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An atmospheric masterpiece ... | Broken Social Scene are incredible. With one solid masterpiece under their belt ("You Forgot It In People"), an excellent B-sides/rarities collection ("Bee Hives"), and a Best Alternative Album Award from the Junos, BSS seem nearly unstoppable. People SHOULD be excited for this band: "You Forgot ..." is quite possibly THE quintessential post-millenial indie rock album (a modern-day "Slanted & Enchanted", anyone?). Who can't forget the raging guitars that opened "KC Accidental", the superb groove of "Pacific Theme", or the genuinely sincere "I Wanna Be Your (...)"? These are all minor masterpieces in their own accord. "Bee Hives" will tide poeple over until their next album, but for real crate diggers, there's the album that got everything started: "Feel Good Lost"
The biggest err one can make is expecting this album to be anything like "Forgot". If anything, it's quite the opposite - no barn-storming guitars, no extreme pace changes, and hell, no vocals! This album has the pure and simple goal of hitting atmosphere - and it does its job incredibly well.
This is an emotional album, pure and simple. Each piece evokes a feeling or mood inside of you - sometimes you just have to wait until the right moment. This album is the soundtrack to your own self-made Volkswagon commercial - driving a road at night with the sunroof down; these are the songs that are in the background. Take the fuzzed-out atmosphere guitar of "Passport Radio" as a good guiding light for the eve. The drums decide to want to dance around a little bit on "Alive in 85", but something like the near-tribal "Stomach Song" comes into play, and your mindset is changed yet again. The band finds melodies in simple-yet-beautiful guitar lines, like a downtempo Explosions in the Sky. Throughout the album, a particular string sample does occasionally find its way into the songs, as if to act as a unifying theme - it never fully materializes, but provides a glimmer of familiarity in the sometimes vast-instrumental landscape that lies before you.
Every listener will identify with a particular section of the album or a particular song, which leads to my personal highlight of the album, the mere 3:06-long "Guilty Cubicles" - a lullaby of a guitar line that creates a feeling of desired love and nights where getting home is only a secondary priority. It's a beautiful highlight to an already-beautiful album.
By all means, this isn't something you absorb in one listen. It will take awhile for the "Forgot It"-fan to get used to this slower and dreamier incarnation of the band, but for those who can lay expectations aside and accept the album for what it is - you have a new soundtrack for you life. Enjoy. |
It doesn't fit my machine. I can't seem to ... | It doesn't fit my machine. I can't seem to find the part for the Mr. Coffee Tea maker I have. |
Great tail (tale) of rescue, courage, perseverance, love and more | Notes from a Dog Rescue in Progress was a touching read. I recently began fostering dogs, and though none of which have been as fearful as Roo, they are all in the progress of leaving sad pasts behind in exchange for happy futures. Best wishes to both Brian and Roo on their trip to New England. I plan to visit his web site and find out more! :) |
A breeze to your soul | Inspiring journey of the author to step out of the darkness to a place of light by choosing himself, putting himself first and love himself fierce-fully, consistently and compassionately.
A vow to take back the beautiful ness of life and allow yourself to embrace your own persona as you are, today, no matter what you think.
It's a brief, concrete and well written book that will open you eyes to the importance of taking care of you.
It has helped me to release the burden of guilt that I've carried for considering myself selfish for trying to love myself first before others. I understood that it's maybe the only way to live alife. |
I really like this stand | I really like this stand, the only thing I found is that I wish the feet were not so long. I needed a stand to minimize space and I was expecting it to be a bit more compact. However it was easy to set up and works real well and is sturdy. |
Awesome SSD drive!!!! | The SSD may be one of the most inexpensive ones out there, but it made my Samsung ATIV 700Pro tablet much faster than with the original 128Gb Liteon SSD. It boots up quicker and I can run all my programs much quicker. The drive is worth every penny of the price and then some. I did put my 128Gb SSD on my Lenovo Y500 laptop that had a spot for a Msata SSD and now that is also abit faster so overall this was a win win purchase!!!!. |
Seem solid so far. Both function. | Love them... seem constructed well enough, and appreciate the solid connection to the cord. Time will tell of their durability, but 1st impression is positive. :) |
Worth paying extra for a toothbrush!! | Our dentist recommended that we use these toothbrushes for full effectiveness while brushing our teeth. In store, one of these will cost more than the box of two. They do a fantastic job of getting your teeth very clean while assisting you to know how long to brush your teeth. They claim to remove stains and I can attest that I have stains that have been dramatically reduced and some completely gone (tobacco and coffee). For oral health, I believe these are the best option! Obviously they cost much more than what you pay for an average supermarket/drug store toothbrush, but your overall oral health is worth it!! |
The Bill Sllider series is well written, fast paced ... | The Bill Sllider series is well written, fast paced and very enjoyable. I have ALL the books, they are "keepers" |
Fast changing weights | These work really well for P90x workouts because you can switch sizes very quickly. Only catch is make sure the weights are on a hard surface, not carpet, otherwise the weights sink a bit and you can't get the stick in all the way or at the right weight level. |
Sanded and painted easily. | Filled up a hole in bumpers quite well. Sanded and painted easily. |
Cheaper than replacing my pipes | I wasn't sure if I should buy this because I have a pull-out style sprayer faucet at home and according to New Wave's website, "At this point in time, New Wave has not been able to provide an adapter for the varying depths of a sprayer faucet aerator and, therefore, standard installation is not an option." I decided to buy it anyway and hope for the best. Luckily, I did find an adapter that worked for my sprayer (I added a picture to the item listing images), a 15/16-27 male thread adapter.
