The Great Football War

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supurbe.......2002-11-16

This book is a wonder! Buy it for your grandchild and read it to them.

Breath-taking & exquisite photos of the great outdoors!.......2000-04-22

Evans has captured Maryland at her very best! I have always been aware of the natural beauty of my home state, but this book showed me some wonderful places I can't wait to explore.

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One of the best.......2001-11-01

One of the best travel book series, with attention to detail, plus numerous color photographs and fine maps. Lots of instructions regarding practical travel matters. (Travel Books Review)

Delectable.......2001-11-01

If these delectable guides' plentiful pix don't get you drooling to explore, you need to get your salivary glands checked. The text is also noteworthy. (NY Daily News)

Landmark Vistors Guides the Italian Lakes (Landmark Visitors Guides) (Landmark Visitors Guides)

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Landmark Vistors Guides the Italian Lakes (Landmark Visitors Guides) (Landmark Visitors Guides)
Richard Sale
Manufacturer: Hunter Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1843060353

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Poor, dear Cindy Bixby is a total loser. Has been all her life. But now as she enters college, Cindy hopes to shed her loser ways -- get some friends and maybe even (dare she think it?) get a boyfriend. Her first move out of loserdom: pledge Alpha Beta Delta.

There Cindy meets Meri Sugarman. Meri is not only beautiful, she controls the sorority, a position that gives Meri more power than...well, maybe not God, but certainly any person within a one-hundred-mile radius. (How, you ask? Think of today's technology and what you could do with it if you were so (illegally) inclined. Get the picture? ;-) )

Meri teaches Cindy that she, too, can be perfect. She can be beautiful, sexy, and popular, influence teachers and politicians, and even have a boyfriend!

But when the new Cindy crosses into Meri-only territory (hint: where there's trouble, look for boy), new -- very scary -- Meri emerges. And Cindy realizes that behind all that beauty is an evil beast that must be stopped.

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Great stuff!.......2007-09-10

I read everything lately, when I stumbled across this on myspace I thought Why not?!
I'm glad I did, this was the most fun I've had reading in a long time!

Get it, read it, enjoy it!

Sal

Love this book ans the whole series.......2007-07-24

I really love this whole series. All the books are well written. It is a twist on the classic good vs. evil tale that is so often seen in literature.

So very real........2007-07-04

Great read, even beyond the teen universe with its complicated school intrigues. Could easily transplant the juice of the intrigues and plots in the corporate world as a matter of fact. And even more so, for someone like myself, growing up in a different society and time, where we just had to march under the iron rules of the Communist ideology. But reading Hazing Meri Sugarman, at an older age, was even more enjoyable, trying to imagine my youth, under the book's plot and circumstances. Imagining how myself, and my high school and later college class mates, would have been acted if we had the respective envinronment. That was so great about the book, it had the power to transplant me as a reader, in its story. And ultimately that's the great talent of a writer, and certainly M. Apostolina has it.
Stefan Adam
Palm Springs, CA

Courtesy of Teens Read Too.......2006-11-19

Cindy Bixby has always been a loser. There may be kinder ways to say it, but that's just the way it is. All through high school, she was tormented by her classmates. At home, her sister Lisa has always gotten all the attention from her pretty, former-cheerleader mother who just can't seem to understand how she ended up with a daughter like Cindy.

Now, though, Cindy wants to change that. She's going to college at Rumson University, her parents' alma mater, and she's going to change her life! She's optimistic (rather annoyingly so, actually) about her chances of having friends (maybe even being popular), and even getting a boyfriend!

How is she going to do it? Cindy has a plan. Her mother says joining a sorority is the only way to go, so Cindy's pledging Alpha Beta Delta, the sorority of which her mother was once the president.

To her surprise, Cindy makes it. Her life is looking up; she's a member of an influential sorority, and she actually has a couple of friends! Even Alpha Beta Delta president, Meri Sugarman, seems to like Cindy. She helps Cindy to become beautiful and confident. Cindy's life is going great!

