History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

The Blues Highway: New Orleans to Chicago, 2nd: A Travel and Music Guide

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If you love blues you'll love this!
Read this and you'll want to make the trip
Awesome!
Brilliant!

The Blues Highway: New Orleans to Chicago, 2nd: A Travel and Music Guide
Richard Knight
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The Blues Highway is a classic road trip through the cradle of musical innovation in America. This definitive travel and music guide follows Highway 61 and the Mississippi River to explore the roots of jazz, blues, Cajun, zydeco, country, gospel, soul, and rock & roll music. Trace the story from Congo Square in New Orleans to down-home Delta blues joints then on to Memphis, Nashville, St. Louis, Davenport, and eventually to Chicago.

Written by award-winning author, Richard Knight, this fully updated second edition features:
*Comprehensive city guides with 55 maps--from New Orleans to Chicago
*What to see, where to stay, and where to eat--hotels and restaurants for a range of budgets
*The best music clubs and bars--shabby juke joints to smooth jazz clubs
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If you love blues you'll love this!.......2003-09-30

Read this and you'll soon be packing your bags and heading for the Blues Highway. A great book, full of detail but entertaining too. Highly recommended to anyone who loves blues and jazz or just loves great American road trips!

Read this and you'll want to make the trip.......2003-09-24

I bought this book after hearing a great review on NPR, thinking I had no real plans to travel the Blues Highway. But when you read it you can almost hear the music and you can practically see those juke joints and crossroads! Buy this book and you'll want to go!

Awesome!.......2003-04-30

Amazing amount of research, beautiful writing, great pix and full of respect for the music and the area. Every blues lover should have one.

Brilliant!.......2001-11-12

As well as being a comprehensive travel and music guide, this book provides excellent information about the history of the music of the region. The mapping detail is incredible. A must for all jazz and blues fans. Highly recommended.

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blue knight
As usual, Wambaugh delivers.
NOT his best book
A Journey Behind The Scenes.
Wambaugh's Best Novel

The Blue Knight
Joseph Wambaugh
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He's big and brash. His beat is the underbelly of Los--Angeles vice--a world of pimps, pushers, winos,--whores and killers. He lives each day his way--on the--razor's edge of life. He was a damn good cop and--LAPD detective. For fifteen years he prowled the--streets, solved murders, took his lumps. Now he's--the hard hitting, tough talking best selling writer--who tells the brutal, true stories of the men who--risk their loves every time a siren--screams.

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blue knight.......2005-09-04

one of Wambaugh's earliest which I had missed. It flowed well but the ending was very depressing.

As usual, Wambaugh delivers........2003-04-14

Joseph Wambaugh never ceases to entertain me. ýThe Blue Knightý is one of his earlier works, and so far itýs a very close second to ýThe New Centurionsý for my favorite Wambaugh novel.

The novel tells the story of Bumper Morgan, a Los Angeles beat cop who is three days from retirement. Bumper is a big, fat, loveable glutton with a bit of a sadistic streak. We follow his last few days on the police force while he begrudgingly drives his patrol car through his long time beat in LA. Bumper explains that he prefers walking the beat, but since heýs too old and fat he is forced to drive ý his legs arenýt what they used to be.

Bumper tells his own story, and everything is told through his eyes. As usual, Wambaughýs gifted use of sharp, witty dialogue and scathing ýcommon-maný analysis of the streets brings Bumperýs story to life. Everyone on his beat loves him. Restaurant owners pile heaps of culinary delights in front of him on a daily basis, and itýs obvious Bumper LOVES to eatý many times my mouth started watering while reading the descriptions of a wide variety of foods laid out for this loveable cop.

When heýs not eating (a rare occasion, or so it seems), Bumper meets with other locals: strip club owners, convenience store managers, even homeless bums whom he pays for info on the local crooks. Bumper is proud of himself for paying his informants out of his own pocket rather than paying out of the PDs ýkittyý; he thinks it keeps his sources anonymous and safe.

