Question: The thread was very poor quality. It has easily noticeable thickness variation

If I could leave less than 1 star I would.  Where to start...
1.  The needles have the smallest eyes I've ever seen.  You couldn't thread them without using the threader (in part because of the quality of the thread...more on that later).  The need for the threader created another problem:
2.  The threader broke after only two uses.  The wire part just would not stay attached to the handle.
3.  The thread was very poor quality.  It has easily noticeable thickness variation.  There were knobs of cotton throughout it.  Some of the knobs were too thick to fit through the needle eyes.  It had weak spots that broke for no reason.  One spool was mis-wound so we couldn't even get the thread off.
4.  The scissors would not even cut the thread.  They bent with almost no pressure applied at all.
5.  The hinges on the handy carry case broke by opening the box.
6.  The safety pins and straight pins bent when used.
7.  The measuring tape is low grade paper.

I bought 7 of these for use in teaching Cub Scouts basic sewing techniques.  I had to apologize to the Scouts for the poor quality of the kits.  The kits were a running joke during the meeting.  Fortunately, most of the Scouts had better supplies at home to use when sewing their patches on their uniforms.

I paid less than $4 per kit and had Prime Shipping (FREE) and still feel like I got ripped off.

Bought for my nephew. He loves it! Great alternative to "Rody". More affordable, and a 2 year old would never know the difference.

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Question: Almost makes it fun to cook...

There are many recipes in here that are wonderful.  I got this book quite some time ago, and I have used it many times.  This, coupled with the six-minute meal version, have helped to start to save my waistline.  There is something in here for every taste, all formulated from the power foods that make up the ABS DIET POWER plan.  There is something of every variety here--from simple breakfasts, to somewhat more complex dinners, but nothing that requires supreme culinary skills to complete.  This book is what it says it is, a diet book, but when I've stuck to the plan and made stuff that is representative in this book, it has worked for me.

I wish the tabs were not all on the same side but other that that a pretty good product!

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Question: Worked only for 1 month

I replaced my screen and after a month the touch digitizer stopped working. I would have given 0 rating if there were an option.

Instead of the case I purchased, I received a package containing a pack of flossers, a pack of paper binder clips and a small container of shower gel. I don't know whose fault that was - seller's or Amazon Fulfillment Center's, but it was disappointing

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Question: Loved the cliffhangerish ending

This book was great! It shows a lot of creativity in the way the characters interact. I loved the drama and connections between the characters.

Not very "Easy Flow".  I put this glue in a squeeze bottle with a needle type tip and it does not easy flow out.

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Question: All boys love dinosaurs

This critter has moving parts and just begs for attack sounds when it goes after the defenseless tyranosaurus and brontosaurus (who can't walk). Both 2 1/2 year old and 5 year old play with it. Arrived on time for Christmas.

I purchased this Yamaha HS case along with my CPX500ii. It was a great investment! It looks great inside and out.
Being that it is specifically for my guitar...it fits beautifully!

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Question: Much improved over the older Normande Helogen Dask Lamp

This lamp was purchased as a replacement of a Normande Halogen Desk Lamp that had served me well over 15 years.  The  lamp has been improved by adding a handle close the bulb for more responsive adjustments and a thicker UV filter glass lens for better safety.  The brightly polished steel finish looks great when the lamp is turn off.  When the light is on, the 50W halogen bulb put out a lot of light so some reflection off the polished steel might takes a bid getting used to.

Wow what a great DVD from an artist that I love so much-she's such a treasure I was lucky enough to see her at Fleah on Randells Island. The voice of an angel...

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Question: the shorts don't go that great with the top

It's somewhat bigger but I'd hoped it would be. I wasn't expecting the baby pink color to be sooooooo PINK! Had I seen in person prior to buying, I wouldn't have made the purchase - due to the color, the shorts don't go that great with the top, AND the gemstones that are screaming "Pick me off and taste me!" That said, my 2 1/2 year old Loves it! The top is flow-ie giving it a princess type feel, per my daughter that announced her new title upon trying it on.

Bought this at wallmart. Have a difficult time getting it to not slip out of outlet when the plugs are all full which causes it to slip from the wall unit lessening its power. And there is no reset button to shut itself down in a visible surge moment. Which can be a good thing if using on a computer. I bought this to use on my craft room for several devices but if you get busy and accidentally pull to hard on your cord it dislodge your unit. I think this is a great idea but not logical in its current shape.

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Question: We now have our bowling balls and shoes all in one bag and the larger wheels make it very easy to roll

My husband loves this bag!  We now have our bowling balls and shoes all in one bag and the larger wheels make it very easy to roll.

I bought way in advance for my printer, left them in original packaging...  Just opened to use for the 1st time and NONE of the cartridges work!  Message on Printer says: "Cartridge listed above are damaged or have failed.  Remove and replace with new cartridges."  That was all on the 564XL Black cartridge.  I'm not even going to bother trying to install any of the other ones.  After this mess, will order direct from HP only in the future...  It's is past the supposed refund date so I can't get a refund but I sure won't order from them again...

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Question: a Feehan fan's dream come true

I'm not really happy with calling this a romance, because it doesn't have a romance plot. But it's not *not* romance, either. Oh, well.

Dark Celebration is a Feehan fan's dream come true. It's like the ultra version of those epilogues in romance series that catch you up on the previous couples. The setup is that all the Carpathians are gathered in the Carpathian mountains for a Christmas celebration. Each chapter shows a different couple, and tying it all together is a suspense plot.

Anyone who's been reading the series knows that the Carpathian race is dying out--there are few women, even fewer pregnancies, and fewer yet successful ones. Even when a baby is born, it seldom lives long. They're starting to make headway on understanding and solving the problem, but it's a slow process.

So women and children are the race's weakness, and with them all gathered together like this, someone is targeting those women and children.

Besides the reintroduction of all the characters (I swear I must have missed a story or two somewhere because a couple of the characters were unfamiliar), there are lots of sex scenes, lots of funny scenes, a couple of fights, a couple of revelations, and a couple of lifemates are discovered.

It's very typical of the Dark series, both the good--the sensuality, humor, and suspense, and the bad--the uncomfortable dialogue. I wasn't too convinced by the Carpathian women's determination to cook a Christmas dinner by hand: Carpathians don't eat food, and could conjure it. I was going to complain about the sexism of the idea, but, well, this happens in real life, too. And it led to a lot of the funny parts.

My favorite parts of the book, though, were those dealing with the as-yet-unattached characters. Teenager Skyler is struggling with the prospect of having a lifemate in her future, Carpathian Manolito is tempted to give in to the dark side, and newly-turned Gabrielle may have to choose between desire and duty. There are hints of at least three future stories.

At the end is a collection of dessert recipes sent in by readers. Most of them made my teeth hurt just reading them, but a few looked interesting. And there are sections on the language and healing chants that I think I saw on the website.

Bottom line: if you're a fan of the series, it's a must-read. If you're not, you'll probably want to skip it.

Pen could flow easier and erase cleaner, but it does work well giving me more control than I have with a brush and liquid masking fluid.

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Question: You can't go wrong with this calendar

This is the perfect calendar to keep on my desk at work.  There's usually enough space to keep up with bdays, meetings, and other important appointments.  And the photos are frame-worthy!  I buy one of these every year :)

One of the more overlooked books on awareness of parallel and significant reality perception is Ordin Ashlie's small but potent book HAWAIIAN CROSSOVER. Below the title is the enigmatic wording CONVERSATIONS WITH A GOD?. Indeed the reader is taken on an exhilarating dialog that offers portals of understanding showing that we are much more than what we think we are in our mundane reality scripts and dramas. Through various simple to follow techniques, we unveil how to "crossover" to these higher states which bring about a synthesis and integration of many aspects of existence that co-exist within and all around us. Navigation to an understanding of our purpose and relationships to higher vistas also brings us to a more profound basis of human history and potential. HAWAIIAN CROSSOVER is a book that I highly recommend and feel that once you start reading it, you won't want to put it down.
George Douvris

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Question: The Gargoyle...a fine debut novel from Andrew Davidson

Definitely a different type of tale; a fantasy/love story that literally transcends the ages.

This book had received generally very good reviews. It had an intriguing  cover and an interesting title, so I got it hoping for a fine fantasy story (my favorite genre); in the end I was not disappointed.

Let me start off by being honest and tell you that I almost gave up on this book after about 40 or so pages; my initial hope for a 'fantasy tale', of any type, did not seem to be materializing, in fact, there were a couple of topics that seemed to be taking over the story that I was not really interested in. However, I pushed on and was rewarded with an engaging historical fantasy novel.

The author, Andrew Davidison, writes with passion and conviction. He obviously did a great deal of medical and historical research to get the best results for this, his first novel. This book features two main protagonist, the unnamed narrator and the mysterious Marianne Engel.

The tale feature moments of unspeakable cruelty and pain, times of unconditional love and passion, as well as some intriguing events and reactions between individuals.