I live in Seattle and we have good water as is, but I have an older home and was worried about the pipes bringing me more than just water. I've had it for a couple weeks and it's working swimmingly. It seems like a good value compared to something like a Brita pitcher filter which only lasts 40 gallons and costs around $5-$10 each. On the low end that would be about $185 in filters to one 10 stage filter. That's not even taking in to account the greater filtering capabilities of the New Wave vs. the Brita. I do wish there site was more specific about what it does filter out though.
The listing here on Amazon is incorrect. In the listing, it says the filter removes fluoride, which it does not according to New Wave ([...]):
"Fluoride can be removed with reverse osmosis, distilling or with activated aluminum. The 10 Stage does not contain activated aluminum, as it tends to dump in high concentrations what it has already filtered. Enviro Products has also chosen not to use activated aluminum due to the link between aluminum and Alzheimer's Disease. Reverse osmosis is the better option, but it, too, has limitations: it takes 2-3 gallons of tap water to make 1 gallon of R.O. water; also, reverse osmosis removes everything from the water, including good minerals. Persons whose primary source of drinking water is R.O. water will need to add mineral supplements back into their diet."
Lastly, I saved about $20 by buying from the "warehouse deals" section of Amazon. They are listed under the used section, but they aren't used, usually just repackaged or the packaging is banged up.
Update: I was concerned when so many reviews complained that after a short time the diverter valve pin would fail to automatically close when the water was turned off. I have had this for three months now and the diverter valve pin still works as it should. Just remember not to push the pin back in and just turn off the water. The water still takes delicious after 3 months too. The only "con" I've come up with is that I'm more particular about the way other water tastes now :)
Update 2: It's been almost 6 months of ownership now and the diverter pin just started getting stuck. I rubbed a little coconut oil on the pin and manually moved it back and forth a few times to disperse the oil. Now it's working fine again. |
and my ENT recommended Silly Putty (of all things | I burst my ear drum back in March, and my ENT recommended Silly Putty (of all things!) to use as an ear plug because it uses stickiness to stay in as opposed to having to be shoved down into the ear canal. This was a great bang for my buck. |
lasted a week. Won't seek replacement as it's poorly ... | lasted a week. Won't seek replacement as it's poorly constructed and will break in no time again. You get what you've paid for |
Granddaughter Princess | This was a gift for my granddaughter who thinks she's a princess but wanted an alarm clock like her bigger sister and brother. Not being able to tell time yet, this was a perfect solution. It wakes her up to soft sounds and puts her to sleep telling a story. Its a great size, bigger than I imagined and made well for a plastic item. I thought it was a little spendy at first but after getting it I do not regret the purchase at all. |
Another great tale with Percy and his friends old and new!!! | I'm going to keep this review short as I go on and on about how much I love this series. If you're looking for a book with action, adventure, comedy, tragedy, light-heartedness...this is the book to pick up. When of the funniest chapters was the one when the go to Hoover Dam (people who read this know what I'm talking about lol). Two Thumbs up to The Titan's Curse!!! A must read! |
... in a camo-outdoorsy theme and the pillow is an awesome find! | This is for my Son's room as we are re-doing it in a camo-outdoorsy theme and the pillow is an awesome find! |
Great Saw, Poor Manual, Wrong Blade in the Box with the Saw | GREAT SAW
I've used the saw a little so far, but overall I'm very pleased with the saw itself. With the 80 tooth Makita blade it cuts through a treated pine 2 x 8 like a hot knife through butter, and the cut edge feels almost as if it's been planed. However, there are two notable issues with the saw as I received it.
WRONG BLADE IN THE BOX
First, the 60 tooth Makita blade that was shipped in the box with the saw did not fit the saw. The saw has a 5/8" arbor (spindle) and the blade that was shipped had a 1" hole. There was no adapter ring in the box to make the blade fit the saw. Furthermore, the printed manual shipped in the box made no reference to the need for any adapter. I thought that putting the blade with the 1" hole on the saw would be ill advised, and potentially dangerous. (By the way, the manual for the saw that you can download from the Makita website specifically says (page 19) that a blade with a 1" hole needs an adapter ring and that it's dangerous to operate the saw without it.) Amazon customer service wanted me to pack the whole saw back in the shipping box (not an easy task) and send it back for a replacement. Hummm... Hard to believe that would be easier or cheaper for anyone than replacing the saw blade. After speaking to a supervisor and then their supervisor, I got him to agree to provide a credit to my account so I could order a saw blade that does fit the saw (Makita A-94770) at no out of pocket cost to me. Good to go with my saw, but I called Makita and let them know that there was an issue. Eventually I sent them a picture of the nameplate on the saw with the serial number and data of manufacture so they could hunt down the problem and see how many other saws might have been shipped with the wrong blade.
EXTREMELY POOR PRINTED MANUAL
Second, as some other folks have noted, the manual with the saw sucks. The main problem is that the illustrations are so small as to be of little use identifying the controls and adjustment on the saw. You have to read the text, look at the picture to see which side of the saw to look at and then figure out from the text exactly where the knob or screw or lever is and then re-read the manual to understand how to adjust the things. I encourage Makita to revise the production of their manual, or at the very least put better images (photos instead of drawings) on their website to compensate for the extremely poor quality of those in the printed manual.
