Treasure of Khan

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All the essential Pitt plot elements, but it drags

Once again Clive Cussler presents us with a great book!

A good recommendation for all timedivers

Not up to expectations

Treasure of Khan

Treasure of Khan
Clive Cussler , and Dirk Cussler
Manufacturer: Putnam Adult
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0399153691

Book Description

Black Wind continued Dirk Pitt's meteoric career with one of Clive Cussler's most audacious, and well-received, novels yet: "Black Wind more than maintains the supercharged Cusslerian danger" (Kirkus Reviews). "Thriller fans will revel in this action-packed yarn" (Publishers Weekly). But now Cussler takes an extraordinary leap, with one of his most remarkable villains ever.

Genghis Khan-the greatest conqueror of all time, who, at his peak, ruled an empire that stretched from the Pacific Ocean to the Caspian Sea. His conquests are the stuff of legend, his tomb a forgotten mystery. Until now.

When Dirk Pitt is nearly killed rescuing an oil survey team from a freak wave on Russia's Lake Baikal, it appears a simple act of nature. When the survey team is abducted and Pitt's research vessel nearly sunk, however, it's obvious there's something more sinister involved. All trails lead to Mongolia, and a mysterious mogul who is conducting covert deals for supplying oil to the Chinese while wreaking havoc on global oil markets utilizing a secret technology. The Mongolian harbors a dream of restoring the conquests of his ancestors, and holds a dark secret about Genghis Khan that just might give him the wealth and power to make that dream come true.

From the frigid lakes of Siberia to the hot sands of the Gobi Desert, Dirk Pitt and Al Giordino find intrigue, adventure, and peril while collecting clues to the mysterious treasure of Xanadu. But first, they must keep the tycoon from murder-and the unleashing of a natural disaster of calamitous proportions. Filled with breathtaking suspense and brilliant imagination, his new novel is yet further proof that when it comes to adventure writing, nobody beats Clive Cussler.

Customer Reviews:

All the essential Pitt plot elements, but it drags.......2007-08-12

Both my son and I thought "Treasure of Khan" dragged, more than a little. Its plot elements are fascinating as usual, but it's too long, I had to force myself to finish it, and the dialogue sounded wooden at times.

Still, it's as inventive as anything in the Pitt saga, from the longlost treasures of Genghis and Kublai Khan to manmade earthquakes that wreak havoc on the world's oil industry. Al Giordino seems to gets more dialogue, and the writers seem to give him more of a love life to compensate for Pitt's now being happily married and no longer in the ladykilling business. Gotta have someone to romance those damsels they always rescue.

All the familiar Pitt elements are there, from treasures and ancient mysteries, to dusty and lost plane crashes, to wicked bad guys with their schemes to turn the world upside down, to heroic rescues on the edge of cataclysmic disasters. There's the cameo appearance by Clive Cussler himself, this time an archaeologist bus driver (or something) in Mongolia.
And, of course, there's a classic antique car Dirk Pitt adds to his collection at the end.

Pitt saves the day repeatedly with his brassy ingenuity. Yes, it's good to have him back at the book's center, rather than on the periphery, as in the last one where his kids came to the fore. They aren't nearly as much fun as he is.

It does strain credibility to have NUMA's director exploring and grappling with bad guys, rather than braving Washington's bureaucratic minefields. But realism has never been a strong suit here. (Cusslers, why don't you make Rudi Gunn NUMA's director and let Dirk go back to being field ops director?)

I attribute the book's flaws to Dirk Cussler's continuing learning curve. This book has all their formula's necessary parts; it's just a matter of polishing the writing a little more next time.

Once again Clive Cussler presents us with a great book!.......2007-07-03

Excellent adventure with a bit of history learning thrown in. Absolutely have loved every book this man has written and highly recommend this one. Took it on vacation and escaped back into Thomas Jefferson's world for a while. Great book!

A good recommendation for all timedivers.......2007-06-30

A good recommendation for all timedivers

"I've never yet found drinking in a bar to be a waste of time....."
(Albert Giordino)

In the year of 1281 a "gods' wind" destroyed the fleet that has been sent by Kublai Khan for an invasion of Nippon.....

.....656 years afterwards the Imperial Japanese Army succeded in forcing ahead from her Chinese satellite state Mandshukuo, that was founded n 1932, to Shang-Tu and occupied the eastern part of the so called "Mongolia Interior".....

These historical facts are serving the authors for two opening short stories and background of the 19th adventure around Dirk Pitt, meanwhile married an head of the "National Underwater & Marine Agency" an his buddy Al Giordino. At the beginning of the plot (Which starts, regarding the publication of the novel, in the near future, namely June 2007) the two NUMA-veterans are saving a patrol exploration team from an enormous wave on the sibirian Baikal Lake. The overnight disappearance of the rescued explorers is followed by several mysterious earthquakes in the Gulf of Persia, which cause a big loss of petrol production and a huge rise in prizes. Meanwhile Dirk Sr. an Al pickup the trail that leads them in the Republic of Mongolia, Pitt Jr., his sister Summer and their colleague Jack Dahlgren are discovering an archeological sensation in the Keliuli Bay of Hawaii....

