History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

Death by Pad Thai: And Other Unforgettable Meals

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Delicious!
A literary feast
Perfection on paper
A refreshing experience
Twenty Essays That Should Please Any Foodie's Literary Palette

Death by Pad Thai: And Other Unforgettable Meals
Douglas Bauer
Manufacturer: Three Rivers Press
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ASIN: 0307337847
Release Date: 2006-10-24

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Food isn’t just a gustatory pleasure; it is the stuff of life. At its best and most memorable, a meal becomes a story—and a story becomes a feast. In this collection of essays by some of the country’s finest writers, food is the central player in memories both exquisite and excruciating. Steve Almond recounts the gleeful daylong preparation of a transcendent lobster pad thai dish. Sue Miller reveals that after a lifetime of practical cooking, she is finally fed by a man who presents food as an offering, made just for her. Aimee Bender ponders her lifelong envy of what everyone else is having for lunch. Richard Russo relates the celebratory day he and his wife spent eating their way through haute Manhattan—and departing utterly famished.
Expertly compiled and edited by Douglas Bauer—including pieces by Amy Bloom, Peter Mayle, Jane and Michael Stern, Ann Packer, and Andre Dubus III—this unforgettable collection presents food as education, test, reward, bait, magnet, and, most of all, gift. Gathered here are meals that sate our most complex palate, the appreciation of life.

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Delicious!.......2007-10-09

This book is extraordinary not only because it does entertain and delight with its insightful foodie short stories, but it also sends you on a nostalgic excursion of your own past gustatory experiences, seeing that the human brain is designed in such a way that food sensations are so closely linked to memory synapses! I literally went into a dream state after each story, remembering similar situations in my past: unforgettable bright crimson whole shrimp grill-roasted on the beach in Corfu that we ate with our fingers, my mother's "galettes surprises" which I always requested on my birthday (see recipe below), my first dinner in a French restaurant when I was seven years old tasting rubbery, garlicky Escargots a la Bourgogne and loving it! All these memories and more flooded my mind and gave me such marvelous Proustian moments...

Galettes Surprises
Take about 2-3 cups left-over mashed potatoes, and knead a couple of beaten eggs and some grated Gruyere cheese into it. Take balls of this mixture about the size of an egg and form flat pancakes about half an inch thick and put them on a greased cookie sheet. With your thumb, make an indentation in the middle of each galette, and fill with a mixture of crumbled cooked bacon, finely chopped onions and garlic, parsley, and grated Gruyere cheese. Sprinkle more Gruyere over everything, and bake in a hot oven for about 20 minutes until the cheese starts to melt and brown. Yum! I didn't realize as a child that this was my mom's way of preparing a really inexpensive meal into a festive creation!

A literary feast.......2007-09-01

Twenty short works using a particular meal as a catalyst to memory, some which relate an incident amusing in retrospect, some which illuminate a life, all written to the point and with skill. I highly recommend this collection of original works.

Perfection on paper.......2007-06-27

This is a book in which authors, some well known and others not so well known (at least to me) were asked to write about a memorable meal, whether in a positive or a negative light. Almost all of the resulting essays are, as the book's cover notes, not really so much about food, but rather about romance, disappointment, family and celebration. Highlights for me were the title story -- an operatic essay about creating lobster pad thai in an orgy of male cooking, by Steve Almond; a tragicomic story about a first Thanksgiving dinner by Jane Stern; and a hilarious tale of trying to impress visitors from Switzerland (friends of Andy Warhol, no less) in New York, by Michael Stern (husband of Jane). I recommend this book most wholeheartedly not just to food mavens, but to anyone who enjoys top-shelf writing about a subject which, after all, is near and dear to all of us -- food.

A refreshing experience.......2007-03-17

"Death by Pad Thai: And Other Unforgettable Meals" consists of 20 short stories that focused on stories of the experiences of different individuals which revolved around food. Most of the contributors are names in the literary world - poets, novelist, professors, and others, who wrote about his/her most memorable experience or sometimes, encounter with food. Some stories were more memorable than others, such as the case of this individual who was always envious of her friend's food, or the experience of a couple trying to impress their Swedish friends in a shabby restaurant in New Jersey. The focus of the book was not so much of the food itself but how food relates to each individual's life. The was an interesting read for me as the 20 stories in "Death by Pad Thai" were diverse and very much different from one another, but were all memorable to read, and it reminded me once again to think of food as more than just something to eat to sustain ourselves.

