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0	Don't throw out that VHS copy yet...	First of all,I truly do enjoy this movie. Criticisims I have concern the DVD itself, not the movie. I figured that with such a low price we wouldn't be seeing much in the way of extras on this DVD. Boy, was I right! You get nothing but the trailer. I was really looking forward to seeing this movie in widescreen. The "Widescreen" referred to seems to be a matted, letterboxed type. You actually lose some of the picture, rather than gain it. The standard version won't even play in my DVD player, and I do not own one of the cheaper versions. The sound is low and muddy in some parts, and the picture ain't all that great either. Overall, I'm disappointed with the whole package. Not even a booklet inside the clamshell case.	negative
0	poor picture quality	The picture quality is lacking. It is dim and lacks vibrancy when compared to my VHS copy. Would like to see this fully restored in blue ray.	negative
0	Had To Throw It Away	Although I rate it at the opposite end of the spectrum, I agree with the reviewer who says "Either you get it or you don't," and I don't. I like the two stars a lot, and I love Montana, and--influenced by the favorable reviews--I bought this movie last week. Except for an exuberant sex scene, nothing really happens during the first third of the movie. After 40 minutes, I gave up, put the DVD back in its case, and threw it into the trash. I doubt if those fine actors look back on Rancho Deluxe with any fondness. For those who love this film, I'm glad you like it, but it doesn't work for me.	negative
0	I want my money back!!	Poorly made "movie". Extremely grainy picture ( as though a guaze had been placed over the camera lense). The sound does not match the actors' lip movements. If it wasn't so much trouble, I would send this DVD back to Amazon.	negative
0	Truly a waste	Some of my favorite actors, BUT if it wasn't so much trouble, I would send it back for a refund!	negative
0	A Bad 70's "Western"	Encouraged by many positive reviews, I purchased this DVD for viewing at a "movie nite" with a group of friends. Unfortunately, the film was a great disappointment - one of the least entertaining films I have seen, and often painful to watch. Even Slim Pickins couldnt save this artifact of the 70's. None of us found this film funny, and it is perhaps the only film in recent memory that was so awful and dated that I found myself hoping it would just hurry up and end starting painfully early-on in the film. Viewed on a 10' home theater screen, the video quality was only fair at best. Audio quality is similary only fair, and despite my like of Jimmy Buffet, his music did not make this film more tolerable.	negative
1	Bridges & Buffett, Need I say more?	Not your typical Hollywood movie. Very funny, with a drier sence of humor. Jimmy Bufett music from begining to end, not to mention an appearance mid-way through; what a high light! Bridges was great as usual, playing a confident, young cattle thief. Wouldn't he play a great Joe Merchant? I recomend this as a "get together with the guys" show! You'll love it!	positive
1	You either get it or you don't	I saw this in the theatre when it was first released in 1974. Years later I thought I was the only one whe remembered it. In 1983, I saw it was playing at the Circle Theatre in Washington, DC. Was overwhelmed to see the theatre SOLD OUT with other fans. This is a true cult classic, in the same vein as Harold and Maude. I watch it at least once a year, as it sets a real fine mood that carries with me for awhile. The soundtrack is some great buffett that can only be heard here. If you don't get it...tough!	positive
0	I WANT MY MONEY BACK!	This is the worst movie I have ever seen. Evidently, I don't "get it." I didn't think it was funny and the acting was horrible. If I were Jimmy Buffett I would keep quiet about having any thing to do with this film or the brother-in-law who wrote the story. This video is going in the trash, hopefully, to be ground up in little pieces.	negative
0	Cover-up cream	Item is not what it claims to be. Cream does not cover spider veins. Cream is too thin in consisency to provide proper coverage. Rate this item a 0.	negative
0	Not pleased with this	Doesn't completely cover, smells bad (like post-mortuary make-up) and isn't waterproof.They should make this like self tanner. It would work better that way.	negative
0	Not great	This broke a little while after I got it. I ended up buying one that snaps into a foam keychain from Target and I'm much happier with that purchase.	negative
1	GREAT!	Very good example of why Mercedes Lackey is my favorite author...She deals with the grit of human nature, and still tells a good story!	positive
1	one of few books i picked up in hardcover...	and didn't wind up feeling cheated... Mercedes Lackey is one of very few authors i have read who can deal with magick as a subject in a way that feels truthful to me, even though it is never literal, She seems to have an intuitive feel for the power behind the powers... and a mind open enough to embrace all traditions that follow the one basic rule... "an it harm none, do what ye will.&quot	positive
0	Not worth the read	I had read the "Gates of sleep, Phoenix and ashes, Serpant's shadow, Wi_ard of London and The Black Swan" all written by Ms. Lackey prior to reading this book. This book is long on self-rationality( dull, dull, dull) of the character's and short on actual action and plot. I do not recommend the waste of time on this to anyone. The ending was disappointing for a supposed simile on a fairy tale. I am sorry. The other books I mentioned were entertaining and recommendable.	negative
0	Dumb story	So now I know the "truth" about the great fire of 1906...A more dumb story I`ve seldom read: A "hero" looking halfway like a wolf (the author didn`t even forget the tail). Spare me!	negative
1	Couldn't Have Been Better!	I LOVED this book! I'm a fan of much of Ms. Lackey's work, but in this she has outdone herself. I have read this book at least ten times by now, and it never ceases to thrill me. The Elemental Masters series is a favorite of mine, as every story is a retelling of a classic fairy tale, but rewritten so that the female protagonists actually do something, and Fire Rose is the best of the bunch. Rose is a strong, proactive woman, and yet she's realistically drawn at the same time -- there are things that can shake her. She's human, flawed but likeable, as is Jason Cameron.	positive
0	Subpar	The Fire Rose is a retelling of the Beauty and the Beast story. The Beauty is Rosalind Hawkins, a penniless bluestocking scholar in turn-of-the-century America. The Beast is Jason Cameron, a rail baron and Firemaster (aka magician), who performed a magical spell he could not control and was left in half-wolf form.Lackey, like McCaffrey, has an innate storytelling ability that keeps you reading even as you ask yourself why. The story was very choppy: slow in the beginning and then very hurried during the important parts so that you don't really identify with Rosalind's love for Jason. All-in-all, a disappointment.	negative
0	Been there, read that Melodrama	I used to be a die hard Lackey fan. FIREROSE taught me that Lackey must be overworked. I just cannot believe how a talented writer as Ms.Lackey can turn out such melodramtic drivel as THE FIREROSE. Predictable characters such as the noble and virtuous but poor as a church mouse Miss Rose...how trite! Was anyone really surprised by the turn of events? Beauty meets Beast. Love conquers all. The hero saves the day...and the city! It was a typical formula for a Victorian melodrama in every way. At least Lackey got that part right	negative
1	Totally SpellBinding	This Book was a real page turner for me... I couldn't put it down! I loved the heroine and hero in this book, even if he had to stay in his half wolf form. I can't wait for the other 2 books to come out (Phoenix and Ashes and The Gates of Sleep). ML has a way of taking you into the books she has written, feeling everything that the characters feel, and no sappy endings! I would recommend this book highly! I think if you like this book, you should most definatly check out Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King!	positive
1	Wonderful til the end	Another favorite of mine, the beauty of this book is obvious in the imagry that Lackey pens, and the tension built by the oncoming battle. My main problem was, the battle didn't really happen. She built up so much tension and in one fell swoop, you didn't read about it. I was looking forward to a major battle or some sort of chapter explaining what happened, but alas, nothing. It is still very beautiful and provides a very new age spin on the classic fairy tale. I just wish there had been more of an ending.	positive
0	Dissapointing	It went very quickly from potentially interesting to very predictable. I have been reading Lackys books for years and I suppose I came to expect more.	negative
0	Oy. Worst book EVER.	I'm not big on giving books one star, but beleive me, this one deserves it.The main character is completely irritating, and I rather was hoping for her downfall by the end. But not only that, this book just worked too hard to make that one evil guy really really bad.For instance, she spends several pages talking about how the villain likes to practice "sex magic", and break the spirits of women by insulting them and raping them, degrading them to mere whores.I was so horribly upset by this book that I haven't been able to touch another one of her books since. (Except for one time when I read Black Swan- which was a complete let down too). Actually I read this book 4 years back, but it horrifies me to this day.If you like books about fantasy in our world, might I suggest "Mairelon the Magician" by Patricia C. Wrede, or "A College of Magics" by Stevermer?	negative
1	Another Excellent Beginning of a Series that Never Developed	While a fantastically new and unique re-telling of the classic Beauty and the Beast tale; this could have evolved into a wonderful series as well. Perhaps one day Ms.Lackey will find an opportunity to pursue further themes with this.It's a wonderful book and one I enjoy re-readingfrom time to time.GSL	positive
1	Engaging and entertaining	I like this book quite a lot. It captivated my attention and interest for the entire book. While I wouldn't recommend buying it new, perhaps you can find a used copy or read one from the library. Still, it reads well.	positive
1	excellent reading	If you enjoyed Fire Rose, you will also enjoy Serpent's Shadow. In my opinion they are both set in the same universe.The Fire Rose is set in old time San Franscico with a heroine reading literature and other ancient works to a GentlemanBeast. Discovering that she has magic and learns about the four elements of magic: air, earth, water and fire.The Serpent's Shadow is set in old time London with an Indian heroine becoming a physician, hiding from an evil person. She also learns about magic- and the four elements of magic- air, earth, water, and fire.Both are excellent reading, full of magic and romance.	positive
1	Real Magic in an Elemental Fairy Tale	I love Lackey's elemental masters books, and this is one of the best. The ritual magic is very realistic, she definitely did her homework.	positive
1	Liked the book "The Fire Rose"	As always Mercedes Lackey writes with a flare and insightful characters that are really developed. Thank you... Great read and different twist in ending.	positive
