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The latest volume in the gripping saga of Yorick Brown, an unemployed and unmotivated slacker that discovers that he is the only male left in a world inhabited solely by women after a plague of unknown origin instantly kills every mammal with a Y chromosome.Accompanied by his mischievous monkey and the mysterious Agent 355, Yorick embarks on a transcontinental journey to find his girlfriend and discover why he is the last man on Earth. This volume finds Yorick, Agent 355 and Dr. Mann traveling across the Pacific to Japan in pursuit of Yorick's stolen monkey Ampersand, whose innards may hold the key to mankind's future
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Graphic SF Reader.......2007-09-03
Yorick is a bit confused and conflicted, when Agent 355 and Dr Mann have a fling.
Apart from this, the gang hitch a ride on a pirate ship, as eventually Yorick wants to find his girlfriend Beth, who is in Australia. He finds somewhat of a kindred spirit in the pirate captain, if you forget about the fact that she is a pirate.
Problems escalate when the Australian navy and spies become involved.
Good, but perhaps weakest book in series.......2007-07-06
This trade paperback collects issues #32-36 of the excellent DC Comics series. All but the last feature guest artists instead of co-creator Pia Guerra. Though the series is still enjoyable, I'd echo some other reviewers' statements about this seeming like filler material. Agent 355, Dr. Mann and stowaway Yorick hitch a ride across the Pacific on a commercial ship 'The Whale' in pursuit of Ampersand and his kidnapper. This volume's title suggests one of the budding romances among the travelers. Meanwhile, an Australian submarine suspects 'The Whale' of sinister motives and draws close. The final chapter provides backstory of Beth and her relationship with Yorick.
Volume 6 also offers the highest cost to issue ratio since Volume 2. Volume 5 contained eight issues for a list price of $15 US.
better and better.......2007-03-17
the first volume of Y hooked me and each book gets better and better. i don't know how Vaughan does it. if you're a fan of his other work (Runaways), you'll probably dig this, his more-adult fare.
Australian Troubles.......2006-02-20
After the abduction of Ampersand, the monkey that holds the key to the continuing survival of humanity, Yorick Brown, the last man on Earth, Agent 355, his bodyguard, and Dr. Allison Mann, a geneticist whose research could help repopulate the planet, must travel to Japan to get back the monkey. Ampersand produces a chemical that made himself and Yorick immune to the effects of a devastating plague that wiped out every other male mammal on the planet.
The trio hitches a ride on a cargo vessel in order to get to Japan. Once again, problems arise when a few crewmembers discover the existence of Yorick, and the captain invites him to spend the night in her quarters. Meanwhile, (the straight) Agent 355, who has reached a breaking point and requires some kind of physical contact, engages in sexual intercourse with Allison, who was recently revealed as a lesbian. This complicates things between the group, but it becomes the least of their worries when an Australian submarine appears and tries to blow up the ship.
Also, in the arc "Boy Loses Girl", we see what Yorick's girlfriend Beth has been up to ever since the plague. Using a mixture of flashbacks and dream sequences, we learn how Yorick and Beth met, what happened to her right after the plague, and where she has been since we last saw her about to get captured by Aboriginals.
While the story isn't as good as in the previous arc, it is still great. Brian K. Vaughan once again shows why he is one of the best comic book writers around. Y: The Last Man is a great series, and I can't wait to see what happens next.
The weaker part of the Y series.......2006-02-07
Y: The Last Man is one of the best comics I've read in 20 years, and if you're considering buying this book, it's likely that you've already read all of the series leading up to it (and if not, you shouldn't be buying this). While I give the series 5 stars, Book 6 of the collection scores considerably lower because it consists of pretty much "filler" material, in that the stories are interesting, but don't really move the story along and most of it could have been left out.
Book 6 covers issues #32-36 of the comic, and the storyline involves the kidnapping of Yorick's monkey, Ampersand, as Yorick (the last man on Earth), Agent 355, and Dr. Mann cross the Pacific aboard a ship to try to find him. The title refers to the lesbian encounter that takes place between Agent 355 and Dr. Mann (as revealed already on the cover of the book), and is pretty much the most exciting thing that happens.
The stories are okay, but they're not as great as some of the previous book and you won't be on the edge of your seat while reading it. You could probably even skip this book alltogether and just read a one paragraph summary of events and be okay, but it's so cheap and the story overall is so good that I do recommend picking it up anyway.
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The Ziegfeld Follies, Florenz Ziegfeld's stage spectacular, promised the best performers, the most lavish sets, and the most ravishing girls. Doris Eaton Travis was one of these prized beauties–and, at 14, was chosen as the youngest chorus girl in the Follies. "Mine eyes are yet dim with the luminous beauty of a girl named Doris," one Chicago reviewer wrote.