That is, until she invades Meri's territory. She was amazed when popular, handsome Keith Ryder actually liked her. It really was too good to be true. See, Keith is Meri's. Sure, they're broken up, and Meri doesn't want him, but she certainly doesn't want former-loser Cindy Bixby to have him. And just as easily as she was able to make Cindy's life fabulous, she makes it even worse than before. Meri has that power; the power to destroy anyone's life. Unfortunately, she is something of a psychopath.

So now Cindy and her new friends Patty, Lindsay, Keith, and even Bud Finger from high school have a mission. They're going to bring Meri down.

HAZING MERI SUGARMAN is a fantastic page-turner! M. Apostolina is a brilliant new writer. Cindy's character development is remarkably realistic; as she writes in her journal, you can see her change from an overly optimistic, naive, and often annoying character to one who, after seeing and experiencing something of the real world plus dealing with psychopath Meri Sugarman, actually knows more of what the world really is--and she can use that to her advantage, to stop Meri.

If you're put off by her bubbly, annoying tone in Cindy's first few journal entries, keep reading! That's just part of who Cindy is at the beginning. Honestly, even the nicest person would just want to slap her a few times. Soon, though, she becomes a much more likeable character.

HAZING MERI SUGARMAN is full of great characters! Even (or perhaps especially) the less-likeable characters had me wanting to read more and more about them. This novel is funny (at times laugh-out-loud hilarious), absorbing, and, well, fantastic! I've read a few other reviews of the book, and reviewers kept calling it unrealistic. I highly doubt it was supposed to mirror the lives of actual college students; in fact, I'd be quite frightened if it did! Suspend disbelief for awhile; you will absolutely love this book!

Reviewed by: Jocelyn Pearce

Interesting novel.......2006-11-12

Cindy Bixby wants to start new at Rumson U, where she is attending as a freshman. Hoping to forget her loner high school years, Cindy wants to become popular and the only way she thinks to do it is to join a sorority. Not just any sorority, but to pledge Alpha Beta Delta--the best of them all. And unfortunately, also the hardest to get into...and to stay into.

The merciless president, Meri Sugarman, not only controls the sorority, but the entire school (and even has the Dean wrapped around her pinky). But the lucky sorority girls automatically get whatever they want: good grades, designer clothing, and big-time popularity. However, it all comes at a very big price. When things start to get out of control, Meri turns against Cindy and makes her a public target to humiliate. Things get ugly pretty quick and Cindy plans her retaliation...to haze Meri Sugarman.

I enjoyed this book to the fullest extent. It not only has a humorous, likable main character, but also a captivating plot. Can't wait to read the sequel!

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Hazing Meri Sugarman
M. Apostolina
Manufacturer: Simon Pulse
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000V1UGSO

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Welche physikalischen Konzepte gibt es in der Biologie?
Wie sind Biomoleküle aufgebaut?
Welche Prozesse und Reaktionen laufen in der Zelle ab?

Der Autor bietet
- eine Einführung in physikalische Methoden
- eine Einführung in physikalische Prinzipien in der Biologie
- eine Diskussion von aktuellen Fragestellungen aus der biophysikalischen Forschung

Dabei wird Wert auf die physikalischen Prinzipien und Methoden gelegt, die für das Verständnis von physikalischen Vorgängen in der Biologie notwendig sind.

Antworten finden Sie in dieser Einführung in die zelluläre und molekulare Biologie

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Vibration and Damping in Distributed Systems, Volume I provides a comprehensive account of the mathematical study and self-contained analysis of vibration and damping in systems governed by partial differential equations. The book presents partial differential equations techniques for the mathematical study of this subject. A special objective of establishing the stability theory to treat many distributed vibration models containing damping is discussed. It presents the theory and methods of functional analysis, energy identities, and strongly continuous and holomorphic semigroups. Many mechanical designs are illustrated to provide concrete examples of damping devices. Numerical examples are also included to confirm the strong agreements between the theoretical estimates and numerical computations of damping rates of eigenmodes.