0	Breezy and Light...a little too Breezy	While I enjoy Lackey's work, I found this one to be quite a disappointment. The characters seemed undeveloped and inane. It fit more into a gothic romance genre than fantasy even though it had its fair share of sorcery.The book was overall entertaining though. My biggest complaint is the climax. It just seemed to rush by too fast...almost as if Lackey was being timed by the clock to wrap it up quickly. As a result, the end leaves you with an unsatisfied feeling at the pit of your stomach and a whirlwind of thoughts which make you wonder, "What the heck just happened?"Oh well...although this book didn't live up to my expectations for Lackey, I will still continue to read her works.	negative
1	Beauty and the Beast	This sets the tale of Beauty and the Beast in San Francisco around the time of the great earthquake and weaves all the elements you have come to expect from the Elemental Masters stories into it - unorthodox heroine, respectful-of-women hero, juxtaposed against depraved, bad men who are destroying the world in one way or the other. OK, I must like that story line cos I keep buying these. Only criticism is that the book seemed unfinished somehow, could have been fleshed out a little more, particularly at the end.	positive
1	An a-typical Lackey work.	Being a die-hard Valdemar fan, I wasn't sure quite how to approach The Fire Rose. Once I started reading it, I was hooked. It is rather predictable, but it says it's a re-telling. Definitely worth the read, but not Lackey at her best.	positive
1	Probably the best Q&A book to prepare for boards/OKAPS	The questions in this book look very much like the questions in the BCSC series and the OKAPs, which are supposed to look like the boards. Do well on these questions and you should do well on your standardized exams in Ophthalmology. I was dissapointed that many fundus photos were presented in back and white, and not in color as the Chern review manual shows them, but if you can recognize the diseases by clinical presentation and a B&W photo, then you are sure to nail the diagnosis in clinic. I think that this is the most relevant Q&A book available, and it is also one of the most recently updated.	positive
1	Good Review Book	Overall a nice supplement for the boards - it seems to have enough variety and not come straight from the Chern review book. Pictures are decent - not all in color yet. Gives nice explanatations to answers.	positive
0	Review Questions in Ophthalmology: A Question and Answer Book	This question book used to be the standard one that every Ophthalmology resident and/or fellow bought to prepare for his or her OKAPs and Written Board examinations. Though not bad, the questions are somewhat outdated and there are many typos littered throughout the book. I prefer to use online questions "books" such as ophthoquestions.com and occasionally even the AAO's ProVision service. I just don't think this book is worth $100 anymore.	negative
1	Neon Exhaust Manifold	The manifold its self was alright but the included gasket to go between the manifold and the exhaust pipe was not correct. This required me to go out and purchase the gasket from a parts store.	positive
1	Excellent book for VB programmers at all levels	This books is very well written, has plenty of illustrations, and is loaded with examples. In addition to covering the fundamentals of VB coding, this book does a fantastic job covering the essentials of database programming using ADO.	positive
1	I've tried other VB books, but this one's the best	Murach's VB6 book is a refreshing approach to learning the VB language. I recently decided to train myself in Visual Basic and bought Peter Wright's book and the Waite Group's VB How-To. However, after reading those books, I still didn't have a clear undrestanding of VB. I then bought Murach's book and everything now makes sense. I love the layout of the book. Obviously a lot of thought went into the making of this book. If you're new to VB, you need to buy this book! Great job!	positive
0	Look for a better book!	I gave this book a 4 star review after finishing the first 6 chapters. Now that I have "attempted" to complete 4 aditional chapters, I am lowering my rating considerably. I must agree with several reviewers who were disappointed with the lack of source code...No CD...No website to download it from. Even a written request for source code resulted in a letter from the publisher which Is is enclosed in quotes below:"In summary, I'm sorry that you're still having trouble with the book, but I don't think answering your specific questions is the right solution. Believe me, all the answers are in the book or in online help. You've just got to look for them."After this response I returned this book for a refund. I then discovered John Connells book on database programming with Visual Basic 6, which is an excellent book that I highly recommend.	negative
1	Beginner Hardcore	A great book for those who want to become Visual Basic 6.0 power-users. It starts at ground 0, and takes you up to advanced techniques, including the new ADO. Not recommended for light programmers or as a refrence tool. Would be nice wih a CD to follow along on examples in the book, and had programming exwecises that required some independent thinking	positive
1	Good for beginner	This book is very good for u if don't have any knowledge about vb6. By reading only 45 pages of this book I, was able to make my first programmme.He has put everything in a very neat manner which makes it interestin to read. The examples r also very good.If u want to learn VB6 this book is for you.	positive
0	No way "to pro"	The book claims "it takes a beginner to a pro". No way. For beginner only. Compared to several other VB database books out in the market, the book is quite shallow. I recommend VB database how-to from waite and Database Access with Visual Basic 5 by Macnamus. Don't expect much real-world programming from the book. The sample applications are too simple.	negative
0	Publisher takes reader for a fool	Publisher has tried to increase number of pages by wasting lot of space. This book could have easily been printed on less than 300 pages instead of 600+. And over that half the book is wasted on to explain IDE. So the real content is only 20 percent . This book comes without CD so no text searches. I wouldn't pay $20.00 for this book.	negative
1	I have not read it but...	I have not read the book, but based on the reviews of people who have, I'd give it 4 stars.	positive
0	Great for beginners, but not for anyone else.	The reviews made this book sound easy to read and would explain things clearly. I found it choppy and completely disconnected. Only the newest of newbies will get useful information from this book. Anyone with any experience will find it an over simplified review. That is so discontinuous as to remove any chance of a unified learning experience. Look elsewhere for a good beginning book	negative
1	Best female vocalist ever?	This is a legendary release. The vocalist i think were only 17 years old at the time of the recording, but her growling chrushes mine. Musically it's doom/death. Heavy sound and good production. Realesed in 1995, and should be in everyone's collection.	positive
1	Thorr's Hammer - 'Dommedagsnatt' (Southern Lord)	Good, 32-minute EP by this no-holds bar U.S. doom metal band. Four well mixed demos here, as the best cuts are the in-your-face "Norge" and the live track - the twelve minute "Mellom Galgene". Amazing factor here is to discover that the lead vocalist (from Norway) - Runhild Gammelsaeter (stage name: Ozma) REALLY is a woman. First time I've ever heard a female crooner with that deep of a growl in their pipes. Might appeal to fans of the Obsessed, Burning Witch and Goatsnake.	positive
0	Gimmick	I love slow sludgy doom as much as the next guy, but the fact remains that this record is a very boring, one-dimensional, one-trick pony. All it really has going for it is the sheer novelty factor of Runhild. Once the whole cute factor of this beautiful girl growling wears off you realize that she has absolutely no pitch definition whatsoever, every sound she makes is exactly the same as the one before with the only variation being the length of the growl. So who really cares if her looks belie the sound she makes? This stuff is incredibly boring to listen to and it's only enjoyable for about the first song. After that it's just an annoyance. I wanted to like it, and certainly there are talented people in the band, but you can do much better in this genre of music. This one's little more than a gimmick.	negative
0	Unneeded	I love Jasc to no end, its a little company making software with huge uses. However, this software really has no practicle use. This software pretty much catagorizes all of your media, your pictures, movies, avis, mpgs, waves, mp3s and so on. Other FREE software does the same thing! The only thing that separates this from the free software is the fact that it has a web slideshow function. It will automaticly export all of your files into a directory and create all of the HTML for you. Allowing for easy transition to the Internet. There are slideshow functions as well and it plays all of your waves, avis, mpgs and so on.	negative
1	Easy Listening	Having won the U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Championship on more than one occasion, this classically trained fiddler blends original compositions with traditional tunes. It's easy on the ears but pulls on your heart strings.	positive
1	A good book for both researchers and entrepreneur	The twelve articles in this book may give readers an overall perspective on the strategy design and implementations of the e-Business. This book focuses on the rationality of the new generation of eBusiness. The reasearch methods and the cases illustrated in the book are quite persuasive and easy to understand. I think this book is a good one for both researchers and entrepreneurs. Although it might seem a little bit out of date today(the year of 2004 in the U.S.), the ideas in this book is still useful to some not-so-developed places, like China...	positive
0	dutiots worst recording!	this is the only recording of all Dutiot/Montreal cds that i didnt care for to much,he goes about the symphony in a very straightforward manner witch is unlike his style.though the choral works he does fine but there not first rate works to me.i still think eugene ormandys/phil symphony version is one of the best around.	negative
0	New York Times crossword answer book	There wasn't a description about the book, other than it was an answer book. All it has is possible letters to fit your puzzle. I thought it would be like a dictionary, and would give words to answer the puzzle clues. I don't like it at all!!	negative
0	Finding theTrail	All the solutions are there. What is the organization to quickly find the appropriate known letter positions? The book lacks any explanation as to how to look stuff up.	negative
1	Review Of Biology: The Study of Life	this book is used a high school textbook, and has repeatedly shown itself useful over and over.the information is presented in a user-friendly way, and information can be easily accessed. the book also has a lot of pictures and graphs, which make it easy to use.information is arranged in an orderly manner, and by correlated subjects.there is also appendices at the back for quick information at your fingertips.the content is mediocre. there are not that many specifics, and information is usually in generalities. rare are the in-depth researches and studies of a certain subject.the book is easy to read, and the fact that it has a lot of images helps. it is written in a manner which can be easily understood by people. the only drawback is that there are not many specifics.this would prove useful as a reference for students all over the world.	positive
