the characters really does mirror the myriad of people present in a school, with the added twist that these are all magical. There will be characters that you absolutely hate (they're not necessarily evil, just pains!) and characters you will love, even when they do something so daft you half won't want to read on to see the consequences (don't worry this passes rather quickly). You meet many characters in this book, so there are a lot of introductions to who they are, what they are like. It is in later books that you really get to know the minor characters, but this is to be expected from a series with a large range of characters. You will, however, obviously get to know Harry, Ron & Hermione really well straight away, as these are the main characters.
I really can't say enough how much I love this book. My own paper copy is worn out, pages are missing and I've read it so much that as I read it I already know what's going to be written on the page (I don't quite know it off by heart, but I'm getting there). I think it is going to be a book that I will hopefully encourage younger generations to read - and because it follows the classic recipe for a successful fantasy/adventure story, I really think it is going to be a book that is around for years to come. At least in my house anyway!
From The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe to Lord of the Rings, fantasy has been a popular subject in writing for years. But when Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone came out in 1997, the genre gained an even bigger audience than before. Read by both children and adults, it went on to become one of the most successful book franchises ever. There are now seven books in the series, but the first is one of the most memorable. Is this because it was such a breakthrough in fantasy reading, or just because it's better than the rest? It's a tough question to answer, but either way, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a fantastic book.
==The Author==
Joanne Rowling, or J.K Rowling wrote Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. She started writing fantasy stories as a child, including one about a Rabbit, simply called Rabbit. The idea of Harry Potter entered her mind one day in 1990. However, she struggled with life before writing and publishing the book. Her mother died near the end of 1990. After getting married and having a child, she was diagnosed with clinical depression. She continued to write her book in cafés. She finally published it in 1997.
In my opinion, a book will sell well if the cover is vibrant and bold. You can use these two words to describe the cover design of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. It shows a brown-haired boy with glasses - Harry Potter - standing on the platform by a train, looking shocked and surprised. Steam filled with gold stars is coming out of the train. On the back of the cover, there is a tall man with a long, silver beard. He is wearing a purple robe, with several layers colourful layers underneath. The cover is illustrated by Thomas Taylor.
Harry Potter thinks he is a normal boy. His parents supposedly died in a car crash so he lives with his aunt, uncle and cousin who treat him badly but he learns to get on with life. But he is shocked when a huge man named Hagrid breaks into his house, telling him that he learns that he is a wizard and that a powerful wizard called Voldemort killed his parents. Harry is enrolled into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He learns to perform spells and play the popular Wizarding sport, Quidditch. He becomes friends with two kids called Ron and Hermione. The three discover that a teacher is attempted to use the Philosopher's Stone, an object that has the power to make one immortal. It is hidden underneath the school. Meanwhile, they battle ugly trolls and explore deadly forests.
Harry Potter is the main character in the book. Before going to Hogwarts, he did strange things without knowing how or why. His Aunt Petunia, Uncle Vernon and Dudley bully him constantly. Harry is worried about being worst in his class, as he never attempted magic before Hogwarts. He luckily turns out to be one of the best students in his year and becomes part of the Quidditch team.
Harry meets Ron Weasley on the train to Hogwarts. His family is known for their red hair. They don't have much money, either. He helps Harry stop the teacher from getting the Philosopher's Stone. He is a big fan of Quidditch and chess. He attempts to be as successful in school as three of his brothers, but is doubtful about this.
Hermione Granger is the daughter of two Muggles (non-wizards). She memorised all of her textbooks before arriving at Hogwarts and is obsessed with studying. Hermione tries to stay out of trouble, but hanging around with Harry and Ron always gets her into it instead. She isn't a friend with the other two boys at first until after an incident with a troll.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is one of the best fantasy books I have read. Every page is gripping, forcing you onto the next page. There aren't many long and complex words so children can read it easily, yet adults can enjoy it too. It's an excellent book and at about £5, it's an essential read.
==List of Awards==
1997 Nestle Smarties Book Prize Gold Medal 9-11 Years
FCBG Children's Book Award 1997 Overall Winner / Longer Novel winner
Birmingham Cable Children's Book Award 1997
British Book Awards 1997 Children's Book of the Year
Young Telegraph Paperback of the Year 1998
Sheffield Children's Book Award 1998
Whitaker's Platinum Book Award 2001
Author: J.K Rowling
Cover illustrator: Thomas Taylor
Pages: 223
Sales: Over 130 Million
US Name: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
The book has also been adapted into a film featuring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson. There is also a game that was released alongside the film.
Thanks for reading! I have also posted this review on Ciao, under the name YoshiCheesePuff.
