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Four mothers, four daughters, four families whose histories shift with the four winds depending on who's "saying" the stories. In 1949 four Chinese women, recent immigrants to San Francisco, begin meeting to eat dim sum, play mahjong, and talk.... See more

Four mothers, four daughters, four families whose histories shift with the four winds depending on who's "saying" the stories. In 1949 four Chinese women, recent immigrants to San Francisco, begin meeting to eat dim sum, play mahjong, and talk. United in shared unspeakable loss and hope, they call themselves the Joy Luck Club. Rather than sink into tragedy, they choose to gather to raise their spirits and money. "To despair was to wish back for something already lost. Or to prolong what was already unbearable." Forty years later the stories and history continue. With wit and sensitivity, Amy Tan examines the sometimes painful, often tender, and always deep connection between mothers and daughters. As each woman reveals her secrets, trying to unravel the truth about her life, the strings become more tangled, more entwined. Mothers boast or despair over daughters, and daughters roll their eyes even as they feel the inextricable tightening of their matriarchal ties. Tan is an astute... See less

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The plot of "I Capture the Castle" sounds, on its surface, a little Cinderella-y: two genteely impoverished sisters of between-the-wars Britain live in a ruined castle with their eccentric novelist father and his bohemian wife Topaz. (If you want a... See more

The plot of "I Capture the Castle" sounds, on its surface, a little Cinderella-y: two genteely impoverished sisters of between-the-wars Britain live in a ruined castle with their eccentric novelist father and his bohemian wife Topaz. (If you want a taste of author Dodie Smith's ability to write funny characters, bear in mind she is also the author of "101 Dalmations"). Two wealthy American brothers move in next door; although they are initially blinded by sister Rose's classic beauty, eventually one of them (I won't say which) sees the depth of character behind the narrator, the more sincere and thoughtful Cassandra. Cassandra is an enchanting narrator (the book is a series of first-person entries into her journal) - she is witty, self-effacing, and completely authentic. The reader will absolutely believe she is a real, irreplacable person. I was so enamored of Cassandra that at first I worried for her when she fell in love - I was worried about a too-convenient fairy-tale ending. But... See less

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About the book: Description: ""The Bonesetter's Daughter dramatically chronicles the tortured, devoted relationship between LuLing Young and her daughter Ruth. . . . A strong novel, filled with idiosyncratic, sympathetic characters, haunting images,... See more

About the book: Description: ""The Bonesetter's Daughter dramatically chronicles the tortured, devoted relationship between LuLing Young and her daughter Ruth. . . . A strong novel, filled with idiosyncratic, sympathetic characters, haunting images, historical complexity, significant contemporary themes, and suspenseful mystery." -"Los Angeles Times "TAN AT HER BEST . . . Rich and hauntingly forlorn . . . The writing is so exacting and unique in its detail." -"San Francisco Chronicle "For Tan, the true keeper of memory is language, and so the novel is layered with stories that have been written down-by mothers for their daughters, passing along secrets that cannot be said out loud but must not be forgotten." -"The "New York Times Book Review "AMY TAN [HAS] DONE IT AGAIN. . . . "The Bonesetter's Daughter tells a compelling tale of family relationships; it layers and stirs themes of secrets, ambiguous meanings, cultural complexity and self-identity; and it resonates with metaphor and... See less

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Review “David Chang is magical–that’s why it’s so difficult to explain what he does. I can only tell you that you need to experience his cooking; it will move you deeply. He is a chef of prodigious talent–and also a great guy.” —Ferran Adrià “The... See more

Review “David Chang is magical–that’s why it’s so difficult to explain what he does. I can only tell you that you need to experience his cooking; it will move you deeply. He is a chef of prodigious talent–and also a great guy.” —Ferran Adrià “The breathless hype is true. His food is as good and as exciting as everyone says it is. David Chang has opened up a new direction in dining and cooking. With his troika of Momofukus, he changed the whole game. Scary-smart, funny, and ambitious, the wildly creative Chang is the guy all chefs have got to measure themselves by these days.” —Anthony Bourdain “As a food professional I am always on the look out for the new, the different, and the delicious. It was with great pleasure that one day I tasted David Chang’s pork buns at Momofuku. Since then, I have sampled almost all of his delectable creations and I am so pleased that I finally have a book of recipes that will allow me to try to emulate them at home.” —Martha Stewart See less