0	Lean Manufacturing	I am currently looking for material on Lean manufacturing principles that that I can use for training our shop floor employees. I recently purchased "Lean Visual Factory Management Principles.....". On viewing the footage it was basically a factory tour. It was very general and I found it to be very amateurish and gave very poor examples of a lean environment. Definitely not worth the money.............	negative
1	Beautiful	I already had one CD by Patrick Ball, and wanted to build my collection. This music, played on a brass strung Celtic harp, is at once relaxing and energizing. I put it on my computer at work, and when the day is particularly stressful, I turn on the CD, and within minutes my mood improves, and my concentration increases. It's also great for driving-makes being stuck in traffic much less painful!	positive
0	Book condition not rated correctly	When I received the book the glue on the binding is falling apart and the book is split in half when you open it because it is in such poor condition and was not rated that way. I have to repair the binding myself so it wont fall apart in the middle of my class.	negative
1	Great Songs for kids in the car	Jamie & his family share songs that have my kids sing over & over and I don't mind. Pulling from a broad range of bible verses, Jamie exposes the feeling of a a number of bible stories. Just how did the benjamites catch a wife? Who was Noah's mother? Why was abram sad? Jamie & his family weave these stories with acoustic guitar melodies into enjoyable music. The album ends with a ballad musing on resurrection leaving you looking forward to a world to come.	positive
1	Works great even on white	It works great, if you are dying something that is white be prepared for a few times, i was satisfied with the dark purple shade that came out from dying my futon cover so no complaints.	positive
0	Looks black but that is not the result.	I used this just like the bottom said and the cloths I dyed all now have a purple tint inside and out.	negative
0	Did not get the black color I wanted.	My dress was ruined as it turned a purplish gray color when I used this dye. And I went and got another bottle -- the dress then had tie-dye on it!	negative
1	Bottle all the way.	the bottle is the best way too go with RIT Dye, its easy and not hard at all to work with. totally worth it to get the bottle instead of the box. RIT is the best for Dye	positive
0	Not good for black	To a layman, logic would tell you jet black would be the easiest color to achieve in dyeing fabrics; dont be fooled- its not. At least not with Rit products.I attempted today to dye 100% cotton cameo fabric black. First I used Rit powder via washer method- failure; barely tinted. Then I tried 2 of the liquid bottles via sink method and while it did tint it, it is a very far cry from "Jet Black" with the cameo very much so visible. On the second bottle I even used 1/2 the water plus the whole bottle just so it would be super concentrated. No dice. After 3 dyeing attempts the cotton is not black, not even close- perhaps at best a "warm purple grey". If you're looking for absolute black, dont bother with this product as its a waste of time, energy, and money.This is not the first time I've been disappointed with the dyeing abilities of Rit products, but it is certainly the last time I will try them.	negative
0	oops!	made stuff grey n smelly, not black. probably made of yucky chemicals-- check out this link:[..]not sure whether it is a good thing that they mention astm-d? but made me think maybe won't do it again till i know more.	negative
1	The music was certainly part of the pleasure watching the series!	Just to answer M. Ondrovic's review and probably lots like her/him, asking: " Where can I find it?" : You could try Amazon's European Branches ( France, UK, etc) if you haven't thought of it yet. Afterall this album comes from the UK in Europe.	positive
0	Monarch of the Glen: Music from the BBC TV Series	I LOVE the TV show, and would like to get a copy of the soundtrack. I can't find it anywhere. Would someone be able to tell me where I can find it?Thanks	negative
0	Movie tape unable to watch	The movie was mesed up...would not work but 5 mins here and there clearly. It rolled and sound constantly in and out. I really wanted this movie to be added to my collection because it is a great movie and story that I remeber happening in our small little home town. I am really dissapointed in my purchase.	negative
0	I thought the film was very dissapointig.	The film was way to dull. I personally thought it was poorly made. The film seemed to be made as cheep as possible. To sum it all up, it sucked!!!	negative
1	Worthwhile collection of Fischer games	GM Andy Soltis is pretty good on game collections mixed with history, and this is no exception. There are some up-to-date insights on many of the famous games as well as some lesser-known gems.The annotations aren't especially deep, but they don't bog down in masses of variations either. Soltis also points out certain "themes" in Fischer's play, e.g. "you've gotta give squares to take squares".	positive
0	I want the truth! :)	I see that this book gets 5 stars. I have read through this book briefly and must say that I want to like this book - I really do, but from the Fischer Interviews found at bobbyfischer.net I must say that I can't trust it's content. Bobby Fischer can't stand Andy Soltis, so why would he write a book about him? Maybe just to make money off of Fischer's good name.	negative
1	Interesting and pleasant read ...	I've always been a fan of Ben Stein's writing and was pleased with this very honest book. Not everyone would write this in the way he did and expose his frailties. It is an easy read. I believe it is an honest look at his journey to self understanding. His advice is sound and thought provoking. Good book.	positive
0	From which it follows that....	According to the NYT review "Offering what they call a cultural theory of risk perception, the authors suggest that peoples complaints about hazards should never be taken at face value. One must look further to discover what forms of social organization are being defended or attacked."Applying this logic, we have to ask what Mary Douglas and Wildavsky have to gain from advancing this argument...and their consistently dismissive and condescending attitude toward environmentalists makes this fairly clear. If your unenlightened opposition INSISTS on talking about certain risks AS IF that was what REALLY mattered then you are, of course, completely justified in disregarding their point of view, (and for that matter them) entirely.Now THAT's a payoff...	negative
0	The Author Lacks Sufficient Knowledge of Spanish	The author attributes many pronunciation contractions to Chile whereas these can be found in Caribbean or European Spanish, depending on the social class of the speaker and the lack of formality of a situation. The author concentrates on ghetto Chilean Spanish and I am not likely to frequent the few violent neighborhoods or participate in illegal activities. I have been to Chile and I have always used my standard Latin American Spanish and everyone answered me in kind. This standard is the result of soap operas and international programs in Spanish which use the most neutral accents and vocabulary. I have never had the impression that Chileans were using their best Spanish to communicate with me. This book is worthless to me.	negative
1	Especially the Beyond	An excellent history and explanation of psychoanlytic theory and practise. But especially valuable for the review of post-Freudian psychoanlytic understanding of why people have personality problems and what the "new" psychoanalyts have to offer (which is plenty!). I might mention that the authors were apparently not aware that Kohut's "patient", Mr. Z, is actually a disguised portrait of his own psychological history. This book is especially valuable for the relatively simple understandings of why people suffer and how the professional/personal relationship formed between the psychoanalyst and patient is helpful. Disabuses the stereotype of the distant, impersonal psychoanalyst.	positive
1	Hard to Beat!	I can't imagine a more comprehensive introduction to the vast psychoanlytic field than this one. Mitchell and Black do an excellent job of comparing and contrasting all of the major theorists. Their organization is impressive, not only addressing major schools of thought but adding two chapters at the end that outline major theoretical and clinical controversies that help clarify the preceding chapters. The outcome is an exceptionally clear, comprehensive, even-handed introduction that is hard to beat. The writing is stimulating and simple enough to satisfy those of us who appreciate unpretensious presentations. The compact and brief nature of the book serves its purpose well.	positive
0	Kindle Version is a Mess	The book itself is wonderful. I happen to have a print version and today I bought the kindle version. I have never seen such a mess.First, the Table of Contents is all out of order. It lists Chapter 1, 2, no 3, then 4, then 6. I found Chapter 3 sandwiched between Chapters 7 and 5 (in that order). It is only partially interactive. Some chapters in the Table of Contents cannot be used to go the correct chapter because they're not set up to do that. The time I spent trying to just get to Chapter 4 on my Kindle I could have spent reading it (and finishing it) in my print book. I'm scared to find out what other errors are in this so-called book. If this is the future of our literacy we are in serious trouble.	negative
1	Excellent Book	This is a superb book. It's strengths are that: (1) it presents each theorist as having a vision, if you will, of what a human being is like -- a Freudian child, a Kleinian child, a Fairbairnian adult and so forth and (2) it presents without judgment each vision with reference to the core issues in the history of Psychoanalysis. I feel as though Mitchell and Black really understand the visions of each of the theorists they present, and that they also did a exceptionally clear job of transmitting those visions in their writings. This is a completely different book than The Discovery of the Unconscious, but I value it is similar ways.	positive
1	Freud and beyond	It is very nice book to get a broad spectrum about Freud's theory and developments of later theories. Allhougt I studied cb-therapy, I always return to study Freud's magnificent discipline.	positive
1	Comparative Psychoanalysis is of the essence!	With any book I red so far from Stephen Mitchell what really amazes me is, how easy it is for this guy to fly through over a century of really compelling and dense psychoanalytic stuff without even sweating it.But is not it what a brilliant mind is about?Making you feel how easy it is to achieve the most complicated task...In this book Margaret Black and Stephen Mitchell put together an amazing cross comparison study reviewing with precision the most prominent psychoanalytic thinking since Sigmund Freud.Thats over 100 years.Because this book is accessible in its level of language and writing style I do recommend it to anyone interested to learn about this amazing field...Like the French say " un incontournable"	positive