With "Treasure of Khan" Clive Cussler and his son Dirk again are presenting a plentiful action and tension loaded thriller that connects three different time levels in an intelligent way. Beside usual technical details and ironic elements the original and logical story this time also shows a cameo scene with Clive Cussler (together with his "Dachshund") as a bus driving development aid worker. Apart from Admiral James Sandecker, meanwhile US-Vice President, also heavy weighted St. Julien Perlmutter, NUMA-Vice President Rudi Gunn and computer freak Hiram Yeager are appearing as old acquaintances.

A good recommendation for all timedivers and fans of Cussler, Pitt, NUMA etc. or those who are still willing to become...
4 Amazonstars.

Not up to expectations.......2007-06-20

This latest Dirk Pitt adventure just isn't up to earlier works. The story could be a good one if pared down a bit, but the action just limps along and doesn't hold the reader's interest like other Cussler stories. I was disappointed in Treasure of Khan.

Treasure of Khan.......2007-05-08

reading the book right now--it is SO GOOD. I enjoy all of Clive Cussler books. I wondered why if a movie has ever been made from Clive Cussler's books?

Average customer rating:

Fabulous Book about a classic lady!
If your an Audrey Hepburn fan you will love this book
A must-have for Audrey fans!
Love this book!
simply wonderful

The Audrey Hepburn Treasures
Ellen Erwin , and Jessica Z. Diamond
Manufacturer: Atria
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Audrey Style

ASIN: 0743289862

Book Description

With nearly thirty movies, countless awards, and an unwavering commitment to UNICEF, Audrey Hepburn's life served as an example of both style and purpose. From her early dance performances for the Dutch resistance during World War II to her London cabaret days and her breakthrough roles in Gigi and Roman Holiday, audiences worldwide have long been enchanted by Audrey's charm and grace.

Now, in this lavishly illustrated biography -- created with the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund -- Audrey's own words are given center stage to create a unique personal narrative. This special collection also includes approximately 200 black-and-white and color photographs selected by the Hepburn Estate, as well as reproduced mementos from Audrey's life. Thirty-four removable documents include an excerpt from her Breakfast at Tiffany's script with handwritten notes, a letter she sent to husband Mel Ferrer while preparing for The Nun's Story, and a birth certificate announcement marking the arrival of her first son.

A dazzling celebration of an extraordinary human being, The Audrey Hepburn Treasures offers fan an intimate and revealing portrait of the woman they admire and adore.

Customer Reviews:

Fabulous Book about a classic lady!.......2007-08-16

My mom loves Audrey Hepburn, and this book is just wonderful. It's like a personal scrapbook all about Audrey and Amazon has it $[...] cheaper than any store. It made for the perfect birthday present!

If your an Audrey Hepburn fan you will love this book.......2007-07-31

I was given this book as a birthday gift. I am a huge Audrey Hepburn fan. I think she is not only beautiful but she is an exceptional actress. She carries herself with a great deal of class. Looking through the book I felt as though I were looking through her own personal scrapbook. She went through so much in life but always came across as caring and graceful. The book is beautifuly written and I love the way it is put together with the snapshots and other wonderful surprises in the pages. This book gives you a wonderful glimpse into what her life was like. This is without a doubt one of the best Audrey Hepburn books I have ever read.

A must-have for Audrey fans!.......2007-04-06

The Audrey Hepbrun Treasures book is a treasure trove indeed, for it contains pictures and mementos from Audrey's amazing life. The book contains a foreword by Audrey's son, Sean Hepburn Ferrer, and is chronologically arranged, starting with Audrey's early childhood, her first role as a dancer, and goes on with her move to the silver screen, her marriages, her work with UNICEF, and finally her legacy. What makes this book truly unique is its format: it is presented in the form of a scrapbook, with reproductions of baby photos, family pictures, a wartime ID card, programs of Audrey's performances, and numerous other personal documents [birth certificate of her son, personal letters etc.]. These help to give us an insightful look into Audrey's amazing life, and help us to better understand this beautiful and graceful lady, who has inspired many by her beauty, her talent, and her convictions.

Love this book!.......2007-03-12

Not only is the book an excellent read about Audrey Hepburn, but the envelopes throughout the book that are filled with keepsakes and memoralbilia are wonderful! Great gift idea, also!

simply wonderful.......2007-03-08

This Audrey Hepburn book is great for any Audrey Collector. It arrived in good timming, and is in perfect condition. It is very unique in the fact that is more of a scrap-book style book with vellum packets full of letters, invitations etc. that she wrote/ received throughout her lifetime.