As warm, loveable and thoughtful our hero is, there is a sadistic side to Bumper Morgan as well. Heýs not above turning up the heat on the undesirables, and it seems to me that itýs considered to be part of the job for him; certainly nothing to think twice about. Witness the bookie that nearly gets his arm broken after trying mail his ýbooký back to himself. This bookie stands by a mailbox and as soon as he sees the heat coming, drops his stuff in the slotý this time, he didnýt get his arm out of the box fast enough, so Bumper takes the opportunity to crush his arm into the box while pumping for info. Youýd think incidents like this would make the reader dislike Bumper; not so. His matter-of-fact tone and the fact that he doesnýt dwell on his use of physical force makes you feel as if brutality is a part of his status quo. It is this attitude that proves to be Bumperýs undoing once you get to the surprise ending. There is another stunningly crafted scene in which Bumper embellishes the truth in court. Heýs not above fibbing a little to get these goofs behind bars.

Sharp witted, thoughtful, funny, human, brutal, warm, disturbing, violent, and truthful, ýThe Blue Knightý is a bright spot for Wambaugh. His police stories are far beyond your average ýpolice proceduralý; in fact, I havenýt read any novel by Wambaugh which follows a set formula. Those unfamiliar with his writing style may note that Quinton Tarantino follows a similar vein when it comes to script writing. The difference is that while the wit is similar between the two, it is Wambaugh who has a more clear idea of how to make the slick verbiage work to establish realism, rather than Tarantinoýs more tongue-in-cheek approach. Bumper Morgan is REAL. Recommended.

NOT his best book.......2003-03-04

although the usual elements are there--defender of the faithful searching the heart of darkness (his own) at a crucial point in life (middle age); the good-as-gold woman who gets away; the woman who doesn't--sprinkled with stories cops tell each other. But it drags, as if written to a formula not fully developed. Wambaugh writes well, part Hemingway, part Joseph Conrad. But this adventure story for men misses in all but the gastronomical department.

A Journey Behind The Scenes........2001-02-13

Who better to tell a cop's tale than an old cop? Wambaugh was there. He's able to translate his experiences in the LAPD into words we can feel and smell. The Blue Knight is a refreshing detour in the world of crime writing, a genre overloaded with static police procedurals and gory murder mysteries. The Blue Knight is a simple tale that humanizes a typical beat cop. At a time when cops were unpopular and routinely tagged as abusive Nazis or ignorant "fuzz" or "pigs," Wambaugh takes the other side, realistically describing the unique ups and downs of an LA beat cop by delivering his good-guy protagonist, Bumper Morgan.

Bumper is human, likeable. He walks his well-worn beat, meting out justice not by the book, but by common sense. This book works well at all levels. -- ....

Wambaugh's Best Novel.......2000-06-28

Wambaugh's ability to put you in the novel is superb. You feel the heat of mid-day and the scratchy wool suit Bumper Morgan wares. Bumper hides from real relationships by being the great blue protector the people on his beat. He is running from the pain of the death of his yong son so many years ago. He does open his heart to his best friend who chides him "your soul's in danger if you do not love."

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Hollywood heavyweight Reginald Hudlin (House Party, Boomerang) has already brought you his searing vision for Black Panther. Now, he's teaming up with red-hot artist Billy Tan (X-23) to shake up everyone's favorite web-slinger by turning Peter Parker's life upside down. He's got an incredible new pad (you won't believe where), a new job, and - although he doesn't know it - a new nemesis who's everything that Peter isn't. But first, Spider-Man's got to deal with a more pressing problem - a shape-shifting super-villain who's developed a nasty habit... and will do anything to feed it. And wait - who's that hitting on Mary Jane!? Collects Marvel Knights Spider-Man #13-18.