0	Outdated and full of useless catch phrases	The worst trading book I ever purchased. The book is full of catch phrases and waffles page after page. Example: more than 100 pages of advice such as:Don't trade scared (1 full page)Be patient (1 full page)Trade like a robot, wothout emotion (1 full page)Always have a profit goal (1 full page)etceteraThe book does not show any examples of successfully backtested strategies. Better go for "Trade like a Hedge Fund" from J Altucher.	negative
0	The Long-Term Day Trader	I have read over 75 books on trading and I can honestly state this book is out of date. It still uses fractions in price quotes. I almost quit reading the book during the first section. Anyway I got through the first section and was glad I did... The best part of the book was the middle section on trader's rules. I did not like the interviews very much. I would recommend New Market Wizards by Jack Schwager for interviews with great traders. All in all I would not buy this book given what I know now.	negative
0	BELOW BEGINER LEVEL	THIS BOOK WAS NOT USEFULL TO ME. IF YOU DON'T ALREADY KNOW THE BEGINERS INFORMATION IN THIS BOOK, YOU HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO.	negative
1	The perfect game for the true baseball fan	If you're anything like me, which means you follow baseball obsessively, charting stats, second guessing the general manager, etc., then you want this game on your PC. The graphics are sub-par, but the game far exceeds the competition in the team-building function. You can build your team with free agent signings, trades and minor league call-ups, possibly landing in the World Series. You can also simulate games and entire seasons, testing your roster against the rest of the league.Bottom line: If you're looking for the best graphics and the smoothest gameplay, check out another option. But, if you are more interested in the game behind the game, give Microsoft Baseball a spin.	positive
0	Very Disappointing	This game promises the best of both worlds, great gameplay for those who like the arcade style action and great management for those who enjoy running the team. While the gameplay was decent it pales in comparison to some of the other top baseball games available. The general manager mode is supposedly based on Baseball Mogul. While it may be it lacks any of the depth found in Baseball Mogul. The statistics in this game are anemic. You can't even pull up a box score for simulated games. For those of us baseball fans who have been waiting for a game with great action and management ... the wait continues.	negative
0	Thumbs Down form 2001 MSB	........... The game has horrible baserunning, graphicsare sub-par compared to other baseball games, constantly freezes(quite Ironic that it can't operate properly with the operating system that they wrote), and worse of all there is no draft. END	negative
1	Full of justifying evidence of Book of Mormon validity.	Hugh Nibley has done it again. This book is an in-depth study of things mentioned in the Book of Mormon which were unknowable at the time the Book of Mormon was published, as well as a look at technical structure which would have been impossible to fake. "Since Cumorah" compares BM descriptions and ideas with recent finds like the Dead Sea Scrolls. Too many bulls eyes for random shooting. Nibley is again asking for scholarly review knowing that the book will withstand all challenges.	positive
0	DON'T BUY! Description is wrong!	Be warned - it says it's a "complete header-back exhaust system", but it isn't! This kit does NOT include downpipes, flared fittings, or anything that mates up to the collectors. Of course, Amazon will take it back and refund your money, because they're really good about that sorta stuff, but why waste your time and make UPS rich in the process? You're better off staying away from Flowmaster and their misleading advertsiements. If you're looking for a "complete" exhaust system, check out the Thrush 89023 kit. It even includes the mufflers for the same price.	negative
1	There's Only One Jimmy Martin	Here is a fine introduction to the King of Bluegrass at an affordable price. Jimmy Martin has to be the most colorful character of bluegrass music, and in my opinion, puts Bill Monroe to shame. While Jimmy plays traditional bluegrass music, there is absolutely NOTHING traditional with his presentation....it's been said that he's the Jerry Garcia of Bluegrass; I'm not sure how accurate that is, but Jimmy's fans are hardcore, and so is his music. This is just plain unabashed, true-blue, in your face, bluegrass. This recording is from King Records, and although a few of the hits are remakes, they are well recorded and well worth your listen. Included are his signature songs: "Widow Maker" and "Sunny Side Of the Mountain", as well as the traditional "Knoxville Girl" and "Will The Circle Be Unbroken". I just hope that someday the grand Ole Opry will forgive him and induct this legend. For less than $6, you can own a piece of history from a "one-of-a-kind".	positive
0	Save your money	I had high hopes for this one based on the reviews above, but apparently his mama wrote them. The situation had so many improbable circumstances it was ridiculous, and the wierd dialect being spoken was not helping. The used prices tell the tale - if friends were telling friends to get it as they do on a Drake, Weber or Glen Cook book the prices would be much higher. The book is just not a keeper.	negative
0	Mediocre at Best	I found this novel interesting enough to read all the way to the end, but just barely. The broken English of the Carribean-culture islanders was distracting and made the dialogue a chore instead of a delight.The first page of the first chapter contains what is probably the WORST similie I've ever read in any published work, and it doesn't improve much from there. Descriptions are flat and predictable and so are characterizations. There's no theme to speak of other than, possibly, "War is hell" or "Religion is stupid" and the defeatism of the conclusion is Naturalism at its worst.And what on earth is this Carribeans vs Aztecs motif illustrating? It's like he chose the two most obscure cultures he could find in order to make the book interesting.Don't pay full price for this book.	negative
1	Well Developed World - Compelling Characters - Fascinating Story	I picked this up with no advance knowledge about the author based on the cover -- the cover evoked some of the old Edgar Rice Burroughs stuff I love so much.Wow! What a great surprise. I was hooked from the very first chapter. I purchased it, took it home, and almost read it in one sitting. The world and its inhabitants are so well developed and so lovingly described that I was completely involved in the story. And, as its cover suggests, it did in places evoke the best that the pulps had to offer (the airship chase, for example).First novel? I'm impressed. One of the best books I've ever read, period.One minor, miniscule complaint: The dialect spoken by the natives of this world was difficult reading for me at first. Early on in the story, I found myself re-reading some of the dialogue to make sure I understood what they were saying.	positive
1	ABB	I just finished Crystal Rain, and I have to say that I am finally enthused about speculative fiction for the first time in many years. Most of my recent reads have left me disappointed -- too many authors trying overhard to impress the reader with confusing and self-important plots with characters and storylines that just don't connect. Now, finally, there is a terrific new author who takes sci-fi back to its roots -- a strong story with interesting and unique characters, told in a masterful fashion. The story is a very compelling read with excellent pace and complete abscence of literary sludge. I look forward to Buckell's future work. Hopefully this is the beginning of a resurgence of the genre, with renewed emphasis on great stories related by a master wordsmith.	positive
1	Second Chance	I passed on this book and its sequel, Ragamuffin, the first time I saw them. But recently I picked up the third book of the series, Sly Mongoose and really liked it. So I went back to read the first two books. The story isn't real original, I've read SF stories before about lost colonies. There is a lot of interesting back story in this, like the old-fathers who originally settled the planet and the war they fought to protect their new world from aliens. And the Caribbean culture of the people added a nice twist (although their dialog took some getting used to). I recommend this and both it's sequels. Read them in order though.	positive
0	minus the bear for president!	This album makes me want to listen to Menos el Oso. it reminds you how good the songs really are.	negative
0	Don't waste your money	If you have any sewing experience at all, don't bother. I was expecting extraordinary outfits (that is what the title Baby Couture implied) and all that is in this book is ho-hum. If you want to create fabulous clothing for the little ones in your life, get the magazine Ottobre Design, you'll be happy you did!	negative
0	waste of money	You'd think from the pretty picture on the cover that this book might have some good stuff inside...WRONG. Not only are some of these creations a big too shabby for my taste, many of the patterns are terrible.And don't even get me started with the sewing techniques. Thank goodness I have enough sewing experience to know some of the techniques are poorly executed.To call this "Couture" is a joke.	negative
0	Cute kids...	That's about the best thing I can say for this book. I was greatly disappointed with the content and wish I could just send it back but the puppy ate it. Don't waste your money get Ottobre, great patterns trandy fashion and I promice you'll get a lot more out of it.	negative
0	Nothing resembling "COUTURE"	Oh my, how I wish that I had read - and heeeded - the negative reviews for this book BEFORE I wasted my $5 on a copy on online auction. Even that small amount was far too much and I will probably throw it away. To give credit where it is due, the cover picture is lovely.	negative
0	nice for beginners	This book has some cute ideas but the patterns are very, very basic--good for beginning sewers but probably not advanced or even intermediate sewers. Many of the patterns (pants, jacket, bib) are presented as different items in the book. In reality, they are the same pattern made from different fabrics with slightly different construction techniques. There are some cute ideas for embellishments--fabric yo-yos, flowers, and covered buttons. Wait for Jo-Anns 99 cent pattern sale--you'll get many more patterns for your money.	negative
0	Cute, but not very clearly written	I have sewn many, many costumes and dresses for my children, so I am not a rank beginner. Even though the patterns look simple enough, they are poorly labeled on the pattern sheet or poorly drafted. I think the items are cute..except for the ghastly pillowcase top. The little pants and the jackets are very cute. Children's clothing doesn't have to be complicated to be adorable...still, I have enormous reservations about the fact that the pattern pieces labeled jumper front and jumper back don't appear to match... good idea book, but if the patterns aren't going to line up, don't spend $22 bucks. Find a really steep discount.	negative