Also the 'narrator' had moments that displayed some profound revelations regarding his unique position; thoughts that made me, the reader, stop and think about what I'd just read. Anytime a book can make me stop and ponder a point, will usually end up as a tale that I've really enjoyed. And such is the case in this instance.

Conclusion:
After a slow and rather worrisome beginning, this was a novel with which I  became to gradually enjoy; the deeper I advanced into this book the more I liked what I was reading.
The writing is strong and vivid and the story will strike a cord in your inner being. Also, let me add that in retrospect, that my concerns for the early parts of this book were unfounded, as the 'topics' that bothered me initially, fit in perfectly with the context of the remainder of the novel.

When I finished this book, I went back and reread several passages to try to get a better grasp of which way to interpret the story, because as a reader on the outside looking in, you must decide if the story being told is real or a figment of someone's twisted imagination. (when you read the  book you'll understand my last statement, keeping in mind that this is a fantasy love story)

My only complaint was that there were a couple areas of the book (with one particularly long section towards the end) that seemed to be dragged out,  and for this I took off a Star in the rating.
However, easily 4 Stars.

Ray Nicholson

It's nice to finally find a book on social psychology that is actually useful.  Most books that purport to teach you something about social influence are full of obvious rules such as "don't be rude to people  without reason" or contradict themselves.  This one doesn't.
 This  book is primarily a study of psychological compliance-- what causes a  person to agree to something they normally wouldn't.  Cialdini rushes to  explain that the techniques explained here aren't a panacea, something that  elevated him in my mind-- this wasn't an "unbeatable control over  everyone you meet" book.  It's well-supported with references to both  real-world situations and psychological experiments, and the author  explains in great detail not only how the techniques are used, but also why  they work and how to counteract them.
 What I found most interesting,  however, is how many of the same compliance techniques Cialdini uses to get  us to accept his ideas.  For instance, this book is written as a guide for  the victims of compliance techniques: us (Cialdini goes to great lengths to  include himself in this group, using the techniques of similarity and  cooperation).  This is enhanced even more by his consistent use of the word  "us"-- he wants us to think of him as one of us, because it  increases compliance: in this case, acceptance of the book.
 This comes  off as more amusing and instructive than anything else, because it really  is a well-written and interesting book, with all sorts of helpful  information in it.  Probably the best book in the field.

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Question: Great flexible patch cords!

Love these patch cords. So glad I found these. They are flexible like a microphone cord. Not all stiff like your typical patch cords. I am using it at church for my portable displays.

Amazing book! In such aww of the strength that it took for this man to not only over come the physical and emotional side, but to have the courage to put it into words in hopes of helping others! Best wishes to him and his family mindy

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Question: Very good for underwater filming

Very good for underwater filming, just don't unscrew it all the way or the innards will come out and then it won't hold itself upright without tightening down. Just a half turn to loosed, extend, tighten.

What else can I say- another great book from Kelley Armstrong. There are a lot of little details left dangling- what exactly certain things mean- however she does explain in the beginning that she purposely wrote that way and more will be revealed as the series go on. Omens kept me interested the whole way through, with a nice pace of writing, as all of her books do.

If you like her other series, I would recommend it!

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Question: Exactly what we needed...

Looks great, very stable, perfect for our shower!

The peony flowers were easy to fluff up after being squashed a bit in the packaging, but the leaves have a definite right and wrong side, and I couldn't get them all to sit the right way round, from any angle.  Whichever color flower(s) I put to the front, there are always some leaves that stubbornly refuse to show anything other than their underside.  The peony colors I received are also not quite the same as in the photo; one was white, one was a brighter (more fake looking) fuchsia-and-white, and a mostly pink tinged with a tiny bit of yellow.

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Question: Beautiful violin concertos from an underappreciated composer

In discusions of great violin concertos, one consistly hears about the fine works of Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart, Beethhoven, Mendelssohn, and other top tier classical composers. Too bad that the 29 concertos of the Italian violin virtuoso and composer Giovanni Viotti (1755 - 1824) are always missing from the discourse and popular repertoire, because he created absolutely beautiful works where his mastery of the violin and obvious talent for crafting elegant song-like melodies are much in evidence and which, IMHO, are better than works by some of the "masters." So glad I found this very well-recorded and performed 10-CD set.

The size L is compared to a size zero. Very cheap and poorly made. Woyldnt recommend unless buying for a mud contest

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Question: 5 star product, 1 star price.

5 star product, 1 star price.

Sorry if you don't have a Costco near you and this is your only option.

Took dogs out to back area of Crown Land near us. On way back slipped off trail of hard packed snow into a small ditch.
Could not get back up onto trail.
Had to dig and that didn't help and then broke out the E-Z Deflator.
Had all 4 tires down to 10lbs under 10 minutes and was out  in another 5 minutes.
These are a permanent addition to my offroad kit.

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Question: good construction- I like that I can change out the ...

good construction- I like that I can change out the liner. This still feels pretty big and bobble-heady, though. Light enough for long rides.

Emmerson has edited an interesting compilation of articles designed to enhance one's reading of the prophetic books and provide current applications for Christians. Applications are scattered throughout the book but seem a bit disjoined from the text.  About a dozen contributors attempt to guide the reader toward a better understanding of the message of each book (or prophet) but the presentation is uneven. Rogerson, for example, spends significant time sifting passages to find what represents the real prophet and what comes from later editors or the community. He still holds to the old dictum that negative (e.g. judgment oracles) represent a more original word from the prophet while positive notes (e.g. salvation oracles) are later and usually post-exilic additions. Entries by John Barton and Grace Emmerson are among the better providing more real guidance on the prophetic writings. Some of the applications are helpful, some wrong ("Israel" used for Jacob, makes three, not two, ways it is used in the OT, 52), and many are in the form of thought provoking questions.  This book, which has a greater number of typographical errors than most, would be helpful to a beginning student but other, more evenly presented works, are more helpful.

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Question: Marata Eros will make you wet your panties!

If you want to spice up your Love life then you have got to read The Druid Breeders!, this series is so erotically Hot that it makes you wish you were there.  But seeing how we can't transport ourselves into books, the next best thing would be for you ladies to read it to your men and see if you can bring out the Druid Breeder in your mate!

I use this for work.  Holds a small clipboard and the tools I need.  Slim size helps with climbing ladders with fall protection cages and moving through tight areas.

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Question: after wearing these boots at work for 1 month. ...

after wearing these boots at work for 1 month. I developed Achilles tendinitis in both feet. The boot is poorly designed the heel collapses when walking . This pushes the back of the boot into the heal and irritated my Achilles tendons. I will never purchase another pair of boots made by Ridge. I would give 0 stars if I could. I am including pics of the boot which showes the problem.

I purchased this for my daughter to use for her agenda in high school.  She loves Harry Potter!  It's very cute and the layout is awesome.  You enter your dates on the calendar pages which might be a little time consuming, but then you have a customized/unique agenda!

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Question: ... at my home and thought this would be a nice gift for my wife

I have 2 black and white Shih Tzu's at my home and thought this would be a nice gift for my wife.
After the initial use, the cork broke off the Shih Tzu and stayed in the bottle.
Not a nice gift! Poor quality for the money.

I've just finished this engrossing novel and  heartily recommend it.  Thurman addresses intraracial prejudice-Black America's dirty little secret with eloquence and brutal honesty.  Though life is not nearly as difficult for dark skinned women these days as it was for our poor beleagured anti-heroine Emma Lou, the specter of color preference remains within African-American culture.  One has only to turn on the television our listen to popular so-called urban music to realize that for too many-lighter is still better.  I applaud Thurman's courage to tackle such a tangible issue that has been largely forbidden from polite Black conversation.  Like other readers, I would have enjoyed more dialogue, however I think the book's exposition helped elucidate the book's premise that though Emma Lou's problems stemmed from a combination of her upbringing, society and herself, the only way she could improve her life was to address that which she would alter-namely her perspective.

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Question: Practical advice harmed by odd pagan philosophy

This book is OK if you stick to the ideas of tidying up.  I won't say it's 'the' definitive book on clearing out your stuff.  It did help me as one means of jettisoning 'stuff' at a time in my life when I had to downsize from a one-bedroom apartment to a studio and to get rid of a lot of teaching and craft supplies that I would no longer need in my 'new life.'

I had already gone through my stuff and thrown away anything that was just rubbish or unusable (a hold-over from growing up with Depression-era parents is that you save all kinds of bits and bobs because there might be that time when you'll regret that you threw a way the buckle from a worn-out pair of shoes, only to need exactly such a buckle and not have one or the money to buy one).  I had also followed I think Flylady's advice and gone through every drawer and cabinet getting rid of stuff I hadn't used in a couple of years.  After throwing away bags and bags of stuff and giving away bags and bags of stuff, I still didn't seem to have made much of a dent in all the stuff I'd either have to throw away, give away or pack and somehow store when I moved to a much smaller place.