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Amazon.com: The Last Chinese Chef: A Novel: Nicole Mones: Books

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The design of an apartment presents several challanges not imposed on the designer of a free-standing house. The most restricting is probably size, and second having to deal with walls that probably can't be moved. Even more interesting or... See more

The design of an apartment presents several challanges not imposed on the designer of a free-standing house. The most restricting is probably size, and second having to deal with walls that probably can't be moved. Even more interesting or challenging is dealing with the confines of an older building that may have beams in strange places, or in one instance in this book a now abandoned water tank on the roof to be converted into a penthouse. As you might guess from the title, this book consists almost exclusively of pictures of 150 apartments from around the world showing how some of the best architects in the world have handled the challenges presented. The apartments are not your low end Government supported housing, but top of the line units in New York, or Milan, or perhaps Melbourne. It makes this an 'idea book' suitable for any architects office. The book itself is beautifully printed on heavy weight paper and the book has a sewn binding with headbands, features that will make it... See less

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I've been collecting many interior-decorating books in the past several years, and this was the last one I bought for my collection. In short what is different about this book is that the message of the author is not "how to create a good looking... See more

I've been collecting many interior-decorating books in the past several years, and this was the last one I bought for my collection. In short what is different about this book is that the message of the author is not "how to create a good looking space" but one about "how to create a space that f-e-e-l-s good." Personally, I live with a huge load of STUFF - and this book in nowhere describes how to solve the problem of "storing stuff". But the book title lives up to its promise - "My Prescription for Anti-Descriptive Living" and I am a satisfied customer. The added bonus is the generous inclusion of his personal history - I think it is very brave and courageous to share so much of personal stuff here. He shares about his experience at school as a ceramic art student, and how his teacher discouraged him, and how he finally overcame this discouragement, and became a ceramic artist ANYWAY and that his business is doing well. Dunno. I think what I'm trying to say is how much I love the... See less

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Book Description Small can be beautiful, as this new title from Sunset so aptly demonstrates. Particularly when were referring to todays smaller homes, condos, and apartments. Whether youre just starting out, retiring, or living in a dense... See more

Book Description Small can be beautiful, as this new title from Sunset so aptly demonstrates. Particularly when were referring to todays smaller homes, condos, and apartments. Whether youre just starting out, retiring, or living in a dense metropolis, you can make the most out of limited square footage by applying professional design principles to create the illusion of more space. These Big Ideas offer inventive, attainable solutions, plus recommendations for products that help maximize smaller interiors. Features nReaders from all walks of life will benefit from this timely volume on how to maximize limited space, beautifully nSpace-saving floor plans by home-improvement expert JoJo Liebeler are located throughout nNearly 300 photos illustrate how to use insider design techniques to eliminate that small room feeling nSpecial section on products designed to improve the appearance and functionality of smaller spaces See less

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"Drop Dead Cute: The New Generation of Women Artists in Japan" is quite simply a book that is drop-dead gorgeous. Ten artists--most in their early thirties--are profiled, and I would, figuratively speaking of course, kill to have the work of any... See more

"Drop Dead Cute: The New Generation of Women Artists in Japan" is quite simply a book that is drop-dead gorgeous. Ten artists--most in their early thirties--are profiled, and I would, figuratively speaking of course, kill to have the work of any hanging on my walls. As Ivan Vartanian, who has put this book together, notes in his introduction, most of the art reflects the so-called "super-flat" style that is all the rage among Japan's cutting-edge artists. This two-dimensional graphic style is associated with Japanese manga (adult comics) and anime (animated films), and in a number of cases the renderings of female faces here owe a great deal to the childlike, wide-eyed models of manga and anime. Another recurring theme in this art is the emphasis on animals. One artist, for example, repeatedly uses elephants as her theme with a style that resembles a cross between Hello Kitty and Babar. In large part it is this prevalence of lovable animals, child-like faces, and various dream-like... See less