I would definitely buy this saw if I had to do it all over again. Capacity of the saw, lower RPM, soft start motor, blade brake, smoothly operating pivot/slide, and overall fit and finish make this saw a winner in my book. |
Set up was easy and the app works decent | Been using for a couple months now. Set up was easy and the app works decent. From time to time it will forget my log in (even though I selected to "remember me"). |
So glad I tried this book! | I loved this book. I really enjoy novels like this. I read a good deal of different genres, but always come back to "Witchy" books. It's always pretty cool to read a book and realize it takes place in your state in an area that you know well. I will definitely be continuing this series as books release. |
Dont buy it if you have a DD+ in size | It was comfortable the first time I wore it, good support and all. Then it was washed twice and lost its support and comfort. |
Great compared to others in this price range. | As others have said, this glove runs extremely large. I had to used the adjust the wrist strap as far as it could go so it wouldnt fall off. However, for the price, this glove is a great centerpiece for any Freddy costume. It definitely was on mine!
Yes you do have to occasionally glue pieces back to where they were, but all the other gloves in this price range that I looked at are too short or look cartoonish. This glove definitely isn't cosplay quality. But for Halloween or a costume party? Its perfect. |
Absolutely LOVE this purse | Absolutely LOVE this purse, I purchased it for my father's all white party a few moths back and received so many compliments on it. Definitely worth the buy! |
I'm satisfied with purchase. | I ordered a small, but what I got is more of a medium, although the tag says "small". So order one size smaller than you usually wear....Other than that, it's fine....and still fits me fairly well. Overall, I'm satisfied with my purchase. |
Best Teat Kettle EVER!!!!!!!!! | Love this Tea Kettle. I can never find one large enough to make Ice Tea. I make it from scratch & the Tea Kettles I have bought in the past have never been able to fill the Gallon container enough. This one is Great!!!! I just fill it up & when the kettle is Whistling I just pour the hot water in to make my tea. Plus the handle doesn't get very hot, & it's very easy to pour. Just make sure .... If you have a gas range, don't let the flame go over the sides of the kettle. Keep the flame just high enough to fit the bottom. |
Best stove i ever had | I love MSR Stove especially the Dragonfly, it's easy to use and can be use for slow simmer to quick boil and hot stir fry. I'm using a 33 fl oz MSR fuel bottle, it can last me for a 3-4 days camping trip making breakfasts, lunchs, dinners and coffee breaks. Super useful and fuel efficiency. |
I love him! The pop was very well packaged and ... | I love him! The pop was very well packaged and he came to us in mint condition, box included. |
Good item, fast shipping | Good item, fast shipping. Thank you very much. |
Very good sound quality; Fantastic value | I bought these to replace some Sansa earbuds which were starting to flake-out at the connection.
The Sansa earbuds are pretty highly rated, and these sound noticeably better. I compared them to some recent Apple iPod earbuds, and they also sound better than those (but don't have the mic and other functions). They have a pretty balanced sound with good but not great bass.
They fit very comfortably and securely. I did not mind that these did not have foam pads, and they seemed to breathe better. They have an odd/extra feature in that they can be pinched to either clip together or clip onto something like clothing.
In all, these exceeded my expectations. Hopefully, they will prove durable, but I cannot complain about the price. In case you were wondering, the connector is an angled one. |
Good initial sound, but right bud stopped working. | These aren't a bad set of headphones, I suppose. They didn't fit well in my ears, even with the smallest cushion size. They hurt after a while. However, the right earbud partially stopped working and then eventually completely stopped working within a week of light use on the bus. I know that every product can't be perfect, so I may have just gotten a bad pair. I wouldn't buy these again because apparently I have small ear canals, but others may find that they fit just right. |
I would recommend this product for your LG V10 phones | Perfectly fits. Received high compliments. I would recommend this product for your LG V10 phones. |
Fabulous overview of the Book of Mormon.... | I thought this book was wonderful. It was thoughtful and scholarly without being obscure or difficult to comprehend; it was fair-minded and considered all sides of the arguments yet allowed the reader to come to his or her own conclusions. Because of this approach, it can be enjoyed by both faithful members of the LDS faith as well as those curious to learn more about the Book of Mormon. I particularly appreciated how the author considered historical arguments and hypotheses in favor of or against the origins and historicity of the Book of Mormon and addressed them with thoughtfulness and fairness. Terryl Givens is well-grounded in the 19th century cultural milieu and it shows in his writing as he is able to put the book in the context of this unique period of time in America. I think that for those simply curious about the Book of Mormon, they will come away from The Hand of Mormon with at least an appreciation for its complexity and depth as a literary and religious work. For those who are members (whether firm in their faith or struggling with their faith), The Hand of Mormon will provide a fair-minded foundation for further thoughtful reading and, at least for me, this book further affirmed my own beliefs. |
Don't Waste Your Time | Ridiculous. Used as the directions indicated--all labels came off in the wash. Don't waste your money. Glad my mother only used this on her first load of laundry--and didn't bother labeling all of her clothing. |
Great accent earrings | Perfect for my second holes in my ears. Not super high quality, but for the price they are working out good. They give just enough of a sparkle for an accent earring. |
Great ideas wish the rest if the world would embrace them | I liked everything about this book. It just frustrates me that I can't find people like this to work for in real life. |
Care about your country? Please read this book | Writing this on the eve of the day after the election, I grabbed it out of the shelf again.
