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America's Real Life Hero
Bruce Springsteen is an American hero in a different way from fictional Rocky Balboa. While the boxer shows his invincibility by beating one rival after another, our boss beats the music chart by his excellent songwriting and his heartful message. And he's only flesh and bone and even at his height he recognizes that his fame will not last long as shown in Glory Days. Bruce is and should be the icon for American's blue-collar mass and after 80s' glory days he returned with the place he belongs. He may not go on producing catchy hit-making songs but his Born To Run motto will stay. Besides hit tracks I like Atlantic City. A nice introduction to music fans new to the Boss. Curious music fans may dig in his 1973 debut. ...And a number of live collections.
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Air purifier
Wow this is so quite. I really like the different settings. When it is a windy day I turn it up to help my allergies.It is a nice size not too noticeable.
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Does not work for crickets
The crickets just keep chirping away but don't go in the box. Neither does anything else for that matter. Save your money.
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a 2nd. great book in the series.
Reynard has done it again. Another great book on crypto. This book explains what is the most secure cipher: one-time pads. The Russians used this to give US a real hard time. Did I mention the great software that Robert has included? This book covers substitution and transposition ciphers. Buy this book!
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Kids loved it!
Very action oriented book! Lots of Kung Fu, a little bit of blood and gore, bit of fantasy (animals behaving in sympathy with humans) a litte (not too accurate) culture thrown in, definitely some mystery and good vs. evil. My 10 year old read it and REALLY loved it...he can't wait for the next book to come out. Consider that very sensitive children might be bothered by multiple deaths and violence. Resistent readers may be inspired by this book with very appealing characters and a clear sense of conflict re: obeying, thinking for oneself, appropriate use of violence.
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AMAZING! Best Barbie Movie to date!
This movie is adorable and has really catchy music that will have you dancing with your daughters. I have a 5 year old and 3 year old who love this movie. I even love watching it with them. It is so fun and I highly recommend it!
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Aloe Vera Juice
This is a very good product; Its taste is acceptable and it is good for what ails you and you should try it!
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Understanding FORTRAN 77 and 90
This is a good book,an excellent read.I have many books in Fortran but i have not come across this type yet.The writing style is incredibly simple and straightforward.The authors talk in a very relaxed mode,somehow coaxing you to understanding.What more,it is written in modern style-Structured and Modular.If you ever have problems understanding other Fortran books,please try this one.In each chapter,the concluding sections on 'Odds and Ends' are invaluable.Chances are,you wont find these in other texts.However,the Fortran 90 components of the language are not explicitly highlighted as suggested by the title.
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Sharp Aquos LC20D42u
My wife and I both like the Sharp as far as picture goes it looks good but the sound to us is not what the 15'' Sharp is even though it has more watts than the smaller one. It just seems like it has more of a tinny sound if that makes any sense to you. Other than that it is fine. Maybe Sharp has an answer for the sound quality if they do please let me know about it.
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A Major Disappointment
Hannibal is one of the worst books I've ever read. I couldn't put Silence of the Lambs down; conversely, Hannibal is so gratuitously graphic and revolting that I had to put it down numerous times. A major disappointment. Don't waste your time and money on this one. Too horrible for words.
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Much better than the 300. In fact 300 times better
Better storyline, better characters, less stupid sex, actors were fine in both though.I almost became interested in the :"gods" as people.Storyline suffered at the end as do most mythic tales butit was still enjoyable storytelling and almost made a little sense.Even my wife agrees with me on this one!
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In no way the best she's ever written
I love Amanda Quick. Her books are among my all time favorites. But this one was not really worth the money- and I bought mine used. The beginning plot was great, the whole hire a fiancee bit. But the laser? Well. That was a little far fetched. And the bad guy, he just wasn't the kind of villain I like in my books, he was just an insane murderer. The plot connections were a little weak too. But, it is an Amanda Quick book, and does have some entertaining moments.
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Still no FM Radio or microphone
A beautiful device to be sure, but still lacks an FM radio and internal microphone like most of its competitors have. Probably the nicest of which is the Creative Zen Sleek.Griffin does make a radio/remote/mic. combo for the ipod, but its another $50 and something else to carry around.