Say you've spent the first 10 years of your life sleeping under the stairs of a family who loathes you. Then, in an absurd, magical twist of fate you find yourself surrounded by wizards, a caged snowy owl, a phoenix-feather wand and jellybeans that come in every flavour, including strawberry, curry, grass and sardine. Not only that, but you discover that you are a wizard yourself! This is exactly what happens to young Harry Potter in J K Rowling's enchanting, funny debut novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. In the non-magical human world--the world of Muggles--Harry is a nobody, treated like dirt by the aunt and uncle who begrudgingly inherited him when his parents were killed by the evil Voldemort. But in the world of wizards, small, skinny Harry is renowned as a survivor of the wizard who tried to kill him. He is left only with a lightning-bolt scar on his forehead, curiously refined sensibilities and a host of mysterious powers to remind him that he's quite, yes, altogether different from his aunt, uncle, and spoilt, pig-like cousin Dudley.


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News about Belgium, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Aug. 25, 2015
Editorial expresses alarm at ease with which Ayoub El Khazzani brought arsenal onto train traveling from Brussels to Paris, noting that European rail system seems particularly vulnerable to terrorist attacks by Islamist militant groups; underscores need for improved security measures on rail system in Belgium and France and throughout Continent. MORE
Jun. 14, 2015
Wepion, Belgium, which has long history of growing strawberries, is maintaining strong hold on its small share of regional strawberry market by selling the fruit at its peak ripeness. MORE
Jun. 10, 2015
Belgium, after scrapping 2 euro coin to commemorate Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo due to France's objections, issues 2.50 euro coin using little-known European Union rule; coins can only be spent inside Belgium. MORE
May. 5, 2015
Belgium minted commemorative coin on battle of Waterloo, which they destroyed after France complained, underscoring problems of eurozone unity and cooperation in the monetary union; euro has stabilized of late, but it remains volatile. MORE
Mar. 13, 2015
Criticism from France over perceived 'negative' connotations prompts Belgium to withdraw its design for 2-euro coin commemorating the Battle of Waterloo, in which French army under Napoleon was defeated by armies of Britain and its allies. MORE
Feb. 12, 2015
Belgian judge rules that Sharia4Belgium, group accused of recruiting fighters for Syria, is terrorist organization and sentences group leader Fouad Belkacem to 12-year prison term; ruling reflects European struggle to determine how best to combat home-grown extremism. MORE
Feb. 4, 2015
European Union opens investigation into whether Belgium cut special corporate tax deals, part of larger push against tax avoidance by multinational companies on Continent. MORE
Feb. 3, 2015
Belgian authorities say armed man identified as W R was arrested after seeking meeting with European Parliament president, which led to evacuation of several buildings; W R is charged with threatening attack and possessing unauthorized weapons. MORE
Jan. 25, 2015
Belgian government reports that 350 Belgians traveled to Syria to join extremist groups and more than 70 of them have returned home, posing severe risk to national security. MORE
Jan. 24, 2015
Many French movies are relying on foreign financing and larger tax breaks from other European countries like Belgium and Luxembourg; broadcasters beset by low revenue are investing in big-budget films, hurting smaller productions; twenty-two percent of filming for French movies was done outside country in first nine months of 2014. MORE
Jan. 22, 2015
Belgian authorities release first names and nationalities of two men killed in raid on suspects in failed terrorist plot; men are identified as Belgian-Moroccan citizen Sofiane A and Belgian citizen Khalid B; detention of three other suspects linked to plot is extended to one month. MORE
Jan. 19, 2015
Belgian prosecutors are asking Greek authorities for help in extraditing person arrested in Greece who may be connected to foiled terrorism plot in Belgium. MORE
Jan. 18, 2015
Belgium deploys scores of troops in Brussels and Antwerp after police raid what they believe was jihadist cell in Verviers. MORE
Jan. 17, 2015
Spate of arrests of terror suspects in Belgium, Germany and France both spotlights the difficulties European authorities face in confronting radical jihadists and their increasing willingness to act forcefully in advance to stop these potential threats. MORE
Jan. 16, 2015
Series of raids against suspected terrorists across Belgium results in police killing two suspects in gun battle; officials say targets of raids had joined Islamic extremist groups and were plotting 'imminent' attacks in country. MORE
Dec. 16, 2014
General strike paralyzes air and rail traffic in Belgium and idles companies across the country as trade unions cap month of labor action against government austerity policies. MORE
Nov. 29, 2014
European Union gives Belgium, France and Italy three more months to bring their budgets in line with legal requirements; decision is sign that European Commission under Jean-Claude Juncker will be sensitive to calls to ease up on austerity in Europe. MORE
Sep. 27, 2014
Great Britain, Belgium and Denmark join United States in its fight against Islamic State group, agreeing to military operations in Iraq, but refuse for now to take direct intervention in Syria; entry of British into coalition provides Washington with broader consensus for what is described as extended campaign waged without a resolution authorizing use of military force by United Nations Security Council. MORE
