Question: Great for curtain for large living room window

I will post a picture so you can see, but I bought this to use as a sunshade/curtain in my living room. It goes beautifully with the rest of my "Mexican" decor and I have received many compliments on it.

I bought this as a xmas present for my son and daughter in law.  When it arrived I thought it would be cheap looking but after it got up on the wall, we all love it.  They get lots of compliments on it all the time.  Highly recommend.

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Question: Soft and brightly colored

Very soft and bright. It is more for use in a bathroom, but I use it outside at the back door.

Depth short and thin material. Okay if it was for a kids room I guess.

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Question: Nice introductory text

This text does a good job of being clear, straightforward, and simply getting across the main goals of basic statistical processes using SPSS as its tool of choice. I have found this text very easy to read and particularly useful for someone who struggles to understand statistics. I also appreciate the text's explanation of how to perform basic analyses in SPSS as well as how to interpret the output. It does not provide information to help you run more complex analyses, but is a great text to start with when learning statistics and SPSS.

I found the material to be organized nicely.  I found the pre-tests to be similar to the ones online, and I really enjoyed the answer key with explanations.

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Question: Wonderful and charming--I loved it!

Wonderful book!  Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore is a tightly written, funny, and engaging book.  This book has elements of The Da Vinci Code, fantasy novels, a great mystery, a seriously endearing main character, and a great set of supporting characters.

Over-educated and short on experience, when Clay is laid off from his first job after college, he gets a job working in a weird bookstore.  Despite being warned not to ask  questions nor to look at any of the books in the wayback section, he is drawn into the puzzle that all the customers have spent decades trying to solve.  But no one has tried to write code to solve it...until now!

Clay is self deprecating and funny, a cool/nerd with heart.  All of the characters were well-written, Mr. Penumbra especially made me wish I could visit his bookstore!  There were parts where I laughed out loud, and parts that touched me almost to tears.  Very much enjoyed this book, really hope the author has more coming!

It was a little long and you could definitely tell the animals were All animated. But perfect for little kids.

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Question: Great protection for a low price.

Great litte inexpensive case for phone. Keeps the phone solidly protected and has a nice stand to play games.  If you need good protection and a great value i would get this. I bought this for both my kids phones and have not had a problem.

It does the job, after a few drops the phone did not received any damage.

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Question: lots of filler, some good content

The Meditation Bible by Madonna Gauding is a compact book aimed at beginners to meditation. I agree with some of the tips at the beginning of the book, but others seemed grounded in materialism such as buying special pillows or beads to assist with meditation.  One only needs a quiet space and some time in order to meditate.  A great deal of the book could be described as filler: Text boxes with summaries of what each meditation will benefit, generic introductions to meditations that don't serve much purpose, repeated instructions on each meditation to get into position, and stock photos for each meditation.  The book could easily have been edited down to half its size.  Despite those issues, there are some great meditation ideas in here: I plan to edit and redesign quite a few of them for using with a group I lead.

Not worth reading ,  I was hoping  it would get better, I can't  believe  that  I read it to the end

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Question: I was disappointed when I finished the devotions but will continue to ...

This book has been such an inspiration.  I read a chapter one day at a time.  God knew what I needed to hear each day.  Needless to say, I was disappointed when I finished the devotions but will continue to reference them throughout the year.

The conditions and era  in which this new doctor worked were challenging, to say the least.  His humility and willingness to accept the help of experienced assistants--even those with little formal training--were admirable, as was his dedication to this practice.  Thank God, doctors are no longer  sent out  to "practice" with so little practical training.

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Question: One of the greatest bands of all time...

Kent is largely unheard, and that's really the only reason only few of us got to enjoy this masterpiece here in the US. Their Isola album, realeased in the US from Sweden in 1998, rivaled British acts similar to Radiohead, The Flaming Lips, and US bands like Smashing Pumpkins. But besides maybe small doses of it played on cable TV's ALTERNATIVE stations, several years after it's release, it went unplayed on the US radio dials. And that's just awful, because it was every music lover's right to hear this album, and many of Rock's faithful were unjustly denied the beauty and genius Kent offers on Isola.

If it's helpful, you might draw a comparison to lead singer Jocke's voice by mixing that of two other Rock Gods...Yorke and Corgan together. The music backdrop to his voice often stunning art, too. This album's vibe seems like the instrumental minds that drove Smashing Pumpkins and Radiohead made an album together. Yes, it's original as well, yet somehow slightly familar. I read on their website the sounds they keep and produce as music on their albums is only the music which gives Jocke chills. I would say that listening to this album will cause you the same...chills. Even after you've listened to it hundreds of times over.

No matter the cost, buy any English version of any album they make!!!

I would have bought this set in a second if it had included a full version of the album in 5.1.  Absent that, or a live version/full concert from the period, the box set just doesn't compute.  Too bad.

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Question: I like the color I just will need to figure a ...

They don't fit my headrest well.  I have a 2015 Prius 2.  I like the color I just will need to figure a way to make the fit better for the headrest.  They also cover the pocket in the back seat.  I have light colored seats and I am hoping to keep the originals clean by using these seat covers.

This was bought as a gift and the person who received it got many compliments and other positive comments about it.  Since they were happy with it - I am very happy with it.

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Question: Repetive but Energetic

The Album has been aptly described by the above reviewer as "repetitive to a fault" however it's still energetic.

As a whole the album definitely left a lot to be desired. The variation wasn't much and the charm was missing. With similar albums this year such as label mates After the burial's "In Dreams" it can be hard to distinguish yourself. However the young group has offered a good starting point that proves they have the technical persistence and structure to offer a much better album. Now it's just time for them to grow as musicians and release an all together broader sonic image.

"These Are My Sins" isn't horribly original, nor do they offer something we haven't heard before, yet they do it so well the album will still be a good one for causal replays. This is the stepping stone and I hope that next time brings a step upwards in their game.

Used these with Rubber Renue to revive a copier. The length helped me get into tight spots deep in the copier, but were still short enough that I had control over them and could apply pressure if needed.

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Question: It is okay for what I needed it for

I guess the animals are small so there could not be a great deal of detail, but they look kind of cheesy to me.  Not sure how I am going to get them out of her belly yet, but the kids might think its funny.

Exactly as expected. This product worked perfect and worth the money.

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Question: Great product! Highly recommend!

Great quality! Best on the market! If you have a finicky kitty! Cat! This may just do the job! Or the reg shape one. This is by far best quality though! Thick durable & doesn't stink, plastic itself....

Everything worked had no problems, would reccommend to a friend.

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Question: I like my wine cold but not watery & these are

They stay cold forever.  I like my wine cold but not watery & these are perfect

I listened to the other reviews and ordered down a size, and it was still a bit large and loose. However, this was welcome in the desert. Very useful for staying cool in the hot sun, and I will be buying more soon.

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Question: 100% Irish Pure Wool Honeycomb Throw

When you want to buy someone special a present , this is it. I bought this blanket for my uncle for his 92nd Birthday and boy was he pleased he loved it . He was born in Ireland , and the blanket was made from Ireland and that's why I purchased it.

My go-to for travel! It doubles as a blanket when I'm on an airplane...and it's so easy to remove, no sleeves!

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Question: headset doesnt work properly-sounds/alerts music very highly distorted-wouldnt recommend buying from this supplier-this is a gre

headset doesnt work properly-sounds/alerts music very highly distorted-wouldnt recommend buying from this supplier-this is a great product but this particular item is bad

I received my Jawbone and anxiously opened it and charged it.  When it was fully charged I tried to use it.  I was able to hear the other caller clearly, but they could not hear me at all.  I sent it back for another.  The next one would shut down by itself after a second or two.

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Question: Would have given 0 stars if possible

Total scam!! Another candle (with the wrong scent) was clumsily melted down in a Voluspa jar. I guess this is what you get when you take a chance on "Used, Like New"....

I purchased this book for my Kindle Fire.  I really like the story and the message, but I was disappointed that any of the media clips (videos and music) were not supported by the Kindle Fire I have.  That's why I cannot give it 5 starts because I couldn't fully appreciate the book in its entirety.

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Question: A Misplace NY Reporter Takes on Silly Valley, California- A Thrilling Ending!

I loved this book and I love getting to know Samantha Darling. A reporter turned sleuth completely by circumstance, she walks a fine line between leaving old media and entering the new media world. Her disdain for the uber-Gaps and baby billionaires makes this a fun blast to the past of the techno stone ages of 1999. While I'm usually pretty good at having a least a guess of whodunit before the end, I was completely surprised by this one. I'm looking forward to the next book in this series!

How many people can say and show pictures about a dinosaur discovery? This author can and tells the personal account of how this happened on her grandfathers property in Montana. A very interesting read.

