Cocktails In Tahiti

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What a fun and entertaining book!

Experience a whole new world of Cocktails!

Cocktails from paradise at your fingertips

This book will make you fall in love with Tahiti

Beautiful Book
Cocktails In Tahiti
Richard Bondurant
Manufacturer: Tahiti Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1933850078

Book Description

Cocktails in Tahiti is a visually stunning, full color showpiece combining a playful yet sophisticated look at Tahiti's magnificent luxury resorts and their most delicious, flirtatious, and slightly decadent cocktails. Filled with unusual insights, folklore, and facts about Tahiti and her islands, Cocktails in Tahiti has something to tempt and delight all tastes.

Over 50 sumptuous cocktail recipes blend exotic fruits, juices, and liquors providing a flavorful and vibrant palette from which to capture the fun and often elegant mood of these captivating islands. You'll learn the history of the legendary Mai Tai, Tahiti's most famous cocktail, and discover the secrets of the intriguing rums, vodkas, and distinctive liqueurs used in creating Tahiti's most celebrated libations.

A special section features the signature cocktail recipes from Tahiti's most outstanding luxury resorts along with spectacular photographs and overviews of these renowned hotels.

Whether served from a coconut or elegantly chilled in a martini glass of fine crystal, the flowering and colorful cocktails of Tahiti have an undeniable presence all their own. If you are dreaming of a future trip or reliving special memories from a past visit to these beautiful islands, this wonderful collection of delightful drink recipes, dazzling hotel photographs, and distinctive insights will put you in a tropical, tranquil mood as you sip your way to our magical paradise.

Al Keahi, Managing Director, Tahiti Tourism Bureau N.A:
A must have book of fun and facts for anyone who has visited or dreams of visiting Tahiti.

New Book Resources, October 2006:
We can't wait to try out the recipes and imagine that we are at one of the featured, dreamlike hotels.

Vincent Guerin, Director of Sales, Starwood Hotels & Resorts French Polynesia:
The finest collection of resort photographs and cocktail recipes from across Tahiti.

Customer Reviews:

What a fun and entertaining book!.......2007-08-05

Not only does this book have a wealth of information on a destination we long to travel to, but it offers a wide variety of fun and DELICIOUS drinks.
We love to entertain and it has been great having 'Cocktails in Tahiti' out at our parties...quite a conversation piece! Everyone loves the stunning photos of Tahiti, the scrumptious drinks, and the intriguing facts of the islands. Thank you!

Experience a whole new world of Cocktails!.......2007-04-28

Always looking for new and exciting cocktails to try, I purchased this book. Each page became more interesting, not only for the drinks presented but for the knowledge that Mr. Bondurant shares about Tahiti, it's culture, local accomodations, etc.

The photos are exceptional and each drink I have mixed has been better than the last. I have bought several as gifts for coworkers and friends. You won't be disappointed!

Cocktails from paradise at your fingertips.......2007-02-06

"Cocktails in Tahiti" is a must have for any lover of spirits with a tropical flair. The author has artfully put together a wonderful collection of cocktails, both old and new, from the scenic paradise of Tahiti. Colorful photographs and descriptions of each drink will have your mouth watering to imbibe several of these treats from the South Pacific. If you are looking for something new to bring some tropical flavor to your cocktail library, then you need this book!

This book will make you fall in love with Tahiti.......2006-12-18

I have always wanted to go to the Tahitian islands but have never had the opportunity. Now, after reading "Cocktails in Tahiti", I am planning a trip to Tahiti for next Summer. I originally thought "Cocktails in Tahiti" would give me some good ideas for entertaining, but soon found out it contained many intersting nuggets about the islands and their history. To sum it up, I am packed and ready to go to these beautiful islands.

If you've ever dreamed of a tropical vacation or just need to brighten up your winter, you should read this book.

Beautiful Book.......2006-12-09

I have never been to Tahiti, but after reading the fun, informative facts about Tahiti, seeing the beautiful pictures, and sampling some of the excellent cocktail recipes, I am ready to go!

Mr. Bondurant's love and knowledge of Tahiti come through clearly in the book, which is very well laid out. It provides enough information and explains things in such a way that an amateur can make delicious Tahitian cocktails as well as the most experienced bartender. The fun facts about Tahiti, along with summaries of the total hotels and the gorgeous pictures, makes this book a must have.

Until I can take my first trip to Tahiti, this book will help bring a little Tahiti to my home.

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A Life Experience
Fantastic Novel!
DAMN!
It isn't scolding
A Great Coming-Of-Age Book

Coffee Will Make You Black: A Novel
April Sinclair
Manufacturer: Hyperion Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1562827960

Book Description

I still thought breasts might be more trouble than they were worth. Growing up reminded me a little bit of Hide and Go Seek. When it was your time to grow up, Natrue said, "Here I come, ready or not." And Nature could always find you.

Customer Reviews:

A Life Experience.......2004-12-18

Stevie, a young, black girl living in Chicago experiences new changes in life to discover her sexual identity. The book is beautifully written and should have been a bestseller.

Fantastic Novel!.......2004-10-07

I just happened to stumble upon this novel this morning in the libaray at my school and I can't put it down! April Sinclair is a poignant, powerful, hilarious writer. I can't wait to read more of her work and I'm sorry I didn't stumble upon her sooner. READ THIS BOOK,YA'LL!

