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Chronicle of the Roman Emperors: The Reign-By-Reign Record of the Rulers of Imperial Rome by Christopher Scarre. Includes 328 illustrations.
Emperors of Rome by David Potter. Beginning with the accession of Augustus, this is a lavishly illustrated survey of the Roman Empire through the lives of its emperors.
Caesars' Wives: Sex, Power, and Politics in the Roman Empire by Annelise Freisenbruch.Tells the stories of five centuries of powerful Roman women, from notorious Livia and scandalous Julia to Galla Placidia, who was captured by Goth invaders and married to one of their kings.
A Pocket Dictionary of Roman Emperors by Paul Roberts. Introduces 27 important emperors, including Augustus, Trajan, Septimus Severus, Nero, and Caligula. Illustrated with coins, jewelry, busts, and ancient monuments.
Lives of the Caesars edited by Anthony Barrett. Tells the stories of 12 of Rome's most influential rulers, including notorious leaders such as Nero and Caligula, and less famous ones such as Diocletian and Vespasian. With illustrations, a timeline of Roman history, and a chart of dynasties.
The Sons of Caesar: Imperial Rome's First Dynasty by Philip Matyszak. Reviews the long history of the Julian and Claudian families in Rome. At the heart of the account are the lives of six men -- Julius Caesar, Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero -- who changed Rome from a democracy to a personal possession.
Dynasty: The Rise and Fall of the House of Caesar by Tom Holland. The lurid history of Rome's first five emperors: Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero. This is a follow-up to Holland's earlier book Rubicon: The Last Years of the Roman Republic.
The Twelve Caesars by Matthew Dennison. Biographies of Roman emperors Julius Caesar, Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero, Galba, Otho, Vitellius, Vespasian, Titus and Domitian.
Aspects of Roman History, 31 BC - AD 117 by Richard Alston. A guide to early Roman history with chapters on each emperor, exploring the successes and failures of their reigns.
Constructing Autocracy: Aristocrats and Emperors in Julio-Claudian Rome by Matthew B. Roller. How the imperial regime managed to establish itself, and how Roman elites made sense of it.
Books About the Early Kings of Rome
Books About Julius Caesar
Books About Augustus Caesar
Books About Tiberius
The Complete Roman Emperor: Imperial Life at Court and on Campaign by Michael Sommer. How emperors spent their daily lives, ran the empire, and managed their wives, courtiers, and officials. Includes biographies of all emperors. Illustrated.
Riding for Caesar: The Roman Emperor's Horse Guard by Michael P. Speidel. Follows the emperor's horse guard from their rally to rescue Caesar at Noviodunum in 52 B.C. to their last stand alongside Maxentius at the Milvian Bridge.
Storming the Heavens: Soldiers, Emperors, and Civilians in Imperial Rome by Antonio Santosuosso.
Coining Images of Power by Erika Manders. Patterns in the representation of Roman emperors on imperial coinage, A.D 193-284.
Emperors Don't Die in Bed by Fik Meijer, translated by S.J. Leinbach. This lively general introduction to the Roman emperors focuses on their unusual deaths, and what their final days tell us about their lives.
Heavenly Honours by Ittai Gradel is about Roman emperor worship, from Caesar to Constantine.
Death and the Emperor: Roman Funerary Monuments, From Augustus to Marcus Aurelius by Penelope J. E. Davies.
Early History of Rome: Books I-V of the History of Rome From Its Foundation by Livy, translated by Aubrey De Selincourt. The historian Livy died in 17 AD.
Rome and Italy by Livy, translated by Aubrey De Selincourt. Contains volumes 6 through 10 of Livy's history of Rome; covers the Samnite Wars.
(Note: Books 11 through 20 of Livy's history of Rome no longer exist.)
The War With Hannibal by Livy, translated by Aubrey De Selincourt. Livy's account of the Second Punic War, comprising volumes 21-30 of his history of Rome.
Rome and the Mediterranean by Livy, translated by Henry Bettenson. Includes books 31 through 45 of Livy's history.
(Books 46 through 142 of Livy's history of Rome no longer exist.)
The Annals of Imperial Rome by Cornelius Tacitus, translated by Michael Grant. An ancient Roman account of the reigns of Tiberius, Claudius, and Nero. (The section about Caligula no longer exists.)
The Twelve Caesars by Suetonius, translated by Robert Graves. Fascinating, easy-to-read, very entertaining introduction to the lives of the first 12 emperors of Rome. Born in 60 A.D., Suetonius served as secretary to the emperor Hadrian.
The Roman History by Velleius Paterculus, edited by J. C. Yardley and Anthony A. Barrett. Traces Roman history from Romulus and the foundation of Rome to the reign of the Emperor Tiberius. This new translation includes notes, a map, and a glossary.
The Later Roman Empire by Ammianus Marcellinus. The writer, who lived in the 4th century AD, wrote a 31-book history of the Roman empire from emperor Nerva to the death of the Eastern emperor Valens. Only the last 18 books, about the years 353 through 378, have survived.
The Later Roman Empire by Ammianus Marcellinus, translated by Walter Hamilton. An abridged version of Ammianus's history of later Rome.
Ancient Sources on the Life of Julius Caesar
Ancient Sources on the Life of Augustus
A Dictionary of the Roman Empire by Matthew E. Bunson. Over 1,900 entries covering more than 500 years of Roman history, from Julius Caesar and the Gallic Wars to the fall of Romulus Augustus, the last Roman emperor. From Oxford University Press.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Roman Empire by Eric Nelson, Ph.D. An overview of Roman history and culture from 800 BC to the 15th century AD.
The Oxford Illustrated History of the Roman World edited by John Boardman, Jasper Griffin, and Oswyn Murray.
The Romans: An Introduction by Antony Kamm. A general, concise introduction to all aspects of Roman culture. Includes photographs and maps.
Chronology of the Roman Empire edited by Timothy Venning. A chronological reference for the entire Roman state and its neighbors. Events of each year are covered in detail, including elected consuls, major battles, political and social events.
The Roman World, 44 BC-AD 180 by Martin Goodman. Examines the reliance of Roman emperors on a huge military establishment. Includes a long section on the momentous religious changes in this period.
Ancient Rome: A Military and Political History by Christopher S. Mackay. From the origins of the city in the Italian Iron Age to the deposition of the last emperor in 476 AD.
The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Rome by Chris Scarre. Matching clear graphics with informative text, this atlas gives a fine overview of Roman history from the eighth century B.C. to the rise of Christian theocracy a millennium later. (Review © Amazon.com)
Houses, Villas, and Palaces in the Roman World by Alexander Gordon MacKay. Roman domestic architecture from the time of the Etruscans to the late Roman Empire. Illustrated.
Books About the Byzantine Empire
Gibbon's The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon, edited by David Womersley. Abridged version of Gibbon's lengthy history of the Roman Empire's last days. For the unabridged version, see below.
The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire - Volumes 1, 2, and 3 by Edward Gibbon. Written in the 18th century, Gibbon's work is considered a masterpiece.
The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire - Volume 4 by Edward Gibbon.
The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire - Volume 5 by Edward Gibbon.
The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire - Volume 6 by Edward Gibbon. The final volume of the series.
Patricians and Emperors: The Last Rulers of the Western Roman Empire by Ian Hughes. Concise biographies of those who wielded power, from the assassination of Aetius in 454 to the death of Julius Nepos in 480.
Blood of the Caesars: How the Murder of Germanicus Led to the Fall of Rome by Stephen Dando-Collins. Suggests that the killing of Germanicus -- grandson of Mark Antony, adopted son of Tiberius, father of Caligula, and grandfather of Nero -- caused the Roman empire's collapse four centuries later.
The Fall of the Roman Empire: A New History of Rome and the Barbarians
by Peter Heather. Shows how Europe's barbarians, transformed by centuries of contact with Rome on every possible level, eventually pulled the Roman empire apart.
The Restoration of Rome: Barbarian Popes and Imperial Pretenders by Peter Heather. After the fall of the Roman Empire, each of the three greatest contenders for imperial power -- Theoderic, Justinian, and Charlemagne -- operated with a different power base but was successful in his own way.
Rome and the Barbarians: 100 B.C. - A.D. 400 by Thomas S. Burns. Shows how Rome's relations with the barbarians slowly evolved from ignorance, hostility, and suspicion toward tolerance, synergy, and integration.
Roman Barbarians: The Royal Court and Culture in the Early Medieval West by Yitzhak Hen. A study of the formative period when Roman and Christian practices mingled with Germanic practices to produce medieval civilization.