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A unique journey

Blue-eyed Devil
Michael Muhammad Knight
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In his quest for an indigenous "American Islam," Michael Muhammad Knight embarked on a series of interstate odysseys. Traveling 20,000 miles by Greyhound in sixty days, he squatted in run-down mosques, pursued Muslim romance, was detained at the U.S.-Canadian border with a trunkload of Shi'a literature, crashed Islamic Society of North America conventions, stink-palmed Cat Stevens, limped across Chicago to find the grave of Noble Drew Ali, and hunted down the truth of the Nation of Islam mystery-man, W.D. Fard - filling dozens of notebooks along the way. In the course of his adventures Knight sorted out his own relationship to Islam on his journey from punk provocateur to a recognized voice in the community, and watched first-hand the collapse of a liberal Islamic dream, the Progressive Muslim Union. Taking a unique perspective on Islam's intersection with race, gender, andAmericanization, Blue-Eyed Devil offers a brutally honest but ultimately compassionate look at the long, strange history of American Islam.

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A unique journey.......2007-05-04

This road Odyssey through Islamic America is facinating, and will be enjoyed by those who are quite new to this matter as much as by those who are already familiar with the deep facts and legends regarding the presence of the Islamic faith in America. A talented author (sort of a story teller like Slick Rick or GhostFace), Knight is sharing his car and greyhound trips, his questioning and faith, his anger and love, his hopes and fears in full honesty... In all his trips and tribulations he ends up painting the face of nowadays muslim America... muslim punks, muslims for Bush, ego oriented progressives, five percenters, and simple sincere believers... Knight meets them all along his journey, in the streets, in masjids, in cemeteries.
He make readers laugh and shock some others, unaware of the often provocative content of Knights writings. He writes about who he is, straight from the guts, his honesty is what matter ultimately since he's not asking anyone to think like and what he thinks. He met, in his very unique way, face to face with Islam in America, its present diversity and ancient history. His quest to uncover the mystery surrounding Master Fard's life(s) is one of the key component of the book and one of the key to understand the different faces of Islam in America today.

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Lucy blue's vamps
A bit slow to start, but a great story overall. Love the hero character.
My God What A Great Vampire Romance!
On the Fence about this One
Terrific read!

My Demon's Kiss (Bound in Darkness)
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The first novel in a seductive new medieval romance series

A valiant warrior...

Wearied by the violence of the Crusades, Simon, Knight of Lyan, is returning home to Ireland when he is attacked by a vampire and transformed into a creature of the night. His only chance for redemption is to find an ancient treasure of legend -- the power of which can restore his humanity.

A brilliant beauty...

Young Isabel of the Castle Charmot knows that her freedom and the preservation of her family's estate depend not only on her comeliness, but on an intricate deception of her own design. Thus far, her ruse has kept potential enemies and amorous suitors at bay -- until the mysterious visitor appears at her door, asking to explore the catacombs of her keep.

A desperate desire...

In each other, Simon and Isabel find the comfort and trust to share their separate secrets -- and a shared passion they never thought possible. But when the sinister creature that cursed Simon to darkness arises once more, the doomed knight must choose between saving his immortal soul and claiming the heart of the only woman he's ever loved....

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Lucy blue's vamps.......2006-11-03

Being someone who reads all things vampire I was intrigued enough to buy this book.It was a good read, though I put it down several times which is not something I normally do. Hence the three star rating.The idea of the holy grail being a cure for vampirism is sort of different.But if being turned into a vampire against your will as the main charactor was, you would want to find a way out.I would recomend this book to someone who is just starting to read this genre as it has a different twist then the normal vampire tale.

A bit slow to start, but a great story overall. Love the hero character........2006-06-29

I found that this book was a bit slow in the beginning. I got worried that it was going to be total dud. However, once the story jumps ahead ten years, the characters are well developed and the action gets exciting. The romance becomes powerful and the hero steals your heart. The first love scene between the main couple is unique and steamy.

