British Intelligence in the Second World War: Vol. 3, Part 2 (British Intelligence in the Second World War)

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A new propulsion system devised by the U.S. government puts Mars just days away. It creates interplanetary opportunities unprecedented for the human race. But someone - or something - wants Earth's progression into space to stop. What does that mean to the Ultimates and the Ultimate Fantastic Four! And yes, that mysterious white-and-green figure is Ultimate Captain Marvel! Collects Ultimate Secret #1-4.

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A more than solid middle chapter.......2007-02-27

As far as I was concerned, Ultimate Nightmare, the first chapter in Warren Ellis' re-imagining Ultimate Galactus trilogy, was spectacular. While Ultimate Secret doesn't live up to the first chapter of the trilogy, it is a more than solid middle chapter that sets up the pivotal things to come. Taking place briefly after Ultimate Nightmare, Ultimate Secret picks up with Nick Fury recruiting the Fantastic Four to help with a big problem: something called Gah Lak Tus is coming to destroy the planet and obliterate all mankind. What helps make this TPB good is Ellis' reinvention of Captain Marvel (or Mahr-Vell); an alien soldier posing as a human and fighting on our side. Iron Man, Thor, and Hawkeye are also here for the ride, as the stage is set for the apocalyptic events of Ultimate Extinction. Steve McNiven and Mark Bagley provide great artwork, and Ellis manages to churn out a compelling story while further fleshing out the relationship between Reed Richards and Sue Storm like he has during his run on Ultimate Fantastic Four. All in all, if you picked up Ultimate Nightmare, consider this a must read as the end is clearly in sight.

vols 1 and 2 were very good, 3 was awful and ruined it all..........2007-02-14

in vol 2, the kree try to prevent mankind from gaining efficient space travel because they want us to remain earthbound for when the big g hits. vol 2 is very good, however i would not recommend this trilogy because vol 3 is so incredibly awful it made reading the first two volumes a waste of time. in addition, i hate the robot hive galactus idea. yes galactus is supposed to be a world eating force even when he's a big purple dude, but the big guy galactus is way cooler than this stupid idea. i just hope they don't stink up the fantastic four movies with the robot galactus idea (as rumored), but since the first ff movie was pretty bad i really have no hope.

Warren Ellis at his best........2006-11-10

This series was great, the best of the ultimate titles.

Gah Lak Tus is Coming!.......2006-06-29

Coming on the heels of Ultimate Nightmare, Ultimate Secret continues the Ultimate Galactus saga. Ultimate Secret features the Ultimates again, this time teamed with the Fantastic Four and Mar Vehl (the Ultimate version of Captain Marvel), a Kree warrior who decided to help Earth survive Gah Lak Tus's arrival, instead of watching the planet die, as the rest of the Kree are content to do. In fact, the Kree are so determined to see Earth die that they send a horde of robot/alien/bad guys to sabotage the space program (that Mar Vehl helped with) to ensure no Earthlings escape the coming doom.

I'm not typically a fan of the cosmic storylines, but this is the Ultimate Universe so I had to at least check it out. Writer Warren Ellis does a fine job with this series, particularly with the dialogue. The scenes with Thor, the Human Torch, and the Thing literally had me laughing out loud, and Ellis's take on Tony Stark and Carol Danvers is spot-on. The background information Ellis provides on Gah Lak Tus and the death of civilizations is pretty grim stuff, so the snappy dialogue helps keep the story fun. Also, since this is a middle chapter, the ending didn't offer much in the way of a satisfying conclusion, but that is to be expected.

The artwork, as always, is top notch. Steve McNiven (one of the best artists to come along in quite some time) did a fantastic job on the first two chapters, and Tom Raney's work on the last two chapters was excellent as well. It made me nostalgic for the classic Ellis/Raney Stormwatch run (which deserves the Absolute hardcover treatment, in case anyone from DC is reading this).

All told, Ultimate Secret is a worthy addition to the Ultimate Galactus saga and the Ultimate Universe as a whole.

This series is Ultimate!.......2006-06-23

My favorite Ultimate volume, this first issue will literally blow you away!

if you look in the dictionary for the definition of "cool" you will find "Ultimate: Secret."

If you liked Ultimate Nightmare, get this, NOW!

Weird N.J., Vol. 2: Your Travel Guide to New Jersey's Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets

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GREAT GIFT
Weird NJ-the best
Weird NJ, Vol2: Your Travel Guide to NJ Local Legends & Best Kept Secrets
Weird NJ Vol 2 a NJ native's opinion

Weird N.J., Vol. 2: Your Travel Guide to New Jersey's Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets
Mark Moran , and Mark Sceurman
Manufacturer: Sterling
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ASIN: 1402739419
Release Date: 2006-09-01

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New Jersey is even WEIRDER than we thought!
From the authors of Weird N.J.—with more than 125,000 copies sold—comes a second amazing collection of the wonderful weirdness that fills every inch of the Garden State.