The Fall of Rome: And the End of Civilization by Bryan Ward-Perkins. Argues that the fall of Rome was not a peaceful blending of barbarians into Roman culture, but a time of horror and dislocation that destroyed a great civilization.
Books About Attila and the Huns
Books About the Franks
Caligula: The Abuse of Power by Anthony A. Barrett. Was Caligula really a depraved despot? The first edition of this book established itself as the standard study of the emperor. This new edition, published in 2015, is a major revision based on the latest discoveries and the latest thinking about Caligula's reign.
Caligula by Sam Wilkinson. This biography examines the events of Caligula's reign to investigate whether his infamy was fully deserved.
Caligula: A Biography by Aloys Winterling. Sets the emperor's story into the context of the political system to explain his notorious brutality.
Caligula's Nemi Ships by Charles River editors. The history of the Roman emperor's mysterious luxury boats, which were recovered -- and almost completely destroyed -- in the 20th century.
Claudius by Barbara Levick. Reassesses the reign of Roman emperor Claudius to reveal an intelligent politician ruthlessly determined to secure his position as ruler.
Claudius Caesar: Image and Power in the Early Roman Empire by Josiah Osgood. An illustrated study of the tumultuous reign of Emperor Claudius (AD 41-54).
I, Claudius: From the Autobiography of Tiberius Claudius, Born 10 B.C., Murdered and Deified A.D. 54 by Robert Graves. A ripping good read, this fictional autobiography set in the Roman Empire's days of glory and decadence. Best is Claudius himself, the stutterer who let everyone think he was an idiot (to avoid getting poisoned) but who reveals himself in the narrative to be a wry and likable observer. (This review © Amazon.com.)
Claudius the God and His Wife Messalina by Robert Graves. This sequel to I, Claudius tells the story of Claudius's 13-year reign as emperor of Rome.
Nero by Edward Champlin. Biography of the notorious Roman emperor.
Nero by Jurgen Malitz. Nero's crimes are notorious, but this biography also outlines his surprisingly responsible political agenda, his initial popularity, and his patronage of the arts.
Nero Caesar Augustus: Emperor of Rome by David Shotter. Reveals the many contradictory faces of Nero and gives a balanced introduction to the paranoid, self-indulgent emperor.
The Emperor Nero: A Guide to the Ancient Sources edited by Anthony A. Barrett, Elaine Fantham, and John C. Yardley. Clear, contemporary translations of key literary sources for Nero's life and rule, along with translations and explanations of representative inscriptions and coins issued under Nero.
The Great Fire of Rome by Stephen Dando-Collins. In AD 64, a fire engulfed most of the city of Rome. With its capital in ruins, the empire teetered on the edge of collapse as Nero struggled to save it... and his skin.
Nero's Killing Machine: The True Story of Rome's Remarkable 14th Legion by Stephen Dando-Collins. The 14th legion achieved glory when it put down the rebellion of Britain's Queen Boudicca, an accomplishment that led Nero to honor it with the title "Conqueror of Britain."
Octavia: A Play Attributed to Seneca edited by Rolando Ferri. An Ancient Roman play about Nero's divorce from the princess Octavia, daughter of Claudius. The book includes an introduction and a detailed commentary.
AD69: Emperors, Armies and Anarchy by Nic Fields. After the death of Roman emperor Nero, generals of the empire fell into a bloody power struggle to decide who would wear the imperial purple.
69 AD: The Year of Four Emperors by M. Gwyn Morgan. Between the suicide of Nero in June 68 and the triumph of Vespasian in December 69, three other emperors held power in Rome: old, tightfisted, conservative Galba; Otho, once Nero's boon companion; and indolent, extravagant Vitellius.
The Roman Succession Crisis of AD 96-99 and the Reign of Nerva by John D. Grainger. Explores how and why the infamous emperor Domitian was killed, the rule of his successor Nerva, and Nerva's own successor, Trajan, who became a respected emperor against the odds.
The Histories by Tacitus, translated by Kenneth Wellesley. Describes the murderous "year of the Four Emperors," AD 69, when the Roman Empire was torn apart by civil war. Penguin Classics edition.
Marcus Aurelius by Anthony R. Birley. An accessible and scholarly study of an emperor who was human and just throughout his long reign, which was frequently punctuated by wars.
Marcus Aurelius: A Life by Frank McLynn. Biography of the Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, based on all available original sources.
The Emperor's Handbook: A New Translation of the Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, translated by C. Scot Hicks and David V. Hicks. Philosophical reflections of a 2nd century Roman emperor (originally written in Greek). Marcus Aurelius was the father of emperor Commodus.
Marcus Aurelius in Love by Marcus Aurelius, introduction and translation by Amy Richlin. A collection of passionate love letters between Roman orator Marcus Cornelius Fronto and future emperor Marcus Aurelius -- the only love letters to survive from antiquity.
A Companion to Marcus Aurelius edited by Marcel van Ackeren. Marcus Aurelius ruled the Roman Empire from AD 161 until his death in 180. His influence on philosophy continues in the modern age. This collection of essays explores his biography, background, and role as emperor, military leader, and lawgiver.
The Inner Citadel: The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius by Pierre Hadot. This study offers a fresh picture of the philosopher-emperor, a fuller understanding of Stoicism, and insight into Roman culture in the second century.
Marcus Aurelius: A Guide for the Perplexed by William O. Stephens. A clear and concise introduction to the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus's life and writing.
Hadrian: The Restless Emperor by Anthony R. Birley. Scrutinizes Hadrian's private life -- including an unhappy marriage and a devoted homosexual attachment -- and his public works. (This review © Amazon.com.)
Hadrian and the Triumph of Rome by Anthony Everitt. Biography of a brave, astute Roman emperor who was an accomplished huntsman, poet, and student of philosophy.
Hadrian: Empire & Conflict by Thorsten Opper. A new appraisal of the Roman emperor's personality, rule, and military role, illustrated with key works of art and objects.
Following Hadrian: A Second-Century Journey Through the Roman Empire by Elizabeth Speller. This biography captures the emperor as a builder and an inveterate traveler, guiding readers on a grand tour of the Roman Empire at its greatest, from the barren frontiers of Britain to the urban splendor of Rome itself.
Hadrian and the Cities of the Roman Empire by Mary Taliaferro Boatwright. A comprehensive investigation into the vibrant urban life that existed under Hadrian's rule.
Memoirs of Hadrian by Marguerite Yourcenar, translated by Grace Frick. Novel that reimagines Hadrian's arduous boyhood, his triumphs and reversals, and finally, as emperor, his gradual reordering of a war-torn world.
The Emperor by Georg Ebers. Novel about the emperor Hadrian, written by a 19th century Egyptologist.
Lady of the Eternal City by Kate Quinn. Elegant, secretive Sabina must keep the peace between two deadly enemies: her husband Hadrian, Rome's brilliant and sinister emperor, and battered warrior Vix, her first love.
The Crimes of Elagabalus: The Life and Legacy of Rome's Decadent Boy Emperor by Martijn Icks. Young emperor Elagabalus made himself a god, played pranks, was the subject of salacious rumors, and was murdered by his own guards at the age of 18. This biography distinguishes the reality of his life from myth.
The Emperor Elagabalus: Fact or Fiction? by Leonardo de Arrizabalaga y Prado. The third-century Roman emperor miscalled Elagabalus Heliogabalus was made into myth after his death. This book identifies known facts about his reign.
Constantine the Emperor by David Potter. Biography of Roman emperor who was an aggressive warrior, a sometimes-cruel partner, and an immensely shrewd ruler.
Constantine: Dynasty, Religion and Power in the Later Roman Empire by Timothy Barnes. Biography that challenges the scholarly belief that Roman emperor Constantine remained tolerant in matters of religion to the end of his reign.
Life of Constantine by Eusebius, Averil Cameron, Stuart George Hall. The emperor Constantine converted the the Roman Empire to Christianity. Eusebius wrote his life and preserved his letters so that his policy would continue. This English translation is the first based on modern critical editions.
Constantine the Great: And the Christian Revolution by G. P. Baker.
Constantine and the Christian Empire by Charles M. Odahl. A rounded and accurate portrait of the emperor, extensively illustrated and fully documented.
Constantine and the Conversion of Europe by Arnold Hugh Martin Jones.
Constantine, Divine Emperor of the Christian Golden Age by Jonathan Bardill. Explores how Roman emperor Constantine's propagandists exploited traditional imagery of rulership to portray him as elected by God to save his people.