DAMN!.......2004-04-06

Sadly enough, two weeks ago I had to toss out my AUTOGRAPHED, 1ST EDITION COPIES of "Coffee will Make You Black" and "Ain't gonna be..." because while i was packing things up to move someone spilled BEER on them! Even after drying them out, they stunk to high heaven. Not only am I upset that I had to throw them out, now I can't read them until I get new copies. Oh well. These books are worth it.

Why this story about Stevie hasn't been made into a movie yet is BEYOND me.

It isn't scolding.......2003-09-01

I read this book so many years ago, and mainly because it was causing such a controversy at a school I just had to know what was "so bad" about this book.

It's a coming of age story where you meet young Stevie, a L7 (square) whose learning all about life and what it has to offer as far as what is a friend? a period? and the big deal about sex?

I think April Sinclair did an excellent job, we need books because sometimes mama can't talk to you because she's too afraid! I was tempted to call the school up and ask why the big fuss?

A Great Coming-Of-Age Book.......2003-08-15

I could not put this book down for a second. A. Sinclair explores the life of Jean Stevenson (Stevie) growing up in Chicago during the 1960's. During her teenage life, she goes through struggling for an understanding of herself as a woman, standing up for what she believes in when it comes to her mother, and her unsureness of her sexuality. A great coming-of-age book that relates to the issues that teenage girls deal with, especially when it comes to sex.

Smile, You're Traveling (Black Coffee Blues Part 3)

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Short on prose, big on content.
Henry doth whine too much!
Henry brings you the world.
Reality Check
That One Observation

Smile, You're Traveling (Black Coffee Blues Part 3)
Henry Rollins
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ASIN: 1880985691
Release Date: 2000-10-01

Book Description

Henry Rollins's thought-provoking pieces about the life and times of a world-traveling entertainer are always intense and often humorous. In this book he chronicles a year spent rehearsing, recording, and touring for the Rollins Band's last-ever album, Come in and Burn, and shares travel stories from his trip around the world.

Customer Reviews:

Short on prose, big on content........2007-02-11

Rollins could learn a few things from some English classes. He may be a weak writer technicaly, but he's strong on content and character. His words are not poetic or even well arranged, but the overall impact of his related experiences is quite profound and often moving. I find his lack of detail and poor sense of pacing to be frustrating, but he has the rare ability to make his stories your own as only an everyman can. "I listened to some of it and it was pretty great and he asked me if I would like to sing on a track. I heard this one track that was intense as hell and asked him if I could work out on that one." (12) "I got back here just tripping on the awesomeness of this day." (13) Rollins has produced a massive amount of work very similar to this. For that reason, he will forever remain an Alternative Icon and will probably never reach mainstream literary success. This shouldn't stop most readers from learning from his trials and tribulations. The world will always need a Rollins; A lonely man who chooses to relate to us his view of the world so that we may sharpen our own.

Henry doth whine too much!.......2006-07-25

I thoroughly enjoyed reading "Smile You're Traveling"(particularly the Appendix), and I love Rollins and his work, but I can't help but gripe a bit about what he has written here overall. Sometimes, especially towards the end of the Appendix as he details his trip to Bankok, Thailand, he just sounds like such a typical spoiled-rotten American CHILD! That's right, I said it: Rollins sounded just like a spoiled brat. It was more or less like, "Oh, Bankok is such a stinkhole! It's fascinating and all but I'm just bored and I want OUTTA here!! I wanna go see the next thing, I'm just so TIRED and BORED of seeing these pathetic people living in squalor! Next!" All Rollins does throughout the book is complain about the living conditions of the people in various poor countries, but not once has he even considered the possibility of using his popularity and influence to try and make at least a small difference. Which brings me to his snapping on Bono: Now I'm not a big fan of U2 either, but I do admire the extensive humanitarian work that Bono has done in Africa. Yet Bono is the favored target of Rollins' barbs, but what the hell is Rollins doing? At least Bono is doing something; all Rollins does is whine and COMPLAIN,COMPLAIN,COMPLAIN. What's up with that, Rollins?
And then there is the depression. When you read his journal entries about the extensive bouts with loneliness and depression, you just feel so bad for him, not only because he struggles so hard with these things, but because the answers he seeks on how to deal with it is right in front of him. It's like you just want to smack him one and then give him a big hug and tell him it's going to be alright, that is, with the help of a therapist or counselor. I'm serious. Another thing: the subject of wife and kids. Now, I actually agree for the most part about what Rollins says about being a loner, that you get more things done, that certain things take on such profound meaning when you and ONLY you are there to revel in said things. His experience in Madagascar, for one, under the moon and stars. Of course such instances wouldn't be the same if he were sharing that experience with someone else. It wouldn't have had the same impact. Now with that said, I find it rather striking how Rollins reiterates, over and over, how he will never ever ever bother with having a wife and/or kids. His reasons are flimsy at best. Not that I blame him overall, a spouse and kids are rather cumbersome, but still, here is my observation: if Rollins was SO adamant about that, he wouldn't feel the need to keep stressing it. You can't help but think to yourself, "Just who are you trying to convince, Henry?"
All in all, it's a good book. It has the unique effect of putting you in this man's head and seeing the world through his eyes. I would highly recommend it to someone who's ever thought about ditching his/her job to do what he/she really wants to do in life, or at the very least, to someone who is seriously considering(or planning)extensive world travel, as I am. I actually hope to meet Rollins someday; perhaps we may cross paths while I'm on my own travels.