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Question: I love this kind of pan!

This pan completes my collection of Calphalon pans.  Because it has two handles, it is easier to lift than a standard frying pan with one handle.  I got it for $20 less from Amazon because the box was damaged.  The pan was not damaged, but the box had been opened.  What a good way to save money!  I love this set of pans and never want to buy any other kind.  I've used them for more than 15 years and they're in great shape.  Cooking is even and they clean up easily.  They don't have the nonstick coating so there is no health threat.

Like that the cups are simple to open and food comes out easy- no need to spoon it out of a can

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Question: As compared to a flush-with-the-dash vent mount.

Great magnetic air vent phone holder.  Comes with 2 plates. One circle and one rectangular piece. The rectangular piece has rounded edges. I like this mount because it makes the phone sit further away from the air vent. I do have another set of magnetic phone holders that do not have the stand and sit nearly flush with the car's dashboard air vent. If you have the heat on in your car you don't want to teed up your phone because if you make your phone slow and less efficient on the battery. With this stand holder, it mitigates that problem at least a little bit. It will wiggle the phone a little when driving though. Otherwise, it's great!

We have a couple rack things we hang cups and kitchen utensils and decided to add this rack to hang some coffee mugs. The racks we already have stuff hangs loosely, not resting on the wall. This unit unfortunately is too close to the wall so our coffee mugs don't hang freely, they rest literally on the wall. Its no biggie but my wife was not happy. Added a photo so easier to see what I'm talking about. It's too bad since it is the perfect size.

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Question: Falling Out of Fashion

Funny, touching, and engaging--This is a true story of the challenges of fashion journalism.  It's a great read!  Not only is it entertaining, but there are lessons to be learned from the challenges faced by the main character and her resilience and courage in response to them.  Very good book!

This book was really good. Truly a page turner, but the only complaint I have is the ending. Why can't you 2 (the authors) have a happy ending in your books? You did listen to your readers and you gave us 1 in Muderville 3. Please give us 1 in Prada Plan 4. Some of your readers like happy ending. Lol, but I love your books and keep doing what you do. Oh, I want another book with Anari, Brick, and the naive chick from Moth to a Flame, PLEASE!!!

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Question: My husband is from England so we have had many cans of Heinz beans and none of ever looked or tasted like these. Not sure why as they are not ...

So far every can we have used has had a weird consistency to the sauce and when you cook them the beans are mealy. My husband is from England so we have had many cans of Heinz beans and none of ever looked or tasted like these. Not sure why as they are not passed their sell by date but maybe they weren't stored properly at some point from the manufacturer to the seller. Would recommend to anyone purchasing to return them if at least one can is like this as we thought it was not an issue at first but it has been with everyone so far and are know past the return window so unable to send back. :(

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Question: Great idea, but stay away from this plastic

This is a neat gift idea that is useful by just around anyone. Infusion with fruits is a simple way to improve the taste and nutrition of water.

My main problem is that these are made out of plastic. If you aren't aware, scientists have found that using plastic for containing water is a very bad idea for health reasons. I would suggest looking for something made out of glass or aluminum.

Water all over around this product. Good thing I have it on the ceramic tile floor.

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Question: Heavy, hurts your nose

Clear view but the nose piece is really poorly made, just a piece of metal without any padding, it hurts after a couple of minutes of wearing it. I had to tape memory foam to be able to use it for 5 minutes.

Pros:
- Turns your device into a tank

Cons:
- Device becomes twice its weight
- The screen protector will trap any oils or dust underneath itself
- Very small hole for the lightning port.
- The back of the silicon sags down when holding the device level

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Question: From the Aspect of an Amateur Glass Replacer

I want to start by saying that I'm not a professional glass repair person.

Delivery: it was as said, ordered on a Monday this glass came Thursday.
Packaging: very nice and safe for the glass
Tools: it comes with all the tools, but if you have an eye-glass repair kit or mini tools you may want to have those handy because your phone might have different screws inside.
Product: make sure you have the phone this screen is made for, because the prongs that you put into the phone are all placed different for different company's phone's. You can pop off a few prongs, it'll still stick. But the screen was beautiful, perfect display, no scratches, just like the first iphone screen, just a little more plastic-like.

Installation: if you have a phone repair place near you, the installation fee will be from $35 to $80 dollars. I did it myself (I am nowhere near a professional) using a "Direct Fix" youtube video which was step-by-step and my phone is fully functional and working today. It took me about an hour and a half, simply because I had to use some my own tools.

Fits exactly as the original eyepiece did. I basically cannot tell the difference between the two, great to have an extra around just in case!

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Question: Very easy to install and very professional "factory" look

Very easy to install and very professional "factory" look!  I installed one on the rear and one on the front of my wife's truck to help her with parking and think I might order one for my tailgate as well.  Really happy and will recommend to anyone!

Fit well, does not interfere with my bumper case, and can be cleaned with standard screen sprays.  Have not tried to remove and replace yet, so not sure about "re-sticking".

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Question: Whatever is below B movie...this is it

I really like b movies, and I like to see new ideas develop.  This movie had potential but they ruined it with horrible camera angles and no stability even during calm seens.  The clear lack of script and rehearsal was evident in the poor quality.  The only reason I give this 2 stars is because it is a new idea and they were using locals to make it.

Movie OK but cost $3.99 to rent a movie released in 1988.  I should have chosen YouTube to watch for free.

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Question: Smoke n Swan are HOT!

Oh Ann what a fantastic story. I am in love with Smoke and I totally get Swan. This story had me hooked from the beginning. I have in ebook & audio formats. I listened to it instead of reading and OMG Smoke is HOT!I recommend getting this story in audio along with your ebook. You will thank me. Thank you Ann for choosing the perfect couple to narrate. One to the second book Exquisite Danger.

Have never been disappointed by a Sandlin book ever since I read "Sex and Sunsets". A good mix of humor and drama making very enjoyable reading. Characters are interesting and believable.

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Question: Great recipes! my new favorite cookbook

Great recipes!  my new favorite cookbook!  I've always loved to cook, but since my crohns flare, I've had to change the way I eat...The recipes are innovative, and delicious!  Even my white bread boyfriend is enjoying these recipes...especially the cheese it knock-offs on page 244... I've shared those with friends and family and everyone  loves em!

I purchased this for Christmas Gift ideas. It has a lot of wonderful receipes. Can't wait to start using it.

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Question: was my least favorite but the others were extremely good

The last tea, Italian chamomile, was my least favorite but the others were extremely good! My favorite was the earl grey! recommend for people who just want to try tea or those tea drinkers who want to try something different.

Loved it!  I re-read the entire seven previous books in preparation for this one coming out, and I was not disappointed.  I can't wait for the next book to be written!

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Question: Misunderstanding on how to use

I thought this only needed to be charged and then would work unplugged.  I don't see evidence that it is working.

A beautiful surprise for me! Thank you for helping me understand even more clearly. My heart and soul are lighter now.

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Question: Easy installation & reliable (even for the less tech savvy person!)

I am not very tech savvy, but I knew it was important to protect my FitBit Blaze.  After reading all of the positive reviews for this product, decided to go with this one, and it didn't disappoint!  I liked how they provide a link to a Youtube video to help with installation.  I am a visual learner, so this helped me a lot and feel confident that I could do it and not ask my husband.  Went on first time without any problems and is doing a good job!  No bubbles or marks.  I doubt if I will need the other 5 protectors, but will be nice to have them just in case!

The cards came on time and have worked flawlessly since I got them.  I would purchase this product again if I need more memory.

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Question: 40 Days to Better Living-Hypertension

By Dr. Scott Morris (Barbour Publishing, 2011)

This book is plastered with a myriad of helpful tips, insights, and wisdom from Bible verses, personal stories, and medical information geared to hypertension. This book will encourage, inspire, and motivate you to make beneficial changes in your life in an effort to decrease your discomfort in this condition you are experiencing.

Small journal writing sections are available on several pages to document your progress. The thick and glossy pages of this book makes it hefty and efficient for ample use. Bound in a durable glossy cover, this book is pocket-sized and perfect for taking with you throughout the day to flip through for a breath of peace and hope.

Formatted both as a devotional and interactive tool, this book includes Morning Reflection pages and Evening Wrap-Up pages. The morning and night readings will supply knowledge to improve your health and invigorate your walk with the Lord. Beautiful pictures, delightfully selected Bible verses, and faith-building prayers are sprouted among this book's pages.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free through The B & B Media Group, Inc. book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255vf: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Fascinating book recommended by my doctor.  Challenges all the conventional wisdom about diet and wellness.  I'm trying it out.

