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Chosen Soldier: The Making of a Special Forces Warrior
Dick Couch Manufacturer: Crown ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0307339386 Release Date: 2007-03-06 |
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IN combating terror, America can no longer depend on its conventional military superiority and the use of sophisticated technology. We are fighting guerrilla wars, against insurgents hidden in remote regions, often deep among the local population. In battles such as these, squadrons of billion-dollar bombers and naval fleets mean much less than on-the-ground intelligence and the ability to organize local forces. That’s why, more than ever before, we need men like those of the Army Special Forces—the legendary Green Berets.Customer Reviews:
Excellent!.......2007-09-20
Great!.......2007-08-31
book review.......2007-08-23
Good book, but needs a step back?.......2007-08-14
Great book, explains the challenges an SF canidate must endure........2007-08-05
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The Chosen
Chaim Potok Manufacturer: Fawcett ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0449213447 Release Date: 1987-04-12 |
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Few stories offer more warmth, wisdom, or generosity than this tale of two boys, their fathers, their friendship, and the chaotic times in which they live. Though on the surface it explores religious faith--the intellectually committed as well as the passionately observant--the struggles addressed in The Chosen are familiar to families of all faiths and in all nations.In 1940s Brooklyn, New York, an accident throws Reuven Malther and Danny Saunders together. Despite their differences (Reuven is a Modern Orthodox Jew with an intellectual, Zionist father; Danny is the brilliant son and rightful heir to a Hasidic rebbe), the young men form a deep, if unlikely, friendship. Together they negotiate adolescence, family conflicts, the crisis of faith engendered when Holocaust stories begin to emerge in the U.S., loss, love, and the journey to adulthood. The intellectual and spiritual clashes between fathers, between each son and his own father, and between the two young men, provide a unique backdrop for this exploration of fathers, sons, faith, loyalty, and, ultimately, the power of love. (This is not a conventional children's book, although it will move any wise child age 12 or older, and often appears on summer reading lists for high school students.)
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"Anyone who finds it is finding a jewel. Its themes are profound and universal."Customer Reviews:
He reads very slowly.......2007-07-19
Better with re-reading.......2007-07-12
Love it.......2007-05-12
The Chosen By Chaim Potok.......2007-04-13
So boring..........2007-03-23
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The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume One: The Greatest Science Fiction Stories of All Time Chosen by the Members of the Science Fiction Writers of America (SF Hall of Fame)
Manufacturer: Orb Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0765305372 Release Date: 2005-01-13 |
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If you own only one anthology of classic science fiction, it should be The Science Fiction Hall of Fame: Volume One, 1929-1964. Selected by a vote of the membership of the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA), these 26 reprints represent the best, most important, and most influential stories and authors in the field. The contributors are a Who's Who of classic SF, with every Golden Age giant included: Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, John W. Campbell, Robert A. Heinlein, Fritz Leiber, Cordwainer Smith, Theodore Sturgeon, and Roger Zelazny. Other contributors are less well known outside the core SF readership. Three of the contributors are famous for one story--but what stories!--Tom Godwin's pivotal hard-SF tale, "The Cold Equations"; Jerome Bixby's "It's a Good Life" (made only more infamous by the chilling Twilight Zone adaptation); and Daniel Keyes's "Flowers for Algernon" (brought to mainstream fame by the movie adaptation, Charly).The collection has some minor but frustrating flaws. There are no contributor biographies, which is bad enough when the author is a giant; but it's especially sad for contributors who have become unjustly obscure. Each story's original publication date is in small print at the bottom of the first page. And neither this fine print nor the copyright page identifies the magazines in which the stories first appeared.