Constantine: History, Historiography, and Legend by Samuel N.C. Leiu and Dominic Monserrat is about Emperor Constantine I. Examines the reign of Constantine, the first Christian emperor and the founder of Constantinople.
The Emperor Constantine by Hans A. Pohlsander. A concise account of one of the most important figures in ancient history. Emphasizes the significance of Constantine as Rome's first Christian emperor.
Constantine: Unconquered Emperor, Christian Victor by Paul Stephenson. Biography of the Roman emperor who gave birth to the idea of a unified Christian Europe underpinned by religious tolerance.
Constantine and the Bishops: The Politics of Intolerance by H. A. Drake. Shows how Constantine's policies were constructed to ensure the stability of the empire. Despite the emperor's conversion to Christianity, Rome remained a world filled with gods.
Constantine's Bible: Politics and the Making of the New Testament by David L. Dungan. Discusses the Roman emperor Constantine's achievement in transforming orthodox, Catholic Christianity into imperial Christianity.
The Cambridge Companion to the Age of Constantine edited by Noel Lenski. A comprehensive one-volume survey of the pivotal Roman emperor Constantine I and his times.
Constantine the Great: York's Roman Emperor edited by Elizabeth Hartley, Jane Hawkes, Martin Henig, Frances Mee. Celebrates the 1700th anniversary of the proclamation of Constantine as Emperor in York on 25th July, 306. Includes essays and an illustrated, scholarly catalogue of objects, including the monumental marble head of Constantine from York.
The Living Wood by Louis De Wohl. Novel about Saint Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine, and her quest for the True Cross.
The Last Pagan: Julian the Apostate and the Death of the Ancient World by Adrian Murdoch. The emperor Julian (332-363) had an aristocratic Christian upbringing, but later attempted to establish paganism as the faith of the Roman world.
Julian the Apostate by G. W. Bowersock. A compact assessment of the Apostate's life and reign.
Julian the Apostate by Shaun Tougher. Julian sharply divided opinion among his contemporaries. Was he the prospective saviour of the Roman Empire, or out-of-touch and living in the past? Was he a shrewd military man or a rash risk-taker?
Julian's Gods by Rowland Smith. The emperor's surviving speeches and treatises, satires and letters show him as a highly educated man, an avid student of Greek philosophy, and a talented author in his own right.
Emperor and Author: The Writings of Julian 'the Apostate' edited by Nicholas J. Baker-Brian and Shaun Tougher. Collection of papers on Julian (r. AD 361-363), the last pagan emperor of Rome, noted for his challenge to Christianity.
Sons of Hellenism, Fathers of the Church by Susanna Elm. Compares the writings of Julian, the last non-Christian Roman Emperor, and his most outspoken critic, Bishop Gregory of Nazianzus, a central figure of Christianity.
Gods and Legions: A Novel of the Roman Empire by Michael Curtis Ford. Novel about the 4th century Roman emperor Julian the Apostate, told from the viewpoint of his doctor.
Julian: A Novel by Gore Vidal. A military genius on the level of Julius Caesar, essayis, and philosopher Julian became embroiled in a fierce intellectual war with Christianity that provoked his murder only four years into his brilliantly humane reign.
Galla Placidia: The Last Roman Empress by Hagith Sivan. Biography of Galla Placidia (c. 390-450), a bloodthirsty princess who became a barbarian's bride and, later, the devious regent of the western Roman empire.
Rome's Christian Empress: Galla Placidia Rules at the Twilight of the Empire by Joyce E. Salisbury. The daughter of Roman emperor Theodosius I, Galla Placidia was taken hostage after the fall of Rome to the Goths.
The Emperor Commodus: God and Gladiator by John S. McHugh. Ridiculed by historians since his own time, Commodus is synonymous with debauchery and megalomania. This book sets his reign in historical context, showing that he inherited an empire devastated by plague and war.
Theodosius II: Rethinking the Roman Empire in Late Antiquity edited by Christopher Kelly. Ten essays about Theodosius II (AD 408-450), the longest reigning Roman emperor. Although he has been dismissed as mediocre and ineffectual, his eastern empire retained its integrity while the West was broken up by barbarian invasions.
Galerius and the Will of Diocletian by Bill Leadbetter. Studies Roman emperor Diocletian's imperial strategy, wars, religious views and abdication; and the failures and successes of his successor Galerius against the backdrop of Constantine's remorseless drive to power.
Representing Agrippina: Constructions of Female Power in the Early Roman Empire by Judith Ginsburg. Agrippina the Younger, mother of the notorious emperor Nero, was one of the most powerful women in the history of the Roman empire. This book takes a fresh look at literary and material representations of Agrippina.
Trajan: Optimus Princeps by Julian Bennett. Biography of the Roman emperor.
Septimius Severus: The African Emperor, edited by Anthony Birley, is a biography of the emperor who ruled from 193 to 211. He was succeeded by his son Caracalla.
Julia Domna, Syrian Empress by Dr B. Levick. Julia Domna, who died in 217, was the Syrian-born wife of Roman emperor Septimius Severus, and mother of Emperor Caracalla. This book examines key questions about the powerful empress.
Emperors and Bishops in Late Roman Invective by Richard Flower. A study of texts written by three bishops who attacked Roman emperor Constantius II (337-61) for his tyrannical behaviour and heretical religious beliefs.
Contested Monarchy: Integrating the Roman Empire in the Fourth Century AD edited by Johannes Wienand. Reappraises the transformation of the Roman monarchy between the Principate and Late Antiquity, focusing on the century from Diocletian to Theodosius I (284-395).
The Emperor and Rome: Space, Representation, and Ritual edited by Björn C. Ewald and Carlos F. Noreña. The impact of imperial building programs, representations of the emperor in the city, and rituals linking emperor and people.
Familia Caesaris: A Social Study of the Emperor's Freedmen and Slaves by P. R. C. Weaver. Shows how the emperor's slaves and freedman differed from others of their class.
The Divinization of Caesar and Augustus: Precedents, Consequences, Implications by Michael Koortbojian. Addresses the problems related to divinization in the complex new imperial system.
Rome and the Friendly King: The Character of Client Kingship by David C. Braund. How a client king's power related to Roman authority and to his subjects.
Colleen McCullough's "Masters of Rome" series of novels: Entertaining novels emphasizing personal lives and politics of real historical figures. The books in the series are The First Man in Rome (about Caesar's uncle by marriage, Gaius Marius); The Grass Crown (about Sulla); Fortune's Favorites (about Pompey, Sulla, and Caesar); Caesar's Women (about Aurelia, Servilia, and Julia); Caesar: A Novel (about Julius Caesar); The October Horse (about Caesar, Cleopatra and the fall of the Roman republic); and Antony and Cleopatra: A Novel. McCullough is also the author of The Thorn Birds and other bestsellers.
The Course of Honour by Lindsey Davis. In ancient Rome, future emperor Vespasian falls in love with a slave in the household of the imperial family.
Master & God: A Novel of the Roman Empire by Lindsey Davis. Gaius Vinius is a reluctant member of Emperor Domitian's personal guard. Flavia Lucilla is a hairdresser in the imperial court. Together they watch Domitian unravel into madness.
The Emperors by Frank Manley. Poems about Roman emperors.
Books About Roman Britain
Books About Boadicea
Nero: Destroyer of Rome by Julian Morgan. Children's book.
Nero by Pete Diprimio. Children's biography.
Hadrian: Consolidating the Empire by Julian Morgan. Children's book.
The Life & Times of Constantine by Kathleen Tracy. Biography for children ages 9 to 12.
Constantine: Ruler of Ancient Rome by Julian Morgan. Children's book about emperor Constantine I.
Famous Men of Ancient Rome: Lives of Julius Caesar, Nero, Marcus Aurelius and Others by John H. Haaren and A. B. Poland. For children ages 9 to 12.
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Caligula: Reign of Madness. Documentary from A&E's "Biography" series. A compelling look at one of the most notorious rulers in history, whose name is synonymous with depravity and madness.
I, Claudius. Excellent, racy miniseries from BBC's "Masterpiece Theater" series.
Nero. Hans Matheson plays the notorious emperor in this television movie.
Nero's Golden House. Documentary about the emperor and his grandiose palace.
Modern Marvels: Hadrian's Wall. Walk the 74-mile barrier that marked the edge of the Roman Empire with world-renowned scholars.
In Search of History: The Roman Emperors. Go deep into the private lives of the mighty emperors. Visit the remains of their opulent mansions and see stunning reconstructions of what these palaces looked like at their prime.