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The Best PDA ever
All right, so I have a toy fetish, I love gadgets. Therefore, I have 4 PDA's, yes, my girlfriend is very understanding, also, for the record, I also have other fancy gadgets, check up on the others, but, now to the topic at hand, the Palm Vx. Great PDA, my favorite, I bought the original Palm, and the have just made it better, also, the size is incredible! It weighs just 4 oz. I also have used a Palm VII, it is too big, and simply too expensive for something that gets out of date as soon a computers do. The stylus and grafiti writing couldn't be better, I would reccomend the Palm Platform over all others and to all others, CEO's, Grad. Student, High School Students, even Housewife's would find life eaiser with this little gem.
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rail map of europe
Rail map of Europe is made of a cheap grade of paper with NO info about rail rides. A waste of money!!! Ernest Jutras
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Great.
Fit perfect on the side of my mossberg 500. Adds a good touch to it, as well as added shells.
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Not worth the low price
Although this unit may appear to be the best value available, I would not reccommend it. I bought it without reading any reviews on it's performance. In the package was every accessory one would want and need to enjoy a portable unit. The picture quality was very good - however, the sound quality from the built-in speakers was worse than an old $5.00 mono AM radio. You can just hear it at full volume and it sounds like radio static. (Unfortunately, I read this on many of the internet buyer reviews after I made the purchase. I returned it for an Audiovox unit which was the same price, but with less accessories. The audiovox sounded fantastic and feels like it will hold up much longer than the Cyberhome. The controls and housing of the cyberhome felt very cheap and fragile, while the audiovox felt like it can be used by younger children without easily breaking.
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Don't bother
This book contains the two things that I hate to find in a mystery book -- a contrived plot which depends on unbelievable coincidences, and a main character with hang-ups coming out his wazoo. The only reason it gets two stars instead of one is that it's well-written.
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OUTSTANDING
MONICA THE ALBUM IS YOUR BEST EVER. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK , BECAUSE YOU ARE INCLINED TO BE THE NEXT WHITNEY HOUSTON.
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Piece of junk
My son got this toy as a Christmas gift from his grandfather. What a hunk of junk. The screen is difficult to see and the "computer" locks up. If we can figure out where it came from, we will be returning it. What a let down for our son.
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So sexy! So hot! So wonderful!
Goddess of Spring is a must read for every lover of paranormal romance. I fell so deeply in love (and lust) with Hades I wanted to somehow whisk myself into the pages. He's sexy enough to make your mouth water and your heart race. The story line is fresh and fun and takes you into this wonderful realm. PC Cast is truly magical and makes me wish *I* had writen it!
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Great deal
These batteries are a perfect fix and although not recommended, they charge perfectly in my dewalt radio charger! No problems with them at all.
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Good survey / interesting suggestions
Anderson reviews a range of thrillers. It's a personal view, and you can debate his definition of "thriller". However, if you don't expect a definitive survey, then you should enjoy his views, and find some interesting suggestions for your own reading. My tastes aren't too different from Anderson's, so I was pleased that, for example, he identified Dennis Lehane's "Mystic River" as a great novel. I was also interested in the backgound biographical information about the novelists, and the explanations about how the business works (Anderson is a novelist himself).It's fun to see who is missing. I would have included the Barry Eisner Rain novels, and the superb John Harvey and Michael Dibdin among the Brits. The book doesn't include a European / Scandinavian section, which is a shame when writers like Karen Fossum are doing great work.
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Underpants
This book is really good and I think every one should read it. It is well suited for ages six and up .It would put you in a good mood because Captain Underpants makes you laugh. His job is to save people and get people out of trouble. He is like a comical superman.
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Sorry to say
Anyone buying this tent has not had good tents. This tent is made cheaply. I haven't a clue how to hang the do dads that come with it for the inside. The instructions only make mention of them, but do not say how or where to put them. In addition the center has no D ring to hang items. Seems to me anyone who makes tents ought to know that. I cannot say if it leaks, but I used it in a misty morning and it nearly leaked with that situation. The front door only has 1 zipper that goes 1 way, so you had better be on the correct side if ya want to open it during the night when there is no light. It is also so short you need to crawl into it despite the center hight being adequate I will be looking for another tent.
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Did not get the product
I can't honestly rate this product since I still haven't received it. It's almost been a month now and I haven't gotten it.