Prefaced by editor Robert Silverberg's introduction, which describes SFWA and details the selection process, The Science Fiction Hall of Fame: Volume One, 1929-1964 is a wonderful book for the budding SF fan. Experienced SF readers should compare the table of contents to their library before making a purchase decision. Fans who contemplate giving this book to non-SF readers should bear in mind that, while several of the collected stories can measure up to classic mainstream literary stories, the less literarily-acceptable stories are weighted toward the front of the collection; adult mainstream-literature fans may not get very far into The Science Fiction Hall of Fame: Volume One, 1929-1964. --Cynthia Ward
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The definitive collection of the best in science fiction stories between 1929-1964.This book contains twenty-six of the greatest science fiction stories ever written. They represent the considered verdict of the Science Fiction Writers of America, those who have shaped the genre and who know, more intimately than anyone else, what the criteria for excellence in the field should be. The authors chosen for The Science Fiction Hall Fame are the men and women who have shaped the body and heart of modern science fiction; their brilliantly imaginative creations continue to inspire and astound new generations of writers and fans.Robert Heinlein in "The Roads Must Roll" describes an industrial civilization of the future caught up in the deadly flaws of its own complexity. "Country of the Kind," by Damon Knight, is a frightening portrayal of biological mutation. "Nightfall," by Isaac Asimov, one of the greatest stories in the science fiction field, is the story of a planet where the sun sets only once every millennium and is a chilling study in mass psychology.Originally published in 1970 to honor those writers and their stories that had come before the institution of the Nebula Awards, The Science Fiction Hall Of Fame, Volume One, was the book that introduced tens of thousands of young readers to the wonders of science fiction. Too long unavailable, this new edition will treasured by all science fiction fans everywhere.The Science Fiction Hall Of Fame, Volume One, contains stories by such great masters of the form and includes the following authors:Isaac AsimovAlfred BesterJerome BixbyJames BlishAnthony BoucherRay BradburyFredric BrownJohn W. CampbellArthur C. ClarkeLester del Reyri0Tom GodwinRobert A. HeinleinDaniel KeyesDamon KnightC.M. KornbluthFritz LeiberMurray LeinsterRichard MathesonJudith MerrilLewis PadgettClifford D. SimakCordwainer SmithTheodore SturgeonA.E. van VogtStanley G. WeinbaumRoger ZelaznyCustomer Reviews:
Not Free SF Reader.......2007-08-04
Tag line does not exaggerate.......2007-05-09
Pure Gold.......2007-05-08
good book at a good price in mint condition.......2007-05-07
Mostly great.......2007-05-04
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Chosen Prey
Cheyenne McCray Manufacturer: St. Martin's Paperbacks ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0312937628 Release Date: 2007-03-06 |
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Loved the action, loved the romance, loved the storyline! Great start to a new series!.......2007-07-13
Chosen Prey .......2007-07-12
Outstanding.......2007-06-13
Not Bad--Good Suspence and Worthy Characters.......2007-06-03
Great New Series.......2007-05-12
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Chosen Prey
John Sandford , and John Camp Manufacturer: Berkley ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0425182878 Release Date: 2004-02-03 |
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When a spring thaw disinters the body of a young woman who's been missing for over a year, Minneapolis detective Lucas Davenport doesn't have much to go on except the victim's rumored connection with an unnamed man, who may be an artist and also, perhaps, a priest. But then the deserted property where her body was discovered turns out to be a killing field full of other young blondes last seen in the company of a man with a nasty habit of superimposing their faces on pornographic drawings. Davenport begins to close in on a serial killer whose perverted hobby provides the clues Davenport needs to stop him in his bloody tracks. James Qatar isn't a priest, and he's not really an artist, but he's definitely a monster, one who's met his match in Davenport.Davenport is a smart, thoughtful cop whose girlfriend is pressuring him to make a commitment to parenthood and whose boss is about to lose her job in a political turnover. While the search for the killer is handled in author John Sandford's usual, crisp, procedural style, it almost seems to be a pretext for exploring the evolution of Davenport's relationship with Dr. Weather Karkinnen. This 12th adventure in the author's popular Prey series will undoubtedly rocket to the top of the bestseller list, though it's not a standout. The novel displays the solid craftsmanship and narrative drive Sandford's known for, but his hero seems a little dispirited and out of sorts. Perhaps fatherhood will give Davenport a new lease on life. In the meantime, check out Sandford's backlist featuring his other hero, Kidd (The Fool's Run, The Empress File, The Devil's Code), who has a nice little walk-on here in which he begins a romance with Davenport's partner Marcy Sherrill. --Jane Adams
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A killer has some serious cleaning up to do to keep from getting caught--and Davenport's detection skills make him number one on his hit list.Customer Reviews:
Fast Paced Story.......2007-09-11
what a book...........2007-08-06
Nobody does it better.......2006-03-30
Short book, fast pace, good writing.......2006-02-24
A fast, slightly flawed read........2005-08-17
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Jewtopia: The Chosen Book for the Chosen People
Bryan Fogel , and Sam Wolfson Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0446579548 |
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From Bryan Fogel and Sam Wolfson, the creators and stars of the national smash hit play, Jewtopia, comes the most hilarious, over-the-top guide to Judaism unlike anything you've ever seen. So comprehensive that owning a copy ensures that Elijah himself will show up at your Passover Seder!