Henry brings you the world........2004-01-07

It's funny how people in the western world have become so thoroughly accustomed to fakes. People without the mental energy to take that small leap to reality are shocked that they've actually purchased a book off the modern shelves written by someone willing to be completely human in his prose. Readers not smart enough to realize how attuned they've become to charlatans whine that there are "contradictions," even "hypocrisies" in the text. Almost every other nonfiction book about a person's life or actions, biographical or autobiographical, provides a one-dimensional, public-validated, fake version of the subject. So a REAL human comes off as "contradictory" for those who can't escape their media training.

How would those critics hold up if they were to keep a journal and be completely, brutally honest about what they were feeling and how they saw the world? There would be much LESS consistency than in Henry's fantastic books about seeing places that most of his readers will never get to see. Humans feel both good and bad. Yin and yang, babydoll. I'd highly suspect anyone trying to come off real who DOESN'T display a few double standards. That's the way we all are. I sure am -- and so are you. Awesome days alternate with utter travesties. Henry pulls no punches, and he doesn't lie to his journal. It's addictive, fascinating, warm, funny and galvanizing to read about where our collective friend has been and what he thinks. He happens to be superintelligent and he has a perspective based on experiences at the top of the mountain alternating with being burnt in the lava inside the cone.

No hypocrisies...just a human being, willing to let it all hang out and show his readers why they should realize, every day, that they're ALIVE.

Thanks again, Henry. For everything. For the fantastic books, for the wonderful Black Flag tribute album in support of the WM3, for all the hard work you do. It's inspiring and exactly what some of these feeble minds need.

ALSO RECOMMENDED: Broken Summers by HR.

Reality Check.......2003-08-17

In his third installment of the Black Coffee Blues series (Black Coffee Blues and Do I come here Often?) Our favorite American boy (Henry Rollins) uses frequent flyer miles to visit Africa after his stay in England to see a reunited Black Sabbath.
"I WAS A SPAZ" quotes Rollins.
His journal entries on the serenity of Africa will make you envision what he saw on his journey.
His use of language to describe everything is excellent.
A must have series for anyone that has an intellect.

Simply amazing.

That One Observation.......2003-07-04

I am beginning to wonder if a fan of Henry Rollins can give an objective review of his work. Like Rollins himself, his fans seem to portray an intensity that leaves them blind to their idol. I learned quite a bit by reading this book. I learned that Rollins plagues me. It isn't the volumes of contradictions and ridiculousness that bother me. It is that one stinging observation, the one that makes me stop and realize his vision and clarity, that makes me insane. Many times while reading this book I found myself wanting to drive to LA, find Rollins, grab his shoulders and shake him. I wanted more, yet I couldn't take it. I finished this book rather quickly, and I have been contemplating since then whether or not to start another of his books. As it is, I sit and watch VH-1 countdowns and say to the television, "where is Rollins' commentary?". I check his website like a silly obsessed groupie. I don't know that I can call this an enjoyable book. It is tolerable, at best. And anyone who thinks about reading it should make sure they are ready to commit to the long haul. Henry Rollins has a way of attaching himself to your synapses, leaving you not knowing if you love or hate him.

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No, Sorry
For Christie fans only
Christie could get away with it.
1st of the 3 Osborne adaptations
Grave Robbing

Black Coffee (Hercule Poirot Mysteries)
Agatha Christie
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Paperbacks
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Subtitled A Hercule Poirot Novel, Black Coffee is actually an Agatha Christie play recrafted as a book meant to be read rather than seen on the stage. The story was first produced in 1930, and Charles Osborne has done little to it except string the dialogue and stage directions together in paragraph form. Christie loyalists will welcome and applaud his dedication to the original, but it does seem as though he could have given it a bit more flair. Still, Poirot himself, bumbling Captain Hastings, and obsequious George are all in good form and it is amusing to find them engaged in another adventure, with an interesting assortment of possible murderers, blackmailers, and innocent (if suspicious) bystanders.

The novel opens as Poirot receives a summons at his breakfast table from England's premier physicist, Sir Claud Amory. Busy working on a new formula necessary for England's defense in the Second World War, Amory suspects a member of his household of espionage. Of course, by the time Poirot and sidekick Hastings arrive at the scientist's country house, he is suddenly and mysteriously dead. Amory himself turns out to have been not quite nice, and his family, regardless of his scientific efforts, is pretty pleased with the new state of affairs. Still, Poirot manages both to save the more amiable members of the household from themselves and to protect the secrets of the British Empire. The novel is warmly evocative of another time and place and a welcome reminder of vintage Christie. --K.A. Crouch