Today, at the age of 102, Eaton is the last living Ziegfeld girl. Over the past century, she has performed for presidents and princesses, entertained Gershwin, Lindbergh, and Astaire, starred in silent and talking pictures, bantered with Babe Ruth, offended Henry Ford, outlived six siblings, written a newspaper column, hosted a television show, earned a Phi Beta Kappa degree in history, raised turkeys, and raced horses. Century Girl is a visual tour of this extraordinary woman's journey through the ages.
Customer Reviews:
A loving tribute to an extrordinary woman........2007-09-03
Century Girl: 100 Years in the Life of Doris Eaton Travis, Last Living Star of the Ziegfeld Follies is a new order of biography. Lauren Redniss uses hand-written text as an artistic element to guide the eye through the evocative images she has created using photo-collage and line drawings. The result is a visually stunning tour of the extraordinary life of Doris Eaton Travis
The book chronicles the life of Norman, Oklahoma, resident and University of Oklahoma graduate Doris Eaton Travis. The book follows Travis and her siblings, once known as the Eatons of Broadway, from their lives as child actors, to their success in theater and early films, and ultimately to their sad and often tragic fates.
Travis alone was able to leave show business behind. She had the strength to adapt herself when circumstances demanded; from dancer, to entrepreneur, to book-keeper on a horse ranch, to college graduate at 88 years old. She returned to the Broadway stage at the age of 94 and recieved an honorary doctorate at 100. Her's is a story of reinvention and ultimately of success.
Lauren Redniss teaches at the Parson's School in New York City. Her work is often seen on the Op-Ed page of the New York Times, which nominated her for the Pulitzer Prize. She is currently writing a biography of Marie Curie, due out in the fall.
This book is a work of art from cover to cover. Redniss knows her subject well and the story is told largely in Travis' own words. It is the author's unique, artistic approach that brings this fascinating story to life so vibrantly and with such immediacey.
In one section of the book, for example, Redniss discusses Travis' sister Mary Eaton's beauty, and the eagerness with which men gave her expensive gifts. The text takes the reader to photographs of Eaton in a seductive pose layered over images of Eaton's name in lights on the marquis of the New Amsterdam Theater. These images flow into a still photo from Eaton's starring role in Glorifying the American Girl. As we read of Eaton's beauty, we see coming off the page a Broadway star at the height of her fame and a woman who epitomizes beauty in the early twentieth century....and we understand why men were so easily parted from their money.
The artistic elements flow together seamlessly and carry the reader through this lovingly crafted biography. Redniss' incredible images allow the reader to experience the lives of Travis and her family in ways that text alone simply doesn't allow.
This book would appeal to anyone interested in dance or theater history. It has appeal to the general reader as well. Doris Eaton Travis is an extraordinary human being. Her ability to overcome tragedy, to reinvent herself, and to constantly strive to learn is an inspiration to all. Lauren Redniss' extaordinary book is the perfect vehicle to bring her inspiring story to life.
eye candy at its best.......2007-05-17
Have you ever looked through an old school yearbook where handwritten script accompanies carefully cropped pictures to make art? My grandma's yearbook from 1918 was like this. So is this gem by Lauren Redniss. The text and the artful images tugged at my heart and had me reading anxiously onward. It is as much a journey through this past century as it is a tribute to one remarkable lady. This was worth every cent!
Beautiful Book About a Remarkable Life.......2006-12-10
Lauren Redniss' Century Girl is a work of art that tells the story of a remarkable woman, Doris Eaton Travis. It is visually stunning -- the colors and art/photos/clippings and presentation make the cleverly inked biographical words LIVE on the page. And though longevity is one of the book's hooks -- "100 years in the life..." -- it is really about LIVING life, really, truly living life. It's a very unique experience reading this book -- you open a page and the gorgeous, artistic presentation really draws your eyes. You soak it all in, and then you read the words. As you read the words, you take in the art in a new way, and the words and the art combine to unfold the story in a really wonderful way. I highly recommend this book.
"It's the top, it's the coliseum".......2006-12-01
Everything about this vivacious book gives me a thrill. From the life and times of Doris Eaton herself (my latest and greatest role model - Please, God, let me live so long and be so grand!) to Ms. Redniss' swell and funky collaged interpretations of it, these are book dollars well-spent. Century Girl is a BIG, juicy tome of a book with a fabulous and sturdy library binding and thick glossy pages.
Whether you're a fan of cutting edge book design, collage, the 1920's, or the Ziegfield Follies, do your coffee or bedside table a sweet favor and grace it with this book before another week passes you by. And don't forget the tables at your Aunties' and your best girlfriends'.
This is a book to give anyone you're really crazy about.
High-kicking hybrid.......2006-11-20
This book is an engaging blend of art journal, visual bio, and time-travel archive. Although the book documents the life of a bygone
Ziegfeld Folly-dolly, it is really a prime example of how a nearly-forgotten pile of clippings and ephemera can be turned into a fascinating
bit of visual magic. The author/artist shows a strong affinity and tenderness for her subject, and yet she breathes new (vibrant) life into the story of Doris Eaton Travis; and creates a fascinating visual diary
in the bargain. Although the target audience for this book is probably theatre buffs and historians, I would suggest that many of my "tribe" who love art journals, altered books, and mixed media artwork will find it to be full of ideas. Visually-fascinating and engaging.