Buried in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Acquiring, Saving, and Hoarding

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A recommended pick
Excellent book!
Good info for relatives of hoarders
You might need this book and not know it.
A Useful Tool

Buried in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Acquiring, Saving, and Hoarding
David F. Tolin , Randy O. Frost , and Gail Steketee
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0195300580

Book Description

Buried in Treasures outlines a scientifically-based and effective program for helping compulsive hoarders dig their way out of the clutter and chaos of their homes. Discover the reasons for your problems with acquiring, saving, and hoarding, and learn new ways of thinking about your possessions so you can accurately identify those things you really need and those you can do without. Learn to recognize the "bad guys" that maintain your hoarding behavior and meet the "good guys" who will motivate you and put you on the path to change. Features of this book include: -Self-assessments to determine the severity of the problem -Tips and tools for organizing your possessions and filing your paperwork -Strategies for changing unhelpful beliefs about your possessions -Behavioral experiments to reduce your fear of anxiety and fear of discarding.

Customer Reviews:

A recommended pick .......2007-06-17

BURIED IN TREASURES: HELP FOR COMPULSIVE ACQUIRING, SAVING, AND HOARDING is written for those who have a compulsive hoarding problem: it comes from a team of scientists who have worked for over a dozen years on developing a program for treating hording, and chapters both define compulsive hoarding and offer strategies to begin to sort, discard and move away from hoarding habits. The authors have been featured on TV and in articles for their ground-breaking research, and BURIED IN TREASURES is thus a recommended pick beyond the usual college-level health library, reaching easily into public library collections with an easily-accessed format and approach.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

Excellent book! .......2007-06-08

While it's true that it is not presented in a scholarly way (as a previous reviewer commented), the information in the book represents the most current knowledge we have on hoarding. As others have mentioned, the authors are preeminent experts in the field. All three are Ph.Ds and have published numerous scholarly works on this topic. I believe the authors must have deliberately chosen to leave out the clinical jargon for this book, in order to make the information accessible to those without a medical or science background. I think the book is quite elegant in its simplicity and clarity, and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to know more about hoarding.

Good info for relatives of hoarders.......2007-06-08

This book has a lot of valuable information about hoarders and how their minds process differently than non-hoarders. Although the intended audience is hoarders themselves, I don't see hoarders as able to read this book and follow the process. I do think the book is helpful to anyone who lives with or knows a hoarder, and also mental health providers.
One negative: the large page size is a bit unwieldy.

You might need this book and not know it........2007-05-22

Hard core look at why we can't throw things away. New info, not just a "how to organize" book. Real help for pack rats like me who are not over the edge yet, but are teetering.

A Useful Tool.......2007-05-08

In the introduction of "Buried in Treasures", Tolin, Frost and Steketee offer two cautions to the reader. Caution 1 "this book will not solve your hoarding problems". They state "this book is a guide that will provide you with the necessary information to understand the problem of compulsive hoarding and will give you tools to help beat the problem". Caution 2 is that "overcoming compulsive hoarding will be hard work".

The authors emphasize that hoarding is "a problem of emotional, mental, behavioral, and social well-being" and that "some scientific evidence suggests that there may be a genetic component to hoarding". It is basically a description of the treatment program that they have developed over many years of treating patients at their hoarding clinic. While the book discusses the physical side regarding sorting and purging as well as the stopping of the acquiring, its' emphasis is on the mental/emotional side of hoarding.

As opposed to other similar books, this book is based on science and ongoing clinical research. The book is essentially a guide to change and the authors note that "people start to work on their hoarding problem when the reasons for change outweigh the reasons for not changing, and not a moment sooner". Their suggested treatment is based on CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy) which is solution focused.

This is somewhat of a workbook. It includes many exercises to help the hoarder to consciously change their thinking. Some examples are a self-assessment test in the chapter "What is Compulsive Hoarding?", a hoarding severity scale that is very similar
to the NSGCD Hoarding Scale, Visualization Exercises, Category & Location lists and questionnaires such as "Comparing Your Perceptions with Those of Others".

Early in the book, the authors introduce and discuss the Bad Guys: 1 - It's Just Not My Priority, 2 - Letting Unhelpful Beliefs Get In Your Way, 3 - Overthinking or Confusing Yourself, 4 - Avoidance and Excuse Making and 5 - Going for the Short-Term Payoff. Then they introduce the Good Guys: 1- Keeping Your Eyes on the Prize, 2 - Downward Arrow, 3 - Thinking It Through, 4 - Behavioral Experiments and 5 - Developing the Right Skills. The authors revisit the Bad Guys and the Good Guys again later in the book when dealing with motivation and "taking on your brain".

An interesting observation noted by the authors was that when hoarders attempted to sort their own items, they tended to have lots of little categories but when sorting similar items that belonged to other people, they were able to sort into a few large general categories. This suggests that when dealing with their own possessions, "their emotions get in the way and cause them to process information differently".

As a Professional Organizer, I consider this book a tool. It is not a `how to' that a hoarder could pick up, read and follow to a successful conclusion. On their own, most hoarders are just not capable of following some of the suggestions, such as, "you might want to think a step or two ahead"! However this is an excellent book if used as part of a larger treatment program.