The Story:

Simon is a loyal knight who has fought in the crusades. He would follow his lord, Sir Francis, to the ends of the earth. When a royal leader of the infidel army, Lucan Kivar, offers his daughter to Sir Francis in marriage, Simon and the rest of the knights are present for the big occasion. Once they are all in the hall, Kivar opens an attack upon the knights. They are slaughtered by Kivar's Vampires. In the end, only Simon is still standing against Kivar. Kivar attacks, making Simon a vampire.

10 years later...

Simon is on a quest to find a chalice that is believed to hold the key to returning his soul. With his loyal friend, Orlando, he has spent the past 10 years roaming the world. They believe they have finally found the hiding place of the chalice. It is hidden in catacombs beneath Castle Charmot.

Years ago, Isabel's parents passed away. To keep greedy knights from taking control of Castle Charmot, Isabel and her most loyal knight, Brautus, have claimed that the castle is haunted by a demon. They call the demon "The Black Knight." The demon is actually Brautus in disguise. Brautus dresses in demon armor and kills any knight who seeks to take Charmot. However, Brautus is getting old. Isabel is afraid he won't last through another battle. She says a prayer to her father, asking him to send her a real "Black Knight."

When Simon arrives at Castle Charmot, he claims to be the cousin of Isabel's father. The Black Knight challenges him. Simon convinces Isabel to let him enter without a sword battle. She agrees to let him stay at Charmot, hoping he would be willing to take over the role of The Black Knight.

Simon claims to be cursed from his time of battle during the crusades. He tells Isabel that he must do penance in order to break the curse. This gives him an excuse to "fast" (eat no food) and to lock himself away during daylight hours. He also claims that the solution to his curse can be found in the catacombs, convincing her to let Simon and Orlando spend their nights searching. In truth, they hope to find the chalice.

Over the following weeks, Simon and Isabel fall in love. Simon gives her his oath that he will protect Charmot. Isabel's people embrace him as their new lord. But Simon must focus on finding the chalice.

Lucan Kivar thinks of himself as Simon's father. He is disgusted with Simon's lack of malice. Simon will only kill and feed from people who deserve death for horrendous crimes, or from animals. Kivar makes a plan to force Simon to turn dark. Kivar attacks Isabel. Simon has no choice but to bring forth his vampire strength and fangs to fight for her. Now Isabel knows the truth and she must decide if she can trust Simon. Kivar has taken him prisoner. Isabel knows that only she can save him.

Again Kivar snatches Isabel. When the chalice is found, Simon must choose between saving Isabel or using the chalice to become human. The chalice will only appear for a few moments. Once it is lost, so are Simon's chances to reclaim his soul. However those few moments are all Isabel has left as she bleeds in Kivar's hands.

My God What A Great Vampire Romance!.......2005-09-23

I just loved everything about this one. The sex scenes were very hot and steamy which is a must for any romance that I read. The villians were convincing and the plot behind the whole story was terrific. If this author keeps writing books as good as this one then I will be sure to get all of them.

Oh and I totally loved the excerpt in the back I am so going to get that one. Its about a Tristan that appears in this book. I am waiting rather impatiently for that one it called The Devil's Knight. I just wish that we could have a cover already I mean the book comes out in December. I loved the leading lady in My Demon's Kiss she knew what she wanted and she went for it I hate it when authors write women that are so gung ho against the main hero finally a woman who actually likes the hero!

On the Fence about this One.......2005-04-22

So far I am the odd man out and I'm sure that I'm going to get bashed for this but I just could not rate this story 5 stars. I am big fan of paranormal romance; especially vampire romance novels. I couldn't wait to start this book. Maybe if I had not just finsihed Night Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon I might have rated the book 4 stars but on the heels of such a fantastic story the flaws in my Demon's Kiss were too obivious.