When Rome Ruled. Six-part National Geographic series. Episodes include The Real Caligula, Doomsday Pompeii, Killing Caesar, and Ancient Superpower.
Roman Vice. Luxury made the Roman world go round. This documentary uses recent archeological evidence to bring this tumultuous period to life. Explore Roman funeral practices, secret societies and mysterious cults, and the grand palaces of Nero and Tiberius.
Rome: The Complete Series. HBO television series starring Ciaran Hinds as Julius Caesar.
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As we mentioned in our last post, we recently attended a Holiday cookie cooking class at Cakebread Cellars, where we made all kinds of yummy treats. Today, we're going to share one of the recipes from the class–one we made personally–that was put together by master cookie chef Jennifer Contreras.
If you're like us, the next several days are chock full of Holiday parties with friends and family. If you're looking for a simple but tasty dessert to bring along, we've got just the recipe for you, check it out:
12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 cup almond meal
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
6 tbsp (but don't feel limited to just that, trust us) Cabernet Sauvignon (or brandy, port, liqueur of your choice)
Granulated sugar and powdered sugar (for rolling)
Melt the chocolae and butter in a bowl over simmering water, stirring occasionally with a rubber spatula. Remove from heat and set aside.
Meanwhile, combine dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar (just to combine, don't over do it). Stir in Cabernet Sauvignon. Add the reserved chocolate mixture and mix well to combine, then stir in the dry ingredients just until incorporated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until mixture is firm enough to shape (recommend 3-4 hours at a minimum).
Form chilled mixture into one-inch balls (may want to use an ice-cream scoop to help). Roll the balls in the granulated sugar, then in powdered sugar and place them on cookie sheets (covered with parchment or Silpat), leaving about one-inch in between. Bake each cookie sheet at 350-degrees for 10-12 minutes (balls should split apart).
That's it, it's that easy! Enjoy!
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Nature-loving prison counsellor Jerryl goes on a well-deserved
trip to Japan where he discovers a kind of beauty that he could
only have dreamed of, especially when he meets a woman named Taka who he immediately falls in love with.
Unfortunately while Jerryl is in Japan he is caught up in a bank hiest and is shot in the shoulder, resulting in a major deformity after faulty surgery.
Jerryl faces mental, psychological and public issues when word of his bizarre deformity gets out. Can Jerryl bear the publicity, the taunts and the fact that his life is now completely different?
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When Britain's leading fisheries expert is approached by a consultant to help realize a sheikh's vision of bringing the sport of fly-fishing to the desert, he immediately thinks the project is both absurd and unachievable. But when the Prime Minister's overzealous press secretary latches on to it as a "good will" story, this unlikely team will put it all on the line and embark on an upstream journey of faith and fish to prove the impossible, possible.
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A double-meaning song by ZZTop.
She want a pearl necklace.
aereillyによって 2003年07月30日(水)
1. the aftermath of titty fucking. the splooj shot off around her neck resembles a string of pearls
Here...I got you this pearl necklace for your birthday... "splat!"
the original Danoによって 2007年11月30日(金)
The drips of semen all over the female partners neck and chest.
"I like to leave them with a shiny pearl necklace, and have them on their way"
KingdomCumによって 2003年01月23日(木)
A technical term used to refer to ejaculated semen on or around a womans face.
"I gave my girlfriend a pearl necklace." Then I fell asleep.
Brother Numbによって 2004年05月20日(木)
after tittie screwing a girl the man shoots his manhood on the woman's neck...creating a shiny, wet, cheap pearl like necklace.
"Hey Bev...let me get a little closer so I can give you a beautiful pearl necklace"
beaver1によって 2003年04月08日(火)
When a male, chunders (ejaculates) onto a girl's neck region, making a pearl necklace.
The other day I was boning this girl then I just chundered all over her neck, it was a great pearl necklace!
Cunni-masterによって 2010年06月07日(月)
The actual meaning of a pearly necklace has nothing to do with a tittie fuck. Its actually originates from a blow job. And after releasing your load into somebody's mouth. It runs out of the corner of the mouth and down the neck like a necklace. A tittie fuck is just a splat.
John shot his load into Janes mouth. And the hot sticky cum ran out of the corner of her mouth and down her neck like a pearl necklace.
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On April 21, publisher Jossey-Bass (A Wiley Brand) will release Robert Bruce Shaw's new book, Leadership Blindspots: How Successful Leaders Identify and Overcome the Weaknesses That Matter. The book is a comprehensive guide to recognizing and acting on the weak points that can impair effectiveness, diminish results, and harm a career.
The book contains examples, worksheets, and surveys that illustrate the practical application of the advice presented.
- The blindspot risk is that leaders fail to respond to weaknesses or threats due to a variety of factors including the complexity of their organizations, over-confidence in their own capabilities, and from being surrounded by deferential subordinates.
Leadership Blindspots provides a useful model for understanding how blindspots operate and why they persist, but at the same time suggests real, actionable steps to improvement.
The book details a range of techniques that make blindspots stand out in sharp relief, so action can be taken before severe damage occurs -- to a leader or his or her company.
Topics include:
- A framework to understand the threats posed by blindspots
- The four most important types of blindspots -- self, team, company and markets
- Detailed case studies of blindspots in leaders across a variety of industries
- A summary of the most common leadership blindspots
- Corrective practices that help mitigate the risks that blindspots pose
"The one characteristic great leaders share is the constant desire for self-improvement. Good can always be better. These weaknesses and threats are called blindspots because they are invisible to the individual but have the potential to wreak havoc on one's reputation and long-term success," explains Shaw.
"Identifying and fixing crucial problems is the leader's job, and sometimes the most debilitating problems are with the leaders themselves," adds Shaw.
Click here to take an online leadership blindspots survey self-assessment, provided by the book's author. This online questionnaire helps you discover your own leadership vulnerabilities, and the book provides a road map for creating a targeted plan to increase awareness in the areas that will impact you success.


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ABOUT 330,000 new cars are forecasted to be registered in September with the introduction of the '62-plate' change, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
It calculates that motorists will spend around £4.95 billion on new cars in September, which will account for around 17% of 2012's new car registrations.
September is the second biggest month for dealers across theUK, with the other plate-change month of March traditionally the busiest.
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Executive Creative Director: Ian Toombs, Sheena Brady
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Ronald Dean Snow, 65, originally from Wadsworth, died Saturday, October 12, 2013 in Bay Care Alliant Hospital in Dunedin, Florida. Ron was born April 24, 1948 in Ashland, to Dean and Leona (Easterday) Snow.
Ron graduated in 1968 from Cloverleaf High School as well the Cleveland Metro Parks Ranger Academy in 1975. He married Elaine Stavey on June 9, 1968. Ron worked for GTE/Verizon telephone Company for 30 years before retiring in 2000. He was also served as a Special Deputy Sheriff for Medina County as well as a Park Ranger for the Medina County Park District.
When living in Ohio, Ron attended the First Church of God in Creston where he sang in the choir and served on the board of trustees for many years. He more recently attended the Calvary Chapel Worship Center in New Port Richey, Florida, where he served as an usher and greeter.
Ron always enjoyed spending time with his family, watching his grandchildren's sporting events, hunting and fishing as well as spending time with his Church men's group. Ron was the sort of person that always put the needs of others before his own and would drop everything he was doing to give someone else a hand.
Ron will be deeply missed by his wife; children, Ron and Misty (Steele) Snow of Creston; grandchildren, Kirsten and Logan Snow; brothers, Edwin-Butch (Sharon) Blough of Jersomesville, Ohio, Jim (Kaye) Blough of Wadsworth, Lonnie (Sonie) Snow of Liberty, Indiana and Rev Don (Becky) Snow of New Philadelphia, Ohio; sisters, Nancy Weekly of Reedsburg, Ohio, Linda (Gene) Spoerr of Ashland, Carol Ann (Jerry) Wenger of Akron and Vicky (Stu) Miller of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Marlin Blough.
Friends may call Friday, October 18, 2013 from 5 to 8 P.M. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 11 A.M. at the funeral home with Pastor Donald Snow officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.
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A plan by BP to drill more than 4,000 feet into waters off the Shetland coast could lead to the world's biggest oil spill, according to leaked documents.
The oil company is drawing up contingency plans to account for the possibility that 10.5 million barrels of oil could leak from the North Uist exploratory well — 75,000 barrels a day for 140 days — if an accident were to occur after it is sunk next year, according to company documents obtained by a newspaper.