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Dead to Me
I officially give up on you Anita Blake. Your books used to thrill me, scare me, keep me up all night in anticipation. Now you just pretty much creep me out and somehow manage to annoy me more and more with each new novel.I'm 3/4 the way through this massive volume of crap and I just can't keep my eyes propped open long enough to finish. I have never been so severely disappointed in a series (or character) in my life.For now on I will pretend you died a brave death in Obsidian Butterfly and everything I read after that never, ever happened. It may take therapy and a couple of pomegranate martinis to forget but forget I will. R.I.P.
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MY DAUGHTER LEARNED ITALIAN FROM THIS COURSE!
My daughter (who is a University of Wisconsin student) is studying in Rome this year. She didn't have time to take a formal Italian course before leaving so a friend suggested she try a Language Dynamics course. She did and she started speaking the language right away. She has since learned a lot more of course by conversing with the natives and taking a university Italian for Foreigners course, but she says she owes her 'beginning' to this course.
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Very good
We bought this bed because we were moving and needed a temporary bed while we looked for a new bedroom set. We slept on it for about 3 weeks. We found it to be pretty comfortable and it stayed inflated. We were ready for a real bed after a week or so but this isn't meant to be a replacement for a real mattress. Overall, pleased with the purchase and happy to have a bed for guests.
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Drums
I loved the product the hickory wood is amazing,I will always use vic as my choice for drum sticks :D
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Principles stand the test of time
The definition of a classic. The principles in this book have stood the test of time. Don't listen to the talking heads who hype up that times are different. Build you foundation first. Learn the principles. They don't change.
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Terrible product - totally defective
I bought two of these and had to return both of them because they both were defective! After a few days, they started making a terrible loud clicking sound when one of the parts moved up and down. This product is a piece of junk.
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Not Classic Sergio Mendes, but still GOOD
I purchased this CD because I am a BIG fan of Sergio M and Brasil '65, '66 and '77. This is the NEW '77 with pretty much a whole new cast and somewhat of a new sound. The remnants of Bossa Nova are buried in this release...The cut "Real Thing" was a favorite of mine when it received air-play on the radio (back in 1978!)... I still prefer the sound of the original Brasil '77, however the only way to get their music is through collector's or on auction sites...I still recommend this release, but prefer the older '66/'77 sound...if you want to complete your collection, then definitely buy it! The sound quality is excellent!
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disappointed
He's a very good writer but this collection is uneven and at times boring. It has a few good stories but for the rest there's just something missing.
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Recipes and Wooden Spoons
This book was in great shape when it arrived. I am glad it was because it was a gift for a friend.
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Terrific doesn't do justice
I first read this book in 8th grade and immediately fell in love with it. Although I own all the books in the series, Ender's Game is by far my favorite. The beauty of the book is that it is not depended upon the sci-fi aspect. While the futuristic setting does make things interesting, it's only dressing for the real story: that of a boy growing up in a demanding environment. Card does an excellent job of portraying Ender's development as the story progresses. It is nearly impossible *not* to identify with Ender. Even if you aren't a sci-fi fan, you should definitely read this book. There cannot be enough said in favor of this book.
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Are You Kidding?
Poorly written with many spelling and grammatical errors. The "spirit guide", Thomas, constantly refers to himself as "The Great Communicator" yet I found the very short chapters fragmented, unclear and lacking in the very information it purports to divulge. [...]
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SORRY EXCUSE FOR A COONTS BOOK
WRITTEN AT A 3RD GRADE LEVEL. COONTS IS NOW AT THE BOTTOMOF THE BARREL AFTER BEING ON THE TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN.
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Would purchase again.
The delivery was quick, just using regular delivery and the book was just as great of shape as promised. I will purchase again in the future.
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Lots of bugs - look elsewhere
playing discs with mp3 files is very buggy - can't navigate, locks up frequently. No point in using a DVD for MP3 files - it takes too long to "load" Won't play a Hollywood DVD but will play home burnt DVD's without any menus - go figure.More trouble than its worth - look elsewhere
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Marginally good pump
Purchased this pump as alternative to an expensive pump. While I found it works well when you have not fed for a long period of time and are engorged, it did not work well for pumping in between feedings. Having rented a double pump (Medela) so that I could compare, I found that the suction on this pump does not stimulate let-down; additionally, the suction is so intense that it does not work as well for that mid-day pumping session and actually was a bit painful. I found that this pump would not pull one drop out yet the Medela double pump would. I would purchase this model only if I had very little use for a breast pump at all and was not planning on using it on a regular basis. I would spend the money on the more expensive model and not waste the money on this one.