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Question: As hilly as San Francisco

A bit contrived but lots of pieces and most of them fit nicely. Definitely a few u expected turns to keep you guessing.

Heavier than I expected, and stoppers on the weals don't work well.
But easy to build up and looks nice!

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Question: The Publishers Weekly Review is Spot-On

Much of this book contains information about structure and story elements that you can find in other sources, but Truby goes out of his way to complicate the process and then shoe horns his made-up labels on popular movies with unconvincing results.
Read the Publishers Weekly Review that appears above the customer reviews on this Amazon page.

Once I got involved, I couldn't put this book down.  The author's imagination was so keen it was difficult to believe that this was not autobiographical.  I have already recommended it to several friends.

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Question: This cover is so pretty. It is warm and snuggley

This cover is so pretty.  It is warm and snuggley. It looks so pretty with my colors in my living room. I would purchase this again.

Perfect reading if you have just fallen head over heels in love! Or if your still feeling heartbroken from your last relationship. These poems are contemporary in style and relatable. Highly recommend this book !

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Question: Need "OTG" USB to mini to work.

works good. had to buy "OTG" on the go cable to plug in, then worked ok.

It downloaded photos off my IPhone 6s one time easily through a free app.  I could view them on my computer easily.  I thought it was going to be great until I plugged it back in my IPhone and it now can't be read by the phone.  The app does not acknowledge it is plugged in and the tiny blue light on it won't light up.  It still works in my Windows computer however.  If I don't hear from the manufacturer I will be returning it.

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Question: All the bells and whistles.  Looks more expensive than it is.  Very easy assembly.

Amazed at the consistent quality and reasonable pricing of Vtech toys.  They have all the bells and whistles to entertain the child.  Looks more expensive than it is.  The sounds coming from this pony are great, horse sounds and many others.  Just a very happy toy. It was exceptionally easy to put together.  Make sure you have a phillips screwdriver that can handle very small screwheads.

We are grandparents of a 16 month old, with a second expected in 4 months.  These Vtech toys will provide enjoyment for both, and then be given to good homes.

Only criticism.  Small print directions.  Keep the box until it's fully assembled. The metal screws are very easy to screw in.  They just drop in with no obstructions.  Large plastic screws hand tighten to fasten pony to base.

I'm in the process of redoing my apartment. My sister pointed this table set out to me. I watched it for several weeks, and finally purchased when the price started dropping. It got down to $75, and I caved. Just in time, because after I purchased, it shot back up to $125! Table wasn't too tricky to put together. I did most of it by myself, and my brother in law finished the job. The part I did alone was made easier by propping the pieces up on the sofa arm while I screwed in the screws. Probably wouldn't have been necessary if I had a second person like the instructions suggested. Table is super cute, seems well made, and fits my apartment perfectly.  I'm so glad I bought this set!!

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Question: A delightful and intriguing read.

Gives voice to the vulnerable and wishful child within us all without sacrificing adult awareness of the complexities and imperfections of normal life.

I like how the author tells a story.  I loved the characters, especially Pippa. I would definitely read more from her.

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Question: OMG, I can't breathe!

I practically inhaled this book. I was so excited by Emma's continuous story of abuse, this time by her "mother", & the whole time she still tries to make excuses. It was so heartbreaking. And Evan, he was so patient and caring with her. I really didn't know where the story was going to go, but I certainly couldn't have predicted the last 20%holy crap, that was pretty intense, Jonathan? Wow! Totally diving right in to Out of Breath right now.

Pick Me is part of Magnolia Bay series and if you read Bet the House you already met the heroine of the story Thea Dunn, Willa's sister.

I was very happy to learn that Erika Marks wrote a book about Thea and I was even happier after I read it and saw it was just as good of a story and funny like the first in the series.

Thea was dumped by the man she'd planned to marry after dating him for 3 years and after discovering that her house is full of Termites she takes 2 week vacation from work and rent a house in her hometown of Magnolia Bay.

On her first day back in town she is happy to learn that her next door neighbor is her high school crush, Calder Frye.

Thea is very surprised to learn that Calder is an ER doctor and she is thinking maye now it's the time to make her high school fantasy a reality but family drama and other obstacles make it harder for them to develop a relationship .

Pick Me was a sweet and funny story about second chance in love, about family and finding what you truly want in life.

I really enjoyed reading about Thea and Calder, I thought they were both interesting characters with depth and they had great chemistry together.

I also enjoyed reading about the secondary characters, especially Thea's sisters - they were just so funny together.
I loved the Code of Sisterhood.

***I was given an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion

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Question: Witty and Entertaining!

Thoroughly enjoyed reading Lisa Tyre's second book.  Made you laugh and cry.  Hope in the Holler was funny and entertaining, while dealing with difficult, life issues - it gave hope and encouragement.  Great characters with depth and appeal.  Terrific for young and old readers!

This was a fantastic read from Willow.
This author knows how to grab your attention
right from the first page until the last
If you have not read any of this author's work
give this one a go.
Received this book for an honest review

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Question: For such an expensive jacket, I expected for it ...

For such an expensive jacket, I expected for it to have back, shoulder, and chest armor which it did not. I'm returning for a refund.

When I unzipped the wallet it had broken,also the case that's on the wallet had cracked I only had it a week

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Question: A book I will turn to over and over again

I am going to be going through this book over and over again.  Decorating has never been my forte.  I know what I like in my head.  I can see it.  Getting that to be a reality in my home has always been a struggle.  It never looks the same as what I envisioned.

This book is full of gorgeous pictures that I have been drooling over.  I want that and I want that and I think I must need that.  She walks you through finding your style.  I haven't gotten magazines yet to browse through, which is why I feel like I'm a mix of romantic, contemporary, and eclectic.  There's certain aspects of each style that I really love.  Being able to narrow it down more would be a big step to not having my house look like a hodge podge of styles.

She is budget friendly.  She encourages thrift store shopping, Target, Pier 1, but also hitting your local high end retailer because you could find a steal.  (I'm a garage saler, I'm always finding things I want there, but then never know how to work it into my home.)  Her tips are perfect for me, because you all know I hate spending money on things, but I want my house to look nice.  I want my bedroom to have that romantic feel (it's not very romantic with a crib off to the side that is being use as a dresser).  She walks you through all of the areas of your house plus gives you tips for the holidays.  I want my Christmas tree to look like the one she features in her book.  Mine ends up with all the ornaments on the top and nothing but lights on the bottom.  I don't see that changing until the littlest ones here get older unless I want to put my tree in a playpen, which would in fact ruin the effect I was going for.  :)

I want to be Laurie Ann when it comes to decorating.  With her tips, I may not quite as talented as she is (let's face it, I'm still me) but I honestly think I can make our home look more like I want it to.  If I can figure out what I want.

Thank you to AME, INC. for providing me with a copy of At Home with Laurie Ann.  It is an absolutely gorgeous book that I will turn to over and over again throughout the years.

I can't wait for my next Paris trip.  I am marking my map and filling my little Moleskine notebook with many of the walks.  Great travel book.

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Question: It's hard not to love these characters

This is the third book in the Genesis of Shannara trilogy.  It starts off with Wills in an underground bunker; he's the last one alive and has the power to set off devastating nuclear bombs.  Then the story will pickup where the second book left off.  Angel and Logan will fend off many demons to keep the Ghosts and others safe while Hawk, the gypsy morph, leads a large caravan of misfits to a safe refuge.  The world is going to be destroyed and rebuilt and the misfits on his caravan are the only survivors.

In this book a couple characters you've grown to love will die and others will go off on their own.  Love will be found within the Ghosts and a new life will be made.  Logan will get to face his wish, fight the demon that killed his family and he'll discover something else along the way that he didn't know he had; love.  Panther will discover love as well.  This is a moving book just like the first two, the deaths are heartfelt and the decisions made by some are frustrating.  Like the first two books, I enjoyed and looked forward to what was happening with the Ghosts more than any other characters.  What a neat little family this bunch of kids are.

As for the ending, it's clear once Hawk learns he is the gypsy morph that he'll have to sacrifice at some point to save all these people.  I wasn't prepared for the ending, it was good though.  I would have liked to know how many years passed after the final destruction of the world.

I look forward to reading the Word and Void trilogy and am curious as to the rest of the Shannara series.  I'd like it if the book that's supposed to be next picked up closer to where this leaves off.  But I'm afraid from reading the reviews for First King of Shannara it will take place many years later and those characters that I've loved will all be gone.  Either way, this is an excellent trilogy and hard to put down.  It's a must read.

This is just a fun video.  It is very interesting to see how the cast relates to each other in such a different way.

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Question: Deeper than most tattoo books

The author, Geoffrey L. Domowicz, chose to take a different route in this book than most I've read.