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In the brisk and readable The Last Girls, acclaimed Southern writer Lee Smith reunites four college suitemates on a boat tour of the mighty Mississippi. Thirty-five years before, inspired by reading Twain's Huckleberry Finn in class (a detail not nearly revisited enough), the women floated down the same river on a manmade raft; now they are gathered at the request of their recently deceased ringleader's husband. The story unfolds through the eyes of each woman as the old friends weave college memories with their own dramas spanning the three decades since graduation. Harriet, Courtney, Catherine, and Anna come through muddily compared to their dead friend Baby. Even in death, Baby, a Sylvia Plath-like creature with voracious appetites for poetry, self-mutilation, and sex, nearly overwhelms her more reticent friends with past behaviors better suited to a mental institution than a dorm room. As the tour boat bobs along in the wake of these women's emotional crises, Smith offers up the contemporary female life experience, fivefold. At its heart, this is a book about how we never quite outgrow the past, even after plenty of chances to do otherwise. --Emily Russin
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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
LEE SMITH
Author of News of the Spirit
THE LAST GIRLS
A Novel
“Wise and insightful . . . The Last Girls deserves to be shared, pondered, and treasured.”
–The Dallas Morning News
“[A] GENIAL, THOUGHTFUL, FUNNY NOVEL, WRITTEN WITH THE WIT AND ASSURANCE OF A BORN STORYTELLER.”
–The Hartford Courant
“RICH AND DELICIOUS . . . THE STORY OF FOUR WOMEN . . .Years ago, they were girls, not women–the last generation of American females to be called ‘girls’–who traveled down the Mississippi River . . . on a makeshift raft while they were on summer vacation . . . There were twelve of them on that trip; now there are these four, brought together by tragedy. One of their classmates . . . has died in an automobile wreck (was it really an accident?), and her husband has asked the old friends to re-create the river journey and scatter her ashes at the mouth of the Mississippi. . . . It’s a reunion of classmates with all of the in-between revealed in intimate detail, as only a skilled and classy storyteller can do it.”
–The Boston Globe
“AN HONEST PORTRAIT OF INTELLIGENT, WELL-ROUNDED SOUTHERNERS is always refreshing, and The Last Girls delivers. The book may be influenced by Twain, but Smith proves she has a voice all her own.”
–USA Today
“BREEZILY WRITTEN AND DISPLAYING SMITH’S TRADEMARK PITCH-PERFECT EAR FOR DIALOGUE, funny but with the dark touches of all good comedy, the novel charts the course by which the ‘girls’ . . . seek love and self-fulfillment during the three decades approaching the end of the century. Call it Huckleberry Fin de Siècle.”
–Time Out New York
“SMITH’S COMIC GENIUS SPARKLES . . . Under Smith’s deft hand, these woman bloom exceptionally authentic.. . Using the premise that both a reunion and a riverboat provide good lookouts on the past, she details the passing terrain as she details each woman’s emotional history, from child to adult, from dates to love affairs, from silly shenanigans to tragic accidents. And what details! The book is filled with memorable scenes. . . . Smith adds a purely feminine, deeply southern twist to the Mark Twain tradition of humor and precision applied generously to the subject of human weakness.”
–Richmond Times-Dispatch
“Lee Smith’s genius is in her seamless weaving of the two stories, past and present, so that we realize what the stakes are for these women, and how they have arrived at the reunion as footsore pilgrims–a bit battered and bruised, but sailing on nevertheless. . . . Smith has that talent that all storytellers envy: the ability to dive deeply into the lives of her characters, to bring them to life in their rich fullness, warts and all. Each of these women could energize an entire book. Each brings something unique and captivating to a superb tale that will stay with you long after the reading is done. Together they compel each of us to ask what has brought us to the near shore, and how we set sail from here.”
–The Boston Globe
Customer Reviews:
Issues with the details & character relationships.......2007-08-17
I didn't really enjoy this book, even though I really wanted to. The story itself could have been so interesting, and I love the idea of the river as a metaphor for the women's lives. I gave it 2 stars for the concept.
BUT: I had real issues with the characters - many other reviewers shared my sentiments so I won't elaborate too much. Mostly, I couldn't figure out why they were friends. Why were Baby and Harriet so close other than that they happened to be roommates? What did they share besides the boyfriend Jeff? (Which was another whole piece of the story that I couldn't believe in at all - Harriet's weird love triangle with Baby and Jeff was pathetic to me, and caused me to not like Harriet or sympathize with her.)
There was never any resolution to the issue of Baby's family. There was shadowy, vague reference to possible abuse, incest, or something - but the subject was dropped and never brought up again. Had this part of the story been more developed, I would have been more interested in her character. In the end, she was still one-dimensional to me.