Two Weeks With a Stranger (Avon Romantic Treasure)

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Sweet
Disspointing book - for such a talented writer....
Not bad
Great!
strong premise, weak delivery

Two Weeks With a Stranger (Avon Romantic Treasure)
Debra Mullins
Manufacturer: Avon
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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What A Lady Wants

ASIN: 0060799242
Release Date: 2007-01-30

Book Description

Meredith, Lady Devingham prefers her country home where she can happily arrange the marriages of her three sisters, rather than the frivolous life of London society. So what if her husband married her for her money, then disappeared to London as soon as their vows were spoken. If he wanted was a wife in name only, then he shall have it. But when rumor reaches her ears that Simon has recently been seen in the company of an alluring mystery woman, pride wars with jealousy, and Merry decides it's time her husband remembers he has a wife.

Simon, Lord Devingham wished he could reside at his country estate with his sweet demure wife and perhaps an heir underfoot. But duty calls and he is on the verge of uncovering a plot against the Crown...when Merry suddenly appears in Town. Gone is the quiet shy woman he remembers on their wedding day. In her place is a fiery woman who tempts Simon as no other woman ever has before. Now as duty wars with desire, will Simon realize his marriage is worth fighting for?

Customer Reviews:

Sweet.......2007-10-10

I thought the story was very sweet but did need a little something. I do disagree with the harshness of some of the other reviewers. As far as romance novels go this book was definitely not as bad as portrayed. This is the first book I've read of this author and was pleasantly suprised by the story as well as her writing. I plan on purchasing other books from this author.

Disspointing book - for such a talented writer...........2007-07-05

I was very disappointed in this latest installment by Ms. Mullins. I have been a tried and true fan of all her previous books and I must say that I really found this lacking, even though I persevered in finishing it to see if there were any redeeming qualities. Unfortunately, I will have to agree with what some of the other reviewers have mentioned. The book stared well and it fizzled out.

Lucy was somewhat of a whiner and some of her actions were rather idiotic. Simon is a hero character and you almost sympathize on him having to put up with her demeanor. I love Ms. Mullins books and am not deterred by this one, even though I was rather second-rate.

Not bad.......2007-06-27

To me, this was a little slow moving. There was so much plot and not enough of how they fell in love and the relationship developing between them. It was a decent read with a little mystery, but I ended up wanting to know more about the interesting side characters than the main couple.

Great!.......2007-05-28

Two Weeks with a Stranger. I'll try to be direct and to the point. Since, most reviewers have outlined some of the book. I really liked the story line. Simon was a spy for England. Lucy and Simon were absolute great couple. Simon loved Lucy unconditionally, even if she was a little plump. Although, most books the heroine she's perfect. I liked the secondary characters. I am hoping Gin an American and Foxworth have a chance with their story as well. Debra Mullins she is one of my best authors. I have liked all of her books the ones I can find. I recommend Two Weeks with a Stranger. I felt it was a fun read. You be the judge if you want to purchase the book or not. We all have our own opinion about books sometimes you have to go by our own gut feeling. If you haven't seek her other books give it a try. I've read just about all of them. The Best I think is Three Nights!! Oh, I almost forgot explicit sex ill-suited for some.(Adults)

strong premise, weak delivery.......2007-04-13

I'm not going to summarize the novel since many other reviewers have already done so. I also haven't reviewed on Amazon for a while, but I had to come give this book a review since I bought it based on all the great reviews...and was very disappointed.

*Might contain spoilers*

I felt that the heroine is highly inconsiderate of the hero and the requirements of his job. In my opinion, it would be very dangerous to tell your new wife that you're an English spy as they still knew next to nothing about each other. No one can predict how the marriage would turn out, so why risk telling Lucy that? I think it's a practical and logical decision on Simon's part. However, ever since she discovers the true reasons behind his flirtations with another woman, Lucy declares that she can no longer trust Simon since he did not share every single detail of himself with her. I hardly think anyone in his position would.

And although he explained everything, gave her his private journal to read, and professed his love, she is still unable to get past the fact that he lied...in order to protect himself, her, and England mind you! I think that's not only childish but also irrational behavior on her part.

In addition, when she still thought he was courting another woman (not only did he leave Lucy to follow the other lady out into the garden, he employed his friend to distract Lucy), the best idea to pop into her head was to seduce her husband back...

All the while though, Lucy claims that the marriage cannot survive on only sexual passion, yet she cannot be strong enough to refuse him her bed. If she is always willing, then why would Simon be the one to refuse? However, she continually makes him feel guilty about sharing sexual relations with her.

Finally, some of the heroine's actions in general are idiotic. During the climax at the end, Lucy "bravely" runs into a room where an enemy is pointing a gun at her husband so she can reveal the enemy's secret identity to him. Simon is clearly already in a dire situation and him knowing would not have changed anything. Secondly, it is kind of ridiculous to simply run into a room unarmed. Granted, it gave Simon the opportunity to make a move while the enemy's attention was diverted. However, the enemy could've easily killed Lucy...and frankly, part of me wished that was what happened.

