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Life and Times of Michael K: A Novel
by J. M. Coetzee
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In South Africa, whose civil administration is colapsing under the pressure of years of civil strife, an obscure young gardener named Michael K decides to take his mother on a long march away from the guns towards a new life in the abandoned countryside. Everywhere he goes however, the war follows him. Tracked down and locked up as a collaborator with the rural guerrillas, he embarks on a fast that angers, baffles, and finally awes his captors. The story of Michael K is the story of a man caught up in a war beyond his understanding, but determined to live his life, however minimally, on his own terms. J.M. Coetzee has produced a masterpiece which has the astonishing power to make the wilderness boom.
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In South Africa, whose civil administration is colapsing under the pressure of years of civil strife, an obscure young gardener named Michael K decides to take his mother on a long march away from the guns towards a new life in the abandoned countryside. Everywhere he goes however, the war follows him. Tracked down and locked up as a collaborator with the rural guerrillas, he embarks on a fast that angers, baffles, and finally awes his captors. The story of Michael K is the story of a man caught up in a war beyond his understanding, but determined to live his life, however minimally, on his own terms. J.M. Coetzee has produced a masterpiece which has the astonishing power to make the wilderness boom.
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Crown Duel (Originally Published as the Two Books Crown Duel and Court Duel) (Firebird)
by Sherwood Smith
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Young Countess Meliara swears to her dying father that she and her brother will defend their people from the growing greed of the king. That promise leads them into a war for which they are ill-prepared, which threatens the very people they are trying to protect. But war is simple compared to what follows, in peacetime. Meliara is summoned to live at the royal palace, where friends and enemies look alike, and intrigue fills the dance halls and the drawing rooms. If she is to survive, Meliara must learn a whole new way of fighting-with wits and words and secret alliances.
In war, at least, she knew in whom she could trust. Now she can trust no one.
The Firebird edition of Crown Duel combines the hardcover editions of Crown Duel and Court Duel-and features a never-before-published story by Sherwood Smith!
"A fantasy world fit for the most discriminating medieval partisan." (Publishers Weekly)
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1:07 PM PDT, July 5, 2006
I've finished the romantic fantasy concerning the other Merindar brother . . . and his son.
I'm about 3/4ths of the way through Shevraeth in Marloven Hess.
Next step marketing 'em!
and thanks for the letters!
12:52 PM PST, March 5, 2006
Most of the mail I get asks about sequels to Crown Duel. On my webpage I explain that this is just one of many, many stories set in this world. (I wrote the first draft of this story in 1972.) The characters in this story appear in some of these other stories. I am seeking a publisher for them--in the meantime, there is a 'sekrit' place where I upload some of them, on LiveJournal in the Athanarel community. You do have to join the community to see them--but starting a LiveJournal is free. Do come! People there have designed icons, artwork, and discuss their favorite writers and books.
Originally posted 12:45 PM PST, March 4, 2006, updated at 6:54 PM PDT, April 4, 2006
It's already the beginnng of March. I recently got away for a wonderful three day science fiction and fantasy convention in Richardson, Texas, called ConDFW. It was great hanging out with other writers and talking craft, inspiration, the trials and triumphs of being a writer. It was equally great to be talking about books with other readers. How else can we learn?
Recent reads I enjoyed: Ann Halam's Siberia. As Gwyneth Jones she writes dense, fascinating sf; not all writers for adults can write successfully for young adults. Halam succeeds with clear, vivid prose, a protagonist who is a convincing teen, and a situation fraught with tension when she is sent to a hellish school just for being too smart.
Anthony Trollope's Ayala's Angel.
Another nineteenth century book I enjoy. I love omniscient narrators, the casual pacing of the best 19th century novels. One can relax with them, relate to the emotions of people of nearly 200 years ago--and be taken by surprised by the differing details of everyday life. The characters are complex, the emotions true, and the ending of this one happy.