Also, I found some editing and detail issues to be distracting. The cultural details of the times were either incongruous to me, or lacking in color enough that I sometimes wondered what decade we were in. For example, in the scenes where Courtney is a young mother, there is reference to a red Jeep Cherokee as a family vehicle. That is so much a cultural icon of the late 80's and 90's that it made me wonder if I was interpreting the timing correctly. In the late 60's and early 70's, wouldn't it have been the classic station wagon? Admittedly, this is just one minor detail; but there were several things like this that made me wish the nostalgic details had been more descriptive and more carefully thought out, to give the reader a more vivid picture of the times. I think it was a missed opportunity that would have made the story more transporting to read.
Similarly, I found the names of some of the characters a bit untimely. I had a difficult time believing Harriet's mother (as she was described in the book: unconventional, a free spirit) would have named her Harriet in that day and age, as well as thinking Courtney's name was unlikely for her age. The two names don't seem of the same generation. And "Baby" was such a cliché to me that I was annoyed every time the name appeared in the book, which was of course, a lot. Again, a minor annoyance, but when there are many minor annoyances, a book can get frustrating!
In all, I liked the concept but wish it had played out differently. It wasn't a satisfying book to read, at least for me, a detail-oriented kind of girl.
Glad I bought it off the bargain rack...........2007-04-11
This wasn't a BAD book, I was able to finish it, but it definitely was not a page-turner that I was unable to put down. I generally like this type of storyline but this one didn't quite make the grade. I would have felt robbed if I had paid original full price for it, maybe even angry. I found myself wanting to finish it just so I could start something else.
Usually I love Lee Smith's books.......2006-10-30
but this one just seem half done. The characters were interesting and I wanted a better description. Somehow they weren't fleshed out. It was just not like Lee Smith's previous books.
But there were beautiful scenes, wonderful dialogue in places and I almost gasped at some things that seemed so familiar from my youth in the south.
It was however a disappointment.
A bit of a disappointment.......2006-03-14
To me, a successful novel means that I'm intrigued by the characters, interested in the story and maybe pushed a little by new ideas or knowledge I gain by reading it.
With that criteria in mind, this novel just wasn't more than a middling success. The characters were a bit muddled, racing between past and present situations, and always on the verge of another dramatic (as in soap opera) revelation. I never really cared about them.
The story was OK, but a grand epic of the lives of women it was not. It pales in comparison to something like Joy Luck Club.
Finally, I've read many other books that gave me a much stronger feeling of "being" in the South...Prince of Tides, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil both spring to mind.
So, overall I'd rate this as a mildly entertaining book, but nothing I'd recommend to a friend.
A Different Twist to an Old Plot.......2006-02-10
I don't know how many books I've read in the last few years about women of a certain age who reunite, in one form or another, to share their stories. It's become a wearisome cliche--but this time, it works.
Four women who attended a cloistered, sleepy Southern women's university in the 60s, but for whom "The Sixties" never existed, reunite on a trip down the Mississippi--a twist that I thought saved the book. Of course, like all novels of this genre, we learn these women's pasts as well as their current lives, and of course there are secrets and surprises galore. But somehow, due to the superior writing of Lee Smith and the graceful way in which she weaves the tales, it just works.
I very much enjoyed this novel, and came away, not with any strong feelings about the characters themselves, but with a strong desire to cruise the Mississippi! In a really interesting epilogue, Smith is "interviewed" about the book, and reveals that she herself took such a tour in her college days (as did the characters in the book) and experienced many of the things her fictional characters did. Maybe that's why the book seems so real.
This is a nice, easy, pleasant read, and I look forward to reading other books by Lee Smith.
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My Last Best Friend
Julie Bowe
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As Ida May begins fourth grade, she is determined never to make another best friend--because her last best friend moved away. This is a doable plan at first. Thanks to bratty, bossy Jenna Drews who hates Ida, no one in class has ever really noticed her before.
It's when the sparkly Stacey Merriweather comes to her school that her plan goes awry. Ida reaches out despite her fear, but doesn't say hello—instead she writes Stacey anonymous notes. Soon their friendship develops without Ida ever having to reveal her real identity. Until she has no choice. And that's when the true friendship begins.
Debut author Julie Bowe tells a charming story that will win the heart of any girl who's faced her fear sideways.
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Funny and touching.......2007-07-09
The thing I liked best about this story is that the characters were well-rounded. Even the bully is shown in a different light at the end of the book.
She swears never to have another best friend again --- they're much too painful to lose.......2007-06-05
When Ida May's best friend, Elizabeth Evans, moves away, Ida's life nosedives into depression and isolation. She swears never to have another best friend again --- they're much too painful to lose.