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250 TIPS FOR AN ECO FRIENDLY LIFESTYLE Sold individually or as a set, the Little Green Book series will help you make thoughtful choices that benefit not only your own life, but the planet as a whole. Beauty: Contains 250 tips on cosmetics, grooming... See more

250 TIPS FOR AN ECO FRIENDLY LIFESTYLE Sold individually or as a set, the Little Green Book series will help you make thoughtful choices that benefit not only your own life, but the planet as a whole. Beauty: Contains 250 tips on cosmetics, grooming products, treatments, packaging, ingredients, toxins, animal testing and ethical issues. From how to read product labels and avoid toxins to statistics on carcinogens and why you should choose non-aluminum antiperspirants, this is the book for a beautiful you and a beautiful planet! Home: 250 tips on such topics as utilities, insulation, lighting, appliances, home entertainment, waste and home decorating. From setting up your own recycling system and reducing room pollution to making the most of your windows and why natural upholstery fabrics are best, this book is an invaluable home help. Gardening: 250 tips on organic growing, lawn care, wildlife gardening, gardening power and products, water and garden waste. Great advice on everything... See less

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Protect those treasured moments in this cute photo album by the famous Japanese artist, Shinzi Katoh! Features 40 photograph pockets, measuring 10 cm x 15 cm each. Album itself measures W18.5 cm x H22.5cm.

Protect those treasured moments in this cute photo album by the famous Japanese artist, Shinzi Katoh! Features 40 photograph pockets, measuring 10 cm x 15 cm each. Album itself measures W18.5 cm x H22.5cm. See less

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PRE-ORDER! This item will ship on Friday, 11/28/08. Your credit card will not be charged until item ships. A cute 2009 schedule book from the famous Japanese artist, Shinzi Katoh! Includes all yearly, monthly and weekly planner plus plenty of blank... See more

PRE-ORDER! This item will ship on Friday, 11/28/08. Your credit card will not be charged until item ships. A cute 2009 schedule book from the famous Japanese artist, Shinzi Katoh! Includes all yearly, monthly and weekly planner plus plenty of blank pages to write on. Comes with a free notebook with graph pages. Measures 7in. x 5in. See less

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Professional organizer Peter Walsh presents this witty and enormously practical guide to getting it -- and keeping it -- all together. With more than 500 easy-to-follow how-to instructions, How to Organize (Just About) Everything is packed with... See more

Professional organizer Peter Walsh presents this witty and enormously practical guide to getting it -- and keeping it -- all together. With more than 500 easy-to-follow how-to instructions, How to Organize (Just About) Everything is packed with shrewd advice and insider tips to make your home, your workplace -- indeed, every imaginable aspect of your life -- run more smoothly. Step-by-step solutions help even the most organizationally challenged take on:KidsSchedulesStoragePhotosListsPoliticsEducationRemodelsMealsWeddingsFinancesHolidaysPartiesVacationsEmergencies See less

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Japanese food is not as hard to master as you might believe. Not when we’ve got Amy Kaneko’s awesome new book showcasing 70 fun recipes at our side! How do ya say “Pig out!” in Japanese? 168 pgs. From SF’s Chronicle Books. Click here for our new fred... See more

Japanese food is not as hard to master as you might believe. Not when we’ve got Amy Kaneko’s awesome new book showcasing 70 fun recipes at our side! How do ya say “Pig out!” in Japanese? 168 pgs. From SF’s Chronicle Books. Click here for our new fred blog. See less

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A highly respected fashion expert from "Project Runway" breaks down style and fashion and helps women learn to separate the trendy from the eternal classic. Full-color illustrations throughout. Annotation: According to Nina Garcia, Elle Magazine?s... See more