There isn't much history, or technical writing on tattoo(ing), just inverviews with many people who've chosen to be inked.  Mr. Domowicz lets the people speak in their own words, while adding some insights of his own that don't overpower the interviewees.

Many people can't understand the "why" behind the decision to permanently ink a piece of art on skin.  This book, through the words of those who've chosen to be permanently marked, may be able to explain the reasons.

The reasons are many (maybe infinite), and all very interesting.  Anyone contemplating a tattoo (or thinking of getting another tattoo) will find this an interesting, thought-provoking read.

New words to live by. This book has a lot to offer for one who is new to a plant based diet.

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Question: Great franchisee resource

This is a great book to read to learn more about choosing the right franchise.  The author has a great perspective on this area of business, having been a franchise owner himself and worked within franchise organizations.  Many work in the franchise consulting industry, but fewer have actually owned a franchise, and even fewer have that genuine concern that the person find the right business for their situation.  Mr. Bisio meets and exceeds both these criteria, and I highly recommend his book.

Not what I expected.  Really just an over-priced pamphlet, though it does have some good information.  A good starter for your 8-12 year old.

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Question: Compact, great sound but a little wonky.

Minuses that keep this shy of five stars:  The radio presets are not easy to set.  The plug for the cord too easily pops out of the back.
Pluses:  great sound for such a small and compact device. Nice looking.

I hate to give a bad review, but 2 out of 2 had defects associated with finishing of the parts.  I had to use a file to clean up some parts.  Also, several of the rollers were very tight, and I had to lubricate the rollers to get them to work.  Also, when I tried to reverse some of the rollers for intonation, the threaded holes were not drilled correctly, and reversing the roller was not possible.  Maybe I just got a couple defective parts, but I advise spending a bit more money if you don't have time to mess with correcting imperfections.

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Question: It starts to really lose it's juice after 1 1/2 years

UPDATED 8/22/15
Long story short.  Don't get this tablet unless you plan to get a new one in 1 and a half years.

If you plan to have a tablet that works for years, don't get this one.  If you need a disposable tablet, this is it.  When I first got this tablet I was very excited about it, and I thought it was better than an ipad because of the price being so much more reasonable and the fact that it had a nifty pen attached.  Now I have experienced the inevitable "you get what you paid for" because now only after having this for not even 2 years yet it won't charge properly anymore.  The battery dies without any use.  I charged it two days ago and didn't plan to use it till now, and it's only at 5%.  I wonder if it's a Samsung thing because my fiance had the same problem with his Galaxy III phone, and my HTC phone is older than his, yet it still works properly.
My fiance got an ipad air from work and boy do I envy him now.  His ipad is a year and a half years old and still has amazing power, I'm starting to use it more than him because my Samsung note always dies these days.  I can't remember the last time either of us charged his ipad.

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OLD REVIEW 10/27/13
I was contemplating for the last 3 months if I should get this or an ipad mini.  I finally checked them both out side to side at best buy one day and made the final decision of buying the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.
I'm so glad I chose the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, I am enjoying it more than I should.  I mainly got it to work on working on my novels during times I'm away from home (since I don't own a laptop)  however it's proven to be so much more fun than just a tool for working.  I get carried away with this even when I have my desktop computer in front of me.  I bought this keyboard B00C321VG0 to go with it.  Both work perfectly together.
I've had my fair share of playing on other people's ipads before so I know what those are like, and I'm so happy I won't have to be envious of them anymore, now I think they will be envious of my new toy.
Things I love
- You can do 2 things at the same time side by side!
- The pen makes it so much easier to draw/sketch and make notes (typing on that flat screen is easy with the pen if you can only use one hand
- Easy access to settings
- You can personalize so many things, like having widgets and apps and changing font type, size, notification noises, etc.
  (I think all ipads look the same, but when you look at the front page of these tablets you'll know right away if it's yours or not.)
- Having the MicroSD card slot for more memory up to 64GB more (I believe)
- The Extra buttons, I love the back arrow button (not just one home button like ipads have)
Disappointments (Just one)
- The camera isn't really great, but hey it's a tablet not a DSLR so I'm not supposed to expect much.
- Connecting to the computer is a pain and confusing (I haven't really gotten into it, because I hesitate dealing with the annoyance)

We bought these for our 3 and 5 year old daughters Halloween parties at school. They were a big hit! It's now mid November and the rings they kept are still intact despite being rough housed and yanked around by both of them.

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Question: My New Favorite Transmitter!!!!!

Great quality transmitter. I have never had a transmitter this easy to use. Has all of the options at a great price. Feels great in my hands and I have  put all of my other transmitters in storage boxes. This transmitter has great range, great battery life, good quality gimbals, quality switches, and like I said previously it just feels great and smooth in my hands. I would definitely recommend this transmitter to anyone looking at it.

It worked real nice out of the package. Everyone saw it in my hand before I got to shock them though. After the first 4 days it was broken. I can tell you it wasn't the batteries because I tested them and they still had a pretty decent charge.

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Question: they must have tiny feet overseas

It's difficult to write a review because I have to settle some things. I've notified the seller that the shoes are too small. I wear a 10 1/2 typically and ordered an 11 I think 12 would fit the bill but I have as of yet to hear back from the seller . I like the shoe in general but I don't feel it was worth $60.  Now if I can only get it on my foot ....

sizes were perfect for the dolls and the footie jams were the best. Perfect to a t. Customers loved nthem!!

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Question: Bright colorful beads. Good price...

Nice colorful beads. Purchased product for my mom who has dementia. She was more interested in gemstones and beads for jewelry making.  Granddaughter loves the beads. Especially the bright pinks, reds and orange wooden beads.

Just what I was looking for!! The lights are beautiful and Fast shipping!!

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Question: Decent product, meet expectations.

This was a definite improvement over the stock battery which was becoming more unpredictable, often not lasting an entire day at work. This battery lasts through my shift, but often is around ten percent when it should be around forty or fifty percent at the end of the day. It seriously outperforms the stock battery when taking full hd video, allowing me to get much more than an hour and a half straight before being drained. Ultimately I am extremely happy with its performance for the price.

Exactly what we ordered, on time, and hubby is satisfied.
Received with a damaged case.
Overall, very satisfied!

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Question: Even the adults who read it enjoyed this book

A very imaginative book, I enjoyed giving it to two of my great-grandchildren.  The illustrations, which I always think are important, were good too.

Ease read, imaginative story line, great word usage for all reading levels.

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Question: Excellent scale works exactly as described.

This is an excellent scale works exactly as described, the pull lbs are accurate, it's very well made completely out of aluminium and goes up to 11lbs pull. Every shooter should own one, excellent buy.

The only reason I am giving it one star is that you can't give zero stars.

Absolute junk, does not work. Do not buy it.

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Question: Great headphones but....

When I first got these headphones, I could not believe how clear the music was and could not stop listening because of the quality and clarity of the true stereo output. The headphones have feel good as far as that rubbery non slip material in your hands and the length is very long so you can have your phone in your bag and then some. But it has been several months and not sure do to my negligence or not, I have a short in my headphones, this is my second Nokia headphones which seem to short out. So now I have to twist and turn the headphones to work and try to flatten the cord out. One ear works and the other is out and vice versa and other headphones normally do not compare. I am a bit skeptical about buying them again. I checked Nokia's site for a new pair, they look plain but I might find a nother reputable brand all together, the only thing is that these headsets are compatible with the fm radio in the phone but I never use it so..... maybe on the the next brand.

The concept and idea are here but I find it to be a giant pain to wrap and unwrap my earbuds all the time. It's not the easiest to get them in and out of in my opinion. I'm keeping it, but I'll probably look for something a bit more simple.

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Question: I'm always happy with BIC disposable razors, they give a close shave you can count on.

Good disposable razors you can always count on in a pinch. I always keep them on hand for visitors who forgot a razor or take them on trips keeping a few in my toilet kit. They do a decent job giving a close shave.

blu is the way to go!!! it's a good phone w alot of features like those expensive phones it's very easy to use and very easy to hold. the battery is very good not a bad phone for the price!!!

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Question: Some good things & some not so good things

This has beautiful scenery, and she is very pleasant to watch.  It's pretty slow. I was planning to do two back to back, but after one, I had barely worked up a sweat at all.  If you want something VERY easy, this is a nice DVD.  BEWARE if you have bad knees.  Mine aren't particularly bothersome, but she does A LOT of things on the knees.  Even if the DVD was faster paced or more challenging, I would not be a fan of this one for that reason. It is also a little annoying that the same intro and roughly the same ending (a tad too mystical for me) are on each segment.  She is a good instructor if you need clear cues.

Twists and turns and just when you think it will be a smooth ride for awhile there is another hairpin turn.