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Hercule Poirotsat at breakfast in his small but agreeably cosy flat in Whitehall Mansions. He had enjoyed his brioche and his cup of hot chocolate. Unusually, for he was a creature of habit and rarely varied his breakfast routine, he had asked his valet, George, to make him a second cup of chocolate. While he was awaiting it, he glanced again at the morning's post which lay on his breakfast table.Meticulously tidy as always, he had placed the discarded envelopes in one neat pile. They had been opened very carefully, with the paper-knife in the form of a miniature sword which his old friend Hastings had given him for a birthday many years ago. A second pile contained those communications he found of no interest--circulars, mostly--which in a moment he would ask George to dispose of. The third pile consisted of those letters which would require an answer of some kind, or at least an acknowledgement. These would be dealt with after breakfast, and in any case not before ten o'clock. Poirot thought it not quite professional to begin a routine working day before ten. When he was on a case--ah, well, of course that was different. He remembered that once he and Hastings had set out well before dawn in order to--But, no, Poirot did not want his thoughts to dwell on the past. The happy past. Their last case, involving an international crime organization known as The Big Four, had been brought to a satisfactory conclusion, and Hastings had returned to the Argentine, his wife and his ranch. Though his old friend was temporarily back in London on business connected with the ranch, it was highly unlikely that Poirot and he would find themselves working together again to solve a crime. Was that why Hercule Poirot was feeling restless on this fine spring morning in May 1934? Ostensibly retired, he had been lured out of that retirement more than once when an especially interesting problem had been presented to him. He had enjoyed being on the scent again, with Hastings by his side to act as a kind of sounding board for his ideas and theories. But nothing of professional interest had presented itself to Poirot for several months. Were there no imaginative crimes and criminals any more? Was it all violence and brutality, the kind of sordid murder or robbery which was beneath his, Poirot's, dignity to investigate?His thoughts were interrupted by the arrival, silently at his elbow, of George with that second and welcome cup of chocolate. Welcome not only because Poirot would enjoy the rich, sweet taste, but also because it would enable him to postpone, for a few more minutes, the realization that the day, a fine sunny morning, stretched before him with nothing more exciting in prospect than a constitutional in the park and a walk through Mayfair to his favourite restaurant in Soho, where he would lunch alone on--what, now?--perhaps a little pate to begin, and then the sole bonne femme, followed by--He became aware that George, having placed the chocolate on the table, was addressing him. The impeccable and imperturbable George, an intensely English, rather wooden-faced individual, had been with Poirot for some time now, and was all that he wished in the way of a valet. Completely incurious, and extraordinarily reluctant to express a personal opinion on any subject, George was a mine of information about the English aristocracy, and as fanatically neat as the great detective himself. Poirot had more than once said to him, You press admirably the trousers, George, but the imagination, you possess it not.'' Imagination, however, Hercule Poirot possessed in abundance. The ability to press a pair of trousers properly was, in his opinion, a rare accomplishment. Yes, he was indeed fortunate in having George to look after him.--and so I took the liberty, sir, of promising that you would return the call this morning,'' George was saying.I do beg your pardon, my dear George,'' replied Poirot. My attention was wandering. Someone has telephoned, you say?''Yes, sir. It was last night, sir, while you were out at the theatre with Mrs. Oliver. I had retired to bed before you arrived home, and thought it unnecessary to leave a message for you at that late hour.''Who was it who called?''The gentleman said he was Sir Claud Amory, sir. He left his telephone number, which would appear to be somewhere in Surrey. The matter, he said, was a somewhat delicate one, and when you rang you were not to give your name to anyone else, but were to insist on speaking to Sir Claud himself.''Thank you, George. Leave the telephone number on my desk,'' said Poirot. I shall ring Sir Claud after I have perused this morning's Times. It is still a trifle early in the morning for telephoning, even on somewhat delicate matters.''George bowed and departed, while Poirot slowly finished his cup of chocolate and then repaired to the balcony with that morning's newspaper.A few minutes later The Times had been laid aside. The international news was, as usual, depressing. That terrible Hitler had turned the German courts into branches of the Nazi party, the Fascists had seized power in Bulgaria and, worst of all, in Poirot's own country, Belgium, forty-two miners were feared dead after an explosion at a mine near Mons. The home news was little better. Despite the misgivings of officials, women competitors at Wimbledon were to be allowed to wear shorts this summer. Nor was there much comfort in the obituaries, for people Poirot's age and younger seemed intent on dying.His newspaper abandoned, Poirot lay back in his comfortable wicker chair, his feet on a small stool. Sir Claud Amory, he thought to himself. The name struck a chord, surely? He had heard it somewhere. Yes, this Sir Claud was well-known in some sphere or other. But what was it? Was he a politician? A barrister? A retired civil servant? Sir Claud Amory. Amory.The balcony faced the morning sun, and Poirot found it warm enough to bask in for a moment or two. Soon it would become too warm for him, for he was no sun- worshipper. When the sun drives me inside,'' he mused, then I will exert myself and consult the Who's Who. If this Sir Claud is a person of some distinction, he will surely be included in that so admirable volume. If he is not--?'' The little detective gave an expressive shrug of his shoulders. An inveterate snob, he was already predisposed in Sir Claud's favour by virtue of his title. If he were to be found in Who's Who, a volume in which the details of Poirot's own career could also be discovered, then perhaps this Sir Claud was someone with a valid claim on his, Hercule Poirot's, time and attention.A quickening of curiosity and a sudden cool breeze combined to send Poirot indoors. Entering his library, he went to a shelf of reference books and took down the thick red volume whose title, Who's Who, was embossed in gold on its spine. Turning the pages, he came to the entry he sought, and read aloud. AMORY, Sir Claud (Herbert); Kt. 1927; b. 24 Nov. 1878. m. 1907, Helen Graham (d. 1929); one s. Educ: Weymouth Gram. Sch.: King's Coll.: London. Research Physicist GEC Laboratories, 1905; RAE Farnborough (Radio Dept.), 1916; Air Min. Research Establishment, Swanage, 1921; demonstrated a new Principle for accelerating particles: the travelling wave linear accelerator, 1924. Awarded Monroe Medal of Physical Soc. Publications: papers in learned journals. Address: Abbot's Cleve, nr. Market Cleve, Surrey. T: Market Cleve 304. Club: Athenaeum. Ah, yes,'' Poirot mused. The famous scientist.'' He remembered a conversation he had had some months previously with a member of His Majesty's government, after Poirot had retrieved some missing documents whose contents could have proved embarrassing. They had talked of security, and the politician had admitted that security measures in general were not sufficiently stringent. For instance,'' he had said, what Sir Claud Amory is working on now is of such fantastic importance in any future