A highly respected fashion expert from "Project Runway" breaks down style and fashion and helps women learn to separate the trendy from the eternal classic. Full-color illustrations throughout. Annotation: According to Nina Garcia, Elle Magazine?s fashion director and PROJECT RUNWAY judge, the first key to commanding, excellent style is confidence. From there, careful choices, inner chic, and classics are what counts. Filled with opinions, tips, and advice from fashion experts such as Oscar de la Renta, this small guide promises to revolutionize the reader?s closet. With appealing illustrations by Ruben Toledo. See less

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About | Community | Careers | Advertise | Terms | Privacy | Returns | Contact Us | Help Copyright © 1995 - 2008 TOWER.COM INC. Tower, Tower Records, TowerRecords.com, Tower.com, Tower CD Listening Station, Tower Outlet, Tower Records Videos Books,... See more

About | Community | Careers | Advertise | Terms | Privacy | Returns | Contact Us | Help Copyright © 1995 - 2008 TOWER.COM INC. Tower, Tower Records, TowerRecords.com, Tower.com, Tower CD Listening Station, Tower Outlet, Tower Records Videos Books, Tower Essentials, Pulse! and associated logos and trademarks are registered trademarks of Tower.com Inc. in the United States and other countries. Copyright 2007 Powered by Muze Inc. For personal noncommercial use only. See less

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* Category: Books » Fiction » Fantasy - General * Format: Paperback * Publisher: Harcourt * ISBN: 015602943X * WAPI (Tower ID): 100601541 * Release Date: May 1, 2004 * Average Customer Review: There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write... See more

* Category: Books » Fiction » Fantasy - General * Format: Paperback * Publisher: Harcourt * ISBN: 015602943X * WAPI (Tower ID): 100601541 * Release Date: May 1, 2004 * Average Customer Review: There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! * Tower.com Sales Rank: #3645 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers) * #252 in Fiction (See Top 100 Fiction Bestsellers) * #1 in Fantasy - General (See Top 100 Fantasy - General Bestsellers) See less

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Book Description Fight the Freshman Fifteen, Sleepless Nights, and Other Pitfalls of College Life Welcome to college life. It’s full of possibilities—and pitfalls. Cafeteria food is awful, but there sure is a lot of it. And you can eat as much (or... See more

Book Description Fight the Freshman Fifteen, Sleepless Nights, and Other Pitfalls of College Life Welcome to college life. It’s full of possibilities—and pitfalls. Cafeteria food is awful, but there sure is a lot of it. And you can eat as much (or more) of anything—and everything—as you want. And in a single year of study, you can grow a gut that will haunt you for the rest of your life. No one in the dorm is going to tell you when to go to bed, and you can wear each all-night cram session like a badge of honor. But on two hours of sleep a night, the circles under your eyes will make you look like a raccoon before midterms—which you’ll then probably fail. And exercise—what’s that? Say hello to thunder thighs and saggy bat-wing arms. Sound awful? Good. It’s supposed to. But take heart: With the simple advice you’ll find in this book, you can eat right and get the sleep and exercise you need to excel academically and creatively. You’ll get the straight story on how to avoid the freshman... See less

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* Paperback: 96 pages * Publisher: Blue Mountain Arts (July 2003) * Language: English * ISBN-10: 1587860120 * ISBN-13: 978-1587860126 * Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.8 x 0.4 inches * Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) *... See more

* Paperback: 96 pages * Publisher: Blue Mountain Arts (July 2003) * Language: English * ISBN-10: 1587860120 * ISBN-13: 978-1587860126 * Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.8 x 0.4 inches * Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) * Average Customer Review: based on 15 reviews. (Write a review.) * Amazon.com Sales Rank: #81,213 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) See less

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Book Description Daphne Oz, now a junior at Princeton University, started working on The Dorm Room Diet while still in high school, where she helped change her school's lunch menu to include whole grains and raw foods. She is the daughter of Dr.... See more