So this book gave me a principle for getting rid of even more stuff.  That said, I got rid of all the books I could stand to get rid of, and still have about 600 books, still in boxes in my new flat (nowhere to put them).  I will not get rid of them, because they constitute a library of resources close to my interests, and because I live outside my home country where replacing such a library would be exorbitant.  My library - when it's on convenient shelves - is a resource for other expatriates who share my interests.

This book is culture-specific.  I suppose that it appeals to something in Japanese culture which doesn't feel right to western culture - the idea of having almost nothing in your home, I gather.  (I'm drawing on tours of Japanese homes online, in which some rooms seem to be completely empty, purposefully.)  Also, I thought it kind of went off the deep end when the writer talks about how as a young girl she got rid of a phone and somehow got it into her head that the manufactured object was 'alive,' so to speak.  You're supposed to thank things as you get rid of them, for example, which to me is utterly bizarre.  I'm not into paganism or the notion that we can make something - a shirt, say - and then it becomes 'alive' and has feelings or a dignity similar to a human being.

So it's not a book I would loan or strongly recommend to anyone who might get confused by such notions and waste time apologizing to an old rubber band for not appreciating it or thanking a worn-out shoe for its good service.  It's easy enough to distill the down-to-earth practical tips for throwing things away and organizing one's drawers without the 'philosophical' quasi-'spiritual'/religious element.

Don't waste your time or money. I normally love J.S. Cooper & Helen Cooper's books. This series was an epic fail. Too many unanswered questions still at the end.

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Question: Seam split after Two Weeks

I'm so incredibly disappointed. We purchased this backpack over the summer for my daughter to use this year. After two weeks of use, the entire top portion of the backpack split at the seam. Since it wasn't used until now when school started, I'm past the return window. Overall, we love the look and space, but I'm just so disappointed with the stitching and that I cannot return or replace it.

I use this quite a bit in my therapy office. Families like reading it when it's out. It also provides instructions for making a jar to meditate to. Practical, usable ideas in it.

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Question: Excellent Floor Liners!

I ordered the Husky floor liners for my 2012 Prius v (station wagon Prius) and they fit perfectly!  Initially I had intended to purchase another major brand, however Husky was the first manufacturer to produce floor mats for the Prius v ... I'm very happy that I gave Husky a try.  I ordered these via the Amazon seller--Family Car Gear.  The floor liners were shipped quickly and arrived in perfect condition.

Works just great in one side of double sink. Wish silverware compartments were larger, but it works well enough. Cleans up easily and always looks good. I kept replacing SS dish racks because of rust. This won't be a problem now!

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Question: This is a beautiful plate - I plan to acquire a complete set

I always wondered what a "blue plate special" was served on - now I know.  This is a beautiful plate - I plan to acquire a complete set.

At first, this headset seemed to work great, but after a couple of hours of use, it starts to cut in and out. There is a white noise that comes through the ear phones, making it difficult at times to hear what is going on. If you are using these strictly for gaming, I wouldn't recommend.

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Question: These are my favorite shoes I have ever had and have not been ...

These are my favorite shoes I have ever had and have not been able to find them for years! I was so excited to find them and so excited to have them again! They are so comfortable. They seem to run a little on the big side, I would recommend getting a 1/2 size smaller than you usually wear- although I purchased my usual size and they are still comfortable and wearable, just a little loose.

Easy to place on the phone. Keeping the phone from being scratched up too much.
You can't beat the price!

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Question: You won't listen to it often, but it will become an obsession for you.

This CD has the sort of songs that will make orange soda shoot out your nose, even if you don't drink orange soda. You will laugh. You will hum. Then you will sing along. Your family and friends will laugh, then beg you to "Turn off that crap!", but secretly they will wish they owned the songs. Eventually you will come to believe that the face on the CD cover is the man who sings these song - but "No!" He is much too cool to put his face on the cover art. Finally you will hear the song "You Don't Know Me.." and you will know the secret that the Stone Masons have tried to hide for centuries.

This book by Malcolm Gladwell includes evidence challenging widely held positions on many controversial topics such as: Did David really have the advantage over Goliath? Should you go to the best college that you can? Is California's three strikes and your out a productive policy? Are small class sizes the ideal in education? Is affirmative action good for minorities? and many other thought provoking topics, including an admission that at least one of his earlier books contains a position that he no longer holds.

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Question: Fascinating tale of bravery against the odds

Fascinating account of the bravery of the Captain and crew of the ship and the decisive role it helped playinthe battle of Midway.

My son has been strutting around in this for three days now.  Good quality and color, fit like it should.

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Question: A complex and novel story!

I have read several of Tracy Cooper-Posey's books.  This was my first in this series.  I thoroughly enjoyed this book.  At first I was not sure of how the titled fit but it soon became evident.  The series is complex and without giving away spoilers, there are many surprises, particularly the ending.  I was drawn into the story and I plan on getting the series; although it this book is able to stand alone, it will just enhance the experience.  A good read! I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest, unbiased review..

I think I just became a whole lot wiser and self-manageable after reading this book. I've always tried to think about the consequences of my actions when I'm angry but never put too much thought into WHY I was mad, why I got to that point, only how I was going to deal with it after it became a problem. Very insightful.

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Question: I bought a size 34 inch belt for my son ...

I bought a size 34 inch belt for my son who wears size 28 and it fits on him perfectly.  He uses the farthest (tightest) hole so far and there are a lot of room for him to grow.  The color was just as the picture (as of June 2016) which looks dark brown.  It seems durable.  He loves it.

It was pretty tasty.  It goes a long way to satisfying a jerky craving.  The tuna aftertaste is really strong and it lingers.

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Question: More buying options would be nice...

I have a full set of the original trading cards...don't need those. I don't play with hotwheels...don't want that. Lastly, I don't care for an Adam West scrapbook...I'm not in his fan club. I can stick with the same DVDs I've had for the last decade if it means going without the needless "flair" that's tacked on to justify the inflated price.
I've seen the remasters, yes, they look nice, but it's so transparent how they are manipulating the fan base by making them buy their box sets by limiting the availability the way they have.
The only way to buy a complete series is to purchase one of the overpriced box sets... however, if you want to enjoy them in high def?  Then you have no other alternative but to plunk down a couple hundred bucks. Why not atleast offer other options? They would sell more units in the long run I'm sure. The people at Warner worked very hard on the restoration and they should be very proud of the end results. It would be nice for this long awaited premiere to see as wide a release as possible.
In the end, it is a possibility that WB is shooting themselves in the foot, as it will only encourage piracy.
The way I see it, they are making a cash grab at a highly sought after product and taking advantage of the fans.
I would have no problem buying the seasons over time, one by one, on the 'ray for a reasonable price. I don't need some trumped up fanboy package to dazzle my senses and lure me in to seal the deal.
Maybe after the hype dies down, Warner Bros will come to their senses.
It seems nowadays, its all about the sizzle.

Encouraging for wife's! You are not alone and we all struggle. Jens writing is very understandable and very uplifting! Amen

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Question: these were not very good. we won't order them again

these were not very good. we won't order them again. they worked well in the nespresso, but just aren't good coffee.

I love this devotional wall hanging.  We lost our beloved "Max" a year ago and are still mourning our loss.  But when we saw the beautiful inspirational message on this placque we were lifted up.  We originally planned to put it in our garden but it is so nice we are hanging it on our wall next to a picture of Max.  I highly recommend this product to others.

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Question: Lids DO NOT match or fit the 16 oz containers from the same brand and model.

I bought this brand of 8 oz containers because I already had the 16 oz containers from the same company and model of containers.  I wanted to have the option to use the 8oz size or 16 oz size depending on my needs.  I purposely bought the same brand so the lids would be interchangeable, because there is not a noticeable difference between lids.  The lids for the 8 oz containers are just shy of actually fitting the 16 oz containers.  I am very disappointed.

The unit works very well, I use both CI and SS cookware.  I found a nice set of SS cookware at Bed Bath and Beyond for only $70. Seven pieces, but that's enough for me because I have loads of CI cookware.
The problem I have found is that using the Temp control is not much faster that a normal electric hotpot.  I was led to believe it was much faster.
This is corrected by using the Power control first and then shifting over to the Temp control once you get to the desired temp you wish to cook at.  I have tried boiling cold water (2 cups) and with the Temp control, it takes approximately 41/2 to 5 min.  Using the Power control at Lv 6 it takes approx. 45 sec.
I also experimented with Deep Fat Frying.  I used 3 Cups of oil at 350 degrees to make donuts.  Once again with the Temp control, it took almost 10 min to come up to temp.  I then let the oil cool down and then reheated it using Lv 7 on the Power control.  It reached proper temp.  in less than 3 min.  I then shifted over to the Temp control and it held the proper temp within +/- 3 degrees.  Excellent control, because on a normal oven or deep fat fryer the norm is +/- 10/15 degrees.  I was using a deep fat fryer/candy mercury thermometer, I have found they are more accurate than even the digital ones.
The unit is well worth buying, but there is a learning curve, just be patient and experiment with it as you would do any new product.