Customer Reviews:

No, Sorry.......2007-09-12

This book would be rated at least 4/5 if the great "Agatha Christie" name was not on the paperback.

However, anyone that has read at least half of the marvellous stories of the queen of mystery, will certainly recognize at once that this book was not written by her.

C. Osborne tries to transfer the great words and dialogues from a theatrical plot to a book, but - in my humble opinion - unsuccessfully.

For Christie fans only.......2006-06-16

This is an adaptation of a play that Agatha Christie wrote early in her career, long before her very successful MOUSETRAP or WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION.

The plot centers on Hercule Poirot who has been summoned to a country estate owned by a physicist who fears that a member of his household will steal the secret formula that he has been working on. Naturally before Poirot arrives the formula is stolen and the scientist is murdered, crimes that could only have been commited by a member of the household.

BLACK COFFEE often is staged by amateur or stock companies and I would suggest seeking out a production of it, otherwise, unless you are a dedicated Christie fan give this one a pass.

Christie could get away with it........2006-01-21

The book, as the preface admits, is a redaction by a modern author of an original play written by Christie early in her career. Even at the time, theatrical producers were disinclined to put it on stage. That it acheived the success it did was probably more due to Christie's popularity as an author than to the chracter of the work. I've enjoyed the Miss Marples and Poirot mysteries for years and was pleased that so many of them were turned into films for television, but the books were turned into drama by people who do that well.

Unfortunately doing the reverse, and putting the play Black Coffee into prose form didn't help it any. Essentially what was probably stage direction and author's notes has been turned into descriptive naration between character's lines to give it the form of a novel. These descriptions of place, person, and time have little of Christie's usual sense of them, and the dialogue, while it is hers, is trite, seeming at this late date just a little silly. I think had Christie made an effort to reclaim the play as a novel she might have been able to salvage it, but that didn't happen here.

1st of the 3 Osborne adaptations.......2004-11-13

This is the 1st book of the 3 Osborne adaptations of Agatha Christie plays into novel form. I think it's the lowest of the 3 in quality. The 2nd was "The Unexpected Guest," and the 3rd was "Spider's Web." All 3 read more like plays than novels--so if you are expecting the normal Christie novel, you may very well be disappointed. However, if you have read the novels, this is a nice addition to your list of Christie's and a rare opportunity to envision her plays. True, the plays could just as easily have been bound and published. But, Osborne has apparently done little, if anything, to detract from the plays themselves. So, IMHO, he has done a service both to Christie and to the mystery reading public by publishing these works. As for the content, this particular work is rather straight-forward, lacking some of Christie's usual twists and turns, cleverness, etc. It is the only one of the 3 plays that includes one of her 3 usual "detectives" (Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, and Tommy & Tuppence). This play is a Poirot adventure, but it's not anywhere near one of the best. It is, however, a Christie. If you've read all the others, it's one more to read. So, do your best to enjoy what may be your final opportunity.

Grave Robbing.......2004-05-25

Anyone who respects Christie would understand that she wrote BLACK COFFEE as a play (her first) - and, in the theatre, its a sort of minor masterpiece. She often would adapt her novels into plays herself, and occassionaly, vice-versa. She did not choose to 'novelize' Black Coffee - because it belongs in the theatre. (same is true of Unexpected Guest and Spider's Web) Now, we have dreary, hackish "novel' versions of these, of which Christie would doubtless disapprove, written with NO sense of the stage (ie the dialogue is NOT the most important element), a tin ear, and, worse, idiotic 'improvements'. Its sad that people can ransack a dead author's work. Sadder still the estate allows it. On the page, however, it is not as bad as the truly awful audiobook version, with a half-dozen risable accents.