Book Description Daphne Oz, now a junior at Princeton University, started working on The Dorm Room Diet while still in high school, where she helped change her school's lunch menu to include whole grains and raw foods. She is the daughter of Dr. Mehmet Oz, bestselling co-author of You: The Owner's Manual and You: On a Diet. About the Author The simple, practical companion to the national bestseller The Dorm Room Diet, this new illustrated planner helps readers create and follow their own healthy lifestyle program. Includes bonus workout DVD. Daphne Oz's The Dorm Room Diet garnered major media attention for her whole new approach to looking good, feeling great, and staying fit in college—and for life. Now, with The Dorm Room Diet Planner, Daphne offers a hands-on companion book that readers can use to set goals, make smart food choices, and develop their own fitness routine. Organized around her 8-step program, the planner is filled with tips, checklists, and sidebars on: • nutrition... See less

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As it says on the front, “You need this book.” And if not you, then someone in your life! A primer on all things DIY, this sturdy book offers insightful tips and fun projects for all skill levels. Reusing and recycling is just the beginning.

As it says on the front, “You need this book.” And if not you, then someone in your life! A primer on all things DIY, this sturdy book offers insightful tips and fun projects for all skill levels. Reusing and recycling is just the beginning. See less

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* Hardcover: 336 pages * Publisher: Marlowe & Company (October 28, 2007) * Language: English * ISBN-10: 156924264X * ISBN-13: 978-1569242643 * Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.4 x 1.2 inches * Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)... See more

* Hardcover: 336 pages * Publisher: Marlowe & Company (October 28, 2007) * Language: English * ISBN-10: 156924264X * ISBN-13: 978-1569242643 * Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.4 x 1.2 inches * Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) * Average Customer Review: (71 customer reviews) * Amazon.com Sales Rank: #176 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) See less

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From Publishers Weekly An unexpected love affair threatens a long-lived friendship in this soap opera–like debut from Atlanta ex-lawyer Giffin. Since elementary school, Rachel and Darcy have been best friends, with Darcy always outshining Rachel.... See more

From Publishers Weekly An unexpected love affair threatens a long-lived friendship in this soap opera–like debut from Atlanta ex-lawyer Giffin. Since elementary school, Rachel and Darcy have been best friends, with Darcy always outshining Rachel. While single Rachel is the self-confessed good girl, an attorney trapped at a suffocating New York law firm, Darcy is the complete opposite, a stereotypical outgoing publicist, planning a wedding with the handsome Dex. After Rachel's 30th birthday party, she knocks back one drink too many and winds up in bed with Dex. Instead of feeling guilty about sleeping with her best friend's fiancé, Rachel realizes that Dex is the only man she's really loved, and that she's always resented manipulative Darcy. Rachel and Dex spend a few weekends in the city together "working" while Darcy's off with friends at a Hamptons beach share, but finally Rachel realizes she'll have to give Dex an ultimatum. The flip job Giffin pulls off—here it's the cheaters... See less

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Amazon.com In Sue Monk Kidd's The Secret Life of Bees, 14-year-old Lily Owen, neglected by her father and isolated on their Georgia peach farm, spends hours imagining a blissful infancy when she was loved and nurtured by her mother, Deborah, whom she... See more

Amazon.com In Sue Monk Kidd's The Secret Life of Bees, 14-year-old Lily Owen, neglected by her father and isolated on their Georgia peach farm, spends hours imagining a blissful infancy when she was loved and nurtured by her mother, Deborah, whom she barely remembers. These consoling fantasies are her heart's answer to the family story that as a child, in unclear circumstances, Lily accidentally shot and killed her mother. All Lily has left of Deborah is a strange image of a Black Madonna, with the words "Tiburon, South Carolina" scrawled on the back. The search for a mother, and the need to mother oneself, are crucial elements in this well-written coming-of-age story set in the early 1960s against a background of racial violence and unrest. When Lily's beloved nanny, Rosaleen, manages to insult a group of angry white men on her way to register to vote and has to skip town, Lily takes the opportunity to go with her, fleeing to the only place she can think of--Tiburon, South... See less