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Question: Well Built, Well Packaged

These were purchased to go along with a new AV receiver. It's a purchase I should have made long ago, it makes connecting the speakers extremely easy! You just insert the speaker wire into the hole on the side of the plug, tighten it down and you're ready to go. Now, instead of fumbling with the binding post on the receiver (which generally requires you must assume the position of a contortionist) you need only plug it in. This also makes it much easier if you've made an error with respect to speaker phasing and have to (gasp, see the contortionist reference above) change a connection. :)

Exactly what we ordered, on time, and hubby is satisfied.
Received with a damaged case.
Overall, very satisfied!

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Question: A great lens by that price

I like to do different things with my camcorder and now I found those Opteka lens.
These low prices and reasonable quality, allows me to go beyond than camera possibilities.
I recommend it.

the reach on this is unbelievable,,, this is the absolute must-have for anyone wanting to go beyond 300 yards,,,,,,, for the money it can be beat,,,,

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Question: I don't like the wallet

I don't like the wallet.  I am going to return it.  It looks really, really cheap.  Wouldn't recommend it at all.

Its smaller then I expected ...
Keeps getting cought on everything ..
And the shine does not last at all I got to keep washing it every day !!

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Question: ... I took them out of box they basically superstrong like crashed into each other and one of them shattered ...

I ordered two and they came in the same package and when I took them out of box they basically superstrong like crashed into each other and one of them shattered into many pieces so yeah kind of an epic fail

Original:  Used these as desk headphones in my office.  4 months and the top support snapped in half.  Very cheaply made

Updated: Buyer Support read my review and shipped a new pair of headphones to me.  The new pair is working wonderfully so far (first pair the sound quality was great too).  Hopefully these will last.

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Question: Save yourself some trouble, get something else.

I ordered the EWK injector tester and eagerly awaited delivery.  After un-packaging the unit, I found the user manual, the three nozzle adapters.  The telescoping handle was not present in the package.  The box did not have holes, I guess it just vanished into thin air.
I installed the unit on my test bench and tried to connect an injector to the unit.  The attachment adapter has so much play in it that even with the injector torqued to spec, fuel leaks from the line rendering the test useless.  I have two choices, look for fittings to make it work or putting it back in the box for return.  I will choose the latter.  I purchased this unit to replace my PM-400 tester which was utterly useless, I should have opted to have it delivered straight to the scrap yard.  After two injectors, it ceased to pump at all.  This unit never made it that far.  Save yourself the trouble and money, and skip this one if you are planning on using it to test Mercedes Benz W123 injectors.
The unit appears solid, the injector test lines are poorly machined, and unless you are prepared to re-engineer this device, beware before purchase.
 Very dissatisfied and will be seeking return/refund..

It was not what I expected.  I didn't realize when I ordered it that it was a mini version.  I was looking for the fullsize version.

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Question: The two C.D.s are top notch . Not what I expected.

Sea Shanties 1 & 2 Cat # PS 65150 and PS 65014, are rarely found in the local music stores, here in Baltimore. No one seems to know what a sea shanty is and Baltimore is a large and very old sea port! What surprised me  right off is that all songs are sung in ENGLISH by Aussies from down under.  The songs are sung excellently. You can understand all of the  dialog....Good Show and all of that.  Jim Carl-Oberstlt@bcpl.net

I tried to remove the one star it gets o stars from me omg it was disgusting when it arrived the odor from the cd was pretty bad (cigarettes and dirt) my daughter got in my vehicle and asked what is that odor I returned it to seller just disgusting 0 stars

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Question: I enjoyed this book so much that I purchased the other ...

I enjoyed this book so much that I purchased the other 2 and am enjoying reading the second one now. Actually I like this second book better than the first.

The hat, the size I usually wear, was too small. Since it looked a little cheap, I returned it rather than replaced with a larger size.

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Question: Tiffany Style Amora Light

Beautiful Amora Lighting AM105ACC Tiffany Style Light.  Our family is intrigued by the Tiffany style light.  It is not only beautiful but it gives out quite a bit of light despite the design. I would buy one again and definitely recommend this tiffany style light to my friends and family.

Got this for  a gift it was beautiful but some what hard  for 85 yr old mother to assemble

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Question: Naturopathy's Essential Vitalistic Spiritistic Woo-woo:

I quote: "[author quoting Lust, founder of naturopathy] 'naturopathy, with all its various methods of treatment, has always one end in view and one end only: to increase vital force' [p. 003...] with natural foods, only, can be laid the foundation for the maintenance of a truly healthful  and beautiful body, spirit and soul [p. 165...] nutrition (like naturopathy), as a separate science [etc. p. 180]."

Vital force 'purposeful life spirit' is a science-ejected, superstitious figment.  Naturopathy is a pseudoscience.  Sectarian medicine rises from the dead!

-r.c.

Love this book. I already had the smaller version so after much use and love decide to pay the cost to upgrade to this Desk edition and am so happy I did. It is like a bible to Essential Oils (EOs) and I couldn't be happier than I am with this purchase. I highly recommend this book and know that you will never regret buying this reference guide.

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Question: Beautiful Work From the Manzanita Dinasty.

What can I say, this is one of those few rare moments when the all the songs from an album are amazingly good. I've been a fan of the Manzanita's since I first heard Gitana back in the 80's. Sadly Jose Ortega Sr. died way too soon, leaving behind a great musical legacy, songs that are still popular to this day. Now his son Jose Ortega Manzanita has released a new album of his own songs, and like I said before, all of them are excellent, but.. my ultimate favorite is "Estrella sin Cielo"...but is just my personal preference..cause all the songs are fantastic!

This leotard is too cute! The quality is wonderful as I was an it skeptical based on how affordable it was. I went to the local dance supply store and they were almost double the price! I will definitely be ordering my child's dance apparelll from Dancina in the future!

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Question: Great for Dogs with Food Allergies

My dog eats Blue Buffalo since I brought her home.  I have noticed over the last year she has become very itchy.  I decided to change her diet to Blue Buffalo Basics to see if it was a food allergy that she has developed.  Sure enough I switched her to Basics and the itching/scratching stopped overnight! I spoke with Vets (3) and they said a lot of their patients seem to have the same problem with Blue.  Her coat is so beautiful.  Everyone stops us because of the shine and silkiness of her coat so obviously it is working.  Also, I only give her dry food with occasional bits of chicken because her breeds.  She is a hybrid.  She is a Yorkie and a S***zu.  Her coat is blond now that she is older.  The Vet said these breeds suffer from a lot of dental problems but my dog has perfect teeth and absolutely no tartar build up.  This is why I am also sticking with Blue Buffalo as long as she doesn't develop a food allergy to this one as well.

I don't care at all for the product. Must be just for on the spot treatment, even then it didn't do anything for my Maltese. But the company and its delivery is amazing. I will always use their product line.

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Question: I was skeptical that a $20 part could make such ...

I was skeptical that a $20 part could make such a difference but not any more.  It's a must! First and second gear are so much smoother.

Buy in quantity and save big money over single price. Cheaper than my AC maintenance contract company charges. I have them replaced every spring. Just had winter preventative maintenance done and the tech said the one replaced back in March barely shows any dirt/dust. Very pleased. Stick with name brand, not the cheaper knock offs.

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Question: Wonderful product and wonderful show!

I absolutely love this show!  And there weren't any issues with the actual cd's or packaging.  Amazon does a great job with service, shipping speed, and package appearance.

Got for my daughter. She liked it better then anyone else she had seen.would recommend!

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Question: it's just nice and simple and does what it's supposed to do

Use this in our multimeter to measure various kitchen appliances heat output and I gotta say...it works!

Works just as i'd expect it to, and it doesn't have any fancy clips or do-dads that complicate it up, it's just nice and simple and does what it's supposed to do.

Can't go wrong with the pricing, and with additional software updates they added many new features and more choices of resolution ect.

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Question: Looks good but not true to size.

I always buy small but this one was XS labelled as small. It was too tight. Color is great. Thats the reason I liked it otherwise there is not much design or pattern to add charm. Overall its Okay but make sure you buy one or two sizes higher.

Rip off! Doesn't fit!  I ordered 2 and they don't accept returns.  BEWARE

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Question: Motor swapper's friend

Clamps up nicely with no leaks.  I had a custom motor swap/radiator situation where a pre-formed hose would have been a tough item to hunt up.

For my install, the fancy end-caps were making it too hard to install and clamp the ends reliably, so I wound up just leaving them off.  Also, when they say this is "flexible," there are limits here.  It's still a big thick-wall rubber tube with a big spring inside it, basically.  So don't plan on any tight radius curves or multiple articulations in the same hose length.