I adored Simon and that is the only reason this book was given more than 1 star. Lucy is selfish, inconsiderate, and a hypocrite. Overall, I enjoyed the secondary romance MUCH MORE than that between the main characters. Fox and Gin's interactions are a lot more electric and attention-grabbing; I wish they were the main characters instead

Note: As reference, I love novels by Julia Quinn, Lisa Kleypas, Laura Lee Guhrke, and Sabrina Jeffries among others.

LifeBooks : Creating a Treasure for the Adopted Child

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A wonderful guide to create a treasure for your child!
Outstanding
great book!
Perfect Book for a Foster/Adopted Child
Creating a Lifebook

LifeBooks : Creating a Treasure for the Adopted Child
Beth O'Malley
Manufacturer: Adoption-Works Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0970183275

Book Description

From Alaska to Australia the word is spreading. Adoptive parents are discovering the enormous value of adoption lifebooks. But then the questions begin. Where do I start? What information should be included? Do I let my child bring it to school?

Beth O'Malley M.Ed. provides the answers to these and more. In her best selling book, LifeBooks: Creating a Treasure for the Adopted Child Beth guides you though the process, step-by-step and page by page as if she were right there with you.

Learn about the difference between a scrapbook or baby book and a lifebook. Or explaining tough truths, dealing with secrets and which pages are essential.

Newly revised 2002

Dozens of real life stories

Lists of hard-to-find lifebook resource websites

Sample pages for international and domestic

Special waiting parent section.

If you get really stuck, there are three full-length examples in the back section, including one for China adoptions.

Her life experiences as an adoptee combined with doing lifebook seminars with adoptive parents all over the country, gives Beth a special perspective on lifebooks. Most importantly, Beth has made countless lifebooks with children in her role as an adoption specialist in Massachusetts.

Beth O'Malley has helped thousands of adoptive families give their children the answers and security they crave.

This book is an indispensable guide to making your child's lifebook. You will refer to it for years to come!

Customer Reviews:

A wonderful guide to create a treasure for your child!.......2007-06-24

This is such a great book. Wonderful ideas for adopted children internationally or domestic, children of any age, foster kids. She covers everyone. She does a fantastic job sharing and guiding. This would truly be a treasure to a child. Easy read and quite enjoyable as well. Wonderful tips and ideas!!

Outstanding.......2007-02-17

This book is wonderful. It gives step by step directions on how to start a life book. It explains what it is and why they are good for the adopted child. I highly reccommend this book to all adoptive parents!

great book!.......2006-08-28

This book gives practical ideas, with examples to follow broken down into a user-friendly format for those of us who are journaling-challanged!

Perfect Book for a Foster/Adopted Child.......2006-07-03

I am currently writing my childs LifeBook. Without this book for guidance I would be lost. I am lucky enough to have a few photo's of my son at various ages from 1 month to 18 months, including one of the birthmom and him at 5 months of age. This book is helping me tell his story without my emotions getting in the way. This is truely his book and very personal.

Creating a Lifebook.......2005-09-25

This book has a lot of idea's for creating a lifebook. It will be very helpful.

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Fantastic Novel!
Startling and affecting...
Turn on all the lights...
An Expert With Minimalism
Horrible book

No Country for Old Men
Cormac McCarthy
Manufacturer: Knopf
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Release Date: 2005-07-19

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Set in our own time along the bloody frontier between Texas and Mexico, this is Cormac McCarthy’s first novel since Cities of the Plain completed his acclaimed, best-selling Border Trilogy.

Llewelyn Moss, hunting antelope near the Rio Grande, instead finds men shot dead, a load of heroin, and more than $2 million in cash. Packing the money out, he knows, will change everything. But only after two more men are murdered does a victim’s burning car lead Sheriff Bell to the carnage out in the desert, and he soon realizes how desperately Moss and his young wife need protection. One party in the failed transaction hires an ex–Special Forces officer to defend his interests against a mesmerizing freelancer, while on either side are men accustomed to spectacular violence and mayhem. The pursuit stretches up and down and across the border, each participant seemingly determined to answer what one asks another: how does a man decide in what order to abandon his life?

A harrowing story of a war that society is waging on itself, and an enduring meditation on the ties of love and blood and duty that inform lives and shape destinies, No Country for Old Men is a novel of extraordinary resonance and power.

Customer Reviews:

Fantastic Novel!.......2007-10-09

This novel grips you on page one and doesn't let go till the end. It's really a simple story but simple in the sense that the greatest art is the simplest art. McCarthy makes it look easy, but the novel is an extremely skilled journey through a myriad of considerations. As a writer, McCarthy is unexcelled among current practitioners. His dialog is so accurate and authentic that your head will spin. His ability to build tension and excitement is superb. All writers can learn from McCarthy. All readers can enjoy.