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To the screaming fans — mostly teenaged girls — lined up outside his sold-out concert at the Rogers Centre Saturday, Justin Bieber may as well have cured cancer.
For one young woman, it felt like he almost did.
Jessica Theocharides, 15, was diagnosed with leukemia in September 2009. She spent months in the hospital, unable to leave. Then Bieber happened.
"Justin came to the hospital on one of my sickest days, when I hadn't been out of bed in like forever and I was just feeling really sick," she said as she held up a giant poster with a photograph of the two of them.
Theocharides recalls dashing to put on her wig and make herself look "somewhat presentable" when the nurses told her who was visiting the ward at Sick Kids Hospital.
"It just lifted my spirits and made me like the happiest person ever, I was just extremely overjoyed that he came," she said.
By February 2010, she was home, cancer-free. Her mother, Laurie Theocharides, says lifting her daughter's spirits helped.
"It made her rebound emotionally as well as physically and I truly believe that Justin doesn't understand the impact he has when he does things like this," Laurie said.
Jessica and her 12-year-old sister Amy stood outside the stadium with their parents, two of many excited fans with tickets. The only difference was they also had a letter addressed to Bieber, thanking him for all he had done.
"She just said 'If I beat cancer, I'm going to thank Justin Bieber,'" Amy said.
Jessica said one of the Stratford native's hit songs sums it best.
"I'm praying to be the one less lonely girl," she said.
If the letter doesn't get to him on Saturday night, she'll try Twitter, Facebook and even snail mail, Jessica said.
So for those without the life-saving connection to Bieber, is it the hair? The leather tank top? The award-winning voice?
Other fans at Rogers Centre — some braving the elements since 10 a.m., a full 10 hours before he was to take the stage — spoke of Bieber with words people use to describe a friend: to them he was "sweet," "kind," and "caring."
"I've been a fan since the YouTube days, when he wasn't even popular, and like he's so inspirational, he literally came from nothing," 16-year-old Sabrina Giovannone said.
She said she believes the Biebs will "definitely will go down in Canadian history."
"He's just who he is, he's down to earth," said Sabrina. "And he's obviously living by his motto 'Never say never.'"
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I help motivated women who are ready for change to start upgrading their lives...But that doesn't mean I'm here to lecture you about healthy eating or put you on a tough fitness regimen.
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You know, ones that last.
Women who work with me don't just start eating well: they accomplish goals that have been on the back burner for ages, improve their relationships, create morning routines that change the whole direction of their day for the better, and much more.
(They also tend to jump on the green smoothie bandwagon with me. It happens.)
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The Most Popular Sports In A Bounce House
A common feature that you will find in a good majority of bounce houses is the presence of additional games and activities located in the bouncing area. The most common types of games you'll find in these bounce houses are modified versions of popular sports, each with their own unique take on the activity. While all the games you'll find are fun, some sports are more adept for the transition from court or field to the bounce house than others.
Basketball is one of the most beloved sports in the country. Gymnasiums, public parks, and driveways all over the world have at least one basketball hoop set up for team play, a quick game of H.O.R.S.E., or improving one's skills. Basketball is likely one of the most popular games or sports that can be played safely in a bounce house. All that is required for a game of basketball to be played inside of your jump house is the presence of one, or preferably two, hoops to shoot the ball through. Almost all bounce houses that carry a sports theme these days include at least one hoop made from vinyl materials found in the walls of the bouncer itself. These hoops are easy to construct and install, and in the interests of team play, will be found in multiple locations inside of the structure. Users can split themselves up into teams and play competitively or for exhibition and recreation all day long. Sports bouncers such as these always come with at least one ball for use right out of the box. Each ball that ships with an inflatable device, regardless of the sport, is made from safe neoprene materials, safe for use by all ages and almost impossible to even accidentally harm someone with.
Inflatable bouncers specifically designed with the game of dodgeball in mind are great fun and are always highly recommended by customers. The bouncing area of inflatable devices like the Jump'n Dodgeball is separated into two different areas by a wall running through the center. This wall has multiple holes of varying sizes and positions (some large, some small, some close to the floor, some at eye level, etc.) Kids split up into teams and throw the included dodgeballs through the holes to the other side, trying to hit the players on the opposing team, all while leaping and jumping out of the way of the opposing players' throws.
Some inflatable devices can contain sports in the form of games, or activities, but cannot really be considered "sports-themed bounce houses". For instance, baseball is one of the nation's most popular and endearing sports, and is a staple of summertime activity and entertainment. However, you will rarely find a bounce house that allows users to play baseball inside of the bouncing area. Even if the bat and ball are made of soft neoprene materials, the majority of bouncing areas are too confined for the game of baseball to be truly played and appreciated. Instead, there are several baseball-themed inflatable devices that allow users to more accurately and safely simulate the national pastime. Inflatable devices like the Inflatable Arcade Style Baseball Challenge are essentially arcade or midway games that can be set up in your own home. The object of the inflatable is to improve one's pitching ability by throwing the softballs through the specified holes in the back wall. The better you throw, the more points you receive. Regardless of intent or the sport, bounce houses and inflatable devices with sports themes are guaranteed to be top-notch sources of physical activity and summer entertainment.
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I'm doing this project alone on free from work time.
at the moment the project had become a two games("the zombies","the zombie rider") XD
I'm very bad programmer, and merge two projects it will be difficult for me. : (
youtu.be/ZLYG0Et22fQ That gameplay video of "the zombie rider" on YouTube.
soft-h.livejournal.com/24098.h… Here the screenshots of "the zombies" in the blog.
soft-h.deviantart.com/gallery/… all concepts for the project
soft-h.deviantart.com/gallery/… some animation from game
That's the beta version of "the Zombies"
File size: 5.89 MB
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File size: 2.6 MB
A lot is not completed yet.
no intro, no UI, no music, no content, no story mode......
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Dec. 16, 1999
By ROB GLOSTER
AP Sports Writer
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) - For one half, Stanford played like an ordinary team. Then the Cardinal showed why they're among college basketball's elite.
No. 2 Stanford had an 11-0 run at the start of the second half, holding Nevada scoreless for 6:48, on its way to a 68-39 victory Thursday night over a Wolf Pack team that shot 29 percent and had more turnovers (20) than baskets (16).
Casey Jacobsen had 16 points off the bench for Stanford (7-0), which overcame a sluggish first half in which it struggled from the field. Ryan Mendez and Jason Collins added 10 points each for the Cardinal.
"I wasn't pleased at all with our offense in the first half," Stanford coach Mike Montgomery said. "The second half was a different story. We were moving the ball. Our shooting percentage went up because we passed the ball better."
Jarron Collins, Jason's twin brother, said Stanford's poor first half cannot be blamed on the fact that the Cardinal were playing for only the second time since Nov. 27.
"We didn't come out with the right intensity in the first half, and it has nothing to do with having a layoff," he said. "It just took us a half to get going. Once we got going, we were fine."
Joao Santos had 12 points and Adrian McCullough had 10 points and seven assists for Nevada (1-6), which has lost six straight since a season-opening 25-point victory over Washington State.
Leading by 12 points after a sloppy first half, the Cardinal blew the game open at the start of the second half. While Nevada was struggling to get off a shot, Jarron Collins had a dunk and Jason Collins followed with two baskets to make it 37-19.
Mendez then hit a 3-pointer and another basket to extend Stanford's lead to 42-19, before Santos hit a 3-pointer to finally end the run with 13:12 left in the game. The Cardinal steadily built their margin throughout the second half.
It was a homecoming for Nevada coach Trent Johnson, who spent three years as a Stanford assistant before taking the job with the Wolf Pack this season. He has taken much of the Stanford playbook with him to Nevada.
"It was weird playing against them, because we were running their plays," McCullough said. "It was like practice. We knew what they were going to do, and they knew what we were going to do."
Stanford still is playing without Mark Madsen, who was expected to be the Cardinal's top player this season but has been sidelined with a strained right hamstring since a season-opening win against Duke.
Jacobsen had seven points as Stanford took a 31-19 lead after a sloppy first half filled with turnovers and poor shooting. Nevada made 11 turnovers in the half and shot 29 percent, while Stanford was 3-of-15 on 3-pointers.


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Shark Research and Conservation
Club Cantamar has always been environmental conscious and has supported research and conservation efforts to help protect the marine environment. Our support is to Fins Attached: Marine Research and Conservation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to this cause.
Each year Club Cantamar hosts several research based trip on which divers can sign up for to get hands-on experience at conducting shark research.
For more information and to sign up for these memorable expedition go to www.finsattached.org.