Twenty Essays That Should Please Any Foodie's Literary Palette.......2007-03-14

The quirky title was enough for me to pick up this entertaining and often penetrating collection of twenty essays by renowned writers who look fondly back on their personal culinary experiences. Some are better than others, but editor and author Douglas Bauer has recruited an irrefutably impressive roster of talent from professional food writers Jane and Michael Stern to acclaimed novelists like Richard Russo, Sue Miller and Claire Messud. His starting point is appropriately himself as he describes a week when he accompanied food essayist M.F.K. Fisher on a gourmet adventure in New Orleans as part of an assignment for Playboy. Their journey comes down to the hunt for the perfect Ramos gin fizz which they discover unexpectedly at a local dive. From there, we learn from Russo that even a glamorous restaurant in Manhattan is not immune to the compromising view of a man urinating off a neighboring rooftop. The irony of this sight comes just after the acceptance of his first novel, and he and his wife decide to celebrate in a place they can barely afford.

Miller reflects on the fast food that was her constant staple growing up and how that contrasts with the sophisticated dishes she has tried to concoct ever since. She celebrates the imperfections of the meals she has prepared and makes us acutely aware that hunger is never just about food. In her adroit essay, Messud revisits a French meal so incredible that her selective memory of it is at odds with the reality of what it was, while in contrast, Scottish-born novelist Margot Livesey writes emphatically of her distaste for mutton and mint sauce. Lan Samantha Chang, a short story writer specializing in the Chinese-American immigrant experience, goes into the details of an enormous feast that follows sudden revelations during a palm reading; and fellow essayist Steve Almond brings an infectious tone to his lively account of the day-long effort behind a homemade pad thai with Maine lobster.

Not too surprisingly, the writers closest to food professionally provide the most insightful stories. For example, Michael Gorra, the son of a New England produce broker, provides a meticulous but vivid description of an Italian immigrant worker who made do with what he could afford, which translated into a feast of fried peppers and Parmesan cheese for his co-workers. My favorite of the bunch is Jane Stern's account of her first Thanksgiving dinner, a comedy of errors beginning with a too-small oven and an array of canned goods served as side dishes and ending with her bulldog refusing to partake of the table scraps. With this anthology, Bauer has really brought together a set of stories that reflect shrewd observations and a good sense of humor but not at the expense of the very human experience that food creates for people. He even includes a recipe for each essay.

Habit For Death: A Nicky D'Amico Mystery

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An excellent first effort!
Witty and Charming
Can't Wait for More
A Habit For...FUN!
Witty, wry and different

Habit For Death: A Nicky D'Amico Mystery
Chuck Zito
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ASIN: 0738708364

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Escaping the heat and heartbreak of New York City for a summer in rural Pennsylvania sounded like the perfect plan to Nicky D'Amico. Little did he know that what began as a heavenly idea would turn out to be a hell of a job!

Each year the nuns of rural St. Gilbert's College hire a city slicker to help with their summer theater festival. As the stage manager, Nicky has a lot to handle - a truly awful musical script, bickering school staff, a huge crush on the cute guy in the chorus but things are about to get a whole lot worse. Convent of Fear, the school's play, features a serial nun killer. When several cast members are murdered, the mystery moves from the stage to real life. With its suspenseful plot, loveable characters, and laugh-out-loud humor, A Habit for Death is one habit you won't want to break.

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An excellent first effort!.......2007-04-07

Chuck Zito is a theater professional with a lifetime of experience who graduated from Carnegie Mellon University. He presently lives in New York City. A HABIT FOR DEATH is his debut mystery, with more Nicky D'Amico mysteries in the offing.

Nicky D'Amico thought a summer job in theater at St. Gilbert's College in rural Pennsylvania would be a great escape from the heat of Manhattan and the craziness of New York. He is hired as a stage manager for an awful script, Convent of Fear. As if that isn't bad enough, the cast is constantly fighting, and Nicky soon discovers that in this small town they are almost all related. When one of the stars of the show, Sister Sally, dies on stage of bizarre causes even as the protesters outside continue their Twilight Zone activities, it seems that only the visage of David Scott, Nicky's fantasy come true, could save the day. Two of Nicky's friends from New York, Paolo and Roger, arrive in the midst of their lover's spat to spice things up even further:

"'This is the worst caesar salad I've ever had,' Roger said.
'Who orders caesar at a family restaurant in backwater Pennsylvania?' Paolo snapped. Then, to David, 'Nothing personal, of course. Lovely place. Really.'
'Oh, you didn't offend me. I can't wait to leave. I'm off to New York myself when the summer is over.'
'Really?' I said.
'Yup. You know, Nicky, we should make sure and exchange--'"

Zito scores big time with this impressive first effort. The story is well plotted, blocked, and the characters are absolutely hilarious. Chuck Zito's intimate knowledge of the theater creates the perfect backdrop for this zany story. There are so many subplots that the reader is kept laughing almost nonstop. A HABIT FOR HEATH is wonderfully thought out, and the reader is immediately drawn to Nicky's plight. The dreadful play implodes, there is more murder and mayhem, and Nicky's fantasy continues to elude him and us. An excellent first effort!