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Inspiring Read For Filmmakers
Sure Lumet has been making large Hollywood movies for decades but the morals of his stories are just as important for any serious low-budget director. Most readers of this book may never have to deal with an actor demanding millions to be cast in their movie but once they're on the set, Lumet's theories for dealing with that actor still applies to the local guy you hired off Craigslist. In between the facts are a slew of insights from Lumet on his thoughts that go behind the film to make you realize how he coinciously turns a good film idea into a great film on screen. And if Lumet doesn't make a great film? He isn't afraid to admit it and explain how he does the best he can with what he has.
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Invisible Monsters Book
The book I got was in great condition other than a little bit of writing and highlighting the seller didn't mention. I also REALLY enjoyed the book! I read it in like 3 days. I have also gone on to read Diary, which was good, and am now reading Survivor. If you like unpredictable circumstances then you will love Chuck!
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Keeps you in tune
I have a set of the original locking tuners on a '84ish Strat. So I decided to try these on a Fender Telecoustic guitar I have that wouldn't stay in tune. These fixed that problem. It stays in perfect tune now.
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Great Temari Book
I'm new at Temari and found this book very helpful. The diagrams and pictures are great. Everyone should buy it if they have an interest in Temari.
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Indian Motorcyle
While the motorcyle is cute, it is pretty small. My son just turned 3 and it is almost too small for him. It also doesn't move very fast at all. Much slower than a Barbie car or something like that. My son pushes on the ground to go faster. In my opinion, it would be good for a 2 year old, but maybe not much older.
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Broken light and cracked fixture
Submitted a review upon receiving the blacklight, which had a broken bulb and a crack (5 inches long) on the back of the fixture. Requested a refund and was told by amazon to pay to ship it back.....then i will get a refund. Not worth it, just threw it away, will NEVERbuy from this company again.Then my review disappeared. So here it is again.DO NOT BUY FROM THEM!!!!
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A must read for EVERY woman who loves Christ!
This is a must read for every mother, wife or soon to be wife! It will help you see past all the feminist liberal propaganda and see where God really designed you to be! It will help you grow past your own immature selfishness and grow into a happy fulfilled woman honoring God!I recomend this book to everyone I know and I am going to get copies for my daughters for when they are old enough to start considering marriage. I will also get a copy for my son's some day wife so that she will know what God expects of her as a Help Meet!Love it!I keep reading it again and again! Even my husband says he can tell that I love him unselfishly now and our already wonderful marriage is now breathtaking!
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Buy at the store instead
It looks as though this is a burnt copy. I bought it as a gift and it looked as if it is bootleg!
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Great for wavy always!
Ever since I started growing my hair I was scared of taming the waves until I tried Paul Mitchell Super Skinny and Round Trip sure did it's job. Both are great for wavy hair! Been using it for almost 3 years!
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ewwwww
Two words: sonic feces. This is pure,whining garbage. Gee, it sort of reminds me of Live Across a Wire. After one of the best albums EVER with August and Everything after, and a very so-so follow up with RTS, the Crows have issued nothing but slow, self indulgent garbage ever since. Screw them, I'm done. Never will they get my money again. Pathetic. What a shame to see such a one album wonder.
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Best Alternative to Milk
If you are lactose intolerant or just find that cow's milk puts you off, Almond Breeze is a great alternative. For me, soy milk and rice milk taste too much like chalk and they often have a higher number of grams of carbs per serving. Almond Breeze tastes great! I put it on cereal and it makes an outstanding base for smoothies - just add frozen fruit and blend. I prefer the unsweetened version, although vanilla and chocolate are also good if you like sweeter beverages.
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Save yourself some money...
Type in (or cut and paste) the ASIN number B0000CFYPA in the search field and it will take you to the EXACT same Amazon item that sells for $120 cheaper AND comes with a free adaptor!! Both items are the PSRK1 - Yamaha Karaoke 61-key keyboard. Save yourself some money AND get a free adaptor!!!!!!!! That's the only reason I gave this item a low rating - great product - buy it for less!!!
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A neat dvd for the snake lover in your family!