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Baked Bluefish
Yield: Serving quantity depends on size and number of fillets used.
Baked fish fillets drizzled with garlic-and-dill-flavored butter. Garnish with thin slices of lemon and sprigs of fresh parsley.
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Instructions:Place fish fillets in foil-lined pan, skin side down. Sprinkle lightly with vinegar, garlic powder, and pepper, and dot with butter. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes, depending upon the thickness of the fish. Melt half a stick of butter (or more, depending on amount of fish being served) and add crushed garlic and dill seed. Serve hot over fish with
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Visitors have reported to Weird NJ that, no matter what time of night they visit the lake at, the sky above it always seems as bright as if it were still twilight. Several have reported what they believe to be actual ghosts in the area, especially in a deserted old cabin across the lake from the road, supposedly victims of the murders once believed to have given the road its name.
[edit] The Fairy Hole
To the right of Ghost lake, there is a small cave, once used by Lenape Indians. Though the cave is now easily accessible, and also covered in graffiti, archaeologists who surveyed the area in 1918 found pottery shards, flint, and broken arrow heads. From their findings, the archaeologists concluded that "The Fairy Hole" was not often visited. It may have been used as a simple resting point for traveling or hunting Lenape, but with its close proximity to several known burial sites, it is possible this was a sacred or religiously important site. This survey was conducted before the creation of Ghost Lake.
.............Sites of reputed paranormal activity.........Lenape Lane
Lenape Lane is an unpaved one-lane dead-end street about three-quarter mile (1.1 km) in length running eastward off Shades just north of I-80. It ends at a farmhouse for which it is little more than a driveway, but halfway down there is space to park or turn around next to a wooden structure described as looking like an abandoned stable.[4]
Visitors to this stable site at night have reported extremely local fogs surrounding it and seeing apparitions in it, or sometimes even in clear weather.[4] They have also claimed the air is sometimes unusually chilly, and feeling general unease in the area for no immediately apparent reason.
Legend also has it that sometimes nocturnal visitors to Lenape see an orb of white light appear near the end of the road which chases vehicles back out to Shades Of Death. If it turns red in the process, those who see it will die.
This may be due to an old tree near the end of Lenape that was never cut down when the road was built. As a result, the road forks right before the tree, and a big red reflector has been nailed to the tree to warn drivers. Legend says that if one circles around the tree and drives down the road again at midnight, a red light will shine and the driver will never survive. This light has been seen by many people.
[edit] Others
There are some legends concerning a Native American spirit guide who supposedly takes the shape of a deer and appears at various points along the road at night. If drivers see him and do not slow down sufficiently enough to avoid a collision, they will soon get into a serious accident with a deer.[5]
Another legend tells of a bridge where, if drivers stop past midnight with their high beams on and honk their horns three times, they will see the ghosts of two young children who were run over while playing in the road.[5]
[edit] The mysterious Polaroids
One day during the 1990s, some visitors found hundreds of Polaroid photographs scattered in woods just off the road. They took some and shared them with Weird NJ, which published a few as samples.[6]
Most of the disturbing images showed a television changing channels, others showed a woman or women, blurred and somewhat difficult to identify, lying on some sort of metal object, conscious but not smiling.[6]
Local police began an investigation after the magazine ran an item with the photos, but the remainder disappeared shortly afterwards.[6]
[edit] "Camp Spirit Lake"
In 2000, the first season of MTV's reality show Fear, in which contestants were taken to places with allegedly unsavory, often reportedly haunted pasts and given missions to perform, included an episode set at a location called "Camp Spirit Lake", a onetime summer camp allegedly located on Shades Of Death Road, where several gruesome murders had taken place in the past, one supposedly inspiring the first film in the Friday the 13th series[7].
However, while much of what was claimed about that location had parallels in the folklore and history of the area, none of what was claimed on the program as historical fact was true. The editors of Weird NJ devoted a web page to pointing out the inaccuracies in the program[8], chief among them that there is not and never has been a camp of any kind on Ghost Lake, Shades of Death does not run through Panther Valley (although it is not far away) and that Camp NoBeBoSco, the Boy Scout camp where the show was actually filmed (as well as Friday the 13th), is several miles away in Hardwick Township, outside Blairstown Township.
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It has truly been a whirlwind of a couple of months for Travis Drow.
The 16-year old jazz trumpeter has been splitting time between picking up awards and checks for his prowess on the horn.
That is when he isn't in class at the Milwaukee High School of the Arts.
Add gigging with his eponymous trio or quartet on a regular basis at the Jazz Gallery of the Arts, The Jazz Estate and VIA Downer Pizzeria to the number of things on his long and getting longer to-do list.
You get the distinct impression that Drow is just getting warmed up.
One simply cannot imagine what happens when he hits that stride. Mercy!
He is cultivating an ever-growing fan base.
Word has definitely gotten out about this young cat sporting a look and hairstyle reminiscent of the great Chet Baker.
In February, Drow, as part of the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music's Batterman Ensemble, brought home Outstanding Soloist honors at the prestigious Charles Mingus Competition in New York.
In March, he dropped in to do a couple of numbers and brought home a $500 check from the annual Jazz Unlimited High School Scholarship auditions at the Steinway Gallery.
In April, he was a part of the group named Outstanding Combo at a competition in Appleton.
His cheerleader-in-chief, mom Pam Eckoldt, his vocalist/girlfriend/bandmate, Taylor Hensel, and many more fans of the genre turn out whenever he is playing.
They've discovered this now not-so-hidden gem on the music scene.
Drow is an outlier in every sense of the word.
He is well on his way to putting in his 10,000 hours to excelence.
Not unlike Steve Jobs and Tiger Woods, only with a mouthpiece, valves and a hunk of brass.
Drow eats, drinks and sleeps JAZZ!
And he cooks in the kitchen as well as on stage.
He will often post pictures of his culinary creations on Facebook (napkin not included).
All that's left for his fans to do is sit back and enjoy.
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A great cocktail deserves a great glass, don't you think? A martini may still be a martini if you drink it straight from the shaker, but it lacks the grace and class provided by a proper martini glass.Continue reading
Supplies for the Home Baker
Professional and home bakers trust Mission Restaurant Supply for reliable, dependable, and affordable baking supplies. We keep all the basics stocked, from bake pans to rolling pins, spatulas to decorating supplies, because we understand that serious bakers need tools they can rely on for consistently delicious and beautiful results. After all, baking is a science as well as an art and the tools used play a large role in the outcome.
In the world of baking, precision is everything, that's why we sell quality items from only the most trusted manufacturers in the foodservice industry. Though many of these items are commercial grade and fit for heavy, commercial kitchen use, many of our items are also perfectly suitable for your home! For instance, our angled measuring cups by Oxo, a popular favorite, will allow you to accurately and consistently measure liquids and solids with ease. (Shop for Measurers here.)
One of the most used kitchen supplies in both residential and commercial kitchens is the mixing bowl. We have an extensive selection of stainless steel bowls at MissionRS.com that will stand the test of time; choose from a shiny, polished bowl or a more heavy-duty brushed stainless steel variety.
We also have wire whips in all different sizes, or we have a selection of electric countertop mixers (here, here, here) for the more avid baker who's looking for a tool that will last and get the job done.
For the baker of cakes, we have pans available which come with their own covers to minimize dirty dishes and make for easy storage. (Shop our Square pan with lid and our Rectangular pan with lid.)an attractive cake stand with a clear lid. Your homemade cake is a product of hard work and love, and deserves to be displayed as such. Shop cake stands! cookie press online! With several options for shapes and designs, a cookie press can speed up the process of holiday baking while delivering unique shapes to make your cookies stand out. Shop for Decorating Supplies!
Grilling up the Greatest
It's that time of year again! Football games are in full swing, and the big game is nearing. Given all this, we can be sure that dive bars and restaurants with TVs will be packed with loyal fans, while personal parties at home will be gearing up as well. One of the best ways to please your customers or guests is to offer some good grub , most often achieved by grilling. Grilling is a labor of love--love for the food, for those about to eat the food, and for the fire itself. While it can be done over nothing more than an open fire pit, grilling is often made easier and more enjoyable with proper grilling tools.For example, in order to to prep the meat you'll need a meat tenderizer, and to maneuver the meat once on the grill, you'll need some tools (from tongs to turners. )
Why a meat tenderizer? Overnight marinating can improve the flavor and texture of both softer and tougher meats. A tenderizer creates tiny holes which allow your lovingly crafted marinade to seep inside the meat, infusing it with flavors. We provide professional tenderizers with the ability to reduce your cooking time and improve the texture of meat varieties. Our larger tenderizer can reduce your cooking time by up to 40 percent, and is equipped with 48 surgical steel blades to create cooking channels in even the thickest piece of meat. We also offer a more compact tenderizer for smaller spaces or smaller portions. Need knives? At Mission Restaurant Supply, we have an extensive display of cutlery by various manufacturers, like Mundial and Forschner, and great sets like this 9 piece all-purpose knife set by Berghoff.