Shelley Glodowski
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Witty and Charming.......2007-03-19

When New Yorker Nicky D'Amico is hired to be the stage manager for the St. Gilbert's College summer theater festival in the small town of Huber's Landing, he expected it to be a pleasant break from The City. But when one of St. Gilbert's nuns is murdered during a rehearsal of Covenant of Fear, Nicky is thrown headfirst into the dark secrets and deep personal entanglements of small town living.

Chuck Zito's first novel in the Nicky D'Amico mystery series is charming, funny and very well written. Zito has a gift for surrounding his protagonist with colorful characters. Nicky's New York friends, battling couple Paolo and Rodger, are worth the price of the book alone. Zito's dialogue is sophisticated and witty and this reader can't wait for the second in the series, Ice in His Veins.

Can't Wait for More.......2007-03-18

Chuck Zito's first effort bodes well for lovers of light mystery. Funny, charming, and with witty characters, the story revolves around the murder of a nun during a Summer music festival.

Zito's main character, Stage Manager and amateur detective Nicky D'amico is at once funny and sympathetic. Joined by his two friends Paolo and Roger, the trio undertake the task of unravelling the mystery that takes place during a horrid production of a horrid musical at a small college.

Full of laugh out loud moments, the tale contains just enough "inside jokes" that Gay and Lesbian theatre lovers will find themselves thoroughly at home.

This makes a wonderful Summer beach read. (In fact Zito suggests that in his opening.) I can't wait for more from Zito and to find out what Nicky is up to next.

A Habit For...FUN!.......2007-01-11

This was one of the most fun books I've read in a long time. Characters were interesting and quirky, and I didn't know who "did it" until it was revealed. I had my suspicions, but no solid conclusions. It was so enjoyable, I gave copies to my 4 best friends as a gift. I'm looking forward to the next adventures of Nicky D'Amico. Hurry up and write, Zito!

Witty, wry and different.......2006-10-13

Zito's Damico leads a cast of characters that will delight all mystery fans and theater lovers. Light and very very fun, this is a greeat afternoon escape, perfect for a day at the beach or a long flight

Breaking the Death Habit : The Science of Everlasting Life

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Interesting and useful, however contains a dangerous flaw...
Breaking the Death Habit; The Science of Everlasting life
Some good advice, some religous garbage.
The last thing we need...
Nothing Is Impossible

Breaking the Death Habit : The Science of Everlasting Life
Leonard Orr
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ASIN: 1883319684
Release Date: 1998-08-03

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Breaking the Death Habit is a statement of the incredible, the miraculous—the crack in the cosmic riddle; yet it is presented here as a set of simple and obvious life instructions.

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Interesting and useful, however contains a dangerous flaw..........2007-10-03

The book is an interesting read, however is missing some MAJOR puzzle
pieces regarding aging and slowing the process. The author talks about
several techniques used by Indian holy men/women to beat death and live
for hundreds of years. The author is TOTALLY IRRESPONSIBLE when he
talks about a practice that involve looking at the Sun ALL DAY LONG !!!
UV light BURNS...PERIOD !!! To suggest this practice in the context of
"holy" and "sacred" is DARK indeed ! Trusting people lacking in
common sense and bent on Self Improvement could seriously damage
their eyes. I understand Sun Gazing can be practiced safely...however
it is a discipline that requires KNOW HOW, safe times etc. The road
to hell is sometimes paved with good intentions.
Buy the book...but don't 'buy' everything the author writes.

Breaking the Death Habit; The Science of Everlasting life.......2006-03-09

Once I started reading this book I couldn't put it down. It is incredible. About a year ago I started seriously thinking about my own immortality but not really knowing how to begin to achieve my divine right of immortality. Leonard maps it out with humor, sensitivity and wisdom. It should be a must read on everyone's list. I am now practicing daily water/fire/earth and air purification according to Leonard's suggestions. Next will be over-coming the food/sleep addiction that we all seemingly have. Who knows I just might make it to immortality. Do yourself a favor and buy the book and then read it and then love yourself enough to start the purification processes as outlined by Leonard. Namasti. GK - Los Angeles

Some good advice, some religous garbage........2005-09-18

Lenny is a rare bird. In entertaining fashion he gives some cool practices on how to become one with the elements through Breathing, Grounding, burning off psychic dross, Rebirthing in water (Earth, Water, Fire, Air) and Living instead of dying. Lenny is one of the last to be preaching immortality the old fashioned way through consciousness and physical discipline before the age of nanotech/stem cell scientific immortality, and for that he should be praised. But, and this is a big BUT, this biblical garbage about the angel of the lord and jesus is just a bore like all religous dribble. You'll find more entertainment by getting on Lenny's mailing list and receiving his endless impassioned sermons on why you should send him money. Long live Lenny!