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A Gardener's Hodgepodge of Information and Instruction From the kinds of trees standing at Great Dixter to the 20 deadliest flowers to the best small garden animals according to the Indiana Department of Agriculture, gardening presents a trove of... See more

A Gardener's Hodgepodge of Information and Instruction From the kinds of trees standing at Great Dixter to the 20 deadliest flowers to the best small garden animals according to the Indiana Department of Agriculture, gardening presents a trove of information to sift through. Where does botany start but with the naming and grouping of all flora? List-making is in the gardener's blood, and this collection of random facts, data, and wisdom will excite the Latin-spouting garden geek as much as the arrival of the new Heronswood catalog. Size: 5.5" wide x 7.5" tall x .6" thick See less

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* Paperback: 80 pages * Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (February 1, 2006) * Language: English * ISBN-10: 0071469249 * ISBN-13: 978-0071469241 * Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches * Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and... See more

* Paperback: 80 pages * Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (February 1, 2006) * Language: English * ISBN-10: 0071469249 * ISBN-13: 978-0071469241 * Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches * Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) * Average Customer Review: No customer reviews yet. Be the first. * Amazon.com Sales Rank: #497,864 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) See less

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From Publishers Weekly Compellingly original in its conceit, Brennert's sweeping debut novel tracks the grim struggle of a Hawaiian woman who contracts leprosy as a child in Honolulu during the 1890s and is deported to the island of Moloka'i, where... See more

From Publishers Weekly Compellingly original in its conceit, Brennert's sweeping debut novel tracks the grim struggle of a Hawaiian woman who contracts leprosy as a child in Honolulu during the 1890s and is deported to the island of Moloka'i, where she grows to adulthood at the quarantined settlement of Kalaupapa. Rachel Kalama is the plucky, seven-year-old heroine whose family is devastated when first her uncle Pono and then she develop leprous sores and are quarantined with the disease. While Rachel's symptoms remain mild during her youth, she watches others her age dying from the disease in near total isolation from family and friends. Rachel finds happiness when she meets Kenji Utagawa, a fellow leprosy victim whose illness brings shame on his Japanese family. After a tender courtship, Rachel and Kenji marry and have a daughter, but the birth of their healthy baby brings as much grief as joy, when they must give her up for adoption to prevent infection. The couple cope with the... See less

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From Publishers Weekly With a husky voice and a gentle, dramatic manner that will call to mind the image of a patient grandfather reading to an excited gaggle of children, McDonough leisurely narrates this fantastical tale of good and evil, of choice... See more

From Publishers Weekly With a husky voice and a gentle, dramatic manner that will call to mind the image of a patient grandfather reading to an excited gaggle of children, McDonough leisurely narrates this fantastical tale of good and evil, of choice and responsibility. In Maguire's Oz, Elphaba, better known as the Wicked Witch of the West, is not wicked; nor is she a formally schooled witch. Instead, she's an insecure, unfortunately green Munchkinlander who's willing to take radical steps to unseat the tyrannical Wizard of Oz. Using an appropriately brusque voice for the always blunt Elphaba, McDonough relates her tumultuous childhood (spent with an alcoholic mother and a minister father) and eye-opening school years (when she befriends her roommate, Glinda). McDonough's pacing remains frustratingly slow even after the plot picks up, and Elphaba's protracted ruminations on the nature of evil will have some listeners longing for an abridgement. Still, McDonough's excellent portrayals... See less

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Book Description Readers captivated by Twilight and New Moon will eagerly devour Eclipse, the much anticipated third book in Stephenie Meyer's riveting vampire love saga. As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious... See more

Book Description Readers captivated by Twilight and New Moon will eagerly devour Eclipse, the much anticipated third book in Stephenie Meyer's riveting vampire love saga. As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob --- knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella has one more decision to make: life or death. But which is which? About the Author Stephenie Meyer graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in English Literature, and she lives with her husband and three young sons in Arizona. See less

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