Aug. 5, 2014
Britain commemorates day 100 years ago when nation entered World War I with dimming of lights and ceremonies across country and in Belgium. MORE
Jul. 16, 2014
Executives from Qatar's Aspire Academy acquire KAS Eupen, Belgian soccer team; lure for Belgian team, on verge of financial ruin, is money; attraction for Academy executives is more complex; Qataris had scouted hundreds of thousands of young African players, since 2007, in hopes of bringing the best of them to academy for development as professional soccer players (Series: Seeding The Field). MORE
Jul. 1, 2014
Belgian court orders newly opened sex club called the DSK to change its name; ruling is another legal victory for the man known widely by those initials, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, French politician and former head of the International Monetary Fund who faced charges, later dropped, of sexually assaulting a hotel housekeeper in New York in 2011. MORE
Jun. 27, 2014
Ypres Journal; 100 years since World War 1 ravaged Ypres, Belgium, remains are still being found, another of many reminders of war that forever changed region; Allies and Germans fought for nearly four years around Ypres, producing some of war's most famous and bloody battles. MORE
Jun. 2, 2014
Pres Obama leaves for trip to Poland, Belgium and France cautiously optimistic that Ukraine's election of pro-European Pres Petro O Poroshenko and Russia's pullback of troops from border may have begun to diffuse crisis there; analysts warn that Russia is still vying for power in region, suggestion that looms over possibility of unplanned meeting between Obama and Russian Pres Vladimir V Putin in Europe. MORE
Apr. 18, 2014
Belgian Prince Emmanuel de Merode is recovering from gunshot wounds after being attacked by unknown assailants in the Democratic Republic of Congo; de Merode is an internationally recognized conservationist who has been working to protect rare mountain gorillas in the country. MORE
Mar. 27, 2014
Yves Desmet, editor in chief of left-leaning Belgian newspaper De Morgen, offers new apologies for publishing satirical images of Pres Obama and First Lady Michelle, digitally altered to look like apes; acknowledges that images crossed the line between humor and racism. MORE
Feb. 14, 2014
Belgian lawmakers approve measure that would allow euthanasia for incurably ill children enduring insufferable pain; measure, amended version of 2002 law allowing euthanasia for adults, makes Belgium first country to lift all age restrictions on legal, medically induced deaths. MORE
Dec. 13, 2013
Belgium becomes the first country to allow euthanasia for incurably ill children after the upper house of Parliament votes to extend to minors a 2002 law legalizing the practice for adults. MORE
Nov. 6, 2013
Ford Motor plant in Genk, Belgium, is scheduled to close at the end of 2014, but only after a long, bitter struggle with 4,000 blue-collar workers that has cost company $750 million; community faces economic devastation from ripple effects when factory closes. MORE
Oct. 15, 2013
Belgian authorities say Mohamed Abdi Hassan, man suspected of being a pirate mastermind, was arrested at Brussels airport and charged with kidnapping, organized crime and piracy; say Hassan and his accomplice Mohamed Aden were lured to Belgium by proposal for a film project. MORE
Oct. 4, 2013
Former Tunisian soccer player Nizar Trabelsi, who was sentenced to a decade in prison in Belgium in 2003 for planning a suicide bombing for Al Qaeda against military base there, has been extradited to United States to face similar charges in an American court. MORE
Sep. 24, 2013
Waterloo Journal; region around Belgian city of Waterloo is busily preparing to commemorate 200th anniversary of Napoleon's defeat, one of the major battles in European history; many French-speaking residents are against celebrating Napoleon's defeat, as evidenced by opposition to a British proposal to raise a memorial to the British soldiers who died during the battle. MORE
Aug. 24, 2013
Three-nation investigation leads to one of the biggest seizures of synthetic drugs in Europe, haul of products to create Ecstasy pills with street value of $1.7 billion; after 30 raids in Belgium, the Netherlands and Poland, 11 people are arrested and charged with possession, production and trading in drugs as part of a criminal gang. MORE
Jul. 20, 2013
Belgium is preparing to install new king when current monarch Albert II yields throne to his son Prince Philippe; stealing some spotlight is Delphine Boel, middle-aged woman who insists she is the illegitimate daughter of Albert II. MORE
Jul. 5, 2013
Belgian lawmakers seize on King Albert II's decision to abdicate and call for his son, Prince Philippe, to be a purely ceremonial monarch. MORE
Jul. 4, 2013
King Albert II of Belgium announces that he will abdicate in favor of Crown Prince Philippe. MORE
Jun. 26, 2013
Special police officers raid at least nine sites in southern Germany and Belgium after what German authorities say was tip about Islamist plot involving two men of Tunisian origin who were planning to stage terrorist attacks involving explosives and remote-controlled model airplanes; separately, French authorities detain nine suspected Islamist terrorists. MORE
Jun. 23, 2013
Seth Kugel Frugal Traveler article on performing arts shows in Barcelona, Berlin and Brussels that cost less than 20 euros. MORE
Jun. 18, 2013