So Ida starts fourth grade without any friends. Her mother tries to set her up with the PTA president's daughter --- the snooty Jenna Drews, who tormented Ida and Elizabeth --- but Ida knows it will never work. How can you be friends with someone who calls you "I-duh"? But to please her parents, she agrees to go to the movies and a sleepover party with Jenna.
Both activities turn out just as Ida expects, with Jenna insulting and rejecting her. But there's one surprise --- a new girl named Stacey Merriweather who has just moved into town and happens to be in the same class as Ida and Jenna. Ida can't help but notice Stacey's huge, friendly smile and senses an instant connection with her. However, Ida fights these feelings with all of her strength; she must remember her vow of no more best friends. They just end up leaving.
Nevertheless, Ida's curiosity gets the best of her. How can she find out more about this stranger without opening herself up for more hurt? She soon figures out a way --- by writing a note yet keeping her identity a secret. Ida scribbles a quick question, signs it "a girl" and leaves it on Stacey's desk. This inspires a secret letter-writing venture that brings light and smiles back into Ida's life. Through the anonymous letters, Ida and Stacey share stories, drawings, jokes and concerns. Without meaning to do so, Ida has slipped into another special friendship. Should Ida risk revealing her true identity?
What a delightful story this is! Julie Bowe has created a thoughtful, funny and realistic look at one girl's struggles with losing her best friend. Readers will quickly bond with Ida, feeling her pain, sharing her hopes and fears, and urging her to open up for a new relationship. The exciting concept of sharing secret letters with a special someone keeps the pages turning fast, and MY LAST BEST FRIEND ends all too soon. We hope to read more from this talented new author.
--- Reviewed by Chris Shanley-Dillman
A Friendly Debut.......2007-05-21
My Last Best Friend focuses on a fourth grader whose best friend didn't keep in touch after she moved away. Feeling lonely and left behind, Ida May decides that she'll never have another best friend.
When a new girl named Stacey comes to school, the popular crowd snatches her right up. The most popular girl in Ida's class is a bit of a brat, to put it lightly, and they don't get along very well. Ida watches the giggling girls from afar, alternately wishing she was one of them and glad that she isn't part of a pack.
Ida writes a note to Stacey but doesn't sign them with her actual name. Stacey responds, and before they know it, the two become secret friends, complete with codenames and a special hiding spot for their notes. Stacey's kindness makes Ida re-think her policy. Maybe having a new best friend wouldn't be so bad after all.
Julie Bowe's debut novel is something that many elementary schoolers can relate to, as they know best how friendships can be fickle. A cute story to share with kids, especially those who have had their neighbors or best friends move away or who have recently moved themselves.
Loved it! .......2007-03-31
This story captures the flavors of childhood friendship that are both sweet and tart! It's easy to identify with Ida: desperately wanting friendship but holding back because the pain that accompanies losing a friend is real. I sense that the adventures of Ida and Stacey are just beginning to unfold: I look forward to hearing about what they will do next!
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Hip tips for fabulous fetes on little money and even less time
When the budget is tight and the schedule even tighter, what's a party girl to do? How can she whip up a swanky soiree they'll be dishing about at the watercooler for weeks to come? With The Last-Minute Party Girl, how can she not? A quick dip into this savvy, sassy entertainment guide will inspire any harried, just-got-home-from-the-office hostess to new heights of fabulousness.
Whether an elegant sit-down dinner or a finger food feast, everything required for a party with panache is covered, including innovative invites, cool cocktail creations, and must-have munchies.
This ultimate guide to sensational, spontaneous entertaining includes:
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Customer Reviews:
Thoughtful.......2007-09-13
This is the only book I've read that gives advice on how to prepare for your parties. Lighting, Music, Conversation, party favors, prepping the bathroom & where to get items for your party. (some of the links seem to be broken.) How to write invitations. Preparing a pantry of emergency items. A few Food items that can be frozen & revived quickly. She then goes on to give you situations like Cocktail parties, Elegant Dinner parties, buffets & gives menu suggestions based on how much time you have to prepare: Emergency, 2 hours, over the top & cheap.
I've looked as several other famous peoples party books & they don't cover quite a few of the details Erika covers. It's not a lengthy book. But just pointing out things to take care of like: put a candle in the bathroom & bathroom spray that's not out of a can reminds me, "Oh yeh, I gotta put that on my list!" Instead of realizing I forgot something after the party's started.
It is written like a 20 something. But that's part of the fun of it. Read it with humor. She tells some entertaining stories on herself.
Party on!.......2007-01-19
I ordered this for my daughter, who's in charge of sorority sisterhood events. She loves this book and it's helped her greatly in organizing things, knowing what to buy, cook, prepare and it's been of great use to her. It's a great book for any sort of gathering, whether it be college, work or just plain get togethers.
fabulosity at it's most fabulous.......2006-12-23
this little missive is a wonderful way to spice up your next party! filled with lots of good advice and ideas - everything you need to make your next bash a sweet sweet success!