The last thing we need..........2005-07-29

Buddy Ebsen (April 2, 1908 - July 7, 2003)
Art Carney passed away on November 9th, 2003 at the age of 85
Milton Berle, dead at 93 - March 28, 2002
Charles Bronson dies at 81 - Sep. 1, 2003
Gregory Peck dies at 87 - Jun. 13, 2003
Oscar Winner Anthony Quinn Dies - Jun 03, 2001

Do I detect sarcasm in an other review? I don't know if this was discussed in the book (I'm just providing a level-headed opinion on the concept) but if you are going to kick the "death urge" get rid of the urge to procreate first. I mean this in the most humane sence possible, not as an insult. The last thing we need is people who live forever and continue to populate an world already nearing capacity.

I'll check it out sometime, mostly as an exercise to expand my knowledge.

Nothing Is Impossible.......2004-05-30

'Breaking the Death Habit' is a revolutionary book that contains the secret to everlasting life in the physical realm. I consider every word to be true, as do the many friends to whom I sent a copy. All responded with a 'thank you' note, the most passionate being from devoted believers such as Buddy Ebsen, Art Carney, Milton Berle, Charles Bronson, Gregory Peck and Anthony Quinn. Need I say more?

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Death Dines In

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ASIN: 0425192628
Release Date: 2004-05-04

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16 all-new cozy culinary capers-each with a recipe!

A collection of all-new stories by New York Times bestselling author Anne Perry € Donna Andrews € Claudia Bishop € Rhys Bowen € Don Bruns € Meg Chittenden € Nick DiChario € Marcos Donnelly € Carole Nelson Douglas € Elizabeth Foxwell € Parnell Hall € Lyn Hamilton € Jeremiah Healy € Dean James € Mary Jane Maffini € William Moody Here is a generous helping of cozy murder mysteries by some of the finest writers out there. Such morsels as Claudia Bishop's "Waiting for Gateaux" and Carole Nelson Douglas's "License to Koi" each come with a side order of mischief. And from Parnell Hall's "Lethal Luncheon" to Lyn Hamilton's "Stark Terror at Tea-Time," murder is the guest of honor at many a meal. So mangia! But be sure and keep an eye on your knife...

Plus, chew on this: each of these all-new stories comes with an equally new recipe!

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Death in a Bad Habit - I wish there were more in the series.

Death in a Bad Habit
Kathy Buchen
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ASIN: 1425915159

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In this, her fourth outing, Rhiannon finds an enigmatic puzzle and many challenges on all sides, and her resilient nature is put to the test once again. We find Rhi deep in dilemma, and she will have to call on all her retro, rockin', resourceful, rad spirit to find her way to the solution. She and her best friend Didi Spencer are accused of burglary. Her daughter Tabby has painted all the windows in the house in trompe l'oeil murals which she calls "altered states of reality." A whole convent full of nuns considers Rhi a personal enemy. There are a few terminally annoying criminals trying to kill her. Hairy Mary and Mr. Pavalik are as endearingly goofy as ever. Sgt. LeCaptain seems more than ever determined to invent new reasons for giving Rhi tickets, and the old crones of the village have a lot to say about her retro Dusty Springfield hairdo, among other things. And then there is the little problem of a missing set of beautiful twenty year old identical twins who may be mixed up in something a lot more serious than fashion dilemmas. One has run away from the convent, one has gone missing from rehab, and both of them are running around with the wrong boy. Talk about bad habits! Rhi's enemies play her false, lie to her, deceive and frighten her, threaten her, and attempt to kill her. She has the worst hairdresser in cheese head land, has trouble sticking to a diet, and a boyfriend who finds it difficult to articulate his feelings. And if he did manage to communicate his undying admiration, would his eighty year old mother let him go out on a date? Rhi is also being chased by a few inappropriate men. Is there any other kind for Rhiannon? Her children are in a state of rebellion, her home in need of constant repair, and her finances, as well as her wardrobe, are in disarray. Will she rise to the occasion? Of course she will. She's not your average soccer mom! Rock on, Rhi! One fan writes, "Kathy, thank you for your great novels. I think this

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Death in a Bad Habit - I wish there were more in the series........2007-02-11

This is the 4th book in the set. It was funny and very clever. I loved it!

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Death In Russian Habit
Sea Lion
Manufacturer: White Lion
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Older male mortality and cigarette smoking;: A demographic analysis (Population monograph series)

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Older male mortality and cigarette smoking;: A demographic analysis (Population monograph series)
Samuel H Preston
Manufacturer: Institute of International Studies, University of California
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There is Death in the Pot
John E. Brown Sr.
Manufacturer: John Brown University Press
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ASIN: B0007GQKEM

Cats of the West Side: Sex Wisdom, Wild Habits Death

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Cats of the West Side: Sex Wisdom, Wild Habits Death
Peter Agnos
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