Several successful Belgian designers, who were known as the Antwerp Six in the 1980s, reunite at Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp to celebrate their fashion school's anniversary and take a look at some of today's student talent. MORE
Jun. 16, 2013
Continuing investigation into large diamond heist in Brussels airport has turned up more than 30 suspects and authorities are still searching for another; hasty attempts to sell diamonds indicate robbery was not as well planned as initially thought; stolen cargo may be far higher than $50 million first estimated, and could rank among biggest diamond thefts in Belgium, hub of international gem trade. MORE
May. 17, 2013
Marc Bertoldi, French owner of luxury car business accused of masterminding $50 million million diamond theft at Brussels Airport, temporarily fends off extradition to Belgium, arguing that authorities there have not spelled out his precise role. MORE
May. 10, 2013
Belgian authorities investigating $50 million diamond robbery at Brussels airport begin releasing some of more than 30 men questioned in connection with theft; narrow focus on select suspects. MORE
May. 9, 2013
More than 200 Belgian police officers and authorities in two other countries sweep up more than 30 people and recover some of $50 million in diamonds stolen in a carefully orchestrated robbery in Brussels in Feb 2013. MORE
Apr. 26, 2013
Shrinking economic output in Germany, Belgium, France and other Northern European countries suggest that recession may be spreading across entire continent, to nations once considered bastions of euro economy; recession in Germany and others would have strong negative multiplicative effect, hampering growth in United States, Asia and Latin America. MORE
Apr. 17, 2013
Authorities in Belgium raid 48 homes nationwide and arrest six suspects in what prosecutors describe as jihadist recruitment drive for insurgency in Syria spearheaded by group Sharia4Belgium. MORE
Apr. 14, 2013
Vincent Manil is one of last tobacco producers in Semois Valley of Belgium, continuing long tradition that has all but been forgotten and producing some of most unique tobacco in world. MORE
Feb. 21, 2013
Vleteren Journal; newfound popularity of Westvleteren 12, beer brewed for over century by Trappist monks in small town of Vleteren, Belgium, has given lift to town's local economy. MORE
Feb. 20, 2013
Eight armed robbers seize diamonds worth tens of millions of dollars from passenger plane preparing to depart for Switzerland from Brussels Airport; speed and smoothness of heist suggests that robbers had inside information, possibility that police are investigating. MORE
Nov. 21, 2012
Belgium, riven by ethnic tensions between French-speaking Walloons and Flemish speakers, has its best chance to qualify for soccer's World Cup in 2014 with new generation of diverse players; team recently defeated Scotland, 2-0, and is tied for lead on points with Croatia in Group A after four games. MORE
Nov. 6, 2012
Antwerp Journal; Antwerp, Belgium, where nearly 85 percent of world's uncut diamonds are traded, is fighting to maintain its role as home for cutting, polishing and selling gems; labor-intensive business has been drifting to low-wage centers in developing world, and diamond trade in country has been buffeted by accusation of range of violations. MORE
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An Airy Home in Belgium Wrapped With Windows
A house for sale in the Flemish region of Belgium is an example of classic modernist style with touches of Brutalism.
October 9, 2015, Friday
MORE ON BELGIUM AND: Belgium , Real Estate and Housing (Residential) , Architecture
Tribunal May Be Formed for Malaysia Flight 17 Jet Lost Over Ukraine
Australia's foreign minister said such a court was among the options now being considered by the nations that have been leading the effort for victim justice in the obliteration of the Malaysia Airlines jetliner.
September 24, 2015, Thursday
MORE ON BELGIUM AND: Ukraine , International Relations , Malaysia Airlines , Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters , Russia , Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 , United Nations , Malaysia , Belgium , Australia , Netherlands
European Court Adviser Calls Trans-Atlantic Data-Sharing Pact Insufficient
The nonbinding but influential opinion could restrict how American companies like Facebook and Google move European data around the world.
September 24, 2015, Thursday
MORE ON BELGIUM AND: Computers and the Internet , Schrems, Max , Snowden, Edward J , Brussels (Belgium) , Ireland , United States , Europe , Privacy , Facebook Inc , Google Inc , Surveillance of Citizens by Government , European Court of Justice , European Union , National Security Agency , Bot, Yves
Documenting Ukraine with a Different Visual Approach
Thomas de Wouters' square, black-and white images of Ukraine look as if they were made by a 1960s-era New York street photographer set loose on the modern-day front between Russia and Ukraine.
September 23, 2015, Wednesday
MORE ON BELGIUM AND: de Wouters, Thomas , Belgium , Donetsk (Ukraine) , Kiev (Ukraine) , Russia , Photography
Two Finalists Shine, but Davis Cup Is Still in Need of Polish
As Britain and Belgium prepare to make a rare appearance in the Davis Cup final, the International Tennis Federation is electing a new president, and the winner could push the event to evolve.
September 22, 2015, Tuesday
MORE ON BELGIUM AND: Tennis , International Tennis Federation , Great Britain , Belgium , Murray, Andy (1987- ) , Elections , Davis Cup
Anheuser-Busch InBev Approaches SABMiller on Possible Takeover
The deal would combine the world's two largest brewers of beer, bringing some of the most popular brands under one roof.