Fits the Momo wheel in my e30 perfectly. Looks great too. Definitely worth it, if you like the "almost-OEM" look.

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Question: Hardback pamphlet - not a book

There is very little new information in this book, other than to tell you that anti-acids are not good for you. That's probably true, but you just got that information from me in one sentence.  As other reviewers have noted, the book is only 39 pages if all the references and bibliography are excluded.  The 39 pages are also in a large font, and double spaced.  You will read the "book" in about 15 minutes.  I checked it out from the library and I was still annoyed by it.

Was so thin and cheap looking that I will not give it as a part of a gift bag. Very disappointing. I'm sending it back.

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Question: Cute, affordable case

This phone case is great for the price. It's thicker than I was expecting so it's fairly good at protecting my phone without being too bulky to carry around. It's rubbery, not a hard plastic. Lets me connect my charger and headphones and overall fits my S5 well. This case is a good deal and has some cute designs! I received this product at at a discount in exchange for my honest review.

The image shown for the product review is completely misleading-- the real image is fuzzy and and does not even cover the entire case. Poor poor quality image I am very unimpressed and disappointed. If I had known the image was going to be fuzzy, I absolutely would not have bought it. :/

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Question: Not the slightest glitch

I've been running this thing for a few weeks now non-stop with my new laptop and it works flawlessly. Not the slightest glitch. In more than a month I've only had to unplug it once and plug it back in to get my monitor working again and I'm not even sure it's this devices fault as my new laptop seems to have this issue frequently with other ports as well.

Great songs.  Only issue is Jingle Bells skips a little.  Sound is good, not the best.  Hoping another cleaning will stop the skipping.

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Question: The ultimate beginners component handbook

This book was the most useful electronics handbook ive ever owned. It can teach you the basics. Most importantly it is a pretty comprehensive guide to just about any electronic component you can imagine and what they do. And there are thousands of types of components.

Wonderful book!  I thought I knew a lot about the Beatles and their instruments until I read this book. Fascinating, well written, and great pictures. I highly recommend

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Question: Terrific value, sturdy, not scratchy, can fit all waist sizes to 38" or so

I used this tutu as part of a Halloween costume and was apprehensive about it being too small.  It has a durable elastic band that can accomdate just about any size bigger than a small 3-4 year old child to someone with a 38 inch waist.  It doesn't pull or snag or feel uncomfortable at all. The toule is sturdy, does not droop, and sticks sticks straight out. It feels similar to window screen plastic, not necessarily fabric, but it is not harsh on skin or stratchy.

The stitching around the waistband came loose after the first wash. The thread just pulled right out on its own. The fabric is not very absorbent, and the texture is itchy in all the wrong places.

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Question: Easy installation as long as you follow the directions

Actually bought this by accident for my iPhone. Meant to buy the ballistic glass since I'm constantly dropping my phone (I'm clumsy). Either way, I did buy this for my iPod earlier this year and it has held up well. Easy installation as long as you follow the directions. Great plus is that it comes with 2 screen protectors.

piece of cake to plug in and use. like it better than a couple others I've tried in the past.

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Question: Sturdy and worth the price

They're just as advertised. Strong, sturdy, triangle shaped rings -- went perfect on my Fuji X100t

Looked great upon arrival. However,  hardware broke on one side within a week.

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Question: Classic Amature-Grade SLR Camera

The finest sub-500 34mm camera I have ever handled.  I adore my Maxxum 5.  The Alpha mount system is fantastic (has been applied to a new series of DSLRs from Sony).  Plenty of nice lenses available for the platform, too.

It is unfortunate that Minolta is no longer producing cameras.  I really loved their system and innovation.  The fact that they aren't in the business is the only drawback.

I paid $490-something for mine back in 2002, and have used it a lot.  It was well-worth the money then, and is well worth the dramatically lower cost now.

Super compact but sturdy.  I got this to take on a family vacation to Maine.  I had a good tripod but I knew taking it in my checked baggage would take up too much space so I splurged on this and I'm glad I did.  It fit easily in my bag and when I got there it was easy to attach to my Clik Elite bag to take around.

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Question: Very solid, precise gauge

Great, well-made metal construction. Chuck is easy to use and easy to get a good seal. Accurate within 1 psi at 40 psi compared to a fancy aviation gauge. Bleeder could work a bit faster for large tires, but its a small quibble. Easy 5 stars!

Smaller than I expected. Doesn't hold the incense completely over itself so ash will get on your table. Looks great and is nice and heavy though.

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Question: I had been annoyed that towels seem to be very soft

These towels seem to have potential.  I had been annoyed that towels seem to be very soft, but useless at actually drying off your body after a shower.  These are certainly better than most, but still will require several washes (hot water, vinegar added, no dryer sheet) to get them to maximum absorbency.  They did shrink some in the first wash, although they did not shed as much lint as some people mentioned about another brand.

Wait long time to received this product , is a good quality and perfect to use in my pillows.

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Question: Love the Puzzle but..

Love the Puzzle but would give it 4 stars because of the the box.  Once the puzzle it out you can't get it back in and put away. The box would not close. This particular puzzle came damaged and was returning it back to amazon for a replacement but I may think it over because while trying to close the box it just would close and didn't want to damage the box. So I left it open and put it in the Amazon box it came in with the bubble wraps on top. Shame! it is really a lovely puzzle. Kids loved it and were disappointed to have to send it back :-(

Worse than the cheap, featherweight tiny plastic tiles is this edition's board layout error. In the 10th column, 14th row position, the manufacturer has errantly placed a dark red triple word score rather than a dark blue triple letter score. They proudly post their defective board on the photo that is on the box's exterior.

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Question: Nice cable for Flip camcorders

I purchased these cables to use with my Flip camcorder. Much less expensive than the Flip brand cables and they work as advertised. I suggest you get cables for your Flip to save the USB connection on the camcorder. The Flip is very awkward to connect to a desktop computer and puts a strain on the USB connection. The cables solve that problem. You can place the Flip camcorder in a safe position when transferring videos.

it works for my digital minolta camera so I am happy I can use it again. Left the charger on my last vacation in hotel.

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Question: Farewell to the Old World.

This was by no means a bad book! It was certainly very fast paced and the author had to sadly kill off many beloved heroes before Games Workshop brought in the Age of Sigmar revamp,but on the same hand he makes a personal effort to acknowledge far more of the vast world that was the Old World than the massive campaign book and at least giving us some closure.

The pace is lightning fast as befitting a novel describing the ending of a world. The prologue starts off with loads of action as a Warhammer book should and even with only having a 100 pages to write it the fall of Middenheim felt very plausible and gave many heroes and villains a time to shine although the complete absence of the siege of Averheim was unfortunate alongside everything that happened with the Undead before they came to Athel Loren,but Josh Reynolds moves through the story smartly and at a brisk pace. This is a tear-jerking book and the emotions conveyed in certain scenes such as Lileath giving the truth to Jerrod or Sigmar resolving his conflict with the traiter,Gerreon, from his Time of Legends arc were very palpable. As ever with his style of writing the author threw in a few fascinating original characters who were handled well particularly with Wendel Volker,the Reiksguard knight who plays a big part in the siege of Middenheim and later on plus Canto Unsword provides some great perspective on the Chaos side of the equation.

I myself love the Age of Sigmar and the Warhammer world and general and although I was said to see it go without more books or pages within this one Josh made an earnest effort to close it out with a bang and it was awesome all around. :)

If you have ever wondered what it is like to grow up in a Thai household while living in America Talk Thai - The Adventures of Buddhist Boy by Ira Sukrungruang is the book to read.  What is so great about this book is that it truly tackles some challenging issues with warmth and humor.  I found myself reading the book and laughing hysterically at times.  In the midst of this enjoyable read I gained valuable insights into what it is like to grow up deeply in the midst of two different cultures. Ira candidly shares his adventures growing up.  There are so many questions raised.  What does happen when your culture at home is distinctly different from the culture outside of your home?  What it is like being so different from all of your friends and neighbors?  How does one assimilate in one culture with out losing their roots?  While often times we focus on the differences it is interesting to note how similar we all are.  Reading Talk Thai is a wonderful reminder of how important it is to learn about different cultures which will lead to a greater understanding of all.  For more information please visit the sukrungruang website and listen to the Onlinewithandrea interview with Ira Sukrungruang.

Andrea Garrison
Producer/Host Onlinewithandrea
Author/Producer The Crossing Over Of Mattie Pearl

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Question: Fun and not cutthroat

I remember playing this as a child and was so sad when our copy became lost in a move. I'm so happy I found this out of manufacture game. Each picture is beautifully illustrated on two sides and contains a letter or theme for which you scour the photo for an alloted time and write down everything you see pertaining to the given topic. Then you switch pictures until everyone has had a go with each, then you compare answers. It's great for all ages that can write, the older you get the more items you will recognize.