The issues are alarming for anybody that cares about the well-being of The United States. I suspect that people who think they are mere consumers will with a demanding posture try and find faults with the arguments laid out. People who understand that life is much more complex than markets and marketing people will see in this book a stark warning of that more is to come.
The book draws up a reality very contrary to what the far-right advertisers have asserted. Coal is not ever clean. |
Headphones Suck period. | First off the sound quality of these headphones are horrible. There is absolutely no bass whatsoever. If you turn on the noise-cancelling feature, the bass actually disappears even more. The noise-cancelling feature also does almost absolutely nothing. Sometimes I don't even know if it's on or not, because it sounds the same regardless. For ppl who paid fifty sixty bucks, you could've paid $20 more and get the highly superior Sennheiser HD 280s. They actually cancel noise and w/o some stupid unit attached to the cable or any battery. I've read in many other reviews that these headphones break easily. I have not experienced that, because upon immediately listening to them, I never wanted to pick them up again. They just kinda sit there. I highly do not recommend these headphones nor anything branded Philips. There are other brands that proved "Great Sound" for a fraction of the price: Sennheiser, Grado, Beyerdynamic. You don't have to be an audiophile to appreciate headphones superior to some crappy mainstream consumer headphones. |
Will never buy again anything from this company it last ... | Will never buy again anything from this company it last 4 mins after i opened it till my pup had it destroyed.. |
A great story with unique characters | I was laughing in minutes. The author did a wonderful job of creating characters and a setting that you fell into. What an insane bunch of people Jana created that you couldn't help liking. Moreover, what a mystery of secrets and intrigue that kept you guessing. |
Childrens author extraordinaire! | When I read Bear Snores On I was immediately in love with the writing. The rhymes are interesting and the arrangements of words are playful. Its been eight months since our little one was born, and this is still our staple bedtime and anytime book. When my husband and I learned we were expecting, I wanted to collect some of my beloved childhood books and did; However, many of them were geared towards older children. This book can be appreciated by the kid in everyone. |
Not the color expected | Not the color as said on the screen. When It finally arrived it was more orange than red. Very disappointed |
Great light, yes turns on easily but very bright ... | Great light, yes turns on easily but very bright an nice tight fit, would order again! Amazing light for the price |
very convenient and easy to use | This has worked exceptionally well...very convenient and easy to use...highly recommend it!!! |
Shiny Package, Same Battlefield | The short version is if you liked Battlefield 2 and/or BF2142 then you will probably like this one. If you didn't like the others then you won't like this one.
Pros:
-Graphics and Sound are very good. Destructible environments, dust, and smoke all help to increase the realistic feel of the game.
-Custom load-outs and kit selection allow you to tailor your soldier to your style of play.
-Single player campaign although short with to many cut scenes wasn't bad and I actually enjoyed it.
Cons:
-No Commander. I miss having a commander like in BF2. It seems to take away the team feel of the game and make it more squad orientated. The new drones are practically useless. The controls are usually placed in very exposed positions and your just inviting someone to knife you.
-Super Snipers. Just like BF2 and BF2142. If you hated the snipers in the other games, they are exactly the same here. That also goes for the knifing. Knives are the most powerful weapon in the game, one swing near someone and they die. You still get people charging at you and successfully knifing you from what appears to be 6-8 ft all the while soaking up your gun fire like a terminator.
-RHIP(Rank Has Its Privileges). When you start out you will get slaughtered until you unlock some better weapons. And there are very few starter servers for new players, and none of the noob servers really enforce it.
-No Bots. No bot support so you can't play offline. No way to practice with the helicopters or just mess around offline. Only choice is to go in an unranked server.
-Auto-balance still only balances numbers and not skill level or rank. You'll get one team with 10 guys all ranked 20 and above and one team with 10 guys all ranked 8 and below and the game thinks it's an even match.
In summary on the surface it looks really good and would seem to be the next evolution of the battlefield series but underneath, the game is very much the same. They fixed a few issues and created a few more. One good thing is that I haven't had any technical problems or connection issues that some of the other reviewers have written about. I was a big fan of BF2 and maybe I just had my hopes up a little to much for this one. I'll keep playing this one, because its still better than any other(MW2) tactical multiplayer FPS, but I doubt it's going to have lasting appeal. |
Useful if slightly overlong overview | Although this book simply consists of a number of articles by various academics around the world it is quite entertaining and covers the sociological and psychological (if not the neuroscientific) aspects of this minor but interesting phenomenon rather well. However, there are a number of irritations: firstly, the Editor (Christopher Partridge) should have had a quiet word with Garry Trompf and politely but firmly encouraged this 'Professor in the History of Ideas at Sydney University' to re-draft his contribution. It may contain an intriguing comparison of UFO religions and Cargo Cults but is written in an absurdly convoluted style that is replete with unnecessary jargon like 'apotropaic', 'mythological macrohistory', 'sectlet'and 'scientismic'. You'll need to borrow the Universal Translator from Star Trek to cope with this kind of gibberish. Secondly, Jodi Dean's article is just plain pompous and should have been left out altogether for its quite laughable assertion that Independence Day is homophobic. However, Partridge's introductory overview is lively and informative and other conributors have been particularly perceptive on matters such as, for example, the relationship between Heaven's Gate and established New Age thinking. Finally, the book may be about a fringe phenomenon but I found myself rethinking my ideas about mainstream religion as a consequence. In other words, the book as a whole leaves you with plenty to reflect on. |
Great product, fast, quiet, and easy to set up and use. | Very easy to set up and get going. I know my way around computers and networks, but this device required none of the talents that I have at my disposal. Followed the instructions (plug it in and connect) and that is pretty much what I had to do. Once I had the software installed to connect, it was seamless and has been working flawlessly. If you aren't network, computer hardware savvy, the only thing you will need to know is what the various RAID configurations provide. This is sold as a 12TB system, but if it is RAID 1, like it is shipped, you only get half this, which is prominently discussed in the specifications for the hardware. If you run it as JBOD or RAID 0, then you will get the 12TB.
