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The Sunday Wife: A Novel
by Cassandra King
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Finely drawn characters and complicated social intrigue make King's second novel (after Making Waves in Zion) a charming read. When Dean Lynchs ambitious preacher husband, Ben, is assigned to a pulpit in the small Florida town of Crystal Springs, Dean is resigned to the prospect of yet another church-owned house and the necessity of putting aside her own beloved music (she plays the piano and the dulcimer) in favor of the congregations choir. Orphaned as a child, the retiring Dean has spent 20 years of marriage in the shadow of her overbearing, charismatic husband, always feeling out of place. But when she befriends Augusta, a wealthy, well-born, caustic beauty whose attendance at the Crystal Springs Methodist Church would be Ben's greatest coup, Dean finds herself coming out of her shell and tangled up in secrets she is not prepared to handle. The only false note comes from the gay couple Augusta befriends, who border on stereotype. The rest of King's secondary cast, which includes a sympathetic psychic and the magnetic but sinister former preacher at Ben's church, is a captivating bunch. King has written a truly heartwarming story, a tale of turbulent emotions and the vagaries of public opinion in a small Southern town; she has a sure winner here.
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For 20 years, Willodean (Dean) Lynch has been molded into what her ambitious, upwardly mobile minister husband and his congregation consider to be the perfect preacher's wife. Then she meets Augusta Holderfield, a free spirit who encourages her to break loose. The more her husband and his too-pious congregants try to smother her, the more liberated Dean wants to be. Unfortunately, she learns the hard way that freedom can come at a very high price. Told in the first person and heavy on Southern atmosphere, this novel is peppered with Dean's wry observations. All aspects of institutional religious hypocrisy, intolerance, ultraconservatism, and general self-righteousness are fair game as Dean discovers who she really is. King, who is married to novelist Pat Conroy (Prince of Tides), has proven herself to be an extraordinary author in her own right. Fans of Patricia Gaffney and Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings will enjoy this extremely well-written book. Essential for libraries of all sizes. Shelley Mosley, Glendale P.L., AZ
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Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide to London (Eyewitness Travel Top 10)
by Roger Williams, Mary Scott, and Jude Ledger
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With a new design and unbeatable price, DK raises the bar on travel guides with its new Top 10 travel guide series. Whether you are traveling first class or on a limited budget, this Eyewitness Top 10 guide will lead you straight to the very best the city has to offer. Dozens of Top 10 lists -- from the Top 10 sights in literary Bloomsbury to the Top 10 pubs, shops and hotels -- provide the insider knowledge every visitor needs. And to save you time and money, there's even a list of the Top 10 Things to Avoid. Find your way effortlessly with the help of detailed maps and hundreds of photographs.
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The Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas 2006 (Unofficial Guides)
by Bob Sehlinger, Deke Castleman, Muriel Stevens, and Chris Mohney
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From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide(r) to Walt Disney World(r)
"A Tourist's Best Friend!"
-Chicago Sun-Times
"Indispensable"
-The New York Times
Five Great Features and Benefits
offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide(r):
* Each casino Reviewed in detail and ranked, from the best values to the hottest slots
* Helpful hints for getting the best room and the lowest possible rate-and the inside story on packages and Internet booking
* Insider tips on casino gambling, with proven strategies for making the most of your betting dollars
* Where to find the best buffets, plus detailed Reviews of more than 100 restaurants-a complete dining guide within the book
* Tips for gaining easy access to the top shows and best evening entertainment, plus Reviews of each
Sample Rating
Cirque du Soleil's Mystère
Appeal by Age under 21 21-37
38-50 51+H
Host casino and showroom T. I.-Cirque du Soleil Showroom; # 702-894-7722 or 800-392-1999
Type of show Circus as theater. Admission cost with taxes $95/$60, limited seats. Cast size 75. Nights of lowest attendance Thursday. Usual show times Wednesday-Saturday, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m.; Sunday, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dark Monday and Tuesday. Special comments No table service (no tables!). Topless No. Author's rating .. Duration of presentation 1H hours.
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From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide® to Walt Disney World® "A Tourist's Best Friend!"
—Chicago Sun-Times "Indispensable"
—The New York Times Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide®: - Each casino Reviewed in detail and ranked, from the best values to the hottest slots
- Helpful hints for getting the best room and the lowest possible rate—and the inside story on packages and Internet booking
- Insider tips on casino gambling, with proven strategies for making the most of your betting dollars
- Where to find the best buffets, plus detailed Reviews of more than 100 restaurants—a complete dining guide within the book
- Tips for gaining easy access to the top shows and best evening entertainment, plus Reviews of each
Sample Rating Cirque du Soleil's Mystère Appeal by Age under 21 21–37 38–50 51+H Host casino and showroom T. I.—Cirque du Soleil Showroom; # 702-894-7722 or 800-392-1999 Type of show Circus as theater. Admission cost with taxes $95/$60, limited seats. Cast size 75. Nights of lowest attendance Thursday. Usual show times Wednesday–Saturday, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m.; Sunday, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dark Monday and Tuesday. Special comments No table service (no tables!). Topless No. Author's rating .. Duration of presentation 1H hours.
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Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door 2006: The Travel Skills Handbook (Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door)
by Rick Steves
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From train and rail pass skills to strategies for visiting open-air folk museums, who else but Rick Steves can teach travelers the skills they really need when traveling through Europe? Learn how to deal with all of the small details of planning a trip to Europe with Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door 2006. America's number one authority on travel to Europe, Rick Steves has done the legwork, discovered the secrets, and made the mistakes — so travelers don't have to. Completely revised and updated, Rick's time-tested recommendations for safe and enjoyable travel in Europe have been used by millions of Americans in search of their own unique European travel experience. Rick's travel tips include: sticking to a budget; smart packing; planning ahead for visiting major sites; personal safety; avoiding tourist traps; and finding Europe's "back door" attractions. Smart advice is also offered on everything from social etiquette to booking a hotel and ordering food. Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door 2006 is an essential item on any European traveler's checklist.
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RandMcNally Kids' Road Atlas (Backseat Books)
by Kristy McGowan, Karen Richards, and Chris Reed
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Rand McNally's Backseat Books® series is your source for fighting those boredom blues. Kids' Road Atlas features real road maps, great travel games, state-by-state puzzles, state facts (including the nickname, capital, flower, tree, and bird), an index, and much, much more. An answer key is also included in the back of the book. These colorful, fun-filled books are perfect for keeping the kids busy at home or during those long stretches. Backseat Books®. Boredom cured. 80 pages; 8.5" x 10.75".
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