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Question: Love it. Very stylish and perfect for my stuff

Love this Gold Clutch. Very stylish and perfect for a formal occasion or for evening cocktail. Can easily put some small make up kits, brush and lipstick. Has a small pouch to hold credit cards and drivers licence. Complements well with any dress.

This calibrating device exceeded my expectations.

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Question: Yet more intense hardcore.

Man, and I thought their last album was brutal.  This is relentless!  I don't think I can handle the pounding, lightning fast drums, the earth-shaking bass, the unholy guitars, the rage-filled vocals and lyrics and above all the violin.  To give you an idea of how brutal this music is, they play it on MTV and the WB, the latter of which whose airplay consists mostly of teen dramas so you know you're watching some real hardcore, deep shows with some real hardcore, deep music.

What makes Yellowcard so "hXc"?  It's the violin.  Yup, that violin gives them that punk, take-no-prisoners edge that will offend your parents and make them tell you to turn down this music when you're playing it around them.  But the violin, oh man, after listening to this band with their shredding violin I don't know how ANY punk/hardcore band can go without one.  It really changed my perspective on punk/hardcore.

The topic range of the lyrics is really deep too.  They talk about everything from falling in love with a girl (that you've known for two weeks) to breaking up with the girl you loved (that you've been in an official relationship for two weeks).  Yes, talk about rebellious!  This is more politcally charged than Rage Against The Machine, more gruesome than Cannibal Corpse and more vicious than Black Flag.

Overall it's more than I can stomach comfortably.  After listening to album I was scared for my life.  Even MTV isn't hardcore enoguh to air this music.  That's how bada** they are.

So if you want extreme hardcore, get Yellowcard, and remember, the violin is the future of hardcore bands!

It's a little "loose."  I presume but don't know for certain that Evercase markets this one for the Asus Zenbook UX303 13.3 and the same one for other sized laptops around 13-14 inches.

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Question: Super comfy - if you have narrow feet

Love them! I I work in a business casual office setting and I get lots of complements about them.

I bought size 11 - I wear an 11 in Vans as comparison. They're a bit slimmer, so for skinny feet they are perfect. I would NOT recommend for people who need wide fit.

Very light weight. The mesh is cool because you can feel it on your feet when theres a breeze outside.

I wasn't expecting to like this case as much as I do.  This fits my iPad air perfectly.  I have had trouble finding one that fits the right way.  This opens easily and all of the openings are just right.  There is no problem with the port for the charge cord or the headphones.  And the openings for the silent switch and the volume buttons are even better.  You can use the front cover to sit the iPad up and watch videos without having to worry about it falling over.  There are 3 different "tabs" so you can adjust it any way you want.
I received this at a discounted price in exchange for a fair and honest review.

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Question: Best Christmas gift ever

Everything I had imagined and more. Best Christmas gift ever!

This case looks and fits great until the bottom clips break.. this is my second one i just goes from my backpack to my desk no falls no bumps and it broke in 2 weeks the first one,  the second one only lasted one week..poor quality for the price

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Question: Not a bad short story

Looks like a section cut from a book because the book was too long. Pretty good short read. I Recommend it.

I LOVE these plants. Not deadly contrary to popular belief. Because I maintain a fairly large website that offers scientific information in what I hope is an easy to understand format I get tons of questions in my email box. Lately the big one is people wanting to know if they touch a ceramic pot containing a ZZ plant (scientifically Zamioculcas zamiifolia) from Africa is it possible to die of severe poisoning. My first answer: hogwash! My first question is Where did you read this?

The ZZ plant is an aroid. Aroids are distinguished by the production of a spathe and spadix known as an inflorescence in order to reproduce. The ZZ is found in East Africa and the Internet is completely filled with false information about the plant. It does not grow in a desert; no aroid grows in a desert. It does like water and has a roughly equal period of extreme wet followed by a period of extreme dry. The plant needs regular water.

A new plant can be started from a single leaf by following simple instructions but it does not happen quickly. But most important, neither the ZZ, a Philodendron, an Anthurium and not even the Dieffenbachia are poisonous! I can hear you screaming at me right now! Did you know people around the world eat some aroids including Dieffenbachia on a regular basis? I have eaten many of them and am still quite alive.

All aroids contain calcium oxalate crystals but calcium oxalate is not a poison. It just tastes bad in many cases and in a great enough concentration can cause your mouth and throat to be very irritated. Did you know calcium oxalate crystals are found in Parsley, Chives, Cassava, Spinach, Beet leaves, Carrot, Radish, Collards, Bean, Brussels sprouts, Garlic, Lettuce, Watercress, Sweet potato, Turnip, Broccoli, Celery, Eggplant, Cauliflower, Asparagus, Cabbage, Tomato, Pea, Turnip greens, Potato, Onion, Okra, Pepper, Squash, Cucumbers, Corn and many other vegetables? Promise, that is a scientific fact. Have you ever wondered why kids don't like spinach? They don't like the taste of the calcium oxalate!

So how does such junk science as the pot of a ZZ plant can poison you get started? People read something they don't understand and repeat it. Just like a rumor the next person adds some embellishment and so does the next. Finally someone decides to post what they heard on the internet and the rumor just grows and grows and grows. Suddenly even the pot of a plant can kill you!

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Question: A lot of water accumulates under this mat. I ...

A lot of water accumulates under this mat.  I think next time I will buy one that lets the water pass through.

Nylabones are by far the best toy, my dog loves them and they last a long time for a tough chewer!

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Question: Nice to be able to set my own combination

Nice to be able to set my own combination.  I have two that I use and have the combo set to match.

Great harness. Very soft and easy to put on my dog. Too bad that my French Bulldog is a bit fat, and couldn't fit in it. Also the delivery was very fast, and the customer service people helped me with my problem without any hassle. Great product from a great seller.

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Question: Music for Zen Meditation is very relaxing

I first heard this music at a friend's office and found it very soothing so bought it from Amazon where I seem to find the best price. For anyone that wants to use music during meditation it is great or just to relax while driving or sitting.

Love it , not complicated, very short.  I think shape books are exciting for a toddler.  I see this as being one they will be happy to look at on their own.  Note that fire truck book in this series has been discontinued.  I had to get it from a book dealer.

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Question: What is family; the value of a human?

A money lender's enforcer exacts cruel tolls while collecting from their borrowers. Engaging acting, well written and filmed. NO mental lapses allowed here if you want to feel apart of the tension and to anticipate it's outcome.

Pieta - the pain of a mother on the death of a son is only part of this story. Not sure if this film was meant to have some allegorical elements but it nevertheless provokes thoughts about the meaning of family; the value of a human being and how monied interests help define both. Nothing historically profound but it puts us into our moment as people lives are displaced/replaced by more powerful interests. The interests could be financial (the money lender) or technological (automation vs. hands-on) or cultural (What is family?)

Susan has such a beautiful and poignant way with words. As you read her stories you really feel the joys and  sadnesses her characters are experiencing. She can have you laughing and crying at the end of the same sentence.

Her characters are truly three dimensional   you are sorry to leave them with the story has ended.

I can't wait to read more of her work.

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Question: This works great but you have to allow for the width of ...

This works great but you have to allow for the width of the pencil (or  pen) mark to get the true center.

I love the length and the quality of this bath mat.  It is perfect for having little kids with slippery feet!

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Question: Engaging 5 star read!

This book deserves so many more than just 5 stars! I have never read a book like this before. This was my very first Renee Carlino book, but I can assure you it won't be my last!

This book tore my heart out and gutted me, but also put my heart back together and healed me!

Kudos Renee on an amazing book!

This unit was the low-cost model, not what I was expecting. I thought I was purchasing the high end version but on sale at a lower price. Not the case.
Slightly disappointed with its advertised description. I had bought it as a gift.
SG

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Question: Perfect Bike Basket for my Shiranian!

I did a lot of research on which bike basket to buy and I kept coming back to this one! It is really the perfect basket for my doggy, Meeko and here's why:

Comfy padded seat makes the ride enjoyable for him instead of the wire or wooden baskets.

The "leash" that hooks Meeko to the basket is nice for safety and comfort. It also allows him to face sideways, backwards or frontwards! Very versatile!

There are lots of little pockets for my water bottle, his treats, trashbags, and whatever else we may want to carry on our ride together!

The basket fits probably any style of bike and it is very easy to attach!!! I can attach the basket in less than a minute and plop Meeko in there, hook him up and we are ready to ride in no time! So easy!! and fun!

Meeko is a shiranian which is half Shih-tzu, half pomeranian. He has some pretty long legs for being such a little dog, so I make sure he is seated at all time when he is in the basket. It is a great fit for him and he is just about 10 pounds. He seriously loves riding around with me and feeling the breeze in his ears! How cute and fun for my little buddy to get to participate in one of my hobbies! Plus, my neighbors love when I ride by with him in the basket! too cute! Great product for sure!!