I have a 4 year old boy who loves snakes so I was looking for a documentary type dvd that features realistic depictions of snakes when I encountered this dvd on Amazon and asked my son if he would like for me to get it for him. Seeing Jeff Corwin with a snake around his neck on the cover convinced my 4 year old that this might be the dvd for him so I ordered it. I watched part of it with my son and it consists of 2 episodes: Costa Rica: The Arribiatta & The Amazon: Goin' Bananas. Both episodes have Jeff Corwin deal with snakes as well as other animals in each episode, but for my son, the snake experiences Jeff has in the Costa Rica section like the one he encounters the largest pit viper ever had my son really enjoying that episode in particular! So, if you have a young snake lover in your midst, this dvd would sure be worth the effort to get to entertain the young snake lover in the family!
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A disappointment to say the least
Let me give you the gist of this book...."Selling by telling a story works better!".Well, D'uh!! I knew that...that is why I got the book. The whole book keeps on going over and over how important selling with a story is and how good it is for your business. Yes, we know that....now show us some stories.It has very few stories in the back...other than that, the author wants you to understand that you should sell by telling stories.Did I say that enough times already??? Cause the book keeps on going trying to convince you without giving much stories.
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Quality
Good product, usefull!!! Buy it if you are looking for quality to your life; soft and easy to use it.
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AVOID THIS MOVIE! SERIOUSLY!
This movie is horrible. I suspect a lot of the positive reviews come from people who either are involved with the film or close to those folks -- or possibly from people paid to write positive reviews. Or perhaps, they were on drugs while they watched it.I have no problem with less structured films. That's the beauty of independent stuff. But this film had a very thin plot and terrible actors. It paid no attention to character development -- at all. The best acting came from a very young girl - and I'm sure I'm being generous to her because of her age and cuteness.The cinematography is horrendous. It looks like it was filmed with a webcam. The director looks like he tossed in elements just to make the film underground. You know - things like chill out lounge music, ambiguous plots, mysterious characters. Unfortunately, these things cannot hide an empty plot.AVOID THIS MOVIE!!!
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EXCELLENT
I have read many books on the wild edibles of our Rocky Mountains, and have had very few compare to this one. This book not only gives DETAILED color photos of every plant listed, he also gives approximate dates (months) they are to be immature, mature, flowering, adn bearing fruit. He also gives potential lookalikes, cautions, uses, and special notes of other uses. This book is divided into three main sections. Low altitude plants, High altitude plants and the common toxic plants of the area. All the plants listed in all sections are fairly common and I am sure many people from enthusiasts to hikers/backpackers would find this information useful. In the back of the book, Seebeck also includes ideas of what type of recipies to use these plants in. The only reason I awarded four stars is because I wished there were more listed, like those ever present mountain weeds and grains.
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Red Hat Linux Bible
I bought this book with great anticipation, however as I started the install it went to frustration. I know nothing of Linux when I started this, and it became a disapointment. The information in the book generaly does not line up with the Linux I installed from the CD that came with it. Also the comands that he talkes about wer not present when I tried them. allot of the setup comands you have to install manualy, I had to do allot of trial and error. His book is also badly organized I find, I found my self fliping to differant sections of the book for the same item. Some of the instructions for setup at the install are in the middle of the book. This may be a good book for when you know what you are doing, but I dont recomend it for the beginner.
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Not quite Amazon Women on the Moon
Maybe it is a language or cultural discrepancy, but this movie just did not make me laugh. It is a typical movie where people are watching a movie review on TV and some of the characters on the TV show and the movie being reviewed trade places. This annoys the director of the movie (who is being interviewed on the TV show) who then tries to get the characters back in their correct places. Ho hum...
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Great Product True to Description
The item works very well however I didn't use completely as directed. I can not imagine using these strips twice a day. They do cause some sensitivity within the first two days of use but it goes away.
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not the best book out there
I must disagree with the other reviewer. I do not think that the explanations are clear. The examples could be more illuminating. I have found that other undergrad texts do a better job at presenting the information and would recommend those over Alberty's any day.
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May not fit for your TV
Basically it's a good product, but it didn't fit my TV in the beginning. Why? The enclosed legs (secure bars) are too short for my TV. I contacted their service regarding this issue. Unfortunately, I was told that this product does not come with extra bars. As a handyman, I went to ACE hardware to buy two couplers and two 2" bars to extend the legs. At the end, problem's solved, but it cost me additional $6 and my labor to make this product work for my TV.
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kingston brass faucet
I have now had this faucet a couple years and all 3 are still working but the handles are not adjustable we even called the company to see if there was a secret to it. The handles were at the 10 & 4 o'clock positions and looked horrible that way. I have only ever seen these handles at the 9 & 3 o'clock positions which is what I expected and wanted. We liked the look enough to make our own adjustments which voided the warranty and does effect the function of the faucet, we really should have returned them. This wasn't a fluke thing all 3 faucets had the same issue with the handles.