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Well worth the price
Nice History of Asian Teas
big fan

Healthy Teas: Green-Black-Herbal-Fruit
Tammy Safi
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ASIN: 079465004X

Book Description

Healthy Teas is a delightful introduction to the history and healing properties of green tea, the health benefits of black teas, and the life-enhancing attributes of herbal and fruit infusions and decoctions.
In Healthy Teas, author Tammy Safi has specially created the recipes to maximize the health benefits of all tea ingredients, whether they are fruits, exotic floral blends, or any of the many types of tea leaves. Inside, you'll find more than 80 easy recipes--from immune-boosting teas to springtime tonics and teas to detox and cleanse. Discover morning pick-me-ups as well as relaxing teas for stress relief and calming sleep.
Handy definitions of different varieties of tea plus all the necessary background information on ingredients will help you make the choice about which teas to drink and how to prepare them an easy one.
Healthy Teas is sure to become an essential reference for the health conscious and tea lovers alike

Customer Reviews:

Well worth the price.......2007-01-12

I've enjoyed reading this book, preparing several of the brews & infusions, and love the photos presented with the text. It's been in use since I purchased it and hasn't yet made it to the bookshelf.

Nice History of Asian Teas.......2006-10-13

This books has a nice history of tea in Asia, the black and green teas especially. It is a great companion to Mary El-Baz's book, The Essence of Herbal and Floral Teas.

big fan.......2003-02-25

this book was very helpful. i have learned so much about teas that can be used to heal illnesses, the history of tea, and with many recipes i'm never at a loss to try new teas. this is great for the tea lover who is serious about using their tea in everyday life.

The New Tea Book: A Guide to Black, Green, Herbal, and Chai Tea

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'tea time'
Great Photos
Very beautiful concise introduction!
A nice coffee (tea?) table book.

The New Tea Book: A Guide to Black, Green, Herbal, and Chai Tea
Sara Perry
Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
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ASIN: 0811830535

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Tea is hot and getting hotter. In the New Tea Book, no leaf is left unturned. Discover the wide variety of teas that are available and their myriad health benefits, as well as over 50 recipes for cooking with tea: beverages, savories, and delectable sweets. This strikingly photographed volume takes readers on a visual journey exploring the riches of black, green, oolong, and herbal teas, from the fragrant, full-bodied Assam to the spirited and spicy Yunnan. An exciting addition is the completely new Personal Spa section, introducing a host of aromatherapy touches for the home with recipes for tea bath sachets, eye pillows, beauty soaps, and potpourris. Finally, a list of resources gives information on where to find interesting tea blends and equipment, not to mention author Sara Perry's favorite international teahouses. Here's just the right cup o' tea.

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'tea time'.......2005-07-28

This is an attractive coffee table book that is an interesting light reading book on the subject of tea. The pictures are great but the book could be greatly improved if was more detailed in terms of its content.

Great Photos.......2005-04-07

This books has many beautiful photos in it, but was rather sparse content wise. I was at first thrilled as I thumbed through the pages, but when I sat down to read it properly I was somewhat disappointed. What I thought was a section on cooking with tea was actually a recipe section for items that go well with tea. There were perhaps 2 or 3 recipes that actually contained tea as an ingredient.

Very beautiful concise introduction!.......2004-05-21

This would be a perfect gift for most of those who love art and life style...It's such a beautifully written and illustrated book that you would like to keep for a very long time. It provided concise yet somewhat comprehensive survey of modern noted teas and the related. The best thing I like about it is that it provides detailed web sources as to where to buy teaware and teas and what are the existing noted teahouses in America. It's up to date survey. Highly recommended.

A nice coffee (tea?) table book........2003-12-13

The New Tea Book is a nice, light read for those who want to learn a little more about tea. It's not the definitive treatise on the subject, but it's great to just pick up and flip through.

There are a number of subjects covered, mainly breaking down into information about the history and production of tea; varieties and types of tea; preparation and serving information; and a few recipes.

It's not the densest book around. If you're knowledgeable about the subject, you know everything that's contained in here already. True tea snobs will find a thing or two to turn their nose up at.

The recipes are interesting, and while I haven't had a chance to try any yet, they may be one of the best reasons to buy the book (snob or no). There are recipes for desserts, beverages, and a few sandwiches. Some of this stuff looks real good and pretty easy to pull off.

The photography is top-notch, and in some cases almost justifies the purchase of the price. But just be ready for light reading that you can flip through as opposed to deep, informative writing.

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12XU???????

Excellent time killer

Do I Come Here Often: Black Coffee Blues Pt. 2

Whatever man

do i come here often:black coffee blues
Do I Come Here Often? (Black Coffee Blues, Pt. 2)
Henry Rollins
Manufacturer: 2.13.61
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1880985616

Book Description

Do I Come Here Often? includes interviews with Jerry Lee Lewis and Isaac
Hayes, articles on Roky Erickson and David Lee Roth and Rollins' 1991
Lollapalooza tour journals and features illustrations by Shannon Wheeler
("Too Much Coffee Man").

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12XU???????.......2005-12-19

This book is filled with alot of truth and raw human emotion. I love Hank's writing style...He 'gets it' and not alot of people do. I related to so many things he wrote about....'The Iron' I was moved by his honesty and how he revealed himself. I recommend anyone read this book, Henry is a truely evolved individual that has experienced life in the true sense and lived to share it with anyone brave enough to open themselves to the real world....Thank you Henry.....