Very Entertaining & Good recipes.......2005-10-31
I bought this book because my husband invited some work people over for dinner. I didn't realize that this is so entertaining (funny), and the recipes are just so delicious. Needless to say, my husband was very impressed with what I put together that night so we have now invited about 20 people over for Thanksgiving. I use the book all the time, and our children loves the appetizers. I also gave it to my single friend who is now engaged. Highly recommended for people who loves entertaining.
Great Ideas.......2005-10-12
I enjoyed the way the author added humor to the book. Overall, great book, but the recipes are not really something that can be prepared "Last Minute". Would have like to have seen more recipes that did not require so much prep. But, great tips on invites and decorations.
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Power, Politics, and Polite Society.......2000-04-10
In "The Last of The Southern Girls", William Morris sets himself up for the ambitious task of combining the contradictions and complications of life in our Nation's capital with the wiles and trials of Southern feminity. As a Southern girl who moved to Washington, D.C. directly follwing graduation, I believe Morris accurately depicts the lovely and despicable traits of two cultures where social obligations and expectations supercede reality. Morris does an especially effective job of describing the tightrope walked by those involved in the delicate role of "public servant," where every move for "the people" must also contribute to one's own personal fame and power.
A fast read about two worlds where words mean nothing and everything at the same time - a must for anyone interested in politics.
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A tale that flourishes like a lone camellia from beginning to end.......2007-02-10
The year is 1857. While other children are preparing themselves for the upcoming Moon Festival, twelve-year-old Spring Pearl is mourning the death of her scholarly parents, and packing her belongings to make the trek to Master Sung's home, where she will live with his family until she can find better accommodations for herself. However, while Spring Pearl is mesmerized by the lavish living of Master Sung, and his family, she can't help but miss her family's tiny cottage by the river, where she spent hours watching her handiwork in the garden flourish into a floral haven. Here at Master Sung's home, the garden has gone to pot, and all that remains are long, sharp weeds that sprout up every which way. Spring Pearl is supposed to be a guest in the Sung household, but Mistress Sung views her as nothing more than an orphan - one who would be better suited as a male, instead of a female, given the fact that she can read and write, but can't stitch to save her soul. She instantly begins treating Spring Pearl as one of the help, and allows her daughters - Miss Emerald, Miss Willow, and Miss Orion - to refer to her as such. Luckily, Spring Pearl finds solace in the form of Doggy, one of the Sung's hired help. Doggy is her age, and respects her, along with her tomboyish ways. However, when the Second Opium War begins building within the walls of Canton, China, and Master Sung is taken away for being a traitor, the only person there to help hold the family together is Spring Pearl. Together, she and Mistress Sung attempt to hold the family together, and keep it from going bankrupt. But as the French and British military begin to invade, the family begins contemplating whether an escape from within the walls would be safer for them all. It is only with Spring Pearl's "swamp-rat" ways that the family may be able to survive, and rescue Master Sung once and for all. But for that to happen, they must unite as one, and put their differences aside, in an attempt to come out on top and defeat their enemies.
I have read very little historical fiction revolving around China and the mid-1800's. However, from page one of SPRING PEARL: THE LAST FLOWER, I was drawn into the world of Pearl, and the somber cloud hanging over her as she attempts to ingratiate into the Sung household, and find her place among semi-royals. Laurence Yep has given Spring Pearl a strong voice, combined with vivid descriptions, as well as a brave heart and soul. Her intelligence during a time when female's were held down, and encouraged to obey their elders, as well as their male counterparts, is a wonderful thing to witness. Not only does Spring Pearl have the knack for reading and writing, but she has a talent when it comes to tongues, and the quick wits to bargain with just about anyone she comes in contact with. While it is sometimes tragic to witness the interactions Spring Pearl must hold with Miss Willow, Miss Orion, Miss Emerald, and even Mistress Sung, it is always entertaining to see the amazing way she holds her own, and manages to keep her cool, even as she is called names, and put-down. Spring Pearl is a heroic character, who will instantly win a place in the hearts of female readers, especially as she demonstrates her ability to overcome any obstacle she may face. A tale that flourishes like a lone camellia from beginning to end.
Erika Sorocco
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This flower is unique and has rare beauty........2006-03-04
Chou Spring Pearl is a twelve year old girl growing up in Canton, China in the year 1857. She has just found herself an orphan. Spring Pearl goes to live with her father's friend, Master Sung, a rich scholar. Master Sung lives in a huge house in the very nice part of town. Spring Pearl has lived all of her life in the Rat's Nest of China (the run down part of town). Now that she has come to live with them they want to change her apperance which includes everything from her hair, which is done in a out of date style, to her feet, which seem to be a couple sizes to big. With all of this going on, Spring Pearl can only say that she has one good friend, Doggy. Doggy is a servant in the Sung household. Probably one of the strangest things of the time was that Spring Pearl was smarter than alot of the boys her age, even though she did not attend school and she doesn't care what other people think of the way she acts. Will Chou Spring Pearl be able to adjust to the new life changes or will she keep her differences? Find out for yourself.