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Great Book!!
This is one of my favorite books to read to my son (almost 3 yrs. old). I love how the author reminds us to be thankful for the things that are easy to overlook, like the power of the mind or the look of an autumn day. It's helped everyone in our house to stop and be thankful for even the little things in our lives.
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Excellent Place to Start!
I first bought this book about 20 years ago. I wanted to learn how to restore old dolls because I could not afford to buy the perfect ones.This is a very good place to start if you want to learn doll repair. No book will have everything you want to know, but this one covers many important things like restringing, eyes, wigs, etc. I had to buy another one last year because I eventually wore out my first copy!A very good reference guide to doll repair and restoration.
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Poetry doesn't always have to be serious
What I most loved about this book is the mix of poignant, exotic, obscure (occasionally, but worth the trouble) and often very funny. One poem, for example ("Pangur Blah") features the author's struggles with writer's block. He compares himself with his cat, who ("an urban beast, hence unemployed") does "naught but nap and shed and void."Rhymes and meters are impeccable. In this age of sloppy poetics, this book is a treat.
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u sigh, u sigh, u sigh, u sigh, u sigh, u sigh, u sigh
I hope this album is not an indication that Sigur Ros have already peaked, but Agaetis Byrjunwas a LOT better. I really like Sigur Ros, and I really tried to like this album, but I don't (very much). Sounds like they've run out of steam musically. And repeating the same (made up) lyric throughout the whole album? Even when relieved of the constraint that lyrics need to make sense, the best they could come up with was "u sigh" (repeat ad nauseum). Agaetis Byrjun had heart, () sounds like they want to be Godspeed You Black Emperor. And failed.
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Product ok
The product itself was ok, but I'm not impressed with the company it came from. I purchased two at the same time. They both came from etronics in plastic bags with instructions to a different model of monster icarplay directions. . . no manufacturers box. One of the two didn't work. In order to exchange they insisted in the directions that it must be returned in the manufacturers box. and that you pay the shipping for the return. Although I got a good price for each, because one was broke and I was unable to return I ended up paying what I could have paid at the store.
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This book advocates child abuse
The "parenting" style advocated in this book is absolutely horrible and cruel. The author has no knowledge of child development or he would not suggest this kind of cruelty to children. Children will not be spoiled by receiving unlimited love and affection as he suggests. It's quite the opposite. Children whose needs are neglected develop problems, not children who can rely on their parents for love and affection.Feeding on schedule as is suggested in the book has been proven to damage children's health. Infants are designed to be fed on demand, not on schedule.The fact that Ezzo claims his approach is Bible-based is mind-boggling. He apparently has not read the entire Bible or he is choosing to ignore the parts that do not serve his purpose (New Testament). If you love your child, DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK!
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Outstanding Debut
Egolf's first novel grabbed me and didn't let go. From the opening 220 word sentence to its poignant end, Tristan Egolf is put into the company of Pynchon and Stephenson (Cryptonomicon). Although not as muddled as Pynchon or inanely absurd as Stephenson, Egolf's novel is outrageous enough to make the comparison. He creates vivid (not vapid) characters, outlandish situations and wonderful, articulate prose. I'm looking forward to reading his next novel.
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Stick to original 35mm format
I agree with "Willjamz" on the 1.85:1 conversion. This film was shot in 35mm, so see the "full frame" version for it's native format - you can't add to the frame to make it wide screen, so material is instead trimmed from the horizontal rather than the vertical. Nothing was trimmed for the "full frame" version as compared to films shot in 1.85:1 or 1.78:1 or even the massive 2.35:1 (now 2.39:1). As for the movie - a definite must for any collector! Best viewed as part of a beer and pizza movie night.
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I paid how much for this thing?
[...] and I get clip art? Computers can run video, high-end audio, and high-rez pictures nowadays! I am very disappointed with this software for [$$$]. It does not live up to the name - Mega. It is simply some Bibles put into eBook-type form and a few bells and whistles. Not much else. If you like to line up 24 different Bible translations - have at it.
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Excellent
It is clear to me that the Holy Spirit sings through her voice. I love her very much. May God bless her always.