One of the bestselling books ever to hit New Jersey was Mark Sceurman and Mark Moran’s Weird N.J. The book was such a phenomenon that it began a whole series of Weird state books, each one a bestseller. But the Marks, as they are called, always knew that there were more, bizarre stories lurking in their own home state. So back they went, camera and notebook in hand, to travel the highways and byways of New Jersey to chronicle more weirdly bizarre stories. And what did they find? How about the pathway of a doctor’s office paved with tombstones? Or a pumpkin-shaped house? Then there’s the Hub Cap Tree, the Birdsville Church (yes, a church for birds), and the bowling ball pyramid that graces one proud resident’s front lawn. Fun too are the haunted houses to visit, the ghosts to chat with, and the cursed roads to travel down. It’s all part of the long, strange trip known as Weird N.J.

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GREAT GIFT.......2007-09-13

FOR PEOPLE THAT HAVE LEFT THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY THIS IS AN INTERESTING LOOK BACK ALL THE PLACES THAT THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED AND ENJOYED.

Weird NJ-the best.......2007-01-13

Loved WNJ #2, better than #1. More colorful photos and some follow-ups from previous editions/magazines.

Weird NJ, Vol2: Your Travel Guide to NJ Local Legends & Best Kept Secrets.......2007-01-11

Wonderful addition to the first guide. A must read. Need to keep them coming. Love buying from amazon!
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Weird NJ Vol 2 a NJ native's opinion.......2007-01-10

Love the book. It's better than I expected. It's broader in scope than I anticipated - and that's good. Makes me want Vol 1, too. Arrived on time and in pristine condition. Thanks, Jim.

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2 Great reads, very steamy.
Buy it for "Roarke's Prisoner"!
More Secrets Revealed
Steamy, riveting, beautifully written...
This anthology rocks!

Secrets, Vol. 2
Bonnie Hamre , Susan Paul , Angela Knight , and Doreen Desalvo
Manufacturer: Red Sage Publishing, Inc.
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ASIN: 0964894211

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2 Great reads, very steamy........2004-08-25

These secrets books are a great way to find new authors. After reading these short but very steamy stories I want to find more from them. Roarke's prisoner (Angela Knight) was my favorite out of the four, with Snowbound (Bonnie Hamre) coming a close second. This series is turning into a very enjoyable read & i'm looking forward to the rest.

Buy it for "Roarke's Prisoner"!.......2004-03-08

Angela Knight's futuristic space romance (and it *is* romantic!) is worth the cost of the book all by itself. The others all range from good to great, but I considered them just a bonus. "Roarke's Prisoner" tells of two enemy starship captains who had a sensual run-in in the past and have not been able to stop thinking about one another. Finally, he has captured her and has her at his mercy. As much as he hates her cause, his personal feelings for her run deep and what could be a cruel and vengeful imprisonment instead becomes an incredibly erotic entanglement. I'd give this story 10 stars if I could! I have read all of the Secrets books but this is the only one I have kept, because I re-read this story so often.

More Secrets Revealed.......2003-10-18

Snowbound by Bonnie Hamre****
Historical-London Society: Justin Stowe, fifth Earl of Howden is snowbound in his bachelor's establishment deserving a break from the manipulating ladies of ton seeking his title. Sarah Walker interrupts his solitude by collapsing on his settee dripping mud with an infant bundled to her. Justin is shocked that she has gone to such lengths to trap him. After having to get in his bed with her (in order to keep her warm with his "body" heat)-- he must have her. Listening to her explanation for her arrival, he quickly comes up with alternate solutions to allow him more time with her-for her own good of course.

Savage Garden by Susan Paul****
Historical: Lady Raine LeFleur is the daughter of a French Major. Dr. Miguel Chavez is fighting on the opposite side of the war seeking revenge for the slaughter of his family. Miguel intercepts bandit's heist of the carriage bound to take Raine home to get married. Thankful for being rescued by her lover, Raine finds herself kidnapped instead.

Roarke's Prisoner by Angela Knight****
Sci-Fi: Elise Morrell captains Coalition Stellar Service Intelligence ship the "Star Raker" which has been ducking and dodging Captain Michael Roarke of Rebellion Starforce much larger ship the "Liberator" for a year. Chased down and defeated, she puts her crews safety above her owns and reluctantly agrees to his demand for HER total surrender.

Surrogate Lover by Doreen DeSalvo***
Contemporary: Sarah goes to see Dr. Adrian Ross for sex therapy. While coaching Sarah to enjoy sex and become "comfortable" with her sexuality, he falls in love with her. How UNprofessional....