I can tell no difference between these tapes and the name brand at a much lower cost.  I bought the set of two as a test and will be buying a larger quantity soon.

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Question: Best Tuffy toy so far

The best Tuffy toy yet. My dog has not destroyed Gary yet, and even carries him around. Very impressed with this one. I will probably be adding to his collection soon.

Hal Rothman is an environmental historian, meaning he is obliged to take into account both the spatial and temporal context of his subject matter, a feat far beyond the skill set of most writers attempting to describe the circumstances of Las Vegas. The Strip channels so much money that it morphs into a new urban setting once a decade, and in the process distorts social boundaries almost beyond recognition. Traditional urbanists have had difficulty keeping up with the facelifts; only by dealing with both the surrounding geography and the underlying socioeconomic factors can you understand the enduring nature of the city. Las Vegas demands that you analyze everything from the evolution of local labor and tax laws, the water wars of the modern West, and the behaviors of civic leaders. Only Rothman's book has been able to provide a large enough frame through which we can understand both the history of Las Vegas and what it implies for the rest of America.
This is not only the best book about Las Vegas, hands down, but an exemplary study of an American city.

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Question: Now Bob Burg's wonderful book Endless Referrals had always been the gold standard ...

I stumbled across Judy Robinett's book one day while milling around in the Business section at Barnes & Noble - the title was intriguing and since I was at B&N to do some business planning and brainstorming, the subject of how to build a powerful network of relationships just happened to be top of mind. Now Bob Burg's wonderful book Endless Referrals had always been the gold standard to me in terms of how to build and cultivate a network - and I was pleasantly surprised to find that Judy's book actually took many of the same principles and expanded upon them...really, in my mind, took it all to a different space.

The fact that Judy is both warm and caring - people-oriented - but also highly systematic, intentional, and detailed, makes for a beautiful combination of sensibilities and creates a clear pathway for effective action. So if you already see the importance of building a network - all the benefits to your life, career or business - but you are unclear on how to do it, this book will really open your eyes and give you the tools you need to be successful.

I scour thrift shops for used books, and have stumbled upon some doozies in my time. One of my personal favorites has been the (out-of-print, and very expensive) UK 3-book collection of Martin Millar's unique fantasy novels. I knew nothing about the book or the author, but was intrigued by the day-glo green cover of a punk-rocker in a tu-tu, and the blurbs about the novels. This novel seemed the most interesting to me - I was intrigued by the idea of punk fairies. I read this book in a few days, staying up late, and enjoyed it immensely. The fairies are highly entertaining, and the human characters are very well-drawn and sympathetic, providing an intersting balance of comedy and pathos. I haven't read the other two books in my omnibus edition, I'm saving them. But, I am delighted to see that this book that I thought was so obscure and hard to find coming in to print in the US, and with a gushing intro by Neil Gaiman. I hope this book finds an audience, and that we get more of this author's works in print on this side of the Atlantic.

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Question: Can't go any farther.

I liked the idea. But I Hate Snows best friend Cindy that little witchy b! tch was no friend to her there is no way I could make myself read a story about her. Although I do want to know more about jasmine and snows new relationship and roll. I just don't know if I will ever get there. There is just souch teen drama which seems a little much with all they have icy bigger problems they have.

I've had mine a few days. We have a Mac laptop. It gets hot as sin. It does a decent job cooling, but it slides when at an angle. There is not enough rubber grip on the knobs on the bottom of the laptop. THERE IS A SOLUTION. Command brand velcro strips. Stays stuck and easy to separate if you feel you don't need the fan. A bonus with the strips...it leaves just enough space between it and the fans that it aids in cooling it better.

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Question: A cute short romantic read.

I received this book free from either instafreebie or book funnel in exchange for an honest review. Jennifer works for the bank as a forensic accountant to see if instead of foreclosure to farms there can be another alternative, sometimes foreclosure is unavoidable. She is sent to Stetson's farm for just this reason. He lost his father to cancer one year ago after paying for six months of chemo treatment there was not money  for the balloon payment and now it is possible he will lose the farm that has been is his family for generations. Understandably he is not happy to see Jennifer at his door.

I feel compelled to write a review, because I recently purchased this game with extremely high hopes based on the good reviews it has gotten. Now looking back at all these 1-3 star reviews, I don't understand! I, too, am only about 2-3 hours in to the game. While some of the actions in the game can seem mundane, this is an intricate story with depth and emotion laced in to every action.

Perhaps the negative reviews come from people who are used to heavy action/shooting games, or people who aren't interested in thought provoking books or movies. If you are the sort of person who would rather play Call of Duty for 12 hours in a day instead of reading a book, this game is probably not for you.

I highly recommend this game to anyone who is looking for a game that is a little more "out of the box" than the standard fare. Heavy Rain offers depth of character that is very seldom seen in the video game industry this day in age. While it can be depressing, that is absolutely the point. The developers aim to make the user emotionally attached to the characters in the story, and they succeed!

I will be playing this game for a very long time, I can guarantee it. It's the best purchase I've made so far this year.

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Question: Great Job Li'l Bruddah!

Cool story, who new Tom Sawyer was a surfer? It's even a good read for us meddling grown-ups. Ho'omaika'i 'ana!

i have gotten 7 or 8 of these awesome chains in the past few months for recent jewelry pieces. they are well made, and just beautiful! in addition, Designer Sterling Silver has great customer service. i had a "size" question as to what to buy for a heavier piece, and their answer was spot on! i will continue to use them as my "go to", for chains and related items. i could not be happier!

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Question: My kids loved this book and are excited to try some of ...

My kids loved this book and are excited to try some of these games out when it finally gets sunny again. They range in age from nearly three to nine years old.

I received this for free to provide a review.

Mississippi author Liz Barrett, the former editor-in-chief and current editor-at-large of PMQ Pizza Magazine has created one of the most fascinating explorations of the history of pizza and its influence on America. We used to say as American as Apple Pie, but after reading and learning and laughing and salivating through Lizs book, that old phrase seems to be in need of alteration to as American a Pizza Pie!

As the synopsis states, Pizza journalist Liz Barrett explores how it is that pizza came to and conquered North America and how it has evolved into different forms across the continent. Each chapter investigates a different pie: Chicago's famous deep-dish, New Haven's white clam pie, California's health-conscious varieties, New York's Sicilian and Neapolitan, and many others. Recipes provide readers with the opportunity to make and sample some of America's favorite pizza styles.  But accurate as that summary is, it doesnt begin to share the pleasures of learning about one of our favorite dishes.

Liz describes  and offers superb photographs and illustrations  - of pizza data that includes discussions of pizza firsts, Neapolitan and New York style, tomato pie, crust, New Haven style and white clam pie, Sicilian pizza and grandma pizza, cheese, deep-dish pizza, Detroit pizza, sauces and spices, St. Louis pizza, California style, ovens, more pizza styles, Enter the Chains!, pizza goes high-tech, pizzas perfect pairings and Pizza and the diet revolution  each topic a chapter filled with more information imaginable and related in the warmest manner that makes you want to follow Liz Barrett everywhere she may wander around the pizza world.

Not only is this a great read and innovative survey of the topic of pizza, it is simply one of the most fun book to enjoy and to consider as gifts for the holidays. Brava to Liz Barrett for a terrific accomplishment!  Grady Harp, December 15

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Question: Cute softball bracelet

I bought this for my daughter who loves pink and who also loves softball.  It is so cute and she just loves it.  The pink and black paracord is real trendy.  The bracelet is adjustable, and fits her 10 year old wrists nicely.  I was concerned that it was going to be too big for her wrist, but thankfully it wasn't.  I was worried that the bracelet would be bulky and heavy on her wrist, but it isn't. Such a cute bracelet.

**It should be noted that I received the item at a discount in exchange for my honest evaluation of the product.

The  apron is great, I got it for my boyfriend for Valentine's Day. Would be better if it had pockets. The hat isn't useful. It doesn't stand up correctly.

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Question: Great concept, weak magnet. I'm not paying for a concept. Give me a great product, please!

I'm reviewing the detachable cable end magnetic connector. I linked here from my orders page, but I don't see it listed above, just other related products. I liked the idea of using my own cable and a detachable adapter that could be used with any cable. The fit between adapter & cable is very snug. The problem is that the connection between the magnetic micro USB insert & the adapter is too weak. Even the weight of the cable breaks the connection if not set on a flat surface. No way would this would in a car. I see other vendors with a similar connector for $4.29 each. I paid $22.90 for a pair of them, which is twice the cost for each one.
I previously bought the WSKEN brand with the magnetic connector integrated into the cable. It was super strong. It has magnets in both the cable & micro USB insert. I was hoping that this product had as strong a magnet. A pair of those would cost $27 at the best price I could find. I'm still looking for the best product at the best price. These aren't it.