John Wright's Fugitives of Chaos.This author has managed what I thought impossible--to blend science fiction and fantasy in not only a believable way, but an intriguing way, full of fun and panache. I'd thought this particular sort of story died with Zelazny. Do try this novel about a group of teens (are they?) with astonishing powers, kept prisoner in a 'boarding school' just for them. They must escape, but the keepers also have astonishing powers [edited to add: there will be a sequel, the story is not over.)
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Hill Folk, Marquis of Shevraeth, Marquise of Merindar, Lady Tamara, Fire Sticks, Galdran Merindar, Lady Meliara, Duke of Savona, Flower Day, Name Day, Baron Debegri, Lord Flauvic, Prince Alaerec, Duke of Grumareth, Princess Elestra, Countess of Tlanth, Pirate Wars, Royal Wing, Lady Nimiar, Lady Trishe, Sles Adran, State Wing, Lady Elenet, Lady Fialma, Lord Branaric
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Exotic Ethiopian Cooking : Sociey, Culture, Hospitality, and Traditions. Revised Extended Edition. 178 Tested Recipes. With Food Composition...
by Daniel J. Mesfin
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Japanese Cooking: A Simple Art
by Shizuo Tsuji
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Japanese food was virtually unknown in many Western cities in the 1980s, when Shizuo Tsujii wrote Japanese Cooking: A Simple Art. M.F.K. Fisher's introduction eloquently sets the stage for Tsujii's classic work. It may be the most thought-provoking piece ever written about Japanese food for non-Asians, pointing out how food and even the physical act of eating differ from what they are in Japan. Tsujii's writing is clear and educational. He talks specifically to a Western, non-Asian audience, demonstrating far more awareness of our culinary preferences and prejudices than most Westerners have for his. Following the preface (which should not be skipped), an arrangement of color photos of key ingredients and dishes sets the scene. Next, part 1 provides a thorough explanation of techniques for Japanese cooking and instructions for making all the basic elements of dishes. These "lessons" cover cutting vegetables, steaming, grilling, and deep frying the Japanese way, and even how to make sushi. Recipes cover Basic Vinegar Salad Dressings, Sushi Rice, and Teriyaki. To prepare Vinegared Octopus, a complete series of drawings clearly demonstrates each step. Part 2 consists solely of recipes. Gather together fresh ginger, soy sauce, the sweet wine mirin , sake, and rice vinegar and you can make many of them. Beginners might start with Deep Fried Chicken Patties, Steak Teriyaki, Tortoise Shell Tofu, simply bathed in a tasty sauce, and Asparagus Rice, a light and colorful dish. Because of its combination of background information, comprehensive recipes, and excellent instructions, Japanese Cooking: A Simple art will always remain an important book for learning about this simple yet complex cuisine. --Dana Jacobi
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Lehner's Encyclopedia of U.S. Marks on Pottery, Porcelain and Clay
by Lois Lehner
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Over 1,900 companies with over 8,000 marks, logos, and symbols divided equally among the old folk potters, studio potters, dinnerware manufacturers, distributors, and decoratorsfill this massive hardbound encyclopedia. No values. Review: This thick hardcover book is packed with text and illustrations, the sheer measure of which admittedly took the author nearly a quarter century to research and compile. The book is an indispensable aid for properly identifying pottery, porcelain, and clay pieces. The various manufacturer listings contain paragraphs outlining the history of each company as well as interesting "insider" information. Both the novice and veteran collector can ID their merchandise quickly and easily.
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Mable Hoffman's Crockery Cookery, Revised Edition
by Mable Hoffman
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This cookbook invites culinary creativity. The reader is encouraged to use these recipes only as a foundation, adding a pinch of his own ingenuity to the pot.
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Mable Hoffman loves to cook. A professional home economist, she cooks to develop recipes, to promote food products and to prepare those tasty, eye-appealing dishes you've seen in ads and food-preparation articles. She's also a food stylist and editorial consultant for Better Homes & Gardens. Slow cooking is different and requires special recipes. Mable developed every recipe specially for slow-cooking pots. Every one has been tested and re-tested to bring you sure success with each meal you prepare. You'll see how your slow-cooking pot invites culinary creativity. Just use these recipes as a foundation and add a little pinch of your own ingenuity to the pot. You'll find slow cooking makes good eating!