In the Market for a Blender?
Blenders have been used for decades to mix drinks and food products both quickly and efficiently. Their reliability and fast operation has made commercial blenders a must have and a mainstay in the foodservice industry over the years. There are differences in the construction and performance of every blender, which can be major or minor. Understanding these differences and how to purchase a model that is right for you will guarantee errorless blending in your bar. Differences in Commercial Blenders There are three main elements to consider before buying commercial blenders: Construction, Controls, and Blade Types + Motor Strength. Hamilton Beach, Waring and Vitamix are the top manufacturers of bar equipment and supplies online at MissionRS.com. This quick guide will tell you what you should look for. 1. Construction When buying a new blender, the quality of the materials used will more than likely determine how long the machine will last. The more inexpensive models are constructed with a plastic exterior and a simple container. While these blenders are functional, they are not as durable as models that are made from stainless steel. The frequency of use along with what you're blending will determine what type of construction that you need; if you're shopping for a commercial use in a bar, restaurant, or smoothie shop, you need to opt for a more heavy-duty blender, while a smaller service restaurant or bar with less usage could handle a simpler model.2. Digital or Manual Controls The next element to consider when buying a new blender is what kind of control features you'd like to have. You have a choice between push buttons or a digital keypad. Both versions work equally well. Each motor is shielded to reduce operating noise when each button is selected. Digital keypad blenders offer a more convenient way to prepare drinks on a timed circuit compared to manually pressing buttons and checking the mixed contents for proper blending. 3. Blade Types and Motor Strength
Lastly, understanding what kind of blade type and motor strength you need will help you make the right choice for your business. The quality of the blades is what ultimately gives you the finished blended product. The more inexpensive models are built with motors that are a few notches down in the strength department, and therefore may not be able to successfully handle certain tasks, like chopping an entire container full of ice, for example. Some of the more expensive units have stronger motors and more power to efficiently chop ice and solid foods. Which bar blenders you'll need mostly depends on how fast drinks need to be made and what level of quality is acceptable for your restaurant or bar's production.Browse through our selection of commercial food blenders & bar blenders at MissionRS.com! If you have questions on finding the right unit for your business, please call us at 800-319-0690 and one of our sales reps will be happy to help you! You may also send us an email at email@example.com and we will reach out to you with a list of options.
Food Pan Sizes
In this business, there's a lot of lingo and technical detail that goes into much of the supplies and equipment necessary to run a foodservice establishment. We have had some loyal customers rightfully ask about some of these details, and so we decided to clear up one of the most frequently asked questions. Surprisingly {or not so surprisingly} the subject revolves around food pans and the breakdown of their sizes. On MissionRS.com, we have a large number of different-sized food pans {full size, 1/2 size, all the way down to 1/9th sized pans}. A standard full size food pan is approximately 12" x 20", so half size pans are 12" x 10", one third size pans are 12" x 6.67", one fourth size pans are 6" x 10", one sixth size pans are 6" x 6.67", and one ninth size pans are 4" x 6.67". A fellow employee found this chart that has helped all of us, and many customers, better visualize the differences:
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Buying Commercial Refrigeration EquipmentNo restaurant can operate safely without proper refrigeration. Maintaining food temperatures with refrigerators and commercial freezers guarantees your food is kept as fresh as possible, which is paramount to food quality, your customer's experience, and ultimately, your success. There are several top manufacturers whose products are built with quality, reliability, and longevity in mind. Buying a new refrigerator or commercial freezer is an investment that requires a thorough understanding of the varieties and features available. Check out our quick guide for a helpful walk-through.
Commercial Refrigeration:
A pass-thru refrigerator will give you access to your food products from the front and the rear. Both single- and dual-door models are available, along with extra shelves to store cheeses, wine, food, and other products used in culinary creation.Commercial chests make it easy to retrieve items quickly while not delaying food preparation. These chests can be stored directly on the line, or in prep areas. This commercial freezer, which is easy to clean and maintain, is sure to keep your food frozen, while being a reliable option for your day-to-day needs.
Refrigerated bakery cases and deli cases allow you to promote your goods to the public in an attractive manner. These are used most often to refrigerate pies, desserts or pastries after preparation. {Dry, non-refrigerated bakery display cases are also available online.}
Reach-in refrigerators are one of the most commonly-used types of restaurant equipment. This type of refrigeration is useful for keeping food products cold while granting easy access during fast-paced preparation.
Under-counter refrigerators can be used with prep tables, or positioned on the kitchen line for easy access to refrigerated foods without taking up any valuable countertop space. The wide interior and storage racks make it easy to store foods inside.Explore all the other refrigeration options online, including glass door merchandisers, milk coolers, floral cases, worktop, refrigerated sushi displays, and pizza prep tables to name a few!
Commercial Freezers
Under-counter freezers, like the refrigeration units, are a convenient way to keep food at the correct temperature. With the added bonus of a usable workspace on top, these commercial freezers offer plenty of storage without taking up valuable kitchen space.
Glass door freezers are the perfect restaurant equipment for storing produce, milk or other foods that need to be monitored for quality and loss prevention.Other options available may include worktop freezers, countertop freezers, ice cream dipping cabinets, ice merchandisers, and the ever-popular solid door reach-in freezers. Knowing what models to choose will allow you to customize a solution to fit into the needs of your business.
Don't hestitate to call us if we can help you with the buying process or if we can answer any questions you may have. One of our foodservice experts would be glad to walk you through our list of manufacturers and models available. Call us today at 800-319-0690 or email us at email@example.com
6 Uses for Chafing Dishes
Every experienced caterer knows that high quality catering supplies help produce amazing meals for catered events. Though Disposable supplies are often the most handy, they don't give the presentation that most clients require when meals are served. Professional chafing dishes are some of the most versatile pieces of restaurant equipment, and are essential for many catering jobs.
Your Internet Source for Wholesale Restaurant Equipment
Your restaurant or catering business is only as good as the equipment you use to prepare your menu. High quality restaurant equipment will last a lifetime and contribute to your culinary success. Since every penny of your restaurant investment counts, buying your equipment wholesale allows you to put more money into your expanding business.Commercial equipment is built to provide you with durability and reliability. Our buying power gives us the ability to make lasting relationships with the best suppliers in the world. This dedication gives you the lowest prices and biggest inventory for commercial restaurant equipment.
Commercial Refrigeration EquipmentAll food products need proper refrigeration according to health laws in every state. Some of the top commercial refrigeration equipment suppliers include True, Traulsen, and Turbo Air. Accurate refrigeration keeps your food products at the optimal temperature to help you eliminate spoilage costs from your food budget.
Commercial RangesFood is cooked to the perfect temperature with reliable commercial ranges. You may need a small stockpot range, a range with griddle or a full restaurant range. Choosing quality ranges and accessories made by Vulcan, Garland, Southbend and Comstock-Castle offers you durability and performance.
Commercial FryersFried foods are often a staple for restaurant and catering menus, especially in the South. Countertop fryers, floor fryers, baskets and filters help you to achieve perfectly fried foods using reliable frying equipment. Top manufacturers like Vollrath, Waring and Comstock-Castle offer both electric and gas fryers.
Countertop Restaurant Equipment Not all food production takes place on ranges or by using fryers. Countertop equipment plays a big role in producing the quality of food your customers deserve. Commercial microwaves, panini presses, griddles, warmers, steamers and food slicers help you to create perfection in your finished dishes.Buying your commercial restaurant equipment online at MissionRS.com is fast and easy.
Bobby Flay's Shellfish Gumbo
On cold winter nights, sometimes the best comfort food at the end of a long day is a bowl of piping hot gumbo or stew, don't you think? We are loving Bobby Flay's rendition on the classic Shellfish Gumbo and we hope you'll like it too. The recipe and instructions may look long and daunting but the process is actually very straight forward and systematic, with most of the work coming through in the preparation stage (e.g. chopping, dicing, measuring...) The savory flavors of the crabmeat, the oysters and the shrimp come out in a delicious & aromatic way thanks to delicious Homemade Shrimp Stock and wonderful vegetables, herbs, and seasonings that will warm the soul and fill you up. Try this out for yourself or your family on the next cold winter's night.