A little small around the toe areas of you don't like your toes being squished. I love them next time will order a size up to allow space but other then that they're cute and best friend asked for a pair too.

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Question: It's a beautiful guide with clear illustrations of item locations and guides ...

It's a beautiful guide with clear illustrations of item locations and guides for quests. However my copy has several pages with shadows on he text making it appear blurry and hard to read. I have 20/20 vision and this only appears on certain pages, so I assure you it's not my eyes failing me. When I first opened the guide I noticed it in the instruction pages when flipping through the book and thought it wasn't a big deal since it's only one 2 pages. But now that I've progressed in the game and want to continue searching for each item I see the blur again. The issue seems more apparent in person than in picture, but some of these should be obvious faults.

The pages are thick and sturdy, art is beautiful and maps are detailed perfectly for collectors. The guide would easily be 5 stars if it wasn't for such poor production quality on several pages randomly strewn about.

when I started feeling her bags for her guests I realized one was missing I know I didn't count each one when they came in I just looked at 1

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Question: Holy crap this worked great!

My wife left her iPhone on top of her car and drove off. A passing cyclist saw, but didn't manage to grab it before it had been run over by a car. She returned the phone with a shattered screen and a tire track across the back, and I was certain I was going to be doing yet another delicate screen repair surgery on an iDevice, but my wife pulled off the screen protector and it was THAT that was shattered and the screen was fine. Your mileage may vary, of course, but I was astonished.

The book deals with all relevant aspects of archeomineralogy and it becomes quickly clear, that the author is a real expert. But unfortunately, the bad Springer habit to publish scientific books in dull black and white and to a much overpriced rate turns a good book into a bad one. The author describes many minerals and rocks but could not add a single colour foto to visualize the text. This is not acceptable, especially as the book is mainly written for archaeologists with an often modest knowledge in mineralogy and petrology.
The strength of the book are the very extensive references and the countless examples of the use of the materials and their worldwide distribution and occurrences. It would be great to have the same book published by a different publisher that allows a more adequate and contemporary layout. Then the book would get at least 4 stars from my side.

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Question: No more missing batteries

Very useful. My boyfriend loves it so I bought one for my brother in law too.

"Solitary: The History and Current Reality of Torture as a Means of Social Control Within Prisons" is an important contribution to the broad dialogue on the torture of prisoners and human rights.  The author argues, from the position of a scholarly expert, that the goals of prisons have been confused and contradictory for hundreds of years, but have long included an element of social and/or sensory isolation. The book documents how the scientific community during the 1950's through the 1980's took a special interest in isolation as it relates to a variety of domains: to warfare, to brain and mental functioning, to political indoctrination, to social control, and to the "reform" of mental patients and prisoners. Written for a broad audience, the author explores a multitude of historical frameworks with a deft touch. The result is compelling, well-researched, and eventually devastating in its condemnation--a brilliant and beautiful book.

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Question: Great dishes for bird aviary

I modify these for use with my aviary. Breaking out the bolt isn't easy, but once that's done I screw it directly into the wood of the structure. These are a perfect size for Finches to bathe and eat in. Easy to remove and wash.

Have you ever had a book you read slowly because you did not want it to end?  This is one of those books.  The characters were well written (as always in a Jaffarian book) and the story kept me guessing until the end.  If you like witty and strong female characters this series is for you!  I can 't wait for the next book!

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Question: Hopefully service is good seems to work fine at my house

Set it up in under 10mins !
Hopefully service is good seems to work fine at my house

Such a cute swim suit. I absolutely love it. It helps cover my pouch. It is a "modest" two piece. Covers up everything that I want to be covered up yet it is still cute. I wanted to get a bright colored swim suit but went with the dark blue, I don't like standing out. Disclaimer: I received this item at a discount for my honest and unbiased review.

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Question: A fan fav in my house

My pup loves these and they are so small he can have more than I as treats for various good behavior.

The two bar things poke your other fingers when you wear it but it's a gorgeous ring, true to size, and it doesnt show wear too easily

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Question: It was relatively easy to put message on the wall

It was relatively easy to put message on the wall.  The scraper helped stick the message to the wall so that when the film is peel away from the wall, the individual letters remained on the wall.  What was a bit difficult was the prep part -- when peeling the backing from them film, some of the letters tend to want to peel away the film as well.  What I did was I restuck the film and the backing together to make sure those letters remain on the film, and peeled the film and the backing apart again.  The entire process took about 10-15 minutes.  But, it was worth it.  Looks beautiful next to the family tree picture frame we have on the wall.

Nicky Charles has made me fall in love with werewolf books. I started reading one because I had nothing else available at the time I was somewhere that I could not download other books. I am so glad I did. I have read all of his books and I am looking forward to the new one coming out this spring.

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Question: Sweep-you-away romance

This is the kind of book that gets you addicted to historical romance. It's rich, sensual and beautifully written. Anne Stuart is an author who never disappoints.

Unlike many of the reviewers of this book I did not experience any emotional trauma from the "bad words" the author chose to use in the opening chapter of the book as I am an adult. I thought the story was well plotted and like all of Jake Bible's book the characters were, while not deeply developed, well sketched and likable. The story has enough plot twists to be interesting and Bible's writing style makes it a good read.
Surprising that so many people are offended by curse words but not by graphic violence.

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Question: Bought for my daughter and she is 5. I ...

Bought for my daughter and she is 5. I was afraid of how big it would be but didn't want to buy the small ones because she had to fit helmet in it. This is big but not too big and she will be able to have for future.

They run big as expected but they are not wide at all so I would recommend if you have a wider foot get your regular size.

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Question: Works great, as advertised

Works great, as advertised.  Would love a tighter seal, but also enjoy being able to remove it completely with very little effort.

The Stylus is good, but I think it should be a little bit heavier to have a smoother glide. Don't like it I have to press the stylus a little hard for my device to react quickly.

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Question: An interesting insight into current Japanese trend and outlook

I find this book to be very informative on the current trends of hikikomori and unmarried, young Japanese women, while providing a look at how these may have evolved. The details provided shows that the author has done tremendous research into Japanese culture, and I enjoyed learning what he comes to expect of Japanese culture.

The case looks great, functions well, and was very reasonably priced. I like this case better than the Otter Box!

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Question: Good value fire steel

So far so good I used to start a fire this weekend strikes and sparks well using the back of my knife seems durable and well made looks like it will last for a few seasons.

It is what it is...  Works fine.  the other one got rusty...

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Question: Exceeding Expectations

The Malco TSHD Turboshears allowed me to remove a chimney cap from my residence.  Manually operated shears were a waste of time.  The sheet metal was so thick I was told it would take 4 men to remove it, but the Turboshears did the job. The shipment to my office took less than 24 hours.

I have to rate this artist and this collection as the most amazing music purchase I have ever made.  Virtually a spiritual...ethereal experience.  True artistry...no more can be said nor need be...

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Question: I thought I was purchasing the complete H&R Block Deluxe ...

I thought I was purchasing the complete H&R Block Deluxe Software for both Federal and State and only discovered when I did my tax return this was just for federal returns.  I ended up paying much more than I usually pay each year.  It was not clear in the description this was just for the federal return or I would have paid the additional $20.00 for both, instead of the additional $39.00.  I admit it to being an oversight on my part, but I felt it should have been more clear.  There is something to be said about looking for deals on Amazon!

A wonderful combination of personal story and big picture ocean conservation that inspires the reader at a time when inspiration is needed

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Question: This ramp is great for dogs that have trouble jumping

This ramp is great for dogs that have trouble jumping. It's heavy duty and carpeted for traction. My dogs wouldn't use the steps I've tried but they didn't hesitate to use this.

I first discovered Daniel Reveles while bored one Sunday afternoon and browsing the shelves of a local library. I came across the book and was amused by the cover, so I checked it out (I know, I know....so sue me!). I didn't start reading it right away, but when I did, I could not put it down. I was drawn in by the different short stories, the ironies they contain, the humor and the parts that may you go "umm-hmmm". Right away, I went and got the next three books by him, and have not been disappointed. I've loved them all. He is truly an amazing, magical writer. But to this day I still wonder if the town of Tecate is real?

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Question: Awesome SD card works in all of my devices...

This microSD card worked perfectly in my Samsung Note 4 and my wifes Samsung S5.

I stand by SanDisk as these cards have lasted without issue and are used daily in our phones.  One word of advice buy SanDisk as cheap no name cards will fail and usually are not the advertised size.  SanDisk has exceeded my expectations in quality and the price here on Amazon is great.

These coin envelopes are exactly what I was looking for at a very reasonable price. Dad's Diggings, LLC shipped very quickly and packed the product well which I was also pleased with. Thank you!