I will not summarize the story others have already done a good of out lining the plot. I did like that Simons killing wasn't sugar coated and that he wanted to be human again. I liked Isabel a little. She wasn't as interesting as I like heroines to be. However, I know that this was part of the story. Her father kept her ignorant about the mysteries of the catacombs and the scrolls hidden within them. Simone and Isabel had a medium chemistry. I think that it was circumstances that drew them together rather that genuine attraction. I mean Isabel had never had any contact with men other than peasants.

My biggest problem with the story was the anitclimatic ending. I can't really go into details without revealing too much of the story. I will say that half way through the story it really picked up and I started to enjoy it. The mystery of the druid's writings and Isabels role in Simons quest was really orginal.
But then after all this build up about her role in Simons quest and her bravey in saving Simone life, she ended up being the helpless victim. Maybe Ms. Blue next novel will continue the story of Isabel and Simon. There is definitly a link between Simon and Tristan Dumaine the vampire of her next story.

Terrific read!.......2005-01-16

There's not much more that I can add that hasn't already been said by prior reviewers. I'm not a huge fan of vampire stories, but for some reason have read several this past year and I have to say that this book and Cyndi Friberg's terrific Born of the Shadows are the best and most interesting I've yet read.

Simon is a knight who is turned into a vampire while on Crusade. He hates what he is and when he learns that there may be a way for him to become human again, he can't help but hope and believe. He and his wizard sidekick Orlando have been on their quest for ten years when they finally arrive at Charmot, a castle in England built on the ruins of an old Druid stone circle. Legend holds that a chalice that could "cure" Simon can be found there and so Simon and Orlando present themselves to the Lady of Charmot.

That lady is Isabel and since the death of her father she has been responsible for her castle and her people. She has successfully held would-be husbands and marauders at bay with the help of her father's (unfortunately aging) good friend and a little deception. She worries that their luck will run out if they are set upon again, and fears for the safety of her castle. But Simon presents himself (okay, he lies!) as her distant cousin who is cursed and who was led to Charmot by a vision from her father. He and Orlando explain that somewhere within the castle they will find a cure for Simon's curse. Isabel is not sure she believes them, but lets them stay for two reasons: 1. She gets him to agree to protect her castle against any attack and 2. She finds herself very much attracted to the angelic-looking yet slightly dangerous Simon.

Though Simon tries to stay away from her, he is helplessly attracted to her and feels a strong need to protect her (even from himself). Isabel is wary of Simon's true motives, but she also needs his sword arm to protect her people and she finds herself falling for this kind, handsome enigma. They become lovers and Simon's quest continues but will an evil that has followed him from the Holy Land crush all their hopes?

Simon is adorable, sexy, kind and just a really good man who refuses to abandon his humanity and his faith after he is turned. Isabel is smart, pragmatic and independent - a heroine that readers can like and respect. The villain is really evil and vile and scary! The author's descriptions and tone are vivid, dark, mystical pulling reader into her story's time and place. This is the first in a series and there will be more vampires and adventures to come. I for one will be reading them.

Blue Feather'S Vision - Pbk (New Cover) (Adventures in Colonial America)

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Blue Feather'S Vision - Pbk (New Cover) (Adventures in Colonial America)
Knight
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Seventh and Walnut: Life in Colonial Philadelphia (Adventures in Colonial America)
Journey To Monticello - Pbk (New Cover) (Adventures in Colonial America)
The Village: Life in Colonial Times (Adventures in Colonial America)
"Farm, The - Pbk (New Cover)"
Salem Days - Pbk (New Cover)

ASIN: 0816745536

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Through dramatic depictions of significant moments in American history, this informative series gives young readers a vivid sense of Colonial American life -- its farms and villages, cities and ports, and the struggles and dreams of its inhabitants. Illustrated and indexed.

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Great for Children!.......2000-06-27

I read this with my daughter and son as a chap book (one chapter a night) and they were always eager to hear more the next night! It's a wonderful book to use as a conversation starter about the treatment and lifestyle of indians in Colonial America.