September 17, 2015, Thursday
MORE ON BELGIUM AND: Anheuser-Busch InBev NV , SABMiller , Beer , Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures , Alcoholic Beverages , Belgium , London (England)
G.E. Gets European Regulators' Approval to Buy Alstom Power Unit
After months of negotiations to allay European Union competition concerns, General Electric will now be able to acquire the prized French energy business.
September 9, 2015, Wednesday
The Countries Between Us
Learning Dutch, speaking French and talking Ramadan in Belgium.
August 30, 2015, Sunday
MORE ON BELGIUM AND: Dutch Language , Ramadan , Muslims and Islam , Belgium , Women and Girls , Pregnancy and Childbirth , Language and Languages
Belgium Conducts Searches After Foiled Train Attack, but Makes No Arrests
The two sweeps took place in the Sint-Jans-Molenbeek district of Brussels, and they appeared to be in connection with the 26-year-old who was arrested.
August 26, 2015, Wednesday
MORE ON BELGIUM AND: Terrorism , Khazzani, Ayoub El , Brussels (Belgium)
1915: Britain Shells Belgian Coast
From the International Herald Tribune archives: A British squadron attacked the Belgian coast in 1915.
August 24, 2015, Monday
MORE ON BELGIUM AND: Belgium , Germany , Great Britain , World War I (1914-18)
A Five-Bedroom 1927 Townhouse in a Suburb of Brussels
The house, in Uccle, south of the city, is on the market for $3.2 million.
Burundi Official on Fleeing Country
Gervais Rufyikiri, one of Burundi's vice presidents, explains why he fled to Belgium after denouncing President Pierre Nkurunziza's bid for a third term in office.
Belgium Unveils New 2.50 Euro Coin
Johan Van Overtveldt, the Belgian finance minister, spoke on Monday about the minting — even after France's opposition — of a new 2.50 coin that commemorates the Battle of Waterloo.
Google Accused of Cheating Competitors
Margrethe Vestager, the European Union's competition commissioner, accused Google of distorting Internet search results and began an antitrust investigation into its Android mobile operating system.
I.M.F. Aid 'a Turning Point for Ukraine'
Christine Lagarde, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, announced Ukraine is set to receive a $17.5 billion funding package to help the country's struggling economy.
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Mary Poppins the musical has been a smash hit with audiences the world over since its 2004 debut. Though the stage adaptation is not exactly the same as the movie, the musical incorporates many of the elements present in both the film and the original books by P.L. Travers. After driving away their former nanny, George and Winifred Banks' seek out another nanny for their wild and out of control children, Jane and Michael. Mary Poppins arrives at their doorstep just in time to teach the kids a lesson they'll never forget. Many familiar songs including "Spoonful of Sugar" and "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" have been changed up and included in the stage version. This year, take the little ones to see one of the best children stories of all time! It's a must-see musical for the entire family! Get your Mary Poppins tickets while you still can!
The theatrical award winning Disney production Mary Poppins was transformed for the stage and premiered at the Bristol Hippodrome in London on September 15, 2004.The U.S. tour began in 2009 in Chicago at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. Since the production's U.S. debut it has spread out to include runs in major cities in almost every state. Dick Van Dyke, who played the role of Bert on the big screen, made an appearance on stage during the show's Los Angeles debut.
Take to the sky and enjoy a wonderful stage adaptation of Mary Poppins! Broadway's version of this popular kid's story introduces fun and excitement in a musical format fit for fans of all ages! Add some spice (or sugar!) to your life before it's too late and purchase your Mary Poppins theater tickets today!
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I've tried other springs, but they sack pretty quickly. 48 hours on these and they measured only half way done. I had a new set so put them in while the clutch was open any way. I like the peace of mind.Read All Reviews
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these clutches grab great at first. as soon as you start letting the clutch out they grab. after only on ride the clutch grabs almost all the way out. they are made out of cork also which i personally thinks sucks defiantly get Kevlar if you want good clutch plates. i never beat on these clutches either just some average riding for about 5hrs. you also have to take out the judder spring in your basket. all in all dont buy these unless you race and replace clutches every weekend.Read All Reviews
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My stock clutch was slipping after adding a big bore kit, cams, and some port work. This kit eliminated the slip and is still working great after 10 races.Read All Reviews
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First off this is a quality peace. Be aware that you have to grind off the rivets on the back of your stock basket to get the gear off so you can install it on your new Hinson clutch basket. The instructions say to use a Loctite activator and 272 Threadlocker ( this should be mentioned in the description). I could not find them at the local auto parts place's. I was able to order them off of Amazon for a little over $40. Hopefully this helps you to have all the stuff you need to get your bike back together faster!Read All Reviews


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hmm dont really know - but i installed winex and could only start it with wine - cause winex wasn't existing ..
Ok, still fighting trying to get outcast to run in linux. My question is, so folks say to start something,, you type in:
winex foo.exe and some say just wine foo.exe. Which is correct?
hmm dont really know - but i installed winex and could only start it with wine - cause winex wasn't existing ..