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BORING with pointless JOKES
I read this book hoping that it would be good but I was dissapointed in it. It's a pointless story with jokes, recipes, and a boring story about how to divorce your husband and still stay with him. I didn't like the ending at all. It was sort of a let down and the story was boring. Very few of the jokes were funny. I'm glad that I just paid a dollar for this book at a supermarket for charity. One good thing the money went to a good cause. Save your money on this one.
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Sugar and spice
Four fun authors joined their individual holiday stories for treat. I favor Joanne Fluke but enjoyed the stories of all the women.
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Treasonous Doings During King Edward I of England.
Espionage is not a new game. It has been occurring for centuries. This book outlines the historical treason of a trusted citizen of King Edward I. The book is based on historical fact. In it we see Hugh Corbett and his squire Ranulf on the trail of a traitor. Someone very close to the king has been informing the French King Philip of everything that has been going on in court. It's a dangerous mission for Hugh, and we see him in France and Wales and back to France again while he chases this elusive prey. This series by P.C. Doherty is a very interesting one. Each book is based on well-known historical fact, and Doherty weaves his fictional characters seamlessly into the tale. I recommend this series highly for those interested in English history, and for those who like a good historical thriller.
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A Helpful Book to Advanced Learners
Readers need lots of vocabulary, but in learning to use that vocabulary, they will gain understanding of the nonsensical side or English. So useful to be able to just pick up a used copy too. Beyond idioms, I think the author sneaks in some very useful phrases too. Be careful, though to check up on understanding the vocabulary. Useless if you don't know the words.
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Great Spiral Cutter
Due to the slippage I was left with a spiral cut for an overhead can light. I had to use other methods to create a trim ring to cover up the cut made from this useless attachment. I would try the sandpaper friction ring theory but I already threw this thing in the trash. I don't need anymore screwed up circle cuts.
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Sorry, This Is Not For Me
I'm glad Amazon had the 25 sample pages, for I looked through them and saw that this book is for someone studying war, perhaps like a cadet having that course, but it's certainly not your interesting coffee table book. It appears to be rather boring. Anyway, it's not for me, and I suspect, not for most people. Save your money.
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Not to be compared with "Tuesdays with Morrie"
Having read "Tuesdays with Morrie" I was hoping for another profound and touching read. My high expectations led to disappointment as this book was lacking depth comparatively.A better way to describe "The Five People you Meet in Heaven" would be a phantasy novel with a clever use of chronology, and a fable that reminded me somewhat of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens where you meet the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. Dickens however is able to convey more emotion and more profoundness.
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Big on graphics but not much else......
Actually I was shocked Liam Neeson had such a minimal role....not much to this movie other than computer generated effects.
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it should br for classic people
The position of More's "Utopia" is rather like that of the baby in the Jugement of Solomon One school of thought claims it as a Catholic tract in which anything resembling communist propaganda should be interpreted as moral allegory. Another claims it as a politial manifesto, in which all references to religion should be firmly ignored. Both claimants seem more concerned with the rights of ownership than with the work itself, and are quite prepared to chop it in half, or at least to pluck out and cast from they any part of its anatomy that offends them.
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ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE
WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO RANCID? They used to be a good respectible ska band. Then they had to try to prove that they were punks and they messed that up. They have become sold out pousers who don't belong in the punk scene anymore. RANCID GO BACK TO SKA. This cd is obviously to sell cds and they are probably appealing to the mainstream pousers out there but they sure have lost alot of old fans that have been their with them back in the beginning.
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Not What I Was Hoping For
I liked some of Britney's older songs but was never moved enough to buy an of her albums or CD singles. However, when I heard the duet with Madonna off this album I thought it was very catchy, even though the song certainly sounds like it's against REAL music. Then, when I heard that Britney had actually written some songs on here and that she was going for a more adult audience, I decided to buy it today since in it's first week it is available extremely cheap.Let's just say I'm glad I didn't spend much money on this CD. The single with Madonna is the only decent song on this CD, and let's just say Britney can't write any songs. At least she tried, right?All in all, I do not recommend this album. The songs aren't catchy and all sound alike-like one big swirling mess.I'm taking my copy to the used CD store shortly!
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Piece of crap
Bought the 2GB micro sd card - it would only accept 663mb of data. Called for return authorization and they shipped another. Tried using this one, but computer would not recognize it when I put it in the card reader, using the adapter that makes it a full size SD card. Put it in another micro sd card adapter I had and now the computer recognizes it. However, this one only accepts 558 mb of its 2gb capacity. piece of crap. [...].