Startling and affecting..........2007-10-08

NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN is, essentially, a novel about good and evil masquerading as a chase novel. Vietnam vet Llewellyn Moss is hunting antelope on the Texas plains one morning when he discovers what appears to be a drug deal gone bad: men lying gutted in the grass, dead or dying, surrounded by heroin and millions of dollars in cash. Llewellyn takes as much of the money as he can carry and leaves the rest of the scene as he found it, and it isn't long before he's being pursued across the plains by a deadly hunter: Anton Chigurh, a ruthless, unfeeling assassin who will kill anyone who gets in his way. Sheriff Bell, a celebrated war hero on the cusp of his retirement, is pursuing Moss as well, and his narrative serves as a framework for the novel.

I am relatively new to Cormac McCarthy; besides THE ROAD, this is the only book of his I've read. But I think even if I had read everything he'd ever written, I'd still be awed at his remarkable ability to say so much with so few words. This enormous talent, this ability to create complexity and depth out of simplicity, is what makes him one of the greatest authors of our time. NCFOM is McCarthy at his sparsest, and yet somehow, he brings the world of his novel completely to life for readers: It is a place of ruthlessness and violence, and of tenderness and gentleness that juxtapose the lack of compassion so brilliantly. In this novel, people make choices with drastic consequences -- and virtually no one makes the right choice. I don't think anyone could thoroughly dissect this novel and find its true meaning with one reading, but here's my take: I think McCarthy's making a statement about the difference between the old world and the new -- the world where soldiers carry around guilt for their whole lives about an incident that may or may not have made them a hero, and the world where men kill without guilt, without compassion, without regard. What happened to that old world? McCarthy seems to lament -- that world of honor, of "taking care of things," of violence that was only exhibited on foreign shores, in foreign wars? The vista of his novel is, clearly, not a country for the men from that world. Certain passages in the book seem to indicate that the only things we can hold on to, the only things that can keep us human -- the only things LEFT from that old world -- are the moments of tenderness we steal with our loved ones.

Cormac McCarthy is not for everyone -- especially not for those looking for lite reading. He will make you think, make you shake your head at the state of the world, and probably make you cry. But do read him for a pure, unadulterated glimpse into what makes us all human, for an incredibly emotional, provocative reading experience. NCFOM is profound, and affecting, and thrilling, and a novel not to be missed.

Turn on all the lights..........2007-09-26

Brace yourself for a scary read and make sure all the lights are turned on. This story is a real page-turner, probably a good one to pass the time on an airline trip. A young guy finds a drug stash (and right away you wonder who may have seen him take it!) and is then pursued by an assortment of mean people, especially one killer psychotic . Yes, there is lots of killing but keep reading to find out if the hero makes off successfully with the money. If you are a Cormac McCarthy fan, this is one of his most exciting - and soon to be made into a movie.

An Expert With Minimalism.......2007-09-22

This was my first book by Cormac McCarthy, and I must admit he has won a reader for life.

No Country For Old Men explodes with subtly and simplicity as it offers us Moss, a man who finds a drug deal gone bad in the middle of nowhere along the Mexican border. Dead bodies are everywhere, and when he finds a case full of millions of dollars, he can't help himself. As you can imagine, there are numerable parties who'd like that money back. And so the hunt for Moss begins.

Dialogue is terse, details are sparing, yet the story is absolutely riveting and I could not put it down. For some McCarthy's violence and unapologetic disregard for his characters' safety may be upsetting, but I loved his dedication to giving us the story as it could only unfold.

We tend to shower accolades upon authors who give us specific descriptions on every conceivable object within a story. I personally found McCarthy's expertise with minimalism refreshing and quite admirable.

I completely recommend you read No Country For Old Men.

Horrible book.......2007-09-21

First book I've *ever* read where I skimmed the last 3 pages because I was completely uninterested and just wanted to get the darn thing over with. The book just kept getting worse and worse.

I agree with the previous review saying the book is terrible and doesn't conform to the way stories are told.

First annoyance-- dialog that is not in quotation marks. Why would you not conform to that basic standard of writing? What's next? Starting the story on the last page and reading from right-to-left?

Story fizzled out.

Waste of time. Especially compared to the book I had finished prior to this one: Lonesome Dove-- a true masterpiece from an author who knows how to tell a story.

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

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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.

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Pieces of eight, pieces of eight!
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Treasure Island (Signet Classics)
Robert Louis Stevenson
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Climb aboard for the swashbuckling adventure of a lifetime. Treasure Islandhas enthralled (and caused slight seasickness) for decades. The names Long John Silver and Jim Hawkins are destined to remain pieces of folklore for as long as children want to read Robert Louis Stevenson's most famous book. With it's dastardly plot and motley crew of rogues and villains, it seems unlikely that children will ever say no to this timeless classic. --Naomi Gesinger

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This is how a pirate story should be. Sorry, Johnny Depp........2007-10-06

I'm not a young boy, and yet I love this book that has been traditinally associted with kids every since it was written. In fact, it is one of my favorite books, and why not? Here is a book that first and foremost recognizes that a pirate adventure should be, well, an adventure, and makes sure to put the fun, danger, and excitement in the front with all the silly, pop-corn vibe action any kid could ask for.