Transfers are fast and the Cloud capability is good around the home, have NOT had a chance to test this on the road. Will update whenever that day comes. |
A place for my turntable to live... | I have no complaints about this product, and it's exactly what I was looking for. A place for my turntable up top, record storage on the bottom, and my tuner/ amplifier in the middle. For the money, and compared to other higher priced options, this seems to be an all around good deal. |
I really liked Julia and Nick | I really liked Julia and Nick. I think they are good characters and I want to read more of their story. This is a good, quick read. |
LED's...the Way to Go! | Gotta love the led replacement bulbs. Old incandescent bulbs were melting the lens due to heat. These run cooler, produce good blue/white light at a fraction of the wattage of the incandescent bulbs. A little pricey, but worth the investment. Plan to eventually convert all lighting in our RV to led. Highly recommend. |
Curing Cancer From the Inside Out | "Curing Cancer From the Inside Out" - DVD takes the approach that western medicine's reliance upon medication, invasive/toxic cancer treatments and surgery are totally wrong-headed. The various presenters take to task the pharmaceutical industry, doctors who use radiation and chemotherapy to deal with cancer and invasive surgery. Instead they move to the other side of the spectrum promoting adoption of very specific plant-based raw food diets to avoid and combat cancers and other chronic diseases. My wife, with a BS in nursing was put off by the extreme views. As a vegan for over 20 years, I can appreciate the concept but the message was delieved too heavy-handed. |
It had the worst ending I've ever read | It had the worst ending I've ever read. Too much killing and not enough depth. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone |
I ordered these back in 2011. I ordered a ... | I ordered these back in 2011. I ordered a variety of Calendula seed packages from a variety of vendors that year. That year after opening up THIS package I noticed that there were NO CALENDULA SEEDS in the package. After sifting through ALL the "Husks" (the part that cradles the seed) I did find FOUR SEEDS (they didn't sprout). This package was 99.2% HUSKS. If you peel off the husks from corn and plant the husks - do you get corn? IF WE COULD RATE "ZERO STARS" - I WOULD. Packed for 2011, LOT A, $2.79 + Shipping. Packet #5062 SKU 4614305062. Still have the package of husks. |
4 Years and Still Going Strong | I've had my attache drive for 4 years now, and it still works great. Was my first flashdrive, and have gone PNY for them ever since (owned 4-5 of them now, all still work great).
Never had a problem with it, and it has seen some good use over the last 4 years. Even went through the wash once, and still works great!
No complaints from this or from any other PNY drive I've ever owned! |
Everything I need in one case! | I absolutely love this case. I only need my phone, ID and credit card and with this case, they are always readily accessible to me. |
Reliable in a tornado shelter | I have owned this little radio for quite a while. Yesterday, it kept 5 people informed as we hid out in my tornado shelter in Oklahoma. We had light and information. I do keep batteries in it, but am glad it has the hand crank option. It's a little champ, in my opinion. |
Great customer service! | Had some problems with first product, but company responded quickly, replacing the defective productive with a brand new, efficient product. Love having a 6 port charger and it works great! |
Good quality but too small | The quality of these gloves is good. However, Medium size are smaller than what I expected. The gloves fit to me but they are not 100% comfortable. |
Unique twist to Lady Godiva mystery! | NAKED: A Novel of Lady Godiva by author Eliza Redgold is a St Martins Press release for July 2015.
This story gave us unique insight as to how and why Lady Godivas famous ride through Coventry. It is a beautiful story set in history with its own twists and turns. I loved how the author, Eliza Redgold, penned this story.
NAKED: A Novel of Lady Godiva is well-crafted and would hook a reader in till the last page to find what happens next. This story would remain with you long after you reach the last page.
Recommended for all readers of historical romance or readers just interested in history. |
Probably wouldn't buy again | Not really excited about the case. It doesn't seem overly protective, but time will tell. I do really hate that i have to take the case apart to charge my phone because a little piece of plastic won't let my charger plug in all the way. |
The Myron Bolitar series is a superior read. Myron and Win are two of my ... | The Myron Bolitar series is a superior read. Myron and Win are two of my most favorite characters ever created. Highly intelligent writing, emotionally nuanced, surprises around every corner... i have lost many a night's sleep thanks to Harlan Coben's great brain. |
No Edge to Edge coverage! | Deceitful description, this protector does not go to the curved edge. It leaves a gap where dust/lint can easily get trapped. Makes me wonder why there are so many 5 star reviews?