Classic computer game.

Strategy,  Easily adjustable difficulty scales.  Single and Multi player modes.  LAN play.

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Question: Recommend for readers of Weird/New Weird, Urban Fantasy, and Bizarre Mystery. Mieville's creativity and vocab knows no bounds!

Well. It turned out to be even weirder than expected, and that's knowing it was by Mieville.

Kraken starts off with a fantastic premise, and at first I loved to update my colleagues at the library on how my book was going. "So a giant squid vanished from a museum where the main character is the squid expert and now the police suspect a giant squid cult has something to do with it and everyone seems to think the missing squid has kick-started the apocalypse." That's a fantastic start! But from then on Mieville muddies the water with a dozens characters, gangs, and cults, all sporting different 'knacks' and weaponry. This book takes place in London, but it is a London that follows an convoluted and archaic rule book Mieville keeps to himself, oftentimes leaving the reader struggling to keep up. A less determined reader may be disheartened by the extraordinary vocabulary and wordplay that inhabits a Mieville novel. There are moments of the grotesque, and vulgar moments, and moments of incredible creativity. And there are parts I don't like. But taken as a whole, Kraken is a creative work incredible skill that no one less than Mieville could have achieved.

This album is a gateway drug into the genius of Ian Moore. An artist who never dwells too long in any particular style. His music and lyrics are always intelligent and his fretwork will melt your face. Don't wait any longer to discover this gem.

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Question: Yet another great Old Timer knife

I have been carrying and using Old Timer pocket knives for 40+ years and have had no complaints with them at all. This 25OT knife is a good heavy knife that feels good in my hand, looks great and one that I believe will last for a long time. I did put it on a drill press and drilled a lanyard hole similar to what the older U.S.A.- made model of this knife offered. I like how it turned out, and am very pleased with this knife. Of course, I wish this one had been made in the good old U.S.A. but we know that isn't happening. I still love the Old Timers.

Purchased for my elderly father who retired from working on the railroad.  He loved it and I enjoyed watching him play with it.  The smile on his face was well worth the purchase.

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Question: Hesitant to Buy but Love It

There's definitely a difference between seeing it online and using it.  It's lightweight, I love the colors, the inside of the case is perfect (won't damage the Kindle at all), great corner/edge protection, holds the Kindle very securely but still easy to get it in and out, not at all bulky. Between the flip top, the back hand strap and the lightness this thing is easy and comfortable to hold in a variety of positions, but most of the time I just set it to stand on it's own so my hands can be free to eat lunch or drink coffee. I rarely use the hand strap because my hands are too small, instead I slide my hand between the front and back covers - it's a nice snug fit.  I didn't buy this thing to be a purse, so the pouch on the front is perfect to hold the charging cable.  This thing is rugged and durable. I don't have to treat my Kindle like it's a fragile egg, and  it stays tightly shut when you close it.

Omg my bottom looks a-ma-zing!!! It shapes you nicely plus the support. Worth every penny!

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Question: Catchy tunes, not the same old grunge stuff

I saw them in concert and they put on a good show.  Their new album is very catchy and has great melodies.  It's not the scream stuff, but just good rock and I can actually hear what the lyrics are.

Grandson loves them and it is paying my children back for having to hear my son's garage band for 4 years.

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Question: Check out other options.

I realy expected the fabric to be thicker than it was.

I did not realize from the pictures that this thing was so transparent.  Not what I was looking for at all.

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Question: so I really dislike having large breasts

A couple of things:  firstly, something is not right.  I NEVER EVER would order anything containing caffeine or artificial colors.  This is my first consideration when ordering a supplement; yet lo and behold when I received this, it contained artificial colors and caffeine.  So the item I looked at was not this one.  In any event, since I had it in my possession, I decided to try it.  The first day I took two.  I did not feel right....blood pressure was high and felt "out of it"; however, I did notice some reduction in my breasts.  I am medium build everywhere else on my body, I have thin legs and hips, so I really dislike having large breasts; I feel like I look out of proportion.  After even taking the two capsules, the next morning my breasts were a little reduced in size, as indicated by my bra.  The next day and the day after I took one capsule.  I think the product is very slowly working, but do not like taking the supplements as I believe they may be dangerous to take.  The second day I felt spaced out and unlike myself and nervous.

To summarize, these capsules may work, but at a risk to your health.  I now take one capsule every second day; but I feel fearful after swallowing them.

I thought this would be a solution, not a problem.  I would return it if I could!  Any ideas or suggestions?

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Question: This seasoning is wonderful and a little goes a long way

I have been looking for another option to bullion for a long time which is less loaded with sodium. This seasoning is wonderful and a little goes a long way. I put it in everything. If I buy low sodium soup, I use it to add flavor without the added sodium and it seems to bring out the taste of the other seasonings you put in food.

small packets - need several just for one drink and its very bitter. wish I wouldnt have bought so many before just trying it out

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Question: Good quality sound and sturdy design

This Koss speech recognition headset is worth the money. Some sets are flimsy and the mouthpiece arm will break and slip down constantly, but this headset doesn't move and doesn't need repositioned. It's a huge help with my work as a medical transcriptionist. The sound is good and not tinny. I recommend this headset.

This is a very protective.  Definately meets the needs of a person who is rough on phones. I like the stand to sit up an watch a movie or play music.

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Question: Great price for a 16' cable!

16 foot was perfect for keeping my printer close, but not needing it to be right on my desk.

This camera is terrible. The software looks like it was written in 1998.  Various incompatibilities with my browser and OS.  Plug-ins do not work.  Light levels are terrible.  No way to find the IP address from the iPhone app.  The power cord is about 4 feet long.... it is about 4 feet too short.

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Question: Insightful and Entertaining

I have been a fan of Wayne Dyer for twenty years. I have listened to his tapes, watched his PBS Specials, read many of his books, attended live lectures, and even met him in person. I have always been fascinated at the knowledge and ease in which he gets in front of an audience and can speak for hours with no notes. I did know quite a bit about his life from hearing him speak so many times, and through his books, but in I Can See Clearly Now, he explains exactly what transpired through out his life that made him into the Wayne Dyer that we all know and love today. I loved reading about his journey and the events that brought him to each new adventure. It is a book that everyone can learn from and apply in our own lives.

Best 99 cents I ever spent.  Keeps your interest from the start to the finish.  Hope to see more soon.

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Question: Plastic (not copper), Not Squirrel Proof

This item felt flimsy. Essentially all plastic. It is copper colored plastic. The Squirrels were the only things eating from it.

It is saving my chickens and eggs. I would recommend this to anyone who is having trouble with animals getting their chickens or eggs. It is a great product...

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Question: Cooking and Baking the Greek Way-some suggstions

I have several Greek cookbooks  but Annie's (I can call her that since she was my first cousin) is the most detailed I own.
 I have made some minor changes to some of her recipes to suit my own tastes. In the baklava recipe, for instance, I only use 1.5 lbs of walnuts and one lb pecans. In making the syrup, I add six cloves instead of two (makes it a bit spicier) to the syrup, and have reduced the total amount of sugar in the recipe to 3.5 cups. I also like to sprinkle a little cognac over the finished product after the syrup has been added (provides a bit of additional flavor).
Her recipe for 'Brandied chicken with cream' (which I call 'Drunken chicken') is awesome; however, her "lamb with orzo" suggests too much baking; I've cut her baking times in half and the lamb comes out more moist and, therefore tastier.
Nik Mavrotheris

This was a gift for my daughter, because I love my copy.
The recipes are simple, basic, and delicious.
As a retired, divorced kitchen 'dummy', I knew I had to stop eating out
so much; but I'm not an aspiring chef.
You'll find lots of 'meat and potatoes' meals, as well as some more
sophisticated ones - something for everyone!

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Question: Waste of time and money

None of the homes line up.  Waste of time and money.

Was more of a narrative than a movie or play like I thought.  Would not recommend to anyone else to purchase.

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Question: Very nice plastic coated map at a great price

Very nice plastic coated map at a great price.  This was on a prime day special and was definitely worth the purchase.

It's OK for what I paid.  Wish I could find a Real leather on for my cell.

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Question: Best Animal Crossing yet!

This is the best Animal Crossing yet! There is so much more to do! One can easily spend hours playing it! I know I do!

It's what they wanted for Christmas so I know it is a winner!
I am planning to buy every season when they get released. :)

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Question: so much bath time fun!

My children are probably a little old for this as my youngest is 7. My niece brought them over and my son saw them and had to have them. I am surprised how many different sets they have! He picked the robot set and loves to play with them in every bath. They hold up very well. Great bath time fun and no mess.