It begins in England in seaside inn, told by the voice of hero Jim Hawkins. His parents own the inn, and one of the strangest guests is a man named Billy Bones, a guy who practically has split-personality in is treatment of young Jim. It turns out that the man is wanted for possessing a map to a legendary treasure. When pirates attack in an awesome pirate attack (how else can I describe it?) Jim finds himself aboard a ship on an adventure to find the treasure.

What follows is a classic, pulse-racing adventure of good and evil, pirates and good guys, and island fun, complete with all the necessary twists and turns and danger and betrayal.

It's not all fluff--Stevenson adds some surprisingly deep human emotions that actually serve to make the adventure that much more powerful. But never fear, it does not turn into a soap opera no matter how many subsequent movies want it to.

As I said before, it's an adventure story of piracy on the high seas, and that's what makes it so great.

Pieces of eight, pieces of eight!.......2007-09-04

Treasure Island is the first greatest pirate story of all times. The young and brave Jim Harkins, the scary but honorable Long John Silver, the smart and solid Doctor Livesey. Frankly I could go on and on listing interesting characters, major or otherwise, but let me just say that, having never before read the novel, I totally enjoyed it. It has everything, from a blind beggar to a treasure map to drunken pirates, a parrot, and lots of plotting. Who is with the good guys? Who is with the bad guys? Who is out for themselves? Read and see.

Free SF Reader.......2007-09-03

A tale of pirates, peglegs, parrots, purloining and perfidery and old Blind Pew.

A lost treasure map is wanted by many, who are willing to kill to get it. These men are pirates, and a young lad, Jack Hawkins, and the odd other innocent get caught up in the struggle.

A source of much classic pirate caricature and pretty enjoyable.

Pirates, Parrots and Buried Treasure!.......2007-08-17

By Laura B.

Treasure Island is an amazing story of adventure on the high seas, a tale of betrayal and friendship; an exciting saga of pirates on a search for buried treasure, this is a story that any age group will love. I have only seen Treasure Island movies in the past, and on reading the book I found the story different from what I've known. I am going to tell you a little about the book, I don't want to spoil the story so I won't tell you the entire thing.

The story first tells of how young Jim Hawkins got Captain Flint's Treasure map from Captain Billy Bones. Jim found the map in Billy Bones' sea chest when Jim and his mother were looking through the chest for the money that Bones owed them. Because you see Bones had died during his attempt to escape the evil pirates who were after him. So Jim and his mother had to hurriedly look for the money, and while his mother was trying to count out the right amount of money Jim took Captain Flint's map.

After the pirates attacked the "Admiral Benbow" that was the name of the inn that the Hawkins family owned, Jim goes and gets help from Dr.Livesey and Squire Trelawney and together they board a ship called the Hispaniola and set a course for Treasure Island.

On board Jim becomes friends with the ship's cook Long John Silver (who owns a parrot named Cap'n Flint after the infamous pirate captain), but little does Jim know that Silver is actually a pirate and an ex-member of Captain Flint's crew. Jim soon learns of a sinister plot being made by Silver to steal the treasure that might endanger him and his friends.

I won't say anymore. If you're the type that enjoys stories of pirates, treasure, and a parrot that says "pieces of eight, pieces of eight" you'll have to read the book. You can also read other Robert Louis Stevenson books like Kidnapped which I haven't read but it's supposed to be good, but the book you'll enjoy most is Treasure Island.

Lives up to its reputation as a classic.......2007-05-10

I read to my 11 and 9 year old daughters, a chapter a night and this one was perfect. It's not only a great story line, but allows children to identify with the main character. The graphic scenes describing various altercations between the crew and owners is relevant and realistic.

Munchkin: Kill the Monsters, Steal the Treasure, Stab Your Buddy

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Munchkin: Kill the Monsters, Steal the Treasure, Stab Your Buddy
Steve Jackson
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Great fun for gamers and non gamers, fairly easy to learn.......2007-09-10

I purchased the starter pack for Munchkin at a local gameshop after hearing about it online and from friends. My husband and I enjoy MMORPG's and he plays D&D & The Game of Thrones card game. I have never really gotten into the typical non computer role-playing games like D&D or card games like Magic. I decided to try this out so we could start gaming together at the game shop. We first tried it out this weekend and it was actually a lot of fun! With 2 people it's not as interesting as it would be with the recommended 3-6 players but even so, we had a lot of fun playing together! I am looking forward to playing with more people and I can't wait to get the other expansions! I would recommend this for ages 10 and up and adults. Some of the game play is confusing at first but after playing 2 rounds I got the hang of it. I am going to buy the next 2 expansions right now!