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Set in England and Hong Kong in the 1920s, The Painted Veil is the story of the beautiful but love-starved Kitty Fane. When her husband discovers her adulterous affair, he forces her to accompany him to the heart of a cholera epidemic. Stripped of the British society of her youth and the small but effective society she fought so hard to attain in Hong Kong, she is compelled by her awakening conscience to reassess her life and learn how to love.

The Painted Veil is a beautifully written affirmation of the human capacity to grow, to change, and to forgive.

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Read the Referenced Literature to get Maugham's Meaning.......2007-10-06

To better understand Somerset Maugham's "The Painted Veil," it's helpful to know some of the referenced literature that inspired the author. In the preface of "The Painted Veil" Maugham makes note of an interesting Italian legend of adultery and murder that first inspired the novel. Also, the title of the novel is taken from a sonnet by P. B. Shelley that begins "Lift not the painted veil which those who live call Life", which chastises people who choose to live in fear and illusion rather than embrace hope and face the reality of their imperfect relationships. The primary relationship in "The Painted Veil" is that between Kitty and Walter Fane. Kitty, a superficial socialite groomed by her ambitious mother to make a successful match, in desperation marries shy Walter. She escapes society's scorn with him in Hong Kong, where Walter has a government post as a research microbiologist. Bored with Walter's worshipful version of love, Kitty falls for the personable and politically powerful Charlie Townsend, who is married. The balance of power shifts, however, when Walter discovers Kitty's infidelity and forces her to "lift the veil" and also face some hard truths. In an act of revenge, Walter accepts a post to the dangerous city of Mei-tan-fu, beseiged by a severe cholera epidemic. Kitty can do nothing else but accompany him to what she thinks will be her death. Yet in this city of death, Kitty and Walter are changed by the people they meet: Deputy Commisioner Waddignton and his mysterious, devoted Manchu Lady, and noble Mother Superior, who left a privieged life in France to devote her life to Chinese orphans. What will be Kitty and Walter's fate and the fate of their marriage? And if one survives living in the shadow of death, is it possible to easily resume former relationships? Walter's cryptic line "The dog it was that died" holds the answer. Read the English rhyme "An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog" to find out what Walter means.

Ed Norton improved Somerset Maugham's ending.......2007-09-25

The novel is eloquent, especially in its description of the feelings of Kitty, Walter's wife. Her need for affection and recognition is palpable, but Walter is so highly-strung, even for a Brit, that he can hardly hold a conversation. The plague in the remote region of China, which Walter (and later Kitty) try to alleviate, makes Kitty grow. This part is deep and moving. But Walter does not change at all; he is the same intolerable, reticent, unforgiving husband. He dies without forgiving Kitty. And that's where Ed Norton made a smart revision. His Walter does change and does forgive Kitty, and the process is real and unsentimental. The second mistake of Maugham is that when Kitty returns Beijin, she returns to the arms of her lustful, trashy lover. That right there destroys the immense growth that had taken place in her soul upon seeing the suffering of the plague's victims. Now, at the end of the novel, she hates herself. And rightly so. Ed Norton deserves a lot of credit for revising Maugham's disappointing and confusing ending.

I Liked the Movie Better..........2007-09-22

This is one of those books that is probably rated better if you haven't seen the movie with Edward Norton Jr. and Naomi Watts. The writing is effective but the problem was that I preferred the storyline of the movie over the book. Still, it's worth a read even if you have seen the movie because it fills the characters out nicely. The book portrays Kitty Fane's character more fully than others and seems to be written partly from her viewpoint.

That being said, I adore the movie! The Painted Veil

BOOK VS DVD.......2007-08-28

RECALLING READING THIS GREAT NOVEL MANY YEARS AGO, I ORDEREED THE DVD RATHER RELUCTANTLY FULLY AWARE THAT I WOULD BE DISAPPOINTED.