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Don't throw out that VHS copy yet...

First of all,I truly do enjoy this movie. Criticisims I have concern the DVD itself, not the movie. I figured that with such a low price we wouldn't be seeing much in the way of extras on this DVD. Boy, was I right! You get nothing but the trailer. I was really looking forward to seeing this movie in widescreen. The "Widescreen" referred to seems to be a matted, letterboxed type. You actually lose some of the picture, rather than gain it. The standard version won't even play in my DVD player, and I do not own one of the cheaper versions. The sound is low and muddy in some parts, and the picture ain't all that great either. Overall, I'm disappointed with the whole package. Not even a booklet inside the clamshell case.

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poor picture quality

The picture quality is lacking. It is dim and lacks vibrancy when compared to my VHS copy. Would like to see this fully restored in blue ray.

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Had To Throw It Away

Although I rate it at the opposite end of the spectrum, I agree with the reviewer who says "Either you get it or you don't," and I don't. I like the two stars a lot, and I love Montana, and--influenced by the favorable reviews--I bought this movie last week. Except for an exuberant sex scene, nothing really happens during the first third of the movie. After 40 minutes, I gave up, put the DVD back in its case, and threw it into the trash. I doubt if those fine actors look back on Rancho Deluxe with any fondness. For those who love this film, I'm glad you like it, but it doesn't work for me.

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I want my money back!!

Poorly made "movie". Extremely grainy picture ( as though a guaze had been placed over the camera lense). The sound does not match the actors' lip movements. If it wasn't so much trouble, I would send this DVD back to Amazon.

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Truly a waste

Some of my favorite actors, BUT if it wasn't so much trouble, I would send it back for a refund!

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A Bad 70's "Western"

Encouraged by many positive reviews, I purchased this DVD for viewing at a "movie nite" with a group of friends. Unfortunately, the film was a great disappointment - one of the least entertaining films I have seen, and often painful to watch. Even Slim Pickins couldnt save this artifact of the 70's. None of us found this film funny, and it is perhaps the only film in recent memory that was so awful and dated that I found myself hoping it would just hurry up and end starting painfully early-on in the film. Viewed on a 10' home theater screen, the video quality was only fair at best. Audio quality is similary only fair, and despite my like of Jimmy Buffet, his music did not make this film more tolerable.

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Bridges & Buffett, Need I say more?

Not your typical Hollywood movie. Very funny, with a drier sence of humor. Jimmy Bufett music from begining to end, not to mention an appearance mid-way through; what a high light! Bridges was great as usual, playing a confident, young cattle thief. Wouldn't he play a great Joe Merchant? I recomend this as a "get together with the guys" show! You'll love it!

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You either get it or you don't

I saw this in the theatre when it was first released in 1974. Years later I thought I was the only one whe remembered it. In 1983, I saw it was playing at the Circle Theatre in Washington, DC. Was overwhelmed to see the theatre SOLD OUT with other fans. This is a true cult classic, in the same vein as Harold and Maude. I watch it at least once a year, as it sets a real fine mood that carries with me for awhile. The soundtrack is some great buffett that can only be heard here. If you don't get it...tough!

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I WANT MY MONEY BACK!

This is the worst movie I have ever seen. Evidently, I don't "get it." I didn't think it was funny and the acting was horrible. If I were Jimmy Buffett I would keep quiet about having any thing to do with this film or the brother-in-law who wrote the story. This video is going in the trash, hopefully, to be ground up in little pieces.

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Cover-up cream

Item is not what it claims to be. Cream does not cover spider veins. Cream is too thin in consisency to provide proper coverage. Rate this item a 0.

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Not pleased with this

Doesn't completely cover, smells bad (like post-mortuary make-up) and isn't waterproof.They should make this like self tanner. It would work better that way.

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Not great

This broke a little while after I got it. I ended up buying one that snaps into a foam keychain from Target and I'm much happier with that purchase.

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GREAT!

Very good example of why Mercedes Lackey is my favorite author...She deals with the grit of human nature, and still tells a good story!

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one of few books i picked up in hardcover...

and didn't wind up feeling cheated... Mercedes Lackey is one of very few authors i have read who can deal with magick as a subject in a way that feels truthful to me, even though it is never literal, She seems to have an intuitive feel for the power behind the powers... and a mind open enough to embrace all traditions that follow the one basic rule... "an it harm none, do what ye will.&quot

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Not worth the read

I had read the "Gates of sleep, Phoenix and ashes, Serpant's shadow, Wi_ard of London and The Black Swan" all written by Ms. Lackey prior to reading this book. This book is long on self-rationality( dull, dull, dull) of the character's and short on actual action and plot. I do not recommend the waste of time on this to anyone. The ending was disappointing for a supposed simile on a fairy tale. I am sorry. The other books I mentioned were entertaining and recommendable.

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Dumb story

So now I know the "truth" about the great fire of 1906...A more dumb story I`ve seldom read: A "hero" looking halfway like a wolf (the author didn`t even forget the tail). Spare me!

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Couldn't Have Been Better!

I LOVED this book! I'm a fan of much of Ms. Lackey's work, but in this she has outdone herself. I have read this book at least ten times by now, and it never ceases to thrill me. The Elemental Masters series is a favorite of mine, as every story is a retelling of a classic fairy tale, but rewritten so that the female protagonists actually *do* something, and Fire Rose is the best of the bunch. Rose is a strong, proactive woman, and yet she's realistically drawn at the same time -- there are things that can shake her. She's human, flawed but likeable, as is Jason Cameron.

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Subpar

The Fire Rose is a retelling of the Beauty and the Beast story. The Beauty is Rosalind Hawkins, a penniless bluestocking scholar in turn-of-the-century America. The Beast is Jason Cameron, a rail baron and Firemaster (aka magician), who performed a magical spell he could not control and was left in half-wolf form.Lackey, like McCaffrey, has an innate storytelling ability that keeps you reading even as you ask yourself why. The story was very choppy: slow in the beginning and then very hurried during the important parts so that you don't really identify with Rosalind's love for Jason. All-in-all, a disappointment.

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Been there, read that Melodrama

I used to be a die hard Lackey fan. FIREROSE taught me that Lackey must be overworked. I just cannot believe how a talented writer as Ms.Lackey can turn out such melodramtic drivel as THE FIREROSE. Predictable characters such as the noble and virtuous but poor as a church mouse Miss Rose...how trite! Was anyone really surprised by the turn of events? Beauty meets Beast. Love conquers all. The hero saves the day...and the city! It was a typical formula for a Victorian melodrama in every way. At least Lackey got that part right

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Totally SpellBinding

This Book was a real page turner for me... I couldn't put it down! I loved the heroine and hero in this book, even if he had to stay in his half wolf form. I can't wait for the other 2 books to come out (Phoenix and Ashes and The Gates of Sleep). ML has a way of taking you into the books she has written, feeling everything that the characters feel, and no sappy endings! I would recommend this book highly! I think if you like this book, you should most definatly check out Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King!

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Wonderful til the end

Another favorite of mine, the beauty of this book is obvious in the imagry that Lackey pens, and the tension built by the oncoming battle. My main problem was, the battle didn't really happen. She built up so much tension and in one fell swoop, you didn't read about it. I was looking forward to a major battle or some sort of chapter explaining what happened, but alas, nothing. It is still very beautiful and provides a very new age spin on the classic fairy tale. I just wish there had been more of an ending.

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Dissapointing

It went very quickly from potentially interesting to very predictable. I have been reading Lackys books for years and I suppose I came to expect more.

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Oy. Worst book EVER.

I'm not big on giving books one star, but beleive me, this one deserves it.The main character is completely irritating, and I rather was hoping for her downfall by the end. But not only that, this book just worked too hard to make that one evil guy really really bad.For instance, she spends several pages talking about how the villain likes to practice "sex magic", and break the spirits of women by insulting them and raping them, degrading them to mere whores.I was so horribly upset by this book that I haven't been able to touch another one of her books since. (Except for one time when I read Black Swan- which was a complete let down too). Actually I read this book 4 years back, but it horrifies me to this day.If you like books about fantasy in our world, might I suggest "Mairelon the Magician" by Patricia C. Wrede, or "A College of Magics" by Stevermer?

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Another Excellent Beginning of a Series that Never Developed

While a fantastically new and unique re-telling of the classic Beauty and the Beast tale; this could have evolved into a wonderful series as well. Perhaps one day Ms.Lackey will find an opportunity to pursue further themes with this.It's a wonderful book and one I enjoy re-readingfrom time to time.GSL

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Engaging and entertaining

I like this book quite a lot. It captivated my attention and interest for the entire book. While I wouldn't recommend buying it new, perhaps you can find a used copy or read one from the library. Still, it reads well.