Thats weird because i installed it from the tar file and i have winex not wine
Interesting. I am using the transgaming cvs version and when I try winex, i get an error saying the command isnt found. Wierd. ??? ??? ???
WineX is still wine, so the command to use it is still wine. You could, if you wanted to be able to run the unmodified wine at the same time, rename the binary to winex. That's where the winex command comes from.
If you buy the subscription, your command is winex. If you do the cvs or get codeweavers/vanilla wine, its just wine.
I NEED to use winex to use the Transgaming one. To do codeweavers, I just do wine. I have both installed and tehy both work independently.
If you are using CVS, its either cvswinex or somethign like winex21 (2.1 being version number, could be like winex20)
Hmm, originally it was just wine .. Thanks for the update.
Well I used a script for it....GetWineX21 -- does everything for you, its really a great script....Lemme dig it up
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This is Week 33 of our 52 weeks of Sharing Memories - A Genealogy Journey Journal. I hope you'll join us with your memories! Write them down - you don't have to share them. Your memories can be private - write them in a journal at home, or they can be shared publicly here on OliveTreeGenealogy Blog or on your own Blog.
This week our topic is Games. Games you played as a child. Games your mom or dad or grandparents talked about playing as a child.
We played Kick the Can and Hide 'N Seek (yelling out "Olly olly oxen free" to let others know that a hider was caught and so everyone else could show themselves) and one I especially loved but can't remember what it was called!
It involved tossing a rubber ball over the peak of a house (usually ours because it was one of the few 2 storey homes on the street) to someone waiting on the other side. Maybe it wasn't even a traditional game, but I sure loved playing it. We also played a lot of "cops and robbers" but I got hurt when my robber partner (the boy next door) handcuffed his wrist to mine and then jumped off our porch roof. I swear I would have jumped but I just wasn't ready! I don't remember playing it after that.
I don't know what games my parents or grandparents played but I wish I did. How about you?
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Although it wasn't really a game, my twin and, on every trip we took, would wait for the next BURMA SHAVE sign to come along, then sing out the words together, then discuss the meaning in detail until the next one appeared. It kept us going on those long trips in Montana.
I think that game played with the ball over the roof was called Annie-Over. That's what each side called out.
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If the Obama administration gets its way, you can kiss your next SUV — and possibly your life, if you're involved in an automobile accident — goodbye. The administration is proposing a doubling of current federal gas mileage standards by 2025. New cars manufactured in that year would be required to meet a Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) standard of 56.2 miles per gallon, which the New York Times calculates "would require increases in fuel efficiency of nearly 5 percent a year from 2017 to 2025."
According to the Newspaper of Record, these new standards will "reduce global warming emissions by millions of tons a year and cut oil imports by billions of barrels over the life of the program," "sav[e] consumers billions of dollars at the pump," and create "a truly global automobile market" by aligning U.S. standards with those of Europe, China, and Japan.
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By Alex ThaynPrice
Do you think there should be more activities in Carbon County? I think there should be more activities, because kids will be bored, and they will not be able to spend money on activities.
Kids will be bored because there are no activities. So having games in Carbon County will cheer up kids. Having games like bounce houses, more electronic stuff in front of stores would be a good idea. Some kids like rollercoasters, bounce houses all sorts of stuff.
I say they fix the road and get better activities for kids and adults. Kids are tired of the rides we have now.
Having more activities would also mean more money for schools. But you do not want to raise the price too much because no one will ride.


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BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - Police in Bangor had to shut down an intersection over the threat of a hand grenade Tuesday afternoon.
A Bangor Public Works crew stumbled on the explosive while working in the area. Police shut down the Davis Street area for about an hour while the bomb squad arrived and prepared the bomb robot.
The bot placed the grenade securely in a containment vessel that is made to contain a potential blast. What could have shut down the area for hours was safely secure in a fraction of the time using the robot.
Sergeant Jim Buckley said every incident is treated as a live device and it's the robot that protects the public and officers.
Sgt. Buckley said, "It's invaluable. If it does, in fact, turn out to be a live device its age and condition are unknown. If it were to go off when we picked it up it would kill you. That's why we have to move all the people back from this area, to stay out of the fragmentation zone. If it goes off when the robot picks it up, we send the robot back to the manufacturer and they fix it and we get it back."
Later in the day Sgt. Jim Buckley said that the grenade was a training device and was fully functional. It contained an active blasting cap, but said it appeared to have been void of any other explosive powders.


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By KEVIN SCANNELLSun Advocate sports reporter
It's a weekend both the mens and womens teams at USU Eastern would like to forget in a hurry.
Both teams suffered back-to-back losses to the visiting teams from Snow College and Salt Lake Community College.
For the USU Eastern women, the weekend games may have cracked their confidence as they fell 67-58 to SLCC on Friday and 71-48 to Snow College on Saturday.