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Question: Another great ID4 novel

If you liked ID4 and particularly Stephen Molstad's other ID4 book, "Silent Zone", they you're sure to like this as well.
While ID4 was mostly an American story, this is an international one, specifically,  the Middle East.  The story parallels the events in the film (and refers to  them) and following them (you didn't actually think all the aliens were  destroyed when their city destroyers went down, did you?).
Like  "Silent Zone", the characters are well created and  multidimensional and often in conflict with each other while trying to work  together (I believe we get a glimpse of them in the film during the  radio-around-the-world sequence -- "It's from the Americans, they want  to organize a counteroffensive.").  The protagonists are multinational  from the Middle East with a group of British pilots there as well (the main  protagonist is a British major).
As in ID4, there is a ton of action as  our heroes fight the aliens while dealing with the Middle East customs and  conflicts.  We don't learn too much new about the aliens than what we did  from the film, but there are a few new little tidbits which are consistent  with what we've already known.
I enjoyed this book greatly in that it is  well crafted and goes beyond the ID4 movie while not loosing it's spirit.  I hope Mr. Molstad will continue to write further ID4 stories.

I was thrilled to receive my tingshas so quickly and also to see that they were very well made, even considering the low price!! I use them when I end my yoga lessons and all of my students love their peaceful tone! Absolutely worth the investment!!

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Question: wasted my money that never got back

Didn't even come close to fitting, try to return but no reply. not worth the money, wasted my money that never got back!!!!!!

I purchased this pot almost exactly 7 years ago today.  It's been my "go to" for soups and stews, however the pot has become pitted in a worrisome way, and is also discolored with a rainbow-like coloring.  I'm not sure it's still safe to use.
Cuisinart: can I get a replacement?  I should mention that the discoloration and pitting occurred within a couple of years of use; I just never got around to mentioning it till now.  I would not recommend this pot to anyone.  You get what you pay for.

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Question: Like a primer to entrepreneurs!

Great read! Found this book at just the right time.  I just left the corporate world to pursue my passion with a like minded partner... who also left the corporate world!  We wanted to do what mattered to us, sustain an income for our families and be able to live wherever we wanted!  She loves mountains and skiing and I love warm weather locations! ... And then we found Harrison!  He offers practical action steps but still connects with an authenticity to what moves you.  With our global connection and technology, this is like a primer to the new entrepreneur.  Harrison understands the realities and has walked the walk in moving out of traditional ideas for how and where we make our living. I think there are many of us stepping out of traditional norms and opening up to our truer selves and bigger thinking! I gave this book to friends who are rethinking their path.  This book won't overwhelm you, the actions Harrison offers are clear and specific, and will inspire you!  I mean, come on, he lives in Maui!  :)
Highly recommend!

So far so good.  Easy to put on, no peeling or cracking, does what it is intended to do.

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Question: Perfect for nursing moms!

This was perfect when I was nursing my daughter!  When she was born and we had her sleeping in the co sleeper next to my bed, I would leave the "lantern" on the bedside table so I could see her if I woke up.  It is a soft light though and not too bright at all- PERFECT for nursing.  As she got older I'd turn the light off, but when she'd wake for nursing, I'd just press the button on the bottom to nurse, then turn off when done....when she moved to her own crib (but still woke for middle of the night feedings) I'd keep this on my bedside table (off) and would turn on and carry to her bedroom so we could nurse in the rocking chair.....PERFECT for nursing moms.

It had its laughable moments, but the plot was disjointed, and not up to the quality of other Marvel movies.

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Question: Dated But Still Relevant

It is ironic that I bought this book on Amazon. No one told me about it; it just came up in the Amazon recommendations. Before I decided to buy it, I checked the overall rating and read some of the reviews posted by others who had read the book. I paid for the book without physically giving anyone money and it was delivered by someone who dropped it off on my porch, but I did not see him or her. Finally, Im writing my review to be read by people I don't know. My hope is that someone will find the review helpful and Amazon will send me an automated e-mail informing me of that.

This is a snapshot of what this book is all about: how technology has enabled us to have less and less contact with people while at the same time giving us the impression that we are in contact with more people than ever before.

The focus is on young people who have grown up with technology, but there all also examples of people in their 50s and beyond that cling to their phones and internet connections. The author is a clinical psychologist and that is the perspective provided: lots of individual examples that explain the relationship of technology and interpersonal connection, but with only a few statistics that provide a sense of whether these examples are representative of a small or large portion of the population.

I found the writing style to be rambling and wordy, with too many like examples and some examples referred to several times. Typically, I like to write up a page of notes after reading this type of book, but I found it difficult to list many significant clearly defined takeaways. So, what can you gain from reading it? Perhaps it is best to read it, along with a friend, and then make it a point to discuss how you use technology, the benefits and the negative side effects.

Copyrighted in 2011, it is already somewhat out of date given the continued march of technology. For example, selfies aren't mentioned and Twitter and YouTube are only touched upon. Nevertheless, the technology it does describe, (IM, cell phones, texting, Facebook, email) is still with us and is a significant part of our daily routine.

It is time for a new edition of the book, with an inclusion of some of the newest technology (drones, self check-out, on-line learning, GPS) that continues to chip away at our connection with other people.

Bought these to wear under skirts to prevent chafing. Super comfy and work well for that purpose. The higher waistband was really comfortable too. Wore out my first pair in about 9 months (wore to work 2 or 3 times per week). I ordered the XL even though I thought I might need the large but the XL fits great. Bought another pair last week!

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Question: I have absolutely loved Isabel Wolff's other books but this was quite a ...

I have absolutely loved Isabel Wolff's other books but this was quite a  change from her others.  Her writing is impeccable and reads as if someone were talking to you.  I love stories weaved around WW II but this one was quite different as it focused on the  Japanese occupation of the Pacific island of Java.  I knew very little of this part of the war and although it was very enlightening to read, there were parts I had to skip because of the graphic torture and treatment of the prisoners.  I'm very sensitive to any torture inflicted on people or animals and cannot hear or read about it at in any detail.  However, this does not take away from this book which, as I stated above, is very well written, plotted, and researched.  The ending is wonderful which is another reason I like her books.  Few authors can achieve a well conceived ending.  I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the WW II period with a caution that they may have to skip over a few parts if they are squeamish about torture.

I really needed a book like this after too many weeks of terrible news on the internet, tv and at work (too many talented colleagues laid off from a local, big IT company in the last month).  The last month, on top of a lot of grief-issues my husband and I have been dealing with for so many years, has helped me take refuge in a terrible "mental funk."  My inner-voice keeps telling me, "Don't give up!  Things will get better.  Hang on!"  While I could relate to nearly all of the chapters/meditations in this book, I know I have family/friends I'd like to share this book with who will very likely be offended in some of the thoughts shared because they view their world through a very different lens than Maria and my immediate family do.  I have a lot of relatives and old friends who love the ability to engage in a virtual religious and/or political fight-fest, with so much anger and vitriol directed towards issues and posts that they do not take the time to research and respond to in a thoughtful and caring manner.  Also, while my heart aches for the loss that Maria has experienced via the death of so many lovely, supportive elders in her life, I was happy to know that she had those people in her life--because so many people have never experienced the family devotion she did.  If I had the chance to connect with her when she's getting teary about the loss of one of her children moving to another state, and too far away for her liking, I would ask her to remember that all four of her children are alive and pursuing their dreams while too many loving mothers and fathers are trying to live day-to-day--trying to accept the reality that they'll never have the joy of seeing their child(ren) during holidays or special visits because they are no longer alive, for whatever important reason.  The reason I'm drawn to Maria's writing and her special segments on the media is because I truly believe she is very caring and open to other people's opinions.  I wish I knew someone like her who could help me tell my family's story!  In spite of the few chapters that made me think, "She's been hurt, but doesn't understand 'rock bottom' because she hasn't lived it, yet, and hope she never does"...I would truly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a way to take control of the optimism and action we all are responsible for cultivating in our personal life.

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Question: Good Case as Long as the Kickstand Continues to Hold Up.

Edited 5/04/2016

Well only a few months into owning the case the kickstand broke.  I kind of saw it coming,as I mentioned previously that I was concerned about it.  The worst part is it didn't even break from overuse, but because the stand randomly popped open while holding the phone and snapped.  I really liked the kick stand but only used it occasionally and still use the case, but miss that feature.

This case perfectly fits my Samsung Avant and gives it an added protection from drops, which happens more than I would like to admit.

Unlike other silicone/hardcover combo cases I've owned, this one actually has the plastic hardcover go on your device first.

Right out of the package, you need to separate it in 3 pieces by taking off the silicone piece and dividing the plastic hardcover in 2 pieces, which splits apart as a back piece and front piece. You first need to set the phone in the back piece and then snap the remaining hardcover piece in place.  Once that is on you then add the silicone cover by stretching it on your device.

The reason I couldn't give it 5 stars was because a major selling point of this case is that it has a kickstand which enables you to use it while it's proped up.  This is an awesome feature and I've had in on other phone cases but this one is by far the least sturdy of them.  The kick stand is made entirely of plastic, the hinge is all plastic, so any weight on the phone while the kick stand is in use will cause it to break off.  The kick stand also has a nub other left side of the phone so you can pull it out but when not in use the nub can feel out of place since it doesn't sit flush.