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excellent reading

If you enjoyed Fire Rose, you will also enjoy Serpent's Shadow. In my opinion they are both set in the same universe.The Fire Rose is set in old time San Franscico with a heroine reading literature and other ancient works to a GentlemanBeast. Discovering that she has magic and learns about the four elements of magic: air, earth, water and fire.The Serpent's Shadow is set in old time London with an Indian heroine becoming a physician, hiding from an evil person. She also learns about magic- and the four elements of magic- air, earth, water, and fire.Both are excellent reading, full of magic and romance.

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Real Magic in an Elemental Fairy Tale

I love Lackey's elemental masters books, and this is one of the best. The ritual magic is very realistic, she definitely did her homework.

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Liked the book "The Fire Rose"

As always Mercedes Lackey writes with a flare and insightful characters that are really developed. Thank you... Great read and different twist in ending.

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Breezy and Light...a little too Breezy

While I enjoy Lackey's work, I found this one to be quite a disappointment. The characters seemed undeveloped and inane. It fit more into a gothic romance genre than fantasy even though it had its fair share of sorcery.The book was overall entertaining though. My biggest complaint is the climax. It just seemed to rush by too fast...almost as if Lackey was being timed by the clock to wrap it up quickly. As a result, the end leaves you with an unsatisfied feeling at the pit of your stomach and a whirlwind of thoughts which make you wonder, "What the heck just happened?"Oh well...although this book didn't live up to my expectations for Lackey, I will still continue to read her works.

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Beauty and the Beast

This sets the tale of Beauty and the Beast in San Francisco around the time of the great earthquake and weaves all the elements you have come to expect from the Elemental Masters stories into it - unorthodox heroine, respectful-of-women hero, juxtaposed against depraved, bad men who are destroying the world in one way or the other. OK, I must like that story line cos I keep buying these. Only criticism is that the book seemed unfinished somehow, could have been fleshed out a little more, particularly at the end.

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An a-typical Lackey work.

Being a die-hard Valdemar fan, I wasn't sure quite how to approach The Fire Rose. Once I started reading it, I was hooked. It is rather predictable, but it *says* it's a re-telling. Definitely worth the read, but not Lackey at her best.

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Probably the best Q&A book to prepare for boards/OKAPS

The questions in this book look very much like the questions in the BCSC series and the OKAPs, which are supposed to look like the boards. Do well on these questions and you should do well on your standardized exams in Ophthalmology. I was dissapointed that many fundus photos were presented in back and white, and not in color as the Chern review manual shows them, but if you can recognize the diseases by clinical presentation and a B&W photo, then you are sure to nail the diagnosis in clinic. I think that this is the most relevant Q&A book available, and it is also one of the most recently updated.

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Good Review Book

Overall a nice supplement for the boards - it seems to have enough variety and not come straight from the Chern review book. Pictures are decent - not all in color yet. Gives nice explanatations to answers.

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Review Questions in Ophthalmology: A Question and Answer Book

This question book used to be the standard one that every Ophthalmology resident and/or fellow bought to prepare for his or her OKAPs and Written Board examinations. Though not bad, the questions are somewhat outdated and there are many typos littered throughout the book. I prefer to use online questions "books" such as ophthoquestions.com and occasionally even the AAO's ProVision service. I just don't think this book is worth $100 anymore.

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Neon Exhaust Manifold

The manifold its self was alright but the included gasket to go between the manifold and the exhaust pipe was not correct. This required me to go out and purchase the gasket from a parts store.

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Excellent book for VB programmers at all levels

This books is very well written, has plenty of illustrations, and is loaded with examples. In addition to covering the fundamentals of VB coding, this book does a fantastic job covering the essentials of database programming using ADO.

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I've tried other VB books, but this one's the best

Murach's VB6 book is a refreshing approach to learning the VB language. I recently decided to train myself in Visual Basic and bought Peter Wright's book and the Waite Group's VB How-To. However, after reading those books, I still didn't have a clear undrestanding of VB. I then bought Murach's book and everything now makes sense. I love the layout of the book. Obviously a lot of thought went into the making of this book. If you're new to VB, you need to buy this book! Great job!

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Look for a better book!

I gave this book a 4 star review after finishing the first 6 chapters. Now that I have "attempted" to complete 4 aditional chapters, I am lowering my rating considerably. I must agree with several reviewers who were disappointed with the lack of source code...No CD...No website to download it from. Even a written request for source code resulted in a letter from the publisher which Is is enclosed in quotes below:"In summary, I'm sorry that you're still having trouble with the book, but I don't think answering your specific questions is the right solution. Believe me, all the answers are in the book or in online help. You've just got to look for them."After this response I returned this book for a refund. I then discovered John Connells book on database programming with Visual Basic 6, which is an excellent book that I highly recommend.

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Beginner Hardcore

A great book for those who want to become Visual Basic 6.0 power-users. It starts at ground 0, and takes you up to advanced techniques, including the new ADO. Not recommended for light programmers or as a refrence tool. Would be nice wih a CD to follow along on examples in the book, and had programming exwecises that required some independent thinking

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Good for beginner

This book is very good for u if don't have any knowledge about vb6. By reading only 45 pages of this book I, was able to make my first programmme.He has put everything in a very neat manner which makes it interestin to read. The examples r also very good.If u want to learn VB6 this book is for you.

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No way "to pro"

The book claims "it takes a beginner to a pro". No way. For beginner only. Compared to several other VB database books out in the market, the book is quite shallow. I recommend VB database how-to from waite and Database Access with Visual Basic 5 by Macnamus. Don't expect much real-world programming from the book. The sample applications are too simple.

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Publisher takes reader for a fool

Publisher has tried to increase number of pages by wasting lot of space. This book could have easily been printed on less than 300 pages instead of 600+. And over that half the book is wasted on to explain IDE. So the real content is only 20 percent . This book comes without CD so no text searches. I wouldn't pay $20.00 for this book.

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I have not read it but...

I have not read the book, but based on the reviews of people who have, I'd give it 4 stars.

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Great for beginners, but not for anyone else.

The reviews made this book sound easy to read and would explain things clearly. I found it choppy and completely disconnected. Only the newest of newbies will get useful information from this book. Anyone with any experience will find it an over simplified review. That is so discontinuous as to remove any chance of a unified learning experience. Look elsewhere for a good beginning book

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Best female vocalist ever?

This is a legendary release. The vocalist i think were only 17 years old at the time of the recording, but her growling chrushes mine. Musically it's doom/death. Heavy sound and good production. Realesed in 1995, and should be in everyone's collection.

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Thorr's Hammer - 'Dommedagsnatt' (Southern Lord)

Good, 32-minute EP by this no-holds bar U.S. doom metal band. Four well mixed demos here, as the best cuts are the in-your-face "Norge" and the live track - the twelve minute "Mellom Galgene". Amazing factor here is to discover that the lead vocalist (from Norway) - Runhild Gammelsaeter (stage name: Ozma) REALLY is a woman. First time I've ever heard a female crooner with that deep of a growl in their pipes. Might appeal to fans of the Obsessed, Burning Witch and Goatsnake.

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Gimmick

I love slow sludgy doom as much as the next guy, but the fact remains that this record is a very boring, one-dimensional, one-trick pony. All it really has going for it is the sheer novelty factor of Runhild. Once the whole cute factor of this beautiful girl growling wears off you realize that she has absolutely no pitch definition whatsoever, every sound she makes is exactly the same as the one before with the only variation being the length of the growl. So who really cares if her looks belie the sound she makes? This stuff is incredibly boring to listen to and it's only enjoyable for about the first song. After that it's just an annoyance. I wanted to like it, and certainly there are talented people in the band, but you can do much better in this genre of music. This one's little more than a gimmick.

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Unneeded

I love Jasc to no end, its a little company making software with huge uses. However, this software really has no practicle use. This software pretty much catagorizes all of your media, your pictures, movies, avis, mpgs, waves, mp3s and so on. Other FREE software does the same thing! The only thing that separates this from the free software is the fact that it has a web slideshow function. It will automaticly export all of your files into a directory and create all of the HTML for you. Allowing for easy transition to the Internet. There are slideshow functions as well and it plays all of your waves, avis, mpgs and so on.

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Easy Listening

Having won the U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Championship on more than one occasion, this classically trained fiddler blends original compositions with traditional tunes. It's easy on the ears but pulls on your heart strings.

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A good book for both researchers and entrepreneur

The twelve articles in this book may give readers an overall perspective on the strategy design and implementations of the e-Business. This book focuses on the rationality of the new generation of eBusiness. The reasearch methods and the cases illustrated in the book are quite persuasive and easy to understand. I think this book is a good one for both researchers and entrepreneurs. Although it might seem a little bit out of date today(the year of 2004 in the U.S.), the ideas in this book is still useful to some not-so-developed places, like China...

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dutiots worst recording!

this is the only recording of all Dutiot/Montreal cds that i didnt care for to much,he goes about the symphony in a very straightforward manner witch is unlike his style.though the choral works he does fine but there not first rate works to me.i still think eugene ormandys/phil symphony version is one of the best around.

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New York Times crossword answer book

There wasn't a description about the book, other than it was an answer book. All it has is possible letters to fit your puzzle. I thought it would be like a dictionary, and would give words to answer the puzzle clues. I don't like it at all!!

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Finding theTrail

All the solutions are there. What is the organization to quickly find the appropriate known letter positions? The book lacks any explanation as to how to look stuff up.