I really enjoyed the book it really gave me an incite into the life of a girl in China during the "Opium War". I just could not put the book down. The author uesd exquisite details. Another really good book in the series, that you should also consider reading, which is not a book about a chinese girl but it is about a girl growing up in England in 1592. This book has alot of the same views. The name of the book is Isabel: Taking Wing by Anne Dalton
A book all families can enjoy........2005-07-28
Spring Pearl is a 12 year old girl who likes gardening. But now that her parents have died she must move in with her dad's rich friend Master Sung. But this way of life is much different then her life in the rats nests, (where she used to live was called the rats nest). Will the Sungs ever except Spring pearl in there life, that is one thing that you will learn in this book after all the tragic events that the book will tell you about!
I think Spring Pearls story is great for all ages. But even if there is a girl on the cover, i think this book is good for boys to, because it is a story of adventure!!!
By Elayna B
True Chinese Sensibility.......2004-07-18
While this is a story which can be appreciated simply for the feisty character of the girl Spring Pearl, a poor scholar's orphan who goes to live in a rich patron's house at the height of the Opium Wars in Canton, it is so much more. Kind of a primer in Chinese culture which immediately raises modern questions as well. There are challenges to the system of values prevailing in the rich man's house, an understanding of the frustrated aspirations of adults as well as the difficulties of a girl's adolescence in a male-dominated society. But it is done with imagery not just wordy ideas, and this plays into the Asian sensibility to indicate rather than to assert boldly. I just loved it, and would recommend it for anyone from a precocious 8-10 year old, through to adolescence and beyond. I am eager to see the writer's series about the Chinese who came to America, the Golden Mountain. This is a superb introduction.
Another bonus is that it shows the true face of mercantilism and also of the internal politics of China in response to it. For those concerned about universal human rights, it definitely provokes thought. For those who think that merchants are just trying to strike a sincere bargain all the time, the fairy tale believers, it should also provoke thought.
Outstanding Book.......2003-08-14
My 11 year-old daughter loved this book. She raved so much about it, I began to read it. From the very first page, one is drawn into the story of this very likeable girl. I highly recommend it.
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Sometimes the most painful battlefields of adolescence are also the most tender. Sex . . . whether we do anything about it or not, sex is on our minds almost constantly during our teenage years. In this collection, 10 African American women reflect on the sexual challenges they have faced--from sweet, weak-kneed first love to painful healing after rape and abuse. Uplifting and comforting, these stories and essays will help teens face sexual situations from an empowered sense of themselves. Also included here is the editor's own luscious, persuasive, intelligent essay on why she chooses to remain a virgin.
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Sounds good to me!.......2002-06-26
What I mean is that I think its Cool that this Girl is speaking her mind,telling us what she wants in a relationship.And Althou I Might not Knowtis(?)a flower poking its head threw a crack in some cement I would do all that i could to live up to that And other simmiler ideals.(If Any Girl Is Interested)
Powerful and insightful ...........2002-06-24
This book is a great read.some of the stories made me cry and feel the writer's pain.There are stories of incest and rape,first
love and menstration.This book is a must read for any women who
has been hurt by a man .For we all share a bond in sisterhood
Beautiful Stories About Female Sexuality.......2000-07-17
I didn't notice it until I sat down to write this review, but this book was written for adolescents. However, I got a lot out of the book, and I'm 27 years old! This is a very short book (you could read it in less than an hour), but it's chock full of beautiful, and painful lessons about female sexuality, love, relationships, and healing. My favorite story was House Arrest, which was written in "Dear Diary" form, and is about a young woman having to overcome her fear of leaving the house after being raped coming home one evening. Even though that's a painful issue, the writer handles it in a rather humorous way. Other issues addressed are remaining a virgin, incest survival, a lesbian coming out to her family, and losing oneself in an unfulfilling relationship, to name a few. As another reviewer mentioned, this is an excellent read for ladies of ALL ages, because we, or someone we know, have faced, or will face some of the issues addressed in these powerful stories.
Excellent tool for opening dialogue between generations.......1997-11-25
I am Executive Director of Sisterhood Infinity, a mentoring program for young women in Brooklyn, NY. We, the mentors and mentees read "Am I the Last Virgin" to prepare for a seminar on Human Sexuality. In discussion, we found the stories to be wonderful tales of young womanhood that touch on several experiences that are pertinent to issues of past and present. This book of insightful and honest essays is a great introduction for teenagers considering taking that serious step into womanhood. Furthermore, it is a great conversation piece that could bridge the gap between older and younger generations in conversations around womanhood and sex. I would highly recommend this book to anyone of any age.
IMPORTANT READING!.......1997-11-18
Am I The Last Virgin? is a collection of frank and honest short stories about african-american female sexuality. I cried...I laughed...I could relate... The book is a courageous dialogue about a very important aspect of life and living. A must read for young girls, their mothers, their fathers, their brothers, their sisters, their friends. I have passed copies along to many of my family members.