VIEWING THE DVD I IMMEDIATELY FOUND FAULT AND REALIZED THAT I MADE A GRAVE ERROR. THE PROFOUND PASSSAGES IN THE BOOK WERE SADLY LACKING.

I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BOOK VERY HIGHLY, ESPECIALLY TO THOSE WHO HAD NOT SEEN THE DVD. THE BOOK WINS HANDS DOWN VS THE DVD.

I WAS SAD TO REACH THE LAST PAGE OF THE BOOK. SO MANY TOUGHT PROVOKING PASSAGES THAT WERE UNFORGETTABLE IN THE PAST AND WILL ENDURE IN THE FUTURE.

ROBERT LYONS
RENO, NEVADA

great book.......2007-08-24

I highly recomend the book. It is one of those books that you just can`t put away.

Cakes and Ale,the Painted Veil,Liza of Lambeth,Razor's Edge,Theatre,Moon and Sixpence

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No need for the review

Cakes and Ale,the Painted Veil,Liza of Lambeth,Razor's Edge,Theatre,Moon and Sixpence
W Somerset Maugham
Manufacturer: Octopus Publising Group Plc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

ASIN: 090571234X

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No need for the review.......2007-04-17

C'mon, this is Somerset Maugham. That says it all. If you know him, you do not need my review. If you don't .... well ... perhaps there is a reason why you don't .... ;-) Buy any of the Somerset Maugham's books and enjoy them as millions have done over the close to a century.

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The Hook hooked me in!

Painted Veil
Susan Carroll
Manufacturer: Ivy Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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ASIN: 0449149625
Release Date: 1995-08-30

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"My intentions toward you are quite dishonorable. The only promise I make is that there will be a great deal of pleasure for both of us...."
It was a dangerous time in London, as a murderous scoundrel called the Hook terrified rich and poor alike with his dastardly conquests. It was certainly not safe for Anne Fairhaven to walk darkened streets, even with a loaded pistol in her purse.
But desperation made one do reckless things. Anne's young daughter had been stolen from her in a vicious act of vengeance. And with a mother's unyielding love, she vowed to reclaim her child.
Such dire need forced her back into the glittering society she hated. She was willing to risk her life and even dance with the devil himself--the Marquis Mandell, a callous, cynical libertine with night-dark eyes and full warm lips that could tempt an angel to sin.
Though playing the hero was rare for a man cast in a villain's role, Anne stirred something in him that he believed lost long ago. As intrigue and peril lay devious traps, two lost souls discover that somewhere between heaven and hell, there is love....

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The Hook hooked me in!.......2000-12-08

I turely enjoyed this book from being to end. No one is safe to walk the streets of London at night. The Hook Is out! Yet Lady Ann dares to walk them in pursuit of her young daughter Norie. She would do anything to recover her from the man who took her. Even if she has to make a deal with the devil, the Marquis of Mandell. The man with the heart of ice and manners of a rake. Together they will Embark on an adventure of almost endless peril. As the learn it's never to late to love.

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Good Mystery for a Weekend
Musical mystery
Painted Veil Review
Lose yourself in Venice
A very good Baroque mystery.

Painted Veil (Baroque Mystery)
Beverle Graves Myers
Manufacturer: Poisoned Pen Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1590582942

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Venice, 1734. Castrato soprano Tito Amato has let fame go to his head. Neglecting his vocal practice for dubious pleasures, Tito finds himself demoted to secondary roles and overshadowed by a visiting star. When the murder of scene painter Luca Cavalieri threatens to close the opera house, Tito jumps at the chance to regain his chance to reclaim his status by finding the killer.

The hunt for the person who wears the mask of Palantinus carries Tito and Augustus “Gussie” Rumbolt, an Englishman making his Grand Tour, into the treacherous depths of the city dedicated to masquerade and pleasure and reveals many facets of its multiple religious faiths.

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Good Mystery for a Weekend.......2005-08-05

This book kept me entertained for a long weekend. Tito Amato is a really different detective and the other characters are interesting. I loved learning how things were in Venice at that time--especially the relations between the ghetto and the rest of the city. The plot had a lot of twists and turns, but wasn't overly complicated. Recommended.