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Review Of Biology: The Study of Life

this book is used a high school textbook, and has repeatedly shown itself useful over and over.the information is presented in a user-friendly way, and information can be easily accessed. the book also has a lot of pictures and graphs, which make it easy to use.information is arranged in an orderly manner, and by correlated subjects.there is also appendices at the back for quick information at your fingertips.the content is mediocre. there are not that many specifics, and information is usually in generalities. rare are the in-depth researches and studies of a certain subject.the book is easy to read, and the fact that it has a lot of images helps. it is written in a manner which can be easily understood by people. the only drawback is that there are not many specifics.this would prove useful as a reference for students all over the world.

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Lean Manufacturing

I am currently looking for material on Lean manufacturing principles that that I can use for training our shop floor employees. I recently purchased "Lean Visual Factory Management Principles.....". On viewing the footage it was basically a factory tour. It was very general and I found it to be very amateurish and gave very poor examples of a lean environment. Definitely not worth the money.............

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Beautiful

I already had one CD by Patrick Ball, and wanted to build my collection. This music, played on a brass strung Celtic harp, is at once relaxing and energizing. I put it on my computer at work, and when the day is particularly stressful, I turn on the CD, and within minutes my mood improves, and my concentration increases. It's also great for driving-makes being stuck in traffic much less painful!

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Book condition not rated correctly

When I received the book the glue on the binding is falling apart and the book is split in half when you open it because it is in such poor condition and was not rated that way. I have to repair the binding myself so it wont fall apart in the middle of my class.

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Great Songs for kids in the car

Jamie & his family share songs that have my kids sing over & over and I don't mind. Pulling from a broad range of bible verses, Jamie exposes the feeling of a a number of bible stories. Just how did the benjamites catch a wife? Who was Noah's mother? Why was abram sad? Jamie & his family weave these stories with acoustic guitar melodies into enjoyable music. The album ends with a ballad musing on resurrection leaving you looking forward to a world to come.

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Works great even on white

It works great, if you are dying something that is white be prepared for a few times, i was satisfied with the dark purple shade that came out from dying my futon cover so no complaints.

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Looks black but that is not the result.

I used this just like the bottom said and the cloths I dyed all now have a purple tint inside and out.

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Did not get the black color I wanted.

My dress was ruined as it turned a purplish gray color when I used this dye. And I went and got another bottle -- the dress then had tie-dye on it!

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Bottle all the way.

the bottle is the best way too go with RIT Dye, its easy and not hard at all to work with. totally worth it to get the bottle instead of the box. RIT is the best for Dye

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Not good for black

To a layman, logic would tell you jet black would be the easiest color to achieve in dyeing fabrics; dont be fooled- its not. At least not with Rit products.I attempted today to dye 100% cotton cameo fabric black. First I used Rit powder via washer method- failure; barely tinted. Then I tried 2 of the liquid bottles via sink method and while it did tint it, it is a very far cry from "Jet Black" with the cameo very much so visible. On the second bottle I even used 1/2 the water plus the whole bottle just so it would be super concentrated. No dice. After 3 dyeing attempts the cotton is not black, not even close- perhaps at best a "warm purple grey". If you're looking for absolute black, dont bother with this product as its a waste of time, energy, and money.This is not the first time I've been disappointed with the dyeing abilities of Rit products, but it is certainly the last time I will try them.

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oops!

made stuff grey n smelly, not black. probably made of yucky chemicals-- check out this link:[..]not sure whether it is a good thing that they mention astm-d? but made me think maybe won't do it again till i know more.

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The music was certainly part of the pleasure watching the series!

Just to answer M. Ondrovic's review and probably lots like her/him, asking: " Where can I find it?" : You could try Amazon's European Branches ( France, UK, etc) if you haven't thought of it yet. Afterall this album comes from the UK in Europe.

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Monarch of the Glen: Music from the BBC TV Series

I LOVE the TV show, and would like to get a copy of the soundtrack. I can't find it anywhere. Would someone be able to tell me where I can find it?Thanks

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Movie tape unable to watch

The movie was mesed up...would not work but 5 mins here and there clearly. It rolled and sound constantly in and out. I really wanted this movie to be added to my collection because it is a great movie and story that I remeber happening in our small little home town. I am really dissapointed in my purchase.

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I thought the film was very dissapointig.

The film was way to dull. I personally thought it was poorly made. The film seemed to be made as cheep as possible. To sum it all up, it sucked!!!

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Worthwhile collection of Fischer games

GM Andy Soltis is pretty good on game collections mixed with history, and this is no exception. There are some up-to-date insights on many of the famous games as well as some lesser-known gems.The annotations aren't especially deep, but they don't bog down in masses of variations either. Soltis also points out certain "themes" in Fischer's play, e.g. "you've gotta give squares to take squares".

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I want the truth! :)

I see that this book gets 5 stars. I have read through this book briefly and must say that I want to like this book - I really do, but from the Fischer Interviews found at bobbyfischer.net I must say that I can't trust it's content. Bobby Fischer can't stand Andy Soltis, so why would he write a book about him? Maybe just to make money off of Fischer's good name.

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Interesting and pleasant read ...

I've always been a fan of Ben Stein's writing and was pleased with this very honest book. Not everyone would write this in the way he did and expose his frailties. It is an easy read. I believe it is an honest look at his journey to self understanding. His advice is sound and thought provoking. Good book.

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From which it follows that....

According to the NYT review "Offering what they call a cultural theory of risk perception, the authors suggest that peoples complaints about hazards should never be taken at face value. One must look further to discover what forms of social organization are being defended or attacked."Applying this logic, we have to ask what Mary Douglas and Wildavsky have to gain from advancing this argument...and their consistently dismissive and condescending attitude toward environmentalists makes this fairly clear. If your unenlightened opposition INSISTS on talking about certain risks AS IF that was what REALLY mattered then you are, of course, completely justified in disregarding their point of view, (and for that matter them) entirely.Now THAT's a payoff...

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The Author Lacks Sufficient Knowledge of Spanish

The author attributes many pronunciation contractions to Chile whereas these can be found in Caribbean or European Spanish, depending on the social class of the speaker and the lack of formality of a situation. The author concentrates on ghetto Chilean Spanish and I am not likely to frequent the few violent neighborhoods or participate in illegal activities. I have been to Chile and I have always used my standard Latin American Spanish and everyone answered me in kind. This standard is the result of soap operas and international programs in Spanish which use the most neutral accents and vocabulary. I have never had the impression that Chileans were using their best Spanish to communicate with me. This book is worthless to me.

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Especially the Beyond

An excellent history and explanation of psychoanlytic theory and practise. But especially valuable for the review of post-Freudian psychoanlytic understanding of why people have personality problems and what the "new" psychoanalyts have to offer (which is plenty!). I might mention that the authors were apparently not aware that Kohut's "patient", Mr. Z, is actually a disguised portrait of his own psychological history. This book is especially valuable for the relatively simple understandings of why people suffer and how the professional/personal relationship formed between the psychoanalyst and patient is helpful. Disabuses the stereotype of the distant, impersonal psychoanalyst.

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Hard to Beat!

I can't imagine a more comprehensive introduction to the vast psychoanlytic field than this one. Mitchell and Black do an excellent job of comparing and contrasting all of the major theorists. Their organization is impressive, not only addressing major schools of thought but adding two chapters at the end that outline major theoretical and clinical controversies that help clarify the preceding chapters. The outcome is an exceptionally clear, comprehensive, even-handed introduction that is hard to beat. The writing is stimulating and simple enough to satisfy those of us who appreciate unpretensious presentations. The compact and brief nature of the book serves its purpose well.

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Kindle Version is a Mess

The book itself is wonderful. I happen to have a print version and today I bought the kindle version. I have never seen such a mess.First, the Table of Contents is all out of order. It lists Chapter 1, 2, no 3, then 4, then 6. I found Chapter 3 sandwiched between Chapters 7 and 5 (in that order). It is only partially interactive. Some chapters in the Table of Contents cannot be used to go the correct chapter because they're not set up to do that. The time I spent trying to just get to Chapter 4 on my Kindle I could have spent reading it (and finishing it) in my print book. I'm scared to find out what other errors are in this so-called book. If this is the future of our literacy we are in serious trouble.

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Excellent Book

This is a superb book. It's strengths are that: (1) it presents each theorist as having a vision, if you will, of what a human being is like -- a Freudian child, a Kleinian child, a Fairbairnian adult and so forth and (2) it presents without judgment each vision with reference to the core issues in the history of Psychoanalysis. I feel as though Mitchell and Black really understand the visions of each of the theorists they present, and that they also did a exceptionally clear job of transmitting those visions in their writings. This is a completely different book than The Discovery of the Unconscious, but I value it is similar ways.

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Freud and beyond

It is very nice book to get a broad spectrum about Freud's theory and developments of later theories. Allhougt I studied cb-therapy, I always return to study Freud's magnificent discipline.

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Comparative Psychoanalysis is of the essence!