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Excellent Source for a research paper.......2007-02-04
Since I'm writing a research paper, this was such a useful source for me to use. I loved the pictures and the information. It had so much of it! I was amazed; blown away. This is an amazing book for both kids and adults and I hope you get something out of it too!
Great for all ages!.......2006-07-12
This is an excellent book about Grand Duchess Anastasia, daughter of Russia's last tsar. As many know, Anastasia was murdered with her entire family in 1918. This book tells Anastasia's story through her own words. Her letters reflect a happy, secure young girl who came from a loving family. It shows readers a world that is gone and will never return. Though it was written for young children, all ages with enjoy "Anastasia's Album!"
Not your normal Biography! .......2006-04-05
The first time I found this book at the public library I just barely seen Fox's movie Anastasia for the first time. Surprised to find out that Anastasia was a real person, I checked out the book expecting it to be similar to most biographies.
Boy was I wrong. This book absolutely blew me away. Anastasia's album is a wonderful look into the life of the Grand Duchess Anastasia, daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, the last tsar of Imperial Russia. Imagine my surprise to find out that Fox's movie was nothing like Anastasia's real life, although many of the costumes and sets came from real items. Full of pictures, this book also included bits from Anastasia's real diary. A remarkable biography about a remarkable girl.
Very sad, now that I think about it.......2006-03-21
I remember this book from when I was a kid, after the 'Anastasia' movie came out my friend had this book, and I thought it was the coolest thing ever. It's full of beautiful photos and pictures the Grand Duchess drew herself. It seems really heartbreaking now that all she got to leave was her scrapbook.
Anastasia's Album.......2005-10-30
I absolutely loved this book!! It has alot of Anastasia Romanov's personal photos and letters and is full of information. You may notice that most Romanov books are for adults and can be a little hard to understand, but this book is for kids and can be read by adults too. It talks about Anastasia's life from babyhood to her TRAGIC death along with her family. I loved it and I very much recommend you read it, too. This is the fascinating story of a Russian princess.
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David Moore lives in the city. Six months ago, his father disappeared. Now David has seem him again ... in an abandoned subway station, surrounded by a mysterious crowd of ghostlike people.
No one else sees this. No one else can.
Is David's father dead? Or is he ... elsewhere?
In order to find out, David Moore must enter the world of the WATCHERS.
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Overpriced.......2007-06-12
Book's list price was actually fifty cents less than the list price charged by amazon.
Surprise ending!!!.......2005-02-23
This book holds you on with its deatil till the very end where it provides a bench for the reader. The ending I'd say was a surprise ending that blows you away!!! The rest of the story makes you eagar and more eagar till the end. I would give this Book 5 stars!! It is the perfect way to start off a series.
Watcher's Last Stop.......2005-01-27
Wathcher's Last Stop is interesting Daid is thirteen years old and his dad goes missing throgh the whole book. David is wondering what the note means that his dad left it said "I'm sorry that I left I had to go HOME!" David is trying to find out where his dad is and David went one of his Dad's friends and they told him that they cant tell David.So David took one of things in his Dad's friends place and that gave him excuse to come back and look in Ronald,his dad's friends,jornal to see if he wrote where his dad was and he did. It turns out that his dad was in somewhere oyu would never think. You will Have to read the book to find out where!!
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This book is great because It's based on real life situation.......2004-02-04
David Moore is thirteen years old and lives in the city. Six months ago his father disappeared yet now David saw him in an abandoned subway station. There are also ghost-like people in this location and no one else can see them, but David. Is David's father dead? Or is he elsewhere?
I think this book is great because it is based on fantasy yet also real life situations. For example, a fantasy element occurs when supernatural beings and magical objects appear and the real life situation relates to how life is as we see it. Another reason I liked the book was when Anders was going crazy in his hotel apartment. One flaw that I didn't like in this book is when David was on the Sophie Karp Talk Show. I didn't like this part because he looked like an idiot by wearing girl's makeup.
Dead or alive.......2003-11-03
A Review by Teddy
David Moore lives in the city. Six months ago, his father disappeared. Now he has seen him again.... in an abandoned subway station, surrounded by ghost like people. No one else can see this happening. Is David's father dead? Or alive? In order to find out David Moore has to enter the world of the Watchers.
I didn't like the way David's friends acted or the way David did really also. There wasn't really any actions accept David seeing his dad and the way it happens, but that is only mysterious and odd. The pace of the story was good and understandable, but you can't drop the book until you find out more about his dad. It was not real enough to happen to you. There were a few conflicts between David and his friends. The relevance to today's world is about how much children today miss their parents or how much they would if their parents went away.
This was not a very good book unless you like scary mysteries. You would be better off to find another book that more people have ever read. In a way it was hard to stop reading until you find something else out about David's father.
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