Musical mystery.......2005-07-28

Painted Veil is a mild little mystery, fun to read because of its setting, its period detail, and its glimpse into the Baroque world of opera. Hystrionic divas, hysterical directors, a castrato who rested too long on his laurels, down-at-the-heels aristocrats - the book is peppered with colorful characters. Myers' treatment of the Jewish people in Venice is also quite authentic. The pace of the action is less than breathless, but Painted Veil does make a good summer read.

Painted Veil Review.......2005-07-25

Tito Amato makes another appearance in an exciting adventure set in 18th-century Venice. The plot focuses on the Jewish ghetto and the religious hatreds that poison the social climate of the time. Of course, the opera house is not ignored. Tito's investigations are hampered by an obnoxious visiting star who is determined to outdo him on the stage. Peopled with well-fleshed out characters, the plot that seems fairly simple at the start gradually turns more complicated and sinister as it builds to a satisfyingly theatrical conclusion. Painted Veil is an entertaining read for those who like historical mysteries.

Lose yourself in Venice.......2005-07-04

The second installment of the Baroque Mystery series, "Painted Veil", brings 18th-century Venice to life in an engrossing tale of inflated egos, secret societies and religious predjudice.

Tito Amato is back, smarting over losing his star billing at the opera house to a famous castrato from out of town. When the scene painter disappears, Tito jumps at the opportunity to get back into his frazzled director's good graces by finding the man. The painter's body soon surfaces in the lagoon during a citywide celebration. Some want to blame the Jews for the murder, as well as a host of other ills that bedevil the crumbling island city. As the long, hot summer drags on, tension mounts between Venice's Hebrew and Christian inhabitants mount. Nevertheless, Tito comes to suspect that Dr. Palantinus, the masked guru of a mystical society is the real villain.

"Painted Veil" kept me enchanted with the narration of the charming, witty Tito. He's a singer as dedicated to finding justice as he is to regaining the mastery over his voice. All the characters were fully dramatized, and the setting was described in lush, but not overpowering detail. The plot presented a few interesting twists, but I did figure out the identity of the killer rather early. Overall, a very enjoyable read--one of those books you can get completely lost in.

A very good Baroque mystery........2005-04-06

Myers excels at providing us a view of Baroque Venice. Amato is a wonderful, realistic character, surrounded by the cast of the opera and his family. But we are also shown the dark and unpleasant side of this period and city and it's people. The story seems to start with a fairly simple mystery and lots of suspects, but soon turns into something much darker and more complex. This is a wonderful mix of music, mystery and history.

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Painted Veils
James Huneker
Manufacturer: Modern Library
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000GL5RKG

"Lift not the painted veil-- ": Recherches sur la peinture anglaise et americaine (Annales litteraires de l'Universite de Besancon)

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"Lift not the painted veil-- ": Recherches sur la peinture anglaise et americaine (Annales litteraires de l'Universite de Besancon)

Manufacturer: Les Belles Lettres
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: 2251602674

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The Moon and Sixpence
W. Somerset Maugham
Manufacturer: Pocket Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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Reviews: The book contains the perfection of character work, every portrait is definite, every minor character is complete, every point of view is clean cut and with all the finish of the dramatist, the writer has been audacious to a degree that few would attempt. - Publishers' Weekly Mr. Maugham has given us a ruthless and penetrating study in personality with a savage truthfulness of delineation and an icy conempt for the heroic and sentimental. - Times Literary Supplement Maugham is pre-eminent for controlled power, steady vision and novel lucidity of mind. - The Nation

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THE PAINTED VEIL
W. SOMERSET MAUGHAM
Manufacturer: PENGUIN
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000S5O4PY

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The Painted Veil
W Somerset Maugham
Manufacturer: Pocket Books Inc
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000J28SCQ

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The Painted Veil
W. Somerset Maugham
Manufacturer: Heinemann
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000UYIKRQ

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