Recipe serves 6-8 8 tablespoons ( 1 stick) unsalted butter 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 celery stalks, finely diced 2 carrots, finely diced 1 large Spanish onion, finely diced 1 red bell pepper, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 cups Shrimp Stock (recipe listed below), or mroe if needed, hot 2 tablespoons honey Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for deep-frying the okra 1.5 cups yellow cornmeal 8 ounces okra, cut into 1/4''-thick rounds 1 pound large (21-24 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on 18 shucked oysters 6 ounces jumbo lump crabmeat 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 3 green onions (green and pale green parts), thinly sliced Shrimp Stock Recipe 2 tablespoons canola oil 4 cups raw shrimp shells and tails 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1 small carrot, coarsely chopped 1/2 medium celery stock, coarsely chopped 1 cup dry white wine 1 medium sized tomato, chopped, or 1/2 cup chopped canned plum tomatoes 1 bay leaf 8 black peppercorns (or to taste) HOW TO MAKE THE STOCK: Heat the oil in a large saucepan over high heat until almost smoking. Add the shrimp shells and tails, the onion, carrot, and celery, and saute, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add the wine and boil until reduced by 1/2. Add 8 cups cold water, the tomato, bay leaf, and the peppercorns. Reduce the heat to medium, cover partially, and simmer for approximately 40 minutes. Strain the stock through a cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer into a bowl to keep the consistency just right. ALL THE REST: 1. Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, gradually mixing in the flour until smooth. Cook the roux, stirring occasionally, until a light caramel color is achieved, 5-7 minutes. Then stir in all the vegetables and garlic, and cook until the mixture begins to turn a deep chocolate color, about 5 minutes. 2. Mix the 4 cups of hot stock into the roux mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes. Add more stock if mix is too thick! Season with honey, salt and pepper, to taste. 3. Meanwhile, heat 2'' of canola oil in a sautee pan over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Put the cornmeal in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Season the okra with salt and pepper and toss it in the cormeal. Fry the okra in batches in the hot oil until golden brown, approximately 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper-towe lined baking sheet and season lightly with salt. 4. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large saute pan over high ehat until almost smoking. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then add half of them to the pan and cook until just pink of either side, about 2 minutes. Set aside on a plate and repeat with the remaining shrimp and 2 tablespoons of oil. 5. Add the shrimp, oysters, and crabmeat to the sauce and simmer until the oysters are plump and cooked through, approximately 1 minute. Divide the seafood into bowls, ladle in the sauce, and garnish with the fried okra, chopped parsley, and green onions- ENJOY!
Recipe and Photo Courtesy of Bobby Flay's Throwdown! ; House and Home
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As much as it flatters me when I get emails asking what my secret to taking pictures is, I rarely have a good response. I don't think of myself as a real photographer, I never learned accepted techniques and I barely know what half the buttons on the camera do. If you like my photos, you'll probably agree you can get far without this information (though I suspect you could get further with it).
The majority of food photography advice I have read boils down to two main points: don't use flash and style the food attractively. Honestly, these days I rarely do either.
While I of course use available light when it is, uh, available, in the evenings, when most food for this blog is cooked, I'm at a loss. Though for a long time I used a combination of available light/long exposures, a tripod and remote switch for evening pictures, I was only satisfied with the results about half the time. Often less.
These days, we're using the Canon Speedlite 430EX flash, and it is making a world of difference. Sadly, not all flashes are created equally, and this has little in common with the ones that come built-in to cameras. It only shoots of the amount of light it determines you need, and can be angled or filtered in any direction. It's also not cheap. But it works well enough that I often look at a picture and cannot remember whether I took it at night or in daylight. That is simply amazing to me.
A little food styling can go a long way. I'm not really into props or overly composed food. It's not a pinafore–its dinner. I think plate smears and lightly rusted spatulas are honest, and I find that warmly appealing, but much of this comes down to personal taste. That said, white plates (as opposed to our sage green ones that seemed such a good idea at the time) that are not too patterned and a little garnish or a fork propped just so can add a lot to a picture. I have a lot of photos that make me cringe because I haven't even done that.
However–and if you've read nothing else in this post, I hope you read this–the only thing that will ever make a difference in the consistent quality of your photos is practice. You can't learn it from a blog post, a book, a manual, it doesn't come embedded in pricy prosumer technology*–you simply need to take pictures of every single thing that you see.
Try as best as you can to identify what you like about what is before you, and find ways to make that the very essence of the picture. That's why photography is an art and not a science–you're letting your image tell a story about something. Look at the picture–is this what you wanted? How can you make the part that charmed you speak louder? Take it again. And again.
Soon enough, your pictures will really start telling a story and people will ask you how you do it, and you'll shrug, because who thinks about this stuff?
"Wow, Deb, that's so cool. So you don't edit your photos at all?" Ha, ha, HA. Not even close. On the computer, I might crop, white balance, lighten or darken an image, but I do try to keep my edits to a minimum. The better a picture is, the less you have to do. When I find myself editing a lot, I know it's because I didn't take a very good picture to begin with and have been forced to compensate.
* "I can't afford an SLR, does this mean I can't take good pictures?" No. Wait, let me say that louder: NO! People, $10,000 in photo equipment does not a good photographer or photograph make. Good framing and composition in a photo is as evident in a five year old point-and-shoot as it is in a $2,000 digital SLR. Yes, I did just say that we have a kinda expensive flash that makes a joyous difference in the ease of our evening photographs. We do love our four year old Canon Rebel so much that we think of it as a member of our family. (Sometimes, I even pet it.) But neither can make a bad picture a good one.
The Sum of the Smitten Kitchen's Photo Equipment: [Updated July 2009]
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Trumpet vines, or campsis radicans, fall into two categories: People either LOVE them or HATE them with a passion. Naturally, I happen to fall into the category of loving it - and they are currently beginning to bloom all over the Bluegrass. They make beautiful bouquet when placed with Queen Anne's Lace, Goldenrod and Ironweed - the color combination of white, orange, yellow and purple is gorgeous!
Trumpet vines bloom beautifully in shades of red, orange and yellow and they are one of the favorite foods of hummingbirds. You need to be careful of where you grow Trumpet Vines because they also attract wasps and bees. They can be good for a natural garden because they provide birds with winter pods to eat and vines to roost in. It can be used as a screen for privacy, and it adapts to almost any soil and is very drought tolerant. It transplants easily and can be grown from cuttings and is hardy down to about -30F - much higher than the Zone 6 of the Bluegrass.
Blowing bubbles is a fun activity for children during the summer months. But, what if there were a lack of bubble wands to go around? Trumpet vine flowers, with the stamens pulled out, make a wonderful substitution. Pinch the hole closed and fill the flower with bubbles, keeping the blossom tilted up. Un-pinch the small hole and use the larger hole to blow in to. Viola, instant bubble wand.
The problem with Trumpet Vine is it can be invasive to the point of creating enemies out of even the friendliest of neighbors. Lucky for me, all my Trumpet Vine faces the west side of my house, so it gets all the afternoon sunshine. What is the ideal place to grow Trumpet Vine? In full sun and with freedom to roam or climb, your child will never have to go without a bubble wand again.
Here are some dos and don'ts when it comes to Trumpet Vines:
• Do not plant it up against a house or building, though it is tempting. Try planting it against a fence that is between sidewalks, driveways or other areas like stone walls or paths that would contain it. Of course, I don't take my own advice, and I do have a small section growing on the corner of my brick home.
• Try the method many people use for mint - plant your vine in a 5 gallon bucket with the bottom removed - this will help to keep it contained.
• Plant next to a telephone pole or light pole where it can climb and you can mow the grass around it regularly to head off shoots.
• Do not use a tree as a pole for the Trumpet vine to climb, because it will strangle the tree. Use an actual pole or fence instead and again, prune in spring or fall, or even during mild winters.
• Deadhead the Trumpet vine (to decrease seed pod production), and keep it trimmed back in the spring and fall - this will help minimize growth.
• Do wear gloves when handling Trumpet vine because some people can get a rash from handling the foliage, so it's better to err on the cautious side.
For people like me, Trumpet vine is a valuable plant for wildlife. I also have a sentimental attachment to this plant because I can remember it growing in my grandmother's garden and several other places on the farm.
Go out today and make some summer fun with the colorful, orange blossoms of the Trumpet vine. Children and adults alike will love this pretty flower.


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