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New Cook Book, 75th Anniversary Limited Edition
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To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the famous "red-plaid" cookbook, Better Homes and Gardens editors have added a special chapter with 75 "best-of-the-best" recipes from the cookbook’s first 11 editions. This special Limited Edition pays tribute to previous generations of the cookbook that helped establish it as America’s No.1 kitchen resource.
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64 new pages with 75 "best-of-the-best" recipes from past editions. Ring-bound volume lays flat for easy use. More than 1,200 that reflect current eating habits and lifestyles. More than 700 photos, including 60 percent more of finished food than the last edition. Dozens of recipes offer ethnic flavors, fresh ingredients, or vegetarian appeal. Many recipes feature make-ahead directions or quick-to-the-table meals. Efficient, easy-to-read format, with recipes categorized into 21 chapters, each thoroughly indexed for easy reference. Expanded chapter on cooking basics includes advice on food safety, menu planning, table setting, and make-ahead cooking, plus a thorough glossary on ingredients and techniques. Appliance-friendly recipes help cooks save time and creatively use new kitchen tools. An entire chapter is devoted to crockery cooker recipes. Nutrition information with each recipe, plus diabetic exchanges. Tab dividers already in place—minimal assembly for readers. Every recipe tested and perfected by the Better Homes and Gardens Test Kitchen.
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broiling guide, cup chopped green sweet pepper, tablespoon snipped fresh oregano, total tat, berry fruit pie, vaporproof wrap, trim bottom pastry, chill any leftovers, carton dairy sour cream, pounds meaty chicken pieces, basic white bread cycle, white baking pieces, crockery cooker, unheated rack, cup semisweet chocolate pieces, greased grill rack, wooden toothpick inserted near center, teaspoon snipped fresh tarragon, teaspoon finely shredded orange peel, cup chopped red sweet pepper, citrus mayonnaise, light dairy sour cream, teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel, tablespoon snipped fresh thyme, teaspoon instant beef bouillon granules
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Other Carbo, Very Lean Meat, Medium-Fat Meat, High-Fat Meat, Monterey Jack, Cream Cheese Frosting, Fruit Salad, United States, Blue Cheese Dip, Chocolate Glaze, Recipe Center, Test Kitchen, Dried Tomato Pesto, Lemon Sauce, Milk Shakes, New Cook Book, Pinot Noir, Appetizer Cheesecake, Black Bean Soup, Herb Butter, Lemon-Chive Sauce, Sweet Pepper-Citrus Salsa, Other Garbo, Vegetable Lasagna, Broiled Coconut Topping
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Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook
by Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann
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According to the authors, 80% of American households own a slow cooker. This whopping collection of 350 recipes is reason enough to unearth that Crock-Pot from the attic or invest in one of the new high-tech models. The title, however, is a misnomer, and not just because the book includes a recipe for "Mom's Beef Stew." Much of what Hensperger (The Bread Bible) and Kaufmann (coauthor, with Hensperger, of The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook) present is exactly the kind of comfort food typically associated with childhood snow days or family gatherings. To use the word "hearty" in describing these recipes is to state the obvious. There are more than a dozen oatmeals and porridges, ranging from Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal to Creamy Cornmeal Porridge. Soups include Vegetarian Split Pea, French Onion, and White Bean with Bacon. Twenty-four types of baked beans are mere prelude for the 14 chili options, including "Senator Barry Goldwater's Arizona Chili" (which gives new meaning to the phrase "bowl of red"). Other recipes are for poultry, meat and fish dishes, and New and Old World dishes are plentiful. The only letdown is the "Not-from-the-Slow Cooker Accompaniments" chapter, with its uninspired choices like Baked Rice, and Mixed Green Salad. But the concluding pages, full of puddings and fruit desserts, atone with sinful treats like Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding Cake and Rum-Butterscotch Bananas. (Jan.)
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