Excellent time killer.......2002-09-29

I generally enjoy Hank's essays on rock contemporaries and/or elder statesmen of whatever genre he sets his sights on, and while I had actually read many of these collected articles (from Details, RayGun, Vox, etc.) beforehand, I found re-reading them quite enjoyable anyway.

His diatribe on David Lee Roth is worth the price of the book alone, but his Lollapalooza Tour Journal is also of interest. An in-depth look at Jerry Lee Lewis, a sparse (but fun) interview with John Lee Hooker, and a superb chapter on Phil Lynott are only a few of the gems within.

Vol.3 of the BCB series is also good, but offers less of interest about the music industry.

Do I Come Here Often: Black Coffee Blues Pt. 2.......2001-07-16

This was an amazing book, I could not put it down. I finished reading it within a day. Henry is a fantastic writer and he shares so much of himself in his writing. I feel like I know him. Some parts of the book are a little sad but then you start to realize that is just how Henry's writing is. When you finish reading this book you will feel like you just borrowed Henry's personal journal to read. I highly recommend this to any Rollins fan!! ~~Niki

Whatever man.......2000-10-25

Interesting book by an intriguing man. OK, Henry is not a college professor, he does not write in a style in this book which is wordy or hard to get. He's going for something else, if more people had his edge this world would be a hell of a lot more interesting. Why people don't get excited about him or his band is saddening because people like Eminen, a real whining Yank if there was one, are vicious bastards who ought to get some brains. PS. Whatever man.

do i come here often:black coffee blues.......2000-04-19

Henry is no great writer nor does he try to be. This has to be one of his better books...less of the whining and more of the anecdotes and some great interviews. If he lost the whining yank routine, he might pick up a few new fans.

The Little Black Book of Coffee: The Essential Guide to Your Favorite Perk-Me-Up (Little Black Book Series)

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The Little Black Book of Coffee: The Essential Guide to Your Favorite Perk-Me-Up (Little Black Book Series)
Karen Berman
Manufacturer: Peter Pauper Press
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Binding: Spiral-bound

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...in the spirit it is intended.
A Unheralded Classic
getting there
sad,strong and totally true
Black Coffee Blues

Black Coffee Blues (Rollins, Henry)
Henry Rollins
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ASIN: 1880985551

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...in the spirit it is intended........2006-03-27

Henry Rollins has to be one of the only living modern folk heros for the hard core. I bought this book around the time I also bought my first computer, just to see what a self published book looked like and to see what the quality was like. What I got in the mail (from a little used bookstore in New York) was a compelling read in which the author's voice comes through loud and clear. In fact, it was a lot like one of Rollins' spoken word shows -- at times, thoughtful and introspective and others, loud, in your face and intense. If you find this book in a used book store some where, buy it. You won't be sorroy. Worst case? You have an out of print book written by, I'll say it again, a modern folk hero for the hard core.

A Unheralded Classic.......2004-12-24

This is a great book. The section "124 Worlds" is one of the most intense things I have ever read. This is an ideal first read (it pulls you in more than SOLIPSIST might). I am proud to say when I saw a Rollins Band gig and I brought something to sign, I handed this to Henry. It holds a place of honor on my bookshelf.
If you haven't heard any of Henry's spoken word material or music albums, I heartily recommend checking them out.

getting there.......2004-07-29

Rollins needs someone to tell him when to just stop. I think he has produced maybe two full good books if you go through all his stuff, so he needs someone who doesn't know his name to make him put out onyl his best stuff, but the man is quite a talent.

sad,strong and totally true.......2003-06-24

i was first introduced to the work of henry rollins at the age of 18.today i am 27 and rollins never ceases to amaze me.he simply tells it like it is.if you get into the whole henry rollins way of thinking,you can easily find yourself in some of the stories he tells.you might have been the guy rejected by a girl.you were the guy too afraid to do anything about his education,his parents,his life.suddenly i found that i was not the only person in the world,burning for hours and hours in my room,my brain on fire.rollins was there too.I WAS NOT ALONE.
rollins doesnt waste time contemplating his own poor sad condition.he does the opposite-he tells you to get up and do something about it."he would someday grow into a strong,rage driven monster that rose like an iron sun".his essays at the end - "monster" and "i know you" were my best friends at VERY hard times.this book,along with "solipsist" made me change my whole attitude towards life.they inspired me to take my life into my own hands.BECAUSE of these books i got the inspiretion to get my degree,work out and live a happy,self aware life.if you dont know who you are,if you ever felt rejection,pain,fear,loathing- read what henry has to say about it - and adopt a whole new attitude towards your life.its worth it!

Black Coffee Blues.......2003-02-07

When i first started reading Black Coffee Blues i liked it because it was very different and it made me think about things that i wouldnt have normally. It was interesting because it put many of the horrible things that happen in this world in your face. After i got further into this book i started to get bored because it seemed repetitive and depressing. I feel that this is a good book to read because it makes you think about the reality of soceity and the frailty of life, but once i was half done i just wanted Rollins to shut up.