Womens head coach Dave Paur said the team "had a bad weekend overall" and struggled on defense.
"We played great defense before this weekend but we just had two of the worst defensive performances of the season. Right now we're just in a slump," Paur said.
Both Snow and SLCC deployed defenses to stop NJCAA leading scorer Priscila Santos from dominating offensively. Paur said both teams used box-and-one and triangle and two defenses to prevent Santos from getting the ball and making plays.
After leading 31-28 at the half over SLCC, the Eastern women lost the lead with 12 minutes to go in the second half and we're never able to mount a comeback.
On Saturday, Snow College changed the conditions of the B-DAC into a blizzard as they converted on nine three pointers and pressured the Lady Eagles into 24 turnovers.
"When we win games, we don't turn the ball over very much," Paur said.
Santos had 41 points and 22 rebounds over the two games. Amy Arbon added 23 points and 14 rebounds over the weekend.
Paur said the team is dealing with some injuries as Santos has a bruised knee, which will limit her in practice this week. Caitlin Nelson, who at 6'2" provides the team with size in the middle, is dealing with a hand injury that required a few stitches. Paur said when she is able to play 20 minutes in a game, the team has a great record because of her ability to rebound and alter shots on defense.
"We have a lot of freshman on the team and freshman tend to struggle a lot," Paur said.
The USU Eastern women (13-10, 5-3 SWAC) need to overcome those struggles if they want to stay in the thick of the race in the SWAC.
The USU Eastern men also had a forgettable weekend as they lost a close game to SLCC 90-86 on Friday and were dispatched by Snow 91-80 on Saturday.
SLCC was able to steal a win after taking a lead with three minutes to go, making their free throws down the stretch to finish the game.
Against Snow College, the Eastern men fell behind by 23 after a barrage of three pointers made by the Badgers. Head coach Brian Edelstein said the team didn't come to play against Snow but was proud they showed no quit despite being down by double digits throughout the game.
The sanctions against the team may be having an effect on the team's play, Edelstein said, as the knowledge of not making the playoffs is a hard thing to live with.
"We've lost four straight games that have gone down to the wire and could be a coin flip to see who wins," he said.
Sophomore Demetrus Richardson and freshman Dashaun Wiggins each finished with 35 points over the two games.
With all of the adversity the team has faced this season, including the death of head coach Brad Barton, Edelstein said he wants the players to keep playing hard and never showing any quit.
"The team has done a great job of sticking together and they always leave everything out on the floor," he said.
The Eastern men (14-8, 2-6 SWAC) are currently in fifth place in conference play.
Both the mens and womens teams will head to Idaho for games on Thursday and Saturday at College of Southern Idaho and North Idaho College.


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Frank firemen, backed up by Green Valley, Elk Park, and Newland, battled an early afternoon blaze yesterday at a structure on Roaring Creek Road. The 12:45pm call was to 3293 Roaring Creek, where an outbuilding was found on fire, and was nearly totaled before the first water was put to the fire.
Frank firemen said that they were unable to determine the cause of the fire due to the amount of damage, but that it did not damage other structures on the property.
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The higher soundstage of pro headphones gave some advantage in Q3A because we were able to hear distant noises better, but it gives no difference in QL whatsoever, I can use a piece which worth no more than 2 Euros and hear the very same things what I hear with an expensive one.
Any kind of headset will perfectly do for QL, and buying a good and expensive headset only to play this game is definitely overkill and not worth it. (but it's still recommended since you do many other things with your computer which are all much better to do with a great headphone)
- You can hear it of you hit somebody, even if you are not looking (a rocket for example), and you can also hear the amount of damage you dealt.
- You can hear items/powerups spawning and/or if somebody picks it up
- Footsteps and other noises of sneaking or moving (jumping/running) enemies (that's why most of the players like to use Keel or TankJR for enemymodel, because their very unique sounds.
Generally, the ability to perceive sound in a gaming world is just as crucial as how it is in real life.


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DeMarcus Cousins suspended 1 game for punching Patrick Beverley in stomach (Video) http://t.co/fUJlBats4m— Beyond The Buzzer (@BeyondTheBuzzer) February 27, 2014
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DeMarcus Cousins suspended 1 game for punching Patrick Beverley in stomach (Video) http://t.co/fUJlBats4m— Beyond The Buzzer (@BeyondTheBuzzer) February 27, 2014
That seemed like an unnecessary cheap shot, but I guarantee that Beverley will get punch again in his career (if not several times). He's such a pesky defender..I thought Chris Paul was going to punch him last night.
DMC did not get his money's worth.
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If this wasn't Cousins we're talking about it could have easily been only a fine OR only suspension OR nothing.
ah, didn't see the bit about his blowup.
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My prediction: Solomon Hill is going to lead the team in Surprisingly Good Plays for the year. -10/29/2014
You can tell by this demeanor he didn't mean any ill intent...just trying to impede Beverly a bit.