Lovely Lady Dressed in Blue (Bella Dama Vestida En Azul): And the Knights of Our Lady (Los Caballeros de Nuestra Senora)

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Lovely Lady Dressed in Blue (Bella Dama Vestida En Azul): And the Knights of Our Lady (Los Caballeros de Nuestra Senora)
Susan A. Brindle , Joan A. Bell , and Miriam A. Lademan
Manufacturer: Precious Life Books, Incorporated
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 1889733016

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Scarlett, First Knight of Vandora
Megan, Blue Terry , and Janet, Sue Terry
Manufacturer: Realm of Vandora
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Binding: Paperback

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Suzi heard the scream and came running. The governess almost immediately spotted the arrow. She hurriedly closed and locked the doors, lit a candle, pulled the heavy curtains together, and then embraced her charge who was huddled on the floor shaking like someone with a fever. Suzi rocked the newly crowned Queen of Nurum, to and fro the way she had when she was a little girl. As Alisza wept, Suzi wiped away the tears that cruised down her cheeks. "It will be all right," Suzi soothed, wondering how things could ever be all right again. Neither of them had ever experienced such a stressful situation. Although Alisza's parents had been cold and heartless people, they provided financial stability for the two women and kept them safe. What would they do now? Where could they turn for help? Who could they trust? "Why did they try to kill me?" Alisza asked brokenly. "What did I do to them? And where are my guards?" "It was not you personally dear. They are afraid of how you will exercise the power you have been handed." "Tell me what to do," Alisza cried clutching Suzi's bodice. "It is a time for caution. Do not do anything rash. We must determine who our enemy is."

Fallen Blue Knights: Controlling Police Corruption (Studies in Crime and Public Policy)

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Fallen Blue Knights: Controlling Police Corruption (Studies in Crime and Public Policy)
Sanja Kutnjak Ivkovic
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0195169166

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Despite its suspected prevalence, no comprehensive analysis of police corruption has been published for nearly three decades. Fallen Blue Knights provides a systematic, in-depth analysis of the subject, while also addressing the question of what can be done to ensure successful corruption control. Kutnjak Ivkovic argues that the current mechanisms for control--the courts, prosecutors, independent commissions, and the media, as well as the internal control mechanisms within a police agency itself--suffer from severe shortcomings that substantially limit their effectiveness. In this much-needed analysis, Kutnjak Ivkovic redefines the roles of major players and develops a novel, comprehensive model of corruption control.

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Praise for Fallen Blue Knights.......2006-03-15

"No one has thought more clearly or researched more deeply into the questions of police corruption than Sanja Kutnjak Ivkovic. She has brought to her study of the commissions investigating police corruption in the United States over the last three decades a framework of scholarship that puts their experience into a useful, more general context. Her personal experience in the police shows through every chapter. This book must be read by anyone addressing the issues of police corruption in the years ahead. No one can fail to learn from Sanja Kutnjak Ivkovic's fine book, Fallen Blue Knights." -- Philip B. Heymann, Professor, Harvard University, author of Terrorism, Freedom, and Security: Winning Without War

"In Fallen Blue Knights Sanja Kutnjak Ivkovic has written a comprehensive, authoritative account of what we know about the causes of police corruption and many of the possible cures. Her work is both a starting point for thinking seriously about this important public problem and a valuable, in-depth reference useful in asking and answering advanced academic and practical questions about the subject. Her work provides the foundation for any serious future thought, research, and action in this domain." -- Mark H. Moore, Professor, Harvard University, co-author of Beyond 911: A New Era for Policing

"Sanja Kutnjak Ivkovic's fine book cuts, with the precision of a surgeon's scalpel, to the crux of the issue of corruption facing American police. This conceptual clarity is used to propose a practical and realistic way forward." -- Clifford Shearing, Professor, Centre of Criminology at the University of Toronto

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