Straight out of the package this case had a strong chemical plastic smell, it was hard to even use it near my face when talking because it was strong.  However after about 2-3 days the smell dissapated much like when you first hang up a shower curtain and it just needs to air out.

All in all I think this is a good case for the Samsung Galaxy Avant for protection but find it was made a little cheaper with less quality than other cases I've owned with similar price points, which is why I took a star off.

I received this product at a discounted price in order to review it and give my 100% honest and unbiased feedback on the product.

This cable would not work on 4 different computers to connect to the BaoFeng UV-5R HAM radios.

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Question: Wish I had gotten this sooner!

I've been happy with both this phone and the service (Boost mobile).  I've been with Net10 and AT&T GoPhone, and this has had better service all around.  To be fair, the phones I used with Net10 and AT&T were NOT smartphones, one was a simple flip type, the other was a bare bones copy of a Blackberry.  Regardless, I wish I had gotten this sooner!

As other reviewers pointed out, this isn't cutting edge.  I did a comparo with a friend's S6, and it didn't blow this Prevail away, but there is a noticeable improvement over the Prevail in many ways.  The upside?  I charge this phone every two to three days, and that's with fairly frequent use.  My friend has to leave his on the charger every night.

So if you want a smartphone but don't need cutting edge hardwire and service, but want something reliable, I highly recommend this!

These are really superb phones at an unbelievably low price.  Easy to program and crystal clear audio.

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Question: It is perfect in every way

My Brown Betty teapot that served me well for decades finally broke.  I ordered this lovely teapot as a replacement.  I absolutely adore it.  It is perfect in every way.  The little silicone ring on the lid helps keep the lid in place while pouring.  The infuser works well.  It is beautiful.

I love this style of earring for my daughters because they don't hurt the back of the ear, but my six year-old already lost one so they must not stay closed very tightly. Sigh. It's a never-ending issue with little girls losing earrings!

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Question: great product, fit very nice

great product, fit very nice ! BUT do yourself a favor and drill a hole in the frame to match the center bolt and drop a bolt clean through and nut it so the 2 pieces that are held together with vulcanized rubber won't ever come undone. You can have worry free driving for years !

Christian Bane, top agent for SG-5 is pretending to be Peter Deacon a member of Spectra IT, a dangerous crime syndicate. At the home of Dr. Wickham Bow Natasha Gauder, Bow's assistant and goddaughter, intrigues him.  Christian needs to keep his wits about him but Natasha is finding ways to get under his skin and under his covers.

Natasha has enjoyed her work with her godfathers and outings with her friends in the city. This new visitor to the estate unsettles her. He makes her break all her steadfast rules and act on her desires. But when a friend makes Christian true identity, he is forced to tell Natasha all.

Now they both need to bring down the bad guys, but will this make or break their feelings for each other.

The Bane Affair by Alison Kent is a thrill a minute book. The intrigue is outstanding and exciting. Christian and Natasha are hot, steamy and their story will touch you.  I can't wait for the next mission in this series.

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Question: Once we got it together we realized we made the perfect choice. It is a nice size for us ...

Some assembly required is an understatement; however, you get what you pay for.  We wanted a greenhouse, but did not a lot of money to invest in it.  This greenhouse was priced just right.  We knew from reading other reviews that it would be a chore to assemble, but we could afford it.  Once we got it together we realized we made the perfect choice.  It is a nice size for us to grow many vegetables and its sturdy and it visually appealing.  It took us three full days to assemble; however, one entire day was spent creating a level surface.  I recommend you work on your foundation while your waiting for it to come in the mail.

I got this for my husband who loves it. It is more black than green and after not quite a year the zippers are giving out and the flaps curl.

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Question: A brilliant beginning.

Linda Medley, Castle Waiting (Fantagraphics, 2006)

After I finished reading Castle Waiting, I went online and frantically looked for any evidence that there would eventually be a volume 2. If you take this as a stand-alone book, the ending is the very definition of "unsatisfactory"-- a vast number of questions are left unanswered, complex plots just beginning to tie themselves together, a host of characters whose richness and depth has yet to be explored. As the beginning of a sweeping epic, on the other hand, this is just the ticket, and Castle Waiting promises to be the graphic novel answer to the huge, literate fantasy series that have been taking readers by storm recently.

Castle Waiting is the tale of, not surprisingly, a castle, and the host of odd characters who inhabit it. I can't think of a way to even begin explaining the plot of this, as just about anything I could say would constitute some spoiler or another about one or more of the characters, and the characters are what drive this narrative. Perhaps it's more appropriate to say that, while there is a plot to this (in fact, a pretty good number of plots, subplots, etc.), all of them live in the service of letting us get to know Medley's unforgettable collection of characters. The first half of the book gives us an overview of the entire cast; the second focuses on the story of Sister Peace, one of the castle's inhabitants, and how she came to reside there. Medley's motley crew are the finest bunch of malcontents, mysteries, and muddlers I've come across since discovering the wonderful world of Bone, and now that I've read the first book, I'm champing at the bit for the rest of the tale. (The fact that it took medley ten years to draw this one has done nothing to curtail the current erosion of my tooth enamel.) A wonderful book that stands to be enjoyed both by existing fans of the graphic novel and fans of epic fantasy who've never picked up a comic book in their lives. Trust me-- you'll love this. ****

I bought this ProctorSilex to replace an older slow cooker. I like this one because I can remove the stoneware for easier cleaning. It also has an "keep warm" setting that I did not have on my previous cooker. This is good, because I can keep it on warm all day after the cooking is done.

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Question: Should have bought this sooner! New neighbors moved in ...

Should have bought this sooner! New neighbors moved in with 4 barking dogs! Tried to reason with them about trying to quiet the animals to no avail. Put this up outside as per instructions, instantly peace and quiet! The dogs used to bark at me if I was outside and they were in the house, I could hear them yapping away, if I was outside and they were outside too it was constant barking too. I can 't help but wonder if the neighbors even noticed the dogs have quit barking!!!

Just received this in the mail and love it. Love how bright pink it is and it's perfect for the pool and relaxing

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Question: The 1964 Phillies Season Perfectly Written

For any Phillies Fan especially those of us who were around in 1964 and suffered through the last days of the season.  The author does an amazing job of presenting how Chico Ruiz started an unbelievable change of events for us, intertwined with the days of his own youth.  The Epilogue is a must read!  Writing this book must have been cathartic for him, as it was in reading it for me, carrying around the pain of that season, then putting it in writing for all Phillies Phans. I still have a strip of 1964 World Series tickets.  As others have said this book is a Grand Slam HomeRun!

Great read,good character development and transitions.  Set just enough in the future to use today's world events, but have some interesting twists!  I'm looking forward to the next installment!!

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Question: speaking volumes about trauma from abduction

Having just read Emma Donoghue's Room, I found myself reading another abduction story.  In Dayna Hester's Speaking Truths, Landon, the narrator, is a teenager in a hoodie who cuts classes and feels like an outsider.  His arrest after a drug deal ironically changes everything for the better.  His fingerprints match up with that of a child abducted 8 years before, and now we know why he privately calls his abusive father "Bob."  Though not well-adjusted by any means, Landon has managed to adapt to his situation, so much so that the reunion with his parents is uncomfortable, to say the least.  They're no saints, either, but we come to realize that in many ways, even with their annoying quirks, they are just what Landon needs.  His emotional trauma is so severe that he doesn't remember his abduction and at first doubts that it actually took place, since Bob has convinced him that Landon's parents abandoned him at a shelter.  Gradually Landon's memories surface, sometimes at inopportune moments.  Thus we get a very clear picture of his mixed feelings about Bob, as both abuser and protector.  Another irony is that the second half of the book focuses largely on a trial.  However, it is not Bob's trial, since he confesses to the kidnapping, but Landon's trial, because Bob has implicated him in the murder of K.C., another boy that was Bob's captive.  The author ratchets up the suspense as we eagerly await Bob's intimidating presence in the courtroom and anticipate Landon's reaction, as well as the outcome.  This was the only aspect of the book that I found to be a stretch.  Would our justice system really go after a kidnap victim for a crime that was committed while he was 11 years old?  Landon certainly is no Patty Hearst.  I guess if there's a murder victim, there needs to be someone to blame, but Landon is the real victim here.

Nice, simple thank you cards, and plenty of them. I even have enough for mistakes! The outside of the cards are nice and glossy, and the inside has a nice, matte surface to write on. Good price for a good amount of cards!

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Question: Love it! Such a Downton fan

Love it!  Such a Downton fan. Huge mug, great for coffee, tea or hot chocolate.

One of my favorite picture books from 2017. Simple text, yet with the illustrations by the brilliant Nelson, conveys so much: hope, patriotism, togetherness. It's the simplest way to express the idea that we are a nation of immigrants and better because of it.

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