With any book I red so far from Stephen Mitchell what really amazes me is, how easy it is for this guy to fly through over a century of really compelling and dense psychoanalytic stuff without even sweating it.But is not it what a brilliant mind is about?Making you feel how easy it is to achieve the most complicated task...In this book Margaret Black and Stephen Mitchell put together an amazing cross comparison study reviewing with precision the most prominent psychoanalytic thinking since Sigmund Freud.Thats over 100 years.Because this book is accessible in its level of language and writing style I do recommend it to anyone interested to learn about this amazing field...Like the French say " un incontournable"

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Outdated and full of useless catch phrases

The worst trading book I ever purchased. The book is full of catch phrases and waffles page after page. Example: more than 100 pages of advice such as:Don't trade scared (1 full page)Be patient (1 full page)Trade like a robot, wothout emotion (1 full page)Always have a profit goal (1 full page)etceteraThe book does not show any examples of successfully backtested strategies. Better go for "Trade like a Hedge Fund" from J Altucher.

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The Long-Term Day Trader

I have read over 75 books on trading and I can honestly state this book is out of date. It still uses fractions in price quotes. I almost quit reading the book during the first section. Anyway I got through the first section and was glad I did... The best part of the book was the middle section on trader's rules. I did not like the interviews very much. I would recommend New Market Wizards by Jack Schwager for interviews with great traders. All in all I would not buy this book given what I know now.

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BELOW BEGINER LEVEL

THIS BOOK WAS NOT USEFULL TO ME. IF YOU DON'T ALREADY KNOW THE BEGINERS INFORMATION IN THIS BOOK, YOU HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO.

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The perfect game for the true baseball fan

If you're anything like me, which means you follow baseball obsessively, charting stats, second guessing the general manager, etc., then you want this game on your PC. The graphics are sub-par, but the game far exceeds the competition in the team-building function. You can build your team with free agent signings, trades and minor league call-ups, possibly landing in the World Series. You can also simulate games and entire seasons, testing your roster against the rest of the league.Bottom line: If you're looking for the best graphics and the smoothest gameplay, check out another option. But, if you are more interested in the game behind the game, give Microsoft Baseball a spin.

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Very Disappointing

This game promises the best of both worlds, great gameplay for those who like the arcade style action and great management for those who enjoy running the team. While the gameplay was decent it pales in comparison to some of the other top baseball games available. The general manager mode is supposedly based on Baseball Mogul. While it may be it lacks any of the depth found in Baseball Mogul. The statistics in this game are anemic. You can't even pull up a box score for simulated games. For those of us baseball fans who have been waiting for a game with great action and management ... the wait continues.

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Thumbs Down form 2001 MSB

........... The game has horrible baserunning, graphicsare sub-par compared to other baseball games, constantly freezes(quite Ironic that it can't operate properly with the operating system that they wrote), and worse of all there is no draft. END

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Full of justifying evidence of Book of Mormon validity.

Hugh Nibley has done it again. This book is an in-depth study of things mentioned in the Book of Mormon which were unknowable at the time the Book of Mormon was published, as well as a look at technical structure which would have been impossible to fake. "Since Cumorah" compares BM descriptions and ideas with recent finds like the Dead Sea Scrolls. Too many bulls eyes for random shooting. Nibley is again asking for scholarly review knowing that the book will withstand all challenges.

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DON'T BUY! Description is wrong!

Be warned - it says it's a "complete header-back exhaust system", but it isn't! This kit does NOT include downpipes, flared fittings, or anything that mates up to the collectors. Of course, Amazon will take it back and refund your money, because they're really good about that sorta stuff, but why waste your time and make UPS rich in the process? You're better off staying away from Flowmaster and their misleading advertsiements. If you're looking for a "complete" exhaust system, check out the Thrush 89023 kit. It even includes the mufflers for the same price.

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There's Only One Jimmy Martin

Here is a fine introduction to the King of Bluegrass at an affordable price. Jimmy Martin has to be the most colorful character of bluegrass music, and in my opinion, puts Bill Monroe to shame. While Jimmy plays traditional bluegrass music, there is absolutely NOTHING traditional with his presentation....it's been said that he's the Jerry Garcia of Bluegrass; I'm not sure how accurate that is, but Jimmy's fans are hardcore, and so is his music. This is just plain unabashed, true-blue, in your face, bluegrass. This recording is from King Records, and although a few of the hits are remakes, they are well recorded and well worth your listen. Included are his signature songs: "Widow Maker" and "Sunny Side Of the Mountain", as well as the traditional "Knoxville Girl" and "Will The Circle Be Unbroken". I just hope that someday the grand Ole Opry will forgive him and induct this legend. For less than $6, you can own a piece of history from a "one-of-a-kind".

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Save your money

I had high hopes for this one based on the reviews above, but apparently his mama wrote them. The situation had so many improbable circumstances it was ridiculous, and the wierd dialect being spoken was not helping. The used prices tell the tale - if friends were telling friends to get it as they do on a Drake, Weber or Glen Cook book the prices would be much higher. The book is just not a keeper.

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Mediocre at Best

I found this novel interesting enough to read all the way to the end, but just barely. The broken English of the Carribean-culture islanders was distracting and made the dialogue a chore instead of a delight.The first page of the first chapter contains what is probably the WORST similie I've ever read in any published work, and it doesn't improve much from there. Descriptions are flat and predictable and so are characterizations. There's no theme to speak of other than, possibly, "War is hell" or "Religion is stupid" and the defeatism of the conclusion is Naturalism at its worst.And what on earth is this Carribeans vs Aztecs motif illustrating? It's like he chose the two most obscure cultures he could find in order to make the book interesting.Don't pay full price for this book.

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Well Developed World - Compelling Characters - Fascinating Story

I picked this up with no advance knowledge about the author based on the cover -- the cover evoked some of the old Edgar Rice Burroughs stuff I love so much.Wow! What a great surprise. I was hooked from the very first chapter. I purchased it, took it home, and almost read it in one sitting. The world and its inhabitants are so well developed and so lovingly described that I was completely involved in the story. And, as its cover suggests, it did in places evoke the best that the pulps had to offer (the airship chase, for example).First novel? I'm impressed. One of the best books I've ever read, period.One minor, miniscule complaint: The dialect spoken by the natives of this world was difficult reading for me at first. Early on in the story, I found myself re-reading some of the dialogue to make sure I understood what they were saying.

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ABB

I just finished Crystal Rain, and I have to say that I am finally enthused about speculative fiction for the first time in many years. Most of my recent reads have left me disappointed -- too many authors trying overhard to impress the reader with confusing and self-important plots with characters and storylines that just don't connect. Now, finally, there is a terrific new author who takes sci-fi back to its roots -- a strong story with interesting and unique characters, told in a masterful fashion. The story is a very compelling read with excellent pace and complete abscence of literary sludge. I look forward to Buckell's future work. Hopefully this is the beginning of a resurgence of the genre, with renewed emphasis on great stories related by a master wordsmith.

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Second Chance

I passed on this book and its sequel, Ragamuffin, the first time I saw them. But recently I picked up the third book of the series, Sly Mongoose and really liked it. So I went back to read the first two books. The story isn't real original, I've read SF stories before about lost colonies. There is a lot of interesting back story in this, like the old-fathers who originally settled the planet and the war they fought to protect their new world from aliens. And the Caribbean culture of the people added a nice twist (although their dialog took some getting used to). I recommend this and both it's sequels. Read them in order though.

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minus the bear for president!

This album makes me want to listen to Menos el Oso. it reminds you how good the songs really are.

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Don't waste your money

If you have any sewing experience at all, don't bother. I was expecting extraordinary outfits (that is what the title Baby Couture implied) and all that is in this book is ho-hum. If you want to create fabulous clothing for the little ones in your life, get the magazine Ottobre Design, you'll be happy you did!

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waste of money

You'd think from the pretty picture on the cover that this book might have some good stuff inside...WRONG. Not only are some of these creations a big too shabby for my taste, many of the patterns are terrible.And don't even get me started with the sewing techniques. Thank goodness I have enough sewing experience to know some of the techniques are poorly executed.To call this "Couture" is a joke.

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Cute kids...

That's about the best thing I can say for this book. I was greatly disappointed with the content and wish I could just send it back but the puppy ate it. Don't waste your money get Ottobre, great patterns trandy fashion and I promice you'll get a lot more out of it.

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Nothing resembling "COUTURE"

Oh my, how I wish that I had read - and heeeded - the negative reviews for this book BEFORE I wasted my $5 on a copy on online auction. Even that small amount was far too much and I will probably throw it away. To give credit where it is due, the cover picture is lovely.

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nice for beginners

This book has some cute ideas but the patterns are very, very basic--good for beginning sewers but probably not advanced or even intermediate sewers. Many of the patterns (pants, jacket, bib) are presented as different items in the book. In reality, they are the same pattern made from different fabrics with slightly different construction techniques. There are some cute ideas for embellishments--fabric yo-yos, flowers, and covered buttons. Wait for Jo-Anns 99 cent pattern sale--you'll get many more patterns for your money.

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Cute, but not very clearly written

I have sewn many, many costumes and dresses for my children, so I am not a rank beginner. Even though the patterns look simple enough, they are poorly labeled on the pattern sheet or poorly drafted. I think the items are cute..except for the ghastly pillowcase top. The little pants and the jackets are very cute. Children's clothing doesn't have to be complicated to be adorable...still, I have enormous reservations about the fact that the pattern pieces labeled jumper front and jumper back don't appear to match... good idea book, but if the patterns aren't going to line up, don't spend $22 bucks. Find a really steep discount.

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