The search for a full edge to edge glass protector continues! |
Soundtrack is not what you might expect! | Blu-Ray! Pretty cover! The visual is OK. But! If you expect to hear the concert in 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound, that is not to be. Who would have guessed that the soundtrack is stereo only, Furthermore, unless my ears deceive me, the quality of the soundtrack is lacking. We enjoy other Celtic Woman releases, but not this one. |
This may be a pirated CD | CAUTION, I don't think it is a legit release. If you look at the cover the name of the group is wrong. Look at some other Classics IV releases instead of this one, plenty of really nice legal stuff out there. This one, not so much. |
Great Stand, Does Its Job Well | It stores my Master and Iwata airbrushes nicely. They fit well with and without paint cups, and the cutouts for storing jars, etc. are handy. Maybe a bit pricey as I think you end up paying for the Tamiya name here a bit, but I don't regret buying it. Much better than laying the brush on the desk or having to store it in the cleaning pot where you've got a heavy glass pot on the very edge of your bench (where it could fall and shatter). I like that I can rest the brush in this stand while it still has paint in it. |
Inspirational for Aspiring Entrepeneurs | This book presents excellent case studies of various billionaires such as Howard Hughes and Andrew Carnegie. Inspirational to anyone looking for an overview of wealth creation strategies. |
I am a regular GT Synergy Kombucha imbiber. My ... | I am a regular GT Synergy Kombucha imbiber. My local grocery store, Publix, sells every flavor for $3.69 a 16 oz bottle, $3.00 when they are on sale. 12 X $3.69 is $44.28; that extra $100 you were considering to purchase a 12 pack, use it to buy the necessary tools and learn to make your own. |
I LOVE TRADER JOE'S UNCRYSTALLIZED GINGER | I AM AN ISLAND PERSON. I GREW UP EATING, DRINKING, BAKING, COOKING GINGER ALL MY LIFE. I FIRST TRIED TRADER JOE'S UNCRYSTALLIZED GINGER AT PIKE PEAKS MARKET SEVERAL YEARS AGO, AND I HAVE BEEN HOOKED EVER SINCE. THANKS TRADER JOE'S. |
Market spice tea bags | I have liked Market spice tea for years. It seems to be best when made with loose tea in a whole potful. But sometimes when I want just a cupful, I used to try using one of those mesh tea balls or spoon things but it never got strong enough. And the stronger it is, the sweeter it is and I like it sweeter! Then I tried the tea bags and if I have the patience to let it sit a bit, I get a good, sweet cup of Market spice tea! |
We have notice this is great for her and healthy food for her | My cat loves this. She is a Tortieshell Breed and she tends to be very picky on what she likes and eats. We have notice this is great for her and healthy food for her. HIGHLY recommended!! |
Beyond my expectations | There are many different size bags and while I had purchased different bag that broke in the past these are bags are more sturdy. The holes in the bags are extra small that allow the items to be washed yet prevent items from being hooked in them. The zippers are also extra thoughtful with them having a spot to hook into which was an issue I've had with bags I've purchased in the past.
Would buy again! |
Great one stop kitchen tool | Just started using. It's large but I intended for it to be on my counter at all times so that's fine. The video instructions were excellent. Once I watched the video, assembly and operation of the unit was easy. The three bowl sizes seem perfect. Very strong motor. All parts except the base being top shelf dishwasher cleanable was very important to me. Just wish it was made in the USA (yes,I would be willing to pay more if it was). |
really nice product, once again you get what you pay ... | It met my expectations, really nice product, once again you get what you pay for |
I like these books much better than the current teacher's guide ... | I am a retired school teacher AND am also an active Sunday School teacher. I like these books much better than the current teacher's guide provided with our church literature. They are thorough in content, not redundant. Plus they are filled with side notes that are very informative. The side notes for each chapter contain a historical context, an Old Testament reference, a New Testament reference, a personal application. A general context explanation, and a word picture. The notes are easy to read and never above my head. They are just plain easy to read and understand. I fully intend to build a library of Shepherd's Notes for every book in the Bible. Did I mention the price is so reasonable? Forget the commentaries....get these! |
Bought the Soundtrack Before Seeing the Movie. | I rarely purchase the soundtrack before seeing the movie but I was so thrilled to see that the songs were written by Tony Award-winner Robert Lopez (The Book of Mormon, Avenue Q) and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, and composed by Christopher Beck. The music is catchy and reminds me of some of my favorite animated Disney classic musicals. The Deluxe edition has some fun extras but if you don't care about those, just get the regular soundtrack. Cannot wait to see the movie. |
I don't think this is real citric acid | It turned my bath bomb mix ROCK HARD so I had to throw it away, TWICE, when I finally did get the right consistency and the bombs molded, there wasn't a "fizzle" just air bubbles |
A nice alternative to grated cheese for popcorn | A nice alternative to grated cheese for popcorn. The stuff falls off popcorn so I might try dousing with butter first (I live for fat) next time. Also needs a little additional salt fro popcorn. Okay for broth. |