Got this for a birthday present for a friends kid and she loved it.  Very easy to install and customize to the child's liking.

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Question: Great quality scarves!

Excellent accessory to my Elvis Halloween costume which was a big hit!  Quality was great as well. Overall I was very satisfied with the scarves.

The scarf that I received looked nothing like the picture. It is one solid color without the slightest ombre variation.

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Question: The jeans are of great quality, my only complaint it that the pockets ...

The jeans are of great quality, my only complaint it that the pockets are so low in the back that my wallet had put a large rub rash from rubbing the jeans up against my leg. I would have to take my wallet out of the back pocket and put in the front. If they didn't do that I would give them a 5 star review, so if you DONT put anything in your back pockets pirchase and you will love  if you do the put bandaids on your thys to protect them.

You dimensions of the backpack on the website are not the same as the backpack received. Item is small! Also, the printed picture on the backpack does not look like the picture of the proudct online.

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Question: Good kit for band adjustments and some battery replacements.

Great little tool kit. I've had it now for a couple of years and have adjusted many bands and replaced some batteries with it. Only downside is that the blue band pin remover can easily break. Also, I'd pay a few bucks more for a storage bag.

Two things I like about this products are:
1- Its compact size so it doesn't take up a lot of room in backpack when I go hiking/camping.
2- The diversity of the items that are included in the bag.

I have not needed to use the items yet (thankfully), but in case necessary, I'm sure this product has everything needed to perform an initial first aid before professional help is received.

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Question: Good but your pay for a brand name

It works and comes in handy.  i think you can get some better products if you shop around.  You are paying for a brand name here.  Don't get me wrong, it works but there are bigger and just as good ones out there.

FIT PERFECT TRUE TO SIZE STILL GOING STRONG , MUCH BIGGER PACKAGING THAN I EXPECTED (HAD TO FIND SOME DOWN SIDE TO IT !!)

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Question: A fulfilling and absorbing story

I love to learn while being immersed in a story and this novel delivered big time. The writing is poetic, yet not overwrought and the storytelling is superb.

I like a good challenging mystery.  I was pulled into the investigation.; expecting my name to pop up in the book as part of the team.

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Question: Giraffe is my copilot

Good quality, easy purchase and timely delivery.

I saw this the night before I flew home and I only wish I saved it for the flight.  It would have been even more entertaining.

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Question: Yoga, dogs, and murder

3.5 stars overall

A KILLER RETREAT, the second book in the Downward Dog mystery series finds yoga instructor Kate, along with her dog Bella and boyfriend Michael, spending the week at an island retreat where Kate hopes to combine her teaching duties with a little R&R.  Officially, Kate is there to teach the retreat owners wedding guests, but she finds herself more distracted by her best friend Renees illness, missed phone calls from her yoga studio back home, her relationship hang-ups with Michael, and encountering the bride Emmas step-mother Monica.  Of course, trouble arises when Monica is found strangled, and Kate becomes the prime suspect.

Overall, I give the book itself three  and a half stars, which means I like it.  That said, I confess that I do not particularly like any of the characters, with the exception of Bella, very much.  Kate is a contradiction; she is supposed to be a calm and collected yogi, but she struggles with a hot temper.  Her relationship issues are wearing thin two books into the series, and I do not think I would put up with her if I were Michael.  I never warmed up to Renee, and I feel like the thread concerning her carried on for far too long.  Any reader can see what is wrong with her from the moment she enters the story.  None of the characters central to this book are very appealing.  Monica is so over-the-top that I was glad that she met her end.  The mystery itself is predictable, though one twist at the end made it worthwhile.  Also, the murder does not occur until several chapters into the book, and I feel it took too long to get to that point.

As I mentioned above, this is my first experience listening to an audio book so I did not have any real expectations.  Narrator Anne James does a good job with various female characters voices, but the mens are lacking.  She just cannot drop the pitch of her voice enough to be believable.  She does convincingly read the story, for the most part.  Her diction is clear and understandable, and some of the accents, particularly Monicas, seem spot on.  I give the audio portion three stars.

I will continue reading the Downward Dog series but am not persuaded that audio books are the way to go  for me.  I recommend A KILLER RETREAT to Ms. Webers fans and to readers who enjoy the inclusion of pets in their cozy mysteries.

I received a copy of this title from the author and voluntarily shared my thoughts here.

Laws of the pack can sometimes be hard. When it comes to love nothing else matters. Ava is caught between the good and the bad. Will honor win or love? Or both???

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Question: Touches the heart and feeds the imagination

Jane Rosenberg LaForges An Unsuitable Princess weaves a unique combination of fiction and memoir as it tells two stories at once, stories that span the distance between a Renaissance fairy tale and a young womans experience coming of age in early-1970s Hollywood. This unusual pairing is achieved through a creative rendering of the books format. Foremost is a fantasy story about a mute orphan and her love for a blacksmiths apprentice; in moments where the fantasy takes particular inspiration from her life, LaForge adds footnotes marked by flowers, which lead the reader into the second part of the book: her true account of young adulthood, Renaissance faires, and the boy who changed her life. As both stories unravel at the same time, the reader is introduced to a new and heady type of literary adventure, one that touches the heart and feeds the imagination.

One would expect, given such a unique style, that An Unsuitable Princess would require some particular skill or endeavoring on the readers part in order to best appreciate the book as a whole, but its a testament to LaForges ability  and perhaps her confidence therein  that the experience of reading this dual narrative feels surprisingly natural. Her alternating accounts are separated from each other by both the clarity of their unique atmospheres and the authors dedicated tone. In the fantasy, the story of mute orphan Jenny and the young blacksmith Samuel is unraveled in a style that quickly draws the reader into its setting amid Renaissance England. Her characters  from the determined Sir Robert to the imposing Queen Marion  take vivid shape as the story follows Samuels determination to survive war and the unknown to be with Jenny. At comfortable and seemingly quite natural transition points, triggered by certain phrases or scenes in the fantasy, were brought forward in time to the real-world Laurel Canyon of the authors childhood and young adult years, where she documents first her adventures in school and life before eventually getting to the heart of the matter, and the stories crucial point of relation: a boy named Sam. LaForge recounts their meeting as character volunteers at one of Californias renowned Renaissance faires in the decade when it was known more as a source of bawdy liberation than a family-friendly atmosphere; she explores the experiences they shared before finally resigning herself and her reader to the tragedy that waited at the end of their relationship. In this, the memoir that inspired the fantasy, her narrative is fast-paced and witty, but ultimately profound, infused with pop culture references that bring the world of her memories even more to life.

LaForge handles both the memoir and the fantasy story of An Unsuitable Princess with a caring and intimacy that strikes the readers emotions; it is clear in the words, in both the heartrending reality and the blissful imaginings, that the author is baring her deepest, most candid truth to her audience. Her efforts are applied with insight and heart; the combined nuances manifest into a gift as much for her reader, her family, and herself as it is for the memory of an imperfect time and the beauty of a young soul. Through a remarkable execution of prose and memory, LaForge unfolds her tales of fantasy and reality before the reader simultaneously and the result is a beautiful, one-of-a-kind experience.

(Review  Casee Marie, originally published on April 15, 2014 at LiteraryInklings.com. A copy of the book was provided for the purpose of review.)

Our 3 year old loves playing with this house. All of the sound effects are great for imaginary play.  Good sturdy quality. I'm buying another one for my niece's 2nd birthday

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Question: A Wonderful Historical Romance Expedition

I loved this book just as I did all of Mc Naught's books.  The story, characters, description of scenes, scenery & emotions expand your imagination to the extent that you feel you're in a movie.  It so happens that when events reach a crescendo in this book, you feel compelled to read more to know what happens next (which in turn will take a few EXTRA hours).  Furthermore, the character of Royce in the book happens to be the ancestor of the lead character in "Whitney My Love".  I truly recommend this book for enjoyment, increasing vocabulary & a bit of knowledge on medieval history.

I would recommend this for anyone interested in old trains. I loved it. Didn't pay attention to the plot....just the great train pics

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Question: A Great Story About A Great Memory For A Small Town

Nobody who grew up in Modesto ever forgets the day the Yankees and Giants came to town during the 1962 World Series. It is an iconic Central Valley memory and Ken White puts this to great use in creating a wonderful young adult story about growing up in a simpler time and fulfilling dreams. A wonderful read, bittersweet all the same, in the relationship between the dying father and son. A nice blend of fact and fiction gets it just right.

How many people can say and show pictures about a dinosaur discovery? This author can and tells the personal account of how this happened on her grandfathers property in Montana. A very interesting read.

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