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Way Above Average
I never bothered with the HBO series, but the dvd is all you need to watch the whole thing and make more sense than the dribs and drabs of weekly tv. Perfect casting and great acting all around, especially Piven as the agent Ari Gold. Nice soundtrack, though the Rolling Stones circa 68 are a bit over-used at times. Looks like a Scorcese drama, but it's actually Mark Walhberg's work. Very much worth watching.
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second-hand and too wet
It actually is of little importance to a listener how long and why this outfit kept in the shade. This album will, for all we know, put them away for longer still. Reason is a-plenty. To begin with, neo-romantic synhty-pop is not quite making hey these days. The material smacks of Wet Wet Wet's heydays. And anyway, this sort of nagging suicidal gloom is too much to bear in A-ha, Weeping Willows, Doves and the entire Glitterhouse label's output. On the plus side we have here 11 cute and crafty tune arrangements - but then again, vaguely reminiscent of 80's new wave era which Erasure never failed to subscibe to. Wake up, little Suzie, wake up!
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Hollow and Offputting
When the character who is narrating a lengthy novel is as unbelievable and artificial as Hannah Musgrave is in "The Darling", the book is not worthy of completing.
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Do not purchase
This product is horrible! Here is why"1) It is much smaller than I thought it was going to be. The decsription says " cut to fit the bottom of your oven and never clean again. It is about the sixe of piece of computer paper .2) The bottom of it turned white and brittle and almost caught on fire.
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Excellent book but not quite what i thought it would be
this book although extremely informative and easy to understand, describes techniques using alot of specialist equipment which is no good to anyone without them
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An intelligent action thriller...
The awsome Mr. Schwarzenegger returns in this intelligent thriller packed with action, espionage and biceps. Directed by Chuck Russell (Nightmare on elm st. 3, The Blob, The Mask), ERASER is a cool film. Arnie erases your past to save your future, and dosen't do a bad job.
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Easy way to flip the egg
The pan is the perfect size for cooking one egg. Like many of the other reviews on here have mentioned the handle is hot and will burn your hand. Also it is nearly impossible to flip the egg in this with any type of spatula. My solution is to pick up the pan w/ a mitt and flip the egg into another pan.This pan creates more work than it solves
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Great for teachers
I'm a current high school student teacher and this book has been a tremendous help. You can't let this great deal pass you by whether you are an old or new teacher!!! =)
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Perfect
Exactly what I ordered. These will go great with my Bruins themed living room. Also I was happy that the products are made in the USA
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A+++
can't say enough good about this 'kanteen'. a friend ran over our original, so we bought another...another two!!! these things are great. buy one now!
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THIS IS AN INSANE PRICE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU CAN FIND IT MUCH MUCH MUCH CHEAPER
the 2 stars is because of pricing- not the productwhen amazon sells and fulfills an item, it's usually the lowest price anywhereif an outside vendor sells an item- you have to check the price and here is a perfect examplethe pricing here is CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!look elsewhere and you will be shocked at how much you have overpaid here
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top notch sound
everyone has different opinions on strings, so u need to check them all out to see what works best. This is mine for now.
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An elegant and skilled writer tackles a very complex history
From cover to cover, I could not bear to put this book aside. I found Mr. Ball's writing to be clear, concise and very expressive of his obvious sensitivity and humor. The story of the african-americans was heartbreaking, while the tale of the Balls was infuriating. I learned many things about slavery and about the way the system worked. The detail Mr. Ball went into only made the story more fascinating to me. The task he set out to accomplish would have been intimidating to most people; he certainly risked the scorn of the descendants of his family's slaves. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the South and in the roots of our present-day predicament between the races.
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This is a repackage, buy the orginal.
Chip Ingram has a nice radio show and is an interesting preacher but he's no Donald Barnhouse. Buy Barnhouse's original Invisible War, it's a classic. Barnhouse has a reputation for being deep but that isn't true. He takes the time to spell out his thoughts and there are plenty of eye openers to be had. He writes in a classical style but remember he was preaching the sermons this book summarizes in the 1920's & 1930's. His book is 288 pages with text from the top to bottom of each page not 40 pages of text spread over 180 pages of clip art and blank spaces.Ask yourself a question "you think Chris Ingram's book will be in print in 70years?" Barnhouse's is.
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