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Black Coffee gives us a realistic and insightful intake of a Military relationship.
"This Book Is Great"
Soliders, Rules, & Regulations
Black Coffee in the Army
Page Turner

Black Coffee: A Novel (Strivers Row)
Tracy Price-Thompson
Manufacturer: Villard
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0375757775
Release Date: 2002-01-08

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“I may be a supersoldier but I sure as hell ain’t no Superwoman. Yes, it’s true my hand is steady, I have the eye of a marksman, and I can hit a moving target dead center at four hundred meters, but when it comes to making clever love decisions, I’m not the sharpest knife in the drawer. While I look pretty lofty in my spit-shined combat boots and razor-sharp battle dress uniform, like a lot of young sisters from the ’hood, I’ve taken a few wrong turns down the back alleys of life.”

Meet Sergeant Sanderella Coffee, who has just completed a three-year overseas tour and is now reporting to a military installation in Virginia. She is a single mother whose goal is to attend the Army’s prestigious Officer Candidate School, which will guarantee a better life for her and her children.

Sandie meets a man who matches her ambition and determination step for step in the form of Drill Sergeant Romulus Caesar, who literally marches into her life and turns it upside down. They fall in love, and Rom is everything Sandie could want—supportive, confident, self-reliant—but he’s also married. Because of the military’s tough policy on fraternization and adultery, Sandie could find her carefully orchestrated career slipping away like sand in a breeze.

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Black Coffee gives us a realistic and insightful intake of a Military relationship........2006-09-08

This is a second book that I've read that tells the story of the military woman of color, the first being "Knockin Boots" which was great. Tracy takes the reader to the front lines and allows the reader to experience sexism existed in the service and what African American women went through. Tracy also takes it a step further and allows realistic issues/family hardships to be the icing on the cake, if you will!!! How much more can Sanderella endure? I tell you what; I would not want to be in her boots that's for sure.

In her debut novel she introduced us to characters that we will cared about and keep us flipping the pages to see what would happen to Sanderella and Romulus, two soldiers ready to defy strict Army rules for their love. Romulus Caesar calls himself a "king", believes himself to be one down to the deep recesses of his mind and soul. Through a very believable male voice, we see Rom as a man with strong convictions, a man who loves his children so much he has sacrificed 10 years of his life to be with them, thus staying in a loveless marriage for the sake of maintaining his position as the No. 1 domino (an analogy I found to be right on point). While Sanderella Coffee is sassy, funny, a good mother, and an excelling soldier, we are able to see her as she really is all that and two bags of chips! A woman with an ability to admit her past love mistakes, trying with all her might not to make another one. She stumbles, ponders, falls, then brushes herself off and keeps on keeping on!

Tracy captures the essence of being in a "real" relationship, with all the questions, the sensuality and the wonder of getting to know someone of the opposite sex. She shows us both sides of the puzzle, not just the woman's, and that's great. In my opinion, Tracy shows us what goes wrong in relationships, namely, that communication breaks down. The man never says what is really going on in his mind, gets angry, says horribly mean things he doesn't really feel, he begins to drink, and eventually shuts his woman out. While the woman expects him to know and realize how she is feeling, what she has been going through and she expects him to understand without ever revealing herself to him! A real relationship killer -- lack of communication.

Tracy Price-Thompson is an extremely talented author. Not only does she possess the ability to guide the reader into the emotions and turmoil's of the female heart, she captures and penetrates the inner thought of the male mind. What a rare and wonderful gift she has presented to the literary world. Tracy throws us a loop toward the end, but oh how satisfying the ending is! "Black Coffee" truly is smooth that requires neither sugar nor cream.

"This Book Is Great".......2006-02-24

I just finished this book and it was great. I just love Ms. Price-Thompson's way of telling a story. Her way with words is simply hilarious.

Soliders, Rules, & Regulations.......2005-11-08

Tracy Price Thompson brings the literary world aside of the United States Army that not everyone is use to seeing its the side when love takes over and soldiers get sloppy not only do they get sloppy but they put their careers at risk.

Sandie Coffee is from Brooklyn New York needing a way from home due to all of the bad circumstances and needing a way to provide for her three children she hits Uncle Sam up for a little help with determination To Be The Best That She Can Be and becoming part of An Army Of One she strives for OCS (Officers Candidate School) and she is determine not to let anyone stop her until she achieves that goal.

Rom Caesar sees himself as the perfect solider even as a Drill Sgt he has done everything possible to remain King of his house but what will it take for him to gain some happiness. As the father of two he makes good on his promise and takes care of them and help provides for his wife the wife who has driven him away but when he meets Sgt. Coffee he falls heads over feet in love with him but can he make his life work to his advantage so that he can get Sandie Coffee into his life.

Sandie and Rom finds their selves in a world wild situation that leads to the endangerment of losing their jobs and landing in the military jail but will their lives change forever with a mistake is made and the ripple effect takes place. Take the journey with Sandie and Rom as they attempt to piece together their lives and make it all work.

Black Coffee in the Army.......2003-10-04

I thought the book was pretty good (although good is so generic). It did not make me want to finish it in a day which is a plus because I commute and I NEED something to read. I was able to get involved with the characters and even talk to them at some point. The author's vast knowledge of the military was important to give the reader a better understanding of just how it fit into the story. I would recommend it to the 35-50 audience.

Page Turner.......2003-09-19

Tracey does a very good job of telling this page turning love story. I was very pleased w/my purchase and will by her new book based on how much I enjoyed Black Coffee.

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