Best Flashlight Holder I have found | The Nite Ize is a fabric flashlight holder affixed to a rotating plastic belt clip. The case measures approximately 6 inches long and approximately two inches wide. The holder is actually two pieces of thick heavy duty reinforced nylon held together with double elastic bands. A flashlight or any other similar sized object simply slides in between the two layers of fabric and is held tight by the tension on the elastic bands. The holder works quite well and will accommodate flashlights from the smallest AAA to a D cell. The belt clip is sturdy and locks very well as it has a retaining clip on the lower portion of the clip to keep it firmly attached to a belt and will not accidentally slide off. I use these holster to belt carry a flashlight in my work and also to attach a flashlight the the lower portion of my vehicle seat for emergency use. The flashlights are held firmly in place and my only criticism, if any, is they are held so firmly that they require two hands to insert the flashlight until the holsters have had time to break in and conform to the light. |
Great product if you're not budget conscious | I purchased one of these along with a Deathadder Chroma from Razer's website last week. While the Chroma themed mouse pad is obviously not a necessity for anyone's setup, it's definitely a nice product if budget is of no concern. It's aesthetically pleasing without being a distraction, and having the light cycling sync with my Deathadder is really quite nice. Surface area is more than adequate, but I'll qualify this by saying that I use my DA@1800 DPI for general use, and 1200 DPI for FPS gaming. Having another wire on my desk is the only reason this product gets a 4-star review, but I don't really see a way around that particular problem. Perhaps a future iteration could turn the pad into a hub as well to add some functionality to the product and reduce the salt amongst the PC gaming community. My mouse's wire doesn't snag on the hardwired USB connector at the top of the pad, which was honestly my main concern buying this sight unseen. I probably wouldn't recommend the product unless you have at least one Chroma themed peripheral to match up with it though. |
Just buy em, they are great for the price! If you don't appreciate them, most will! | They are worth the buy especially for the price range! These are my second pair of bluetooth headphones, and the quality far exceeds the one I had boughten from Amazon for around 20 dollars. They isolate sound super well, I'm a dog groomer so when dogs are barking and dryers are maxed out blowing air, it really bring everything down to a bearable level in even extreme settings. They sound pretty bass heavy but nothing that's too much, just more than I expected from a bluetooth headset. I wear them in the shower and I find that I can barely hear the water hitting my body. I own a pair of Sennheiser PC360s and these sound good enough for what I use them for, feel great to wear, and isolate noise.
Pros: Isolate noise better than I anticipated
. Strong bass
. Comfy for the 6 hours I usually wear them (I use the stock rubber earbuds they come with, they work great)
. The battery lasts so long, and the entire thing is slim enough so it doesn't feel wonky having a controller on one side
. Feels premium quality enough
Cons: You gotta get use to the timings of turning the volume up and down, or you'll find yourself skipping to the next or last song.
(But now that I'm used to it, I wouldn't change it, just don't spam click your volume controls) |
Star Wars Attack of the What? ... | ...I HAVE SEEN IT. What a waste of a Saturday and Money. Who directed this thing, a bunch of mental challanged water heads. This thing does not even deserve a rating. I got what it deserve in the toilet. Becuase what its...!!!! It skipps all around. Lucus need to make a movie more than every 3 years. He needs to go back to making the muffet movies. Who cares about the love in another galaxy?... |
Our chihuahua gives Milk Bones 4 paws up! | Our chihuahua Loves milk bones as a treat, but it's so hard to find the mini size. This big container was a great value! |
A Children's Tale by an Adult Who Understands Childhood | The Hobbit tells the story of Bilbo Baggins, who leaves his quiet life of many meals a day to join a treasure-seeking company of dwarves. He encounters trolls, elves, giant spiders and magic of every kind. He returns home in the end to find his comfortable life waiting for him. Though he now has riches and a magic ring of invisibility, Bilbo will never again rest comfortably.
Tolkien wrote this book for his own children, and it has the chapter-by-chapter pacing of a tale to be told at bedtime to eager young ears. It is not mere childishness, however. While the magic is exciting, there is also an underlying system, a consistency to what magic will work and who it will work for and against. This encourages thoughtful questions and recognition of order in even a make-believe world.
Tolkien's hero grows as he journeys through Middle-Earth and through the book's chapters. Early in his adventures, Bilbo is rescued by either Gandalf the Wizard or by the more experienced dwarves. As the story develops, Bilbo takes a trembling hand in defending his companions and solving their problems. By book's end, he acts independently and makes his own decisions about what is right. In this entertaining and light-seeming tale, Tolkien shows his young readers what it means to grow up, to become capable and confident.
Having enjoyed the Hobbit's happy lessons of childhood, adult readers of <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/The-Lord-of-the-Rings/dp/0618640150/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">The Lord of the Rings</a> face maturity's darker challenges. Bilbo's simple adventure is retold, with secrets laid bare and threatening implications revealed. Bilbo's magic ring is a consuming burden that cannot be easily destroyed. His homeland is safe only because others struggle to keep evil at bay. The most frightening monsters Bilbo has encountered, the goblins, are merely tortured offspring of a world-threatening evil that must be fought. This change of perspective is more than the shift from a children's book to one written for adults. It captures the jarring difference between what children know, and what adults must know to protect them.