DG for 3
Cousins needs to be surrounded by a team of hard nosed veterans, say 4 David West types or put him on the Spurs. I really don't like the guy though but talent in the nba will get you a lot of slack with fans.
Can't stand Cousins....that is all
Help us Paul George......you're our only hope
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — The dollar held slim gains on the euro as Japan's yen slowed its pace of appreciation Wednesday, with some technical levels and comments from central bank officials leading traders to reversed bets.
The ICE dollar index DXY, -0.12% which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, rose to 79.807, compared with 79.721 late Tuesday.
The euro EURUSD, +0.0527% fell as low as $1.3255 during the European session before retracing back to $1.3288, down from $1.3313 in North American trade late Tuesday.
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Some lessons were revealed from a report on J.P. Morgan's "London Whale." Photo: AP
The euro EURJPY, +0.07% also pared its decline against the yen, falling 0.4% to buy ¥117.49.
The euro dropped like a rock in the prior session, weakening after comments by Jean-Claude Juncker, the prime minister of Luxembourg. Juncker, who heads a key regional body, warned that the shared currency is "dangerously high."
But on Wednesday, Ewald Nowotny, Austria's central bank governor and a member of the European Central Bank's governing council, said he didn't agree. On the sidelines of a conference, Nowotny told journalists that he doesn't see any long-term prospect of an upward trend in the euro's exchange rate, according to Dow Jones Newswires. See Fed's Rosengren said QE until jobless rate falls to 7.25%.
A Beige Book surprise?
Along with dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials, "a denial from the ECB that the euro is overvalued combined with good earnings is helping the market to revert to its previous trading habit — namely, selling the dollar, and yen, and buying into riskier assets such as the euro," said Sebastien Galy, a currency strategist at Société Générale.
Boris Schlossberg, strategist at BK Asset Management, pointed to the euro staying above $1.3250 and getting back above 1.2450 Swiss francs EURCHF, +0.0459% as well as the dollar holding the 88-yen level.
Those "bode well for the 'euro recovery' trade, which [is] based on [the U.S. economy] driving global growth in 2013," he said.
The euro has snapped back sharply against the Swiss franc in recent days, drawing attention as it jumped well above the floor set by Swiss officials. Read Tuesday's report for more on euro, Swiss franc.
The shared currency lately slipped 0.2% to 1.2375 francs.
The WSJ Dollar Index BUXX, +0.01% which measures the U.S. currency against a wider basket, was unchanged at 70.63.
The dollar showed little reaction to the Fed's anecdotal report about U.S. economic conditions, known as the Beige Book.


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(a) Each State which receives a grant under section 3755 of this title shall submit to the Director, for each year in which any part of such grant is expended by a State or unit of local government, a report which contains—
(1) a summary of the activities carried out with such grant and an assessment of the impact of such activities on meeting the purposes of part A of this subchapter;
(2) a summary of the activities carried out in such year with any grant received under part B of this subchapter by such State;
(4) an explanation of how the Federal funds provided under this subchapter were coordinated with State agencies receiving Federal funds for drug abuse education, prevention, treatment, and research activities; and
Such report shall be submitted in such form and by such time as the Director may require by rule.
(b) Not later than 180 days after the end of each fiscal year for which grants are made under this subchapter, the Director shall submit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate a report that includes with respect to each State—
(1) the aggregate amount of grants made under part A of this subchapter and part B of this subchapter to such State for such fiscal year;
(2) the amount of such grants awarded for each of the purposes specified in part A of this subchapter;
(3) a summary of the information provided in compliance with paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of this section;
(4) an explanation of how Federal funds provided under this subchapter have been coordinated with Federal funds provided to States for drug abuse education, prevention, treatment, and research activities; and
Source(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 522, as added Pub. L. 100–690, title VI, § 6091(a),Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4337; amended Pub. L. 109–162, title XI, § 1111(c)(2)(C),Jan. 5, 2006, 119 Stat. 3101.)
Prior Provisions
For prior sections 523, 524, and 526 to 528 ofPub. L. 90–351and prior sections 3767 and 3768 of this title, see note set out preceding section 3750 of this title.
2006—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 109–162substituted "section 3755" for "section 3756" in introductory provisions and "an assessment of the impact of such activities on meeting the purposes of part A of this subchapter" for "an assessment of the impact of such activities on meeting the needs identified in the State strategy submitted under section 3753 of this title" in par. (1).
Effective Date of 2006 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 109–162applicable with respect to the first fiscal year beginning after Jan. 5, 2006, and each fiscal year thereafter, see section 1111(d) ofPub. L. 109–162, set out as a note under section 3750 of this title.
Transfer of Functions
Effective Aug. 1, 2000, all functions of Director of Bureau of Justice Assistance, other than those enumerated in section 3742 (3) to (6) of this title, transferred to Assistant Attorney General for Office of Justice Programs, see section 1000(a)(1) [title I, § 108(b)] of Pub. L. 106–113, set out as a note under section 3741 of this title.
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