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Book Description:From Bryan Fogel and Sam Wolfson, the creators and stars of the national smash hit play, Jewtopia, comes the most hilarious, over-the-top guide to Judaism unlike anything you've ever seen. So comprehensive that owning a copy ensures that Elijah himself will show up at your Passover Seder!Take a Tour of JewtopiaCustomer Reviews:
An easy, fun read that made me LOL a few times.......2007-06-21
very funny.......2007-05-30
Oy, such drek!!!.......2007-05-08
Jewtopia: The Chosen Book for the Chosen People.......2007-03-15
A book even a Swedish girl can love! .......2007-03-08
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The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume Two A: The Greatest Science Fiction Novellas of All Time Chosen by the Members of The Science Fiction Writers of America (SF Hall of Fame)
Manufacturer: Tor Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0765305348 Release Date: 2004-11-11 |
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The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume One, honored the best of science fiction's early short stories. This volume is the definitive collection of the best science fiction novellas written between 1929 to 1964 and contains eleven great classics. There is no better anthology that captures the birth of science fiction as a literary field.Published in 1973 to honor novellas that had come before the institution of the Nebula Awards, The Science Fiction Hall of Fame introduced tens of thousands of young readers to the wonders of science fiction and was a favorite of libraries across the country.This volume contains novellas by Poul Anderson, John W. Campbell Jr., Lester del Rey, Robert A. Heinlein, C. M. Kornbluth, Henry Kuttner and C. L. Moore, Eric Frank Russell, Cordwainer Smith, Theodore Sturgeon, H. G. Wells, and Jack Williamson.Customer Reviews:
A fine collection of stories.......2007-03-22
A decent anthology.......2007-01-05
A must read for SF fans........2006-06-11
Classic Stories.......2005-10-05
Landmarks of Science Fiction.......2005-01-21
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Kushiel's Chosen (Kushiel's Legacy)
Jacqueline Carey Manufacturer: Tor Fantasy ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0765345048 |
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In this engrossing adult fantasy tale, the fascinating Phèdre nó Delaunay fights to save her queen and country in a battle whose greatest weapon proves to be Phèdre herself. This sequel to Carey's accomplished debut novel, Kushiel's Dart, finds Phèdre, now Comtesse de Montrève, once again plying her skills as an anguissette--a courtesan for whom pain becomes pleasure--and her talents as a spy. She uncovers a conspiracy of treason and murder and begins an adventure that takes her once more to distant lands in the company of an intriguing cast of characters--and a new confrontation with her old enemy, Melisande Shahrizai.There's some evidence of haste in this novel: the writing is not always as tight and controlled as it was in Kushiel's Dart. Nevertheless, Carey's fans will certainly enjoy this return to Terre d'Ange, and those new to her work will find a satisfying combination of fantasy, sex, and adventure, as well as a smart and engaging heroine. --Roz Genessee
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Mighty Kushiel, of rod and wealLate of the brazen portalsWith blood-tipp'd dart a wound unhealedPricks the eyen of chosen mortalsThe land of Terre d'Ange is a place of unsurpassed beauty and grace. The inhabiting race rose from the seed of angels and men, and they live by one simple rule: Love as thou wilt.Phegrave;dre noacute; Delaunay was sold into indentured servitude as a child. Her bond was purchased by a nobleman, the first to recognize that she is one pricked by Kushiel's Dart, chosen to forever experience pain and pleasure as one. He trained Phegrave;dre in the courtly arts and the talents of the bedchamber--and, above all, the ability to observe, remember, and analyze. When she stumbled upon a plot that threatened the very foundations of her homeland, she gave up almost everything she held dear to save it. She survived, and lived to have others tell her story, and if they embellished the tale with fabric of mythical splendor, they weren't far off the mark.The hands of the gods weigh heavily upon Phegrave;dre's brow, and they are not finished with her. While the young queen who sits upon the throne is well loved by the people, there are those who believe another should wear the crown.... and those who escaped the wrath of the mighty are not yet done with their schemes for power and revenge.Customer Reviews:
A Heroine that commands armies and the hearts of those who love her........2007-08-07
THIS BOOK IS BLESSED BY ELUA.......2006-12-30
Good adventure fantasy.......2006-10-11
A wonderful sequel!.......2006-10-03
Good though not as good as the first.......2006-09-18
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The FBI Career Guide: Inside Information on Getting Chosen for And Succeeding in One of the Toughest Most Prestigious Jobs in the World
Joseph W. Koletar Manufacturer: AMACOM/American Management Association ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0814473172 |
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In the three years following the September 11th attacks, 150,000 people applied to be Special Agents in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Only 2,200 got the job. The FBI Career Guide reveals strategies that radically increase the odds of getting hired, and that will prepare agents for a challenging, rewarding career at the Bureau. There may be no one in the world more qualified to help aspiring agents begin and excel at an FBI career than Joe Koletar, a 25-year Bureau veteran whose executive credentials are second to none. This ultimate insider's guide looks at:* the application process * New Agents Training * field office and foreign assignments * pay, benefits, and career opportunities * educational and career decisions that improve the odds of being hired * how investigations, undercover and SWAT team operations, and specialty assignments work * and much more.
Readers will also learn how the job might affect them and their families, how to plan their career and climb the ladder, and even prepare for life after the Bureau. Above all, they'll find out what it takes to succeed-and how to show they've got it.
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Excellent Overview for FBI Special Agent Applicants.......2007-01-02
It's a 'must' guide to the complex world of the FBI career........2006-11-07
Complete Informative Guide.......2006-11-06
Educational reading.......2006-10-25
Perfect guide for anyone interested in the FBI.......2006-09-16
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Single Mothers by Choice: A Guidebook for Single Women Who Are Considering or Have Chosen Motherhood
Jane Mattes Manufacturer: Three Rivers Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
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ASIN: 0812922468 Release Date: 1994-05-10 |
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The first handbook for the paoidly growing number of American women choosing single motherhood, written by the director of the national organization, Single Mothers by Choice.Customer Reviews:
Christians look elsewhere.......2007-04-07
thorough.......2007-01-10
very informative, not judging.......2006-11-07
If you are a single woman considering motherhood...a must read.......2006-03-22
Okay but..........2005-10-26
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