This book has the reviewer's highest recommendation. Read it to enjoy a delightful children's story, and to see a childlike hero grow toward adulthood. Also read it to appreciate more deeply the adult themes in Tolkien's books that follow it. Analytical readers may also enjoy the psychological insights offered by Timothy O'Neill in <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/The-Individuated-Hobbit/dp/039528208X/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">The Individuated Hobbit</a>. |
Linksys remanufactered router | The posting in Amazon.com did not list this item as being remanufactrered; it is. Do not throw away the packing or warrenty is void; of course I discovered this after the fact. I had trouble getting it to work & then it just plain stopped working. I've had other Linksys items do the same. |
just an ok read really | This was not in my opinion a true collaboration but a series of individual chapters by each author. The storyline was the common thread. The characters spent very little time together. I preferred Alex 's chapters better. I did not enjoy the Spade character. Because of these reason I found the reading difficult at times and forced myself to finish reading. In fact read 2 other books during it. The final chapters actually brought my original 2 star rating up to my now 3 stars. |
Coffee all over the kitchen | At home I have a Breville Barrista and I needed something for the office because I couldn't stand coffee made in old coffee maker and I like lattes too much. So I got this little guy, and I was pretty happy with it until one day filter flew out of the machine busting glass carafe and sended coffee beans like 8 ft across the kitchen. I'm glad I wasn't standing next to it, I would had glass all over my face.
As a side note, this machine has no pressure release valve so you have to wait until all water is disposed or steamed away. |
It performed wonderfully by protecting our luggage | Just took it on a 1400 mile trip and it help up through freezing rain and snow. It performed wonderfully by protecting our luggage. I was also able to fit a large tote that was filled. This was a great find. |
upgrade 4th to 5th generation worth it! | My main motivation in getting the new iPod touch was for the vastly improved camera over the previous generation, but there is so much more! The larger screen, better battery, faster processor, lighter weight, integral strap and just more refined feel all contribute to making the new iPod touch a real pleasure to use. |
Colors appear to be way off | I looked at the chart and read the reviews and ordered accordingly yet still found the my color choice to be way off the mark. The tone A01 was a buff tone and looked more anemic than I normally look without hose! Sent them back and regret having made such a purchase online. This is one item I will make a trip to the mall for in the future. |
I love the rug and the bright colors but when it ... | I love the rug and the bright colors but when it came it looked like someone had folded it in half and placed something heavy on it for a long time. It was cracked and creased down the middle. Looked either old or used. |
Inaccurate product description. | This is a generic neoprene sleeve. It is not shock proof. It offers no extra cushion for laptop protection. It is not designed specifically for the Lenovo Yoga13 as stated. It is the first product i have returned. I now have an order in for the "Just Air" case instead. |
Always Insightful, but not as detailed as Advances in Functional Training | - Very insightful like all of Mike Boyle's content (he is the best)
- easy to understand his approach and thought process
- REALLY liked the videos available in the kindle version as seeing the exercises in action is extremely helpful (something new in comparison to his other books)
- This book felt like more of an update to his 2010 "Advances in Functional Training" book, which I think was a bit more detailed and I used it as a reference while reading and reviewing the content in this book. Ideally one should read them together, keeping in mind that this has MB's updated perspective on some movements. |
Great Fit under my rear seat in my 2001 HD Crew cab | I installed (2)Kenwood KFC-W2512, single coil subs, pushing with a Craig MA2500, tapped with a PWR AQST 3FR CAP. Punched hard, but not much for low's, so I added speaker enclosure stuffing 100% packed in there loosley and the lower end came in pretty good. |
Great for covering the food after cooking witb the pressure ... | Great for covering the food after cooking witb the pressure cook if you don't want to put the lid back on. |
Gunslinger in the flesh. | I've read a few of the Gunslinger novels, and enjoyed them, but damned if King's pacing is just too slow, some times. However, this was awesome. It is great seeing the renditions of these characters, in the flesh, if you will.
This book was a great introduction to some key characters, but follows them in their youth. I am excited to walk with Roland when he is all grown up. |
good bike -- came with defective parts | bike is fine. rear inner tube came already punctured however, had to buy a new one immediately after receiving item. |
I read the Washington Times daily. | This newspaper will give me both conservative and liberal viewpoints as well as giving me neutral news items without prejudice. |
great product, love it | Great flavor, and I love the convenience of substituting for meal occasionally . |
Great source of information for Veterans! | I don't think as Americans we can thank our heroic service men and women enough for their military service. When they are discharged or retire from the military, they must make the big adjustment and it can be tough for them to navigate civilian waters. This book (that includes charts) is written in a clear and concise manner by a veteran of the United Starts army to serve as a navigation tool to help discharged military men and women smoothly transition to civilian life. It covers topics ranging from healthcare, home loans, homelessness, education benefits and much, much, more.
Of great interest to the readers seeking education entitlements would be the information on Post-9/11 GI Bill which can be transferred from a Veteran to their offspring to help offset cost of college.
Some of the valuable information contained in this book may be available in other places like websites suggested in this book, still it is a Big Plus to have so much beneficial information packed in one place and not have to spend hours upon hours searching all over the place.
Also, as an added bonus in getting this book - a portion of the proceeds will go to local non-profit organizations in need of assistance in the memory of the authors dog Bear.
Every veteran should have a copy of this book. I bought a copy for my son! |
Smells like cleaning chemicals rather then a new car... | Terrible smell, if I smelt this in a new car I would quickly leave the dealership. Everyone who went in my car after i sprayed this asked if I spilled any cleaning supplies.... yes that's a little embarrising. |
Good and strong and did not fray. | The Filament was stronger then what came with the counted cross stitch. Which made working with it much nicer. It wasn't as wide as what came with the cross stitch , so I doubled the filament and that worked very well. |
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