Loads of fun.......2007-07-13

I bought Munchkin and the first three add-ons for my husband for his birthday. Although we often play with just two players (not recommended for maximum fun by the creator of the game), we still have a blast playing Munchkin. If you've ever played Magic: The Gathering or Dungeons and Dragons, you will appreciate the humor and puns on these cards.

Fun and Interesting.......2007-01-09

I was given this as Christmas present. I played with my parents and younger brother for hours during the break. It allows us to map our strategy, we can partner or be competive with each other. Rare games that allow us to play as a family.

A Funny Solid Parody.......2005-09-15

It's about time the Dungeon and Dragons concept of dungeon-crawling, roleplaying, and loot gathering was broken apart into it's most basic components and shorn of it's fluff.

Munchkins is a card game which draws it's basis off the many roleplaying fantasy games that derive their heart from the Dungeon and Dragons system. The game is a complete parody while still providing a solid game play which is both fun and strategic.

Game play is rather simple: Each player begins as a level 1 human. Two decks are placed before you: the first are dungeon cards which contain a variety of different monsters, curses, and random effects; the 2nd is the treasure deck which contains the everimportant loot. You go into a dungeon, look for treasure, fight any monsters you see (you can enlist aid from your fellow players), and take the treasure. And what fantastic treasure it is! Great instruments of power like the "11 foot pole" and the "Kneepads of Allure".

Along the way you can draw cards which allow you to change your race or become other classes such as a thief, warrior, cleric or mage. The goal of the game is to reach level 10.

I found the optimal number of players for this game to be around 4-5. While you can play with 6 people expect the game to be long and that it will drag towards the end as each player closest to winning is bombarded with negative effects in order to prevent a level 10 victory. Gametime typically lasts around 45 minutes to an hour, but it is funny and enjoyable time.

I highly recommend this game for people who have played Dungeons and Dragons and thus can relate very well to the many jokes prevelant throughout the decks.

Fun, irreverent game.......2005-09-08

My 19-year old nephew introduced our family to this game. Now we are hooked, including our 13-year old daughter and two 9-year old boys. For anyone who has enjoyed reading or watching this kind of thing (dwarves, orcs, wizards, thieves, etc.), it should be a ton of fun. Where else can you go up a level because you drew a card that says "Invoke obscure rule"?

Learn-to-Read Treasure Hunts: Fifty Skill-Building Games for Beginning Readers and Their Parents (Learn to Read)

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Learn-to-Read Treasure Hunts provides 50 days (or 10 school weeks) of family fun while giving kids ages 5 to 7 the skills and confidence they need to become better readers. The concept is simple and designed to work no matter what method of teaching is being used in school. There's one treasure hunt per day, three or four clues per treasure hunt, with each perforated page a written clue that parents tear off, fold, and hide. The child has to read each clue to complete the hunt. For example, Clue #1 of Day #1 reads: "Look under a pan," with the word "pan" illustrated. On the back of the final clue each day is a bonus phonics game in which kids match words to pictures. Fifty reward stickers are included with the book.

For ages 5-7. 63,000 copies in print.

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Excellent idea.......2007-04-06

My 5-year-old LOVES doing these treasure hunts; we even use them as a reward when he's had a great day at school. He puts the sticker he earns at the end of each hunt on the calendar, which also gives us the opportunity to discuss days of the week and month.

I would recommend a more rudimentary introduction to reading before beginning to use this book; I started teaching my son to read at home right after his fourth birthday, which is when I bought this book. After it arrived, I realized it would be too advanced for a very new beginner and put it away for later.

What a huge hit it has been (and Pirates of the Caribbean and the acccompanying pirate obsession hasn't hurt the interest in treasure hunts, even though he hasn't seen the movie)!

I will absolutely buy this as gifts for other parents/kids.

AWESOME!.......2007-01-22

My son is 5 and loves these treasure hunts and the match game bonus with each hunt. He would love to do one after the other if I would let him. Every time he finishes one he ask if we can do another one. Don't even think about it -- just get this book! You will not regret it!! It brings so much joy to your child!! and you too!

Summer hit!.......2006-06-25

I purchased this product for summer vacation for my 6 year old daughter. She just finished Kindergarten and has just begun to read this past year. This product has been an excellent tool to continue her reading practice into summer vacation. She and my 4 year old son eagerly beg for their treasure hunt each day!

Fun, Fun, Fun!.......2006-02-09

This is easy for me and fun for my son. I could not recommend it more highly. My son has been begging me to do more, more, more! He's having a wonderful time and he is READING!!!!!

We love this!.......2006-02-04

My son just turned six, and we have a wonderful time with these for several reasons:
1. We both look forward to them every day
2. He feels a real sense of accomplishment (giggling the whole time) and it's even sparked his imagination in creating his own treasure hunts and an interest in maps.
3. What parent doesn't enjoy seeing their child laughing while learning?!

On school days I come back in and hide them after he gets on the bus. We're both always super-syked to get home and "do the hunt." On weekends and holidays, I hide them after my son has gone to bed. It's a great way to wake up!

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