Steamy, riveting, beautifully written..........2003-09-09

Don't read this on the bus! You'll miss your stop! This is fabulous anthology, particularly Doreen DeSalvo's story -- which is UNBELIEVABLY steamy and intimate and sensitively told. it really pulls you in. Looking forward to more from her!

This anthology rocks!.......2003-08-22

I LOVED this anthology and thought all the stories were good, but I have to single out "Surrogate Lover" by Doreen DeSalvo. Great story (which I'm sure many a woman can relate to!), great writing, and just plain fun. I highly recommend it. This author should definitely be more widely read, and I'm looking forward to more of her work!

The Hidden Land (The Secret Country Trilogy, Vol. 2)

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The Secret: Each Book Gets Better
Hidden away
AWESOME! This from a 26-year old, hehehe
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Six stars!

The Hidden Land (The Secret Country Trilogy, Vol. 2)
Pamela Dean
Manufacturer: Puffin
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ASIN: 0142501433

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The five cousins are still trapped in the Secret Country, and must play their parts. When the King is poisoned, Ted-Prince Edward-must take the throne, even though he has no idea how to rule a country, battle magic, or inspire followers. Soon enough he will have to do all three because the Country is on the verge of war with the treacherous Dragon King.

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The Secret: Each Book Gets Better.......2006-01-08

I originally picked up this trilogy because it looked interesting and the other reviewers raved about it. Chapters into the first book, I began to wonder why it was so beloved. More questions than answers swam across the page, drowning me in confusion and frustration. I felt thrown into a sea without a life preserver. The language was too archaic at times, and I constantly felt I was not being given enough information to process the storyline.

I felt like I was plowing through the book with an old, tired horse in a massive field full of rocks while the burning sun beat down from above. Being a complete-ist, however, I trudged on and picked up book #2. Halfway through, I pleasantly discovered that my horse was more spry, the rocks had disappeared from the field, and I was wearing a broad-rimmed hat. I was still plowing, but it wasn't nearly as painful. By book #3, I had a tractor, cool breeze, and lemonade in my hand. The work was no longer a chore but a welcome vacation I found thoroughly enjoyable.

I can hardly account for the transition, but it did happen. I recommend the trilogy to those who are not afraid to persevere in the beginning to achieve a great reward in the end.

Hidden away.......2004-05-17

Pamela Dean's Secret Country Trilogy has only recently come back into the spotlight, when reprinted by Firebird Books. Now the second volume of this quirky epic is out: "The Hidden Land." It suffers from a bit of middle-volume syndrome, but it keeps up the pace and builds up suspense and plot for volume three.

In the first book of the trilogy, five cousins suddenly got swept away into the Secret Country -- a magical land of wizards, dragons, unicorns, nobles and kings, which they thought they had made up as a game. Now they have taken the parts they set down for themselves, ranging from sorceresses to crown princes -- and a person they never made up has shown up: the mysterious Claudia.

Now things take a not-so-unexpected turn, when the kids try to keep the King from being murdered. But the king dies anyhow -- and the question of whodunnit only makes things more complicated. Since he is the crown prince, Ted has to ascend the throne, but since he isn't really Prince Edward, he's uneasy about it. But despite his lack of experience, he must find a way to ready the Hidden Land for war against the Dragon King... even if he dies in the process.

Dean jumps headlong back into the story without missing a step. "The Hidden Land," like its predecessor, takes a lot of basic fantasy elements and whips them together into something fresh. Kids in a fantasy land, wizards, unicorns, evil dark lord, and plenty of other stuff. Don't worry -- Dean's sense of whimsy and mystery carries it through.

Her descriptions are detailed but avoid being grandiose. Dean takes the story seriously but doesn't make it pretentious. She also mixes together "ye olde" speak and modern English, keeping the medieval people from sounding like modern Americans, and Americans from sounding like ye olde medieval types. You can't forget that these scared, confused kids are not native to the Secret Country.

Ted is perhaps the character who grows the most in this book, since he's struggling to keep afloat as the new King. But all the cousins have become more confident and able. (In a few cases, they act oddly because of their adventures). Some are stronger, some are wiser, and some are just handling the situation well. But they are still portrayed as kids stuck in a fantasy game gone wild.

"The Hidden Land" suffers from the awkwardness of being in the middle of the trilogy. But it remains a budding classic, with its whimsically serious story and likable characters. Highly recommended.

AWESOME! This from a 26-year old, hehehe.......2004-03-29

I was going up and down the isle of my favorite book store when I stumbled on the interesting cover of this book. I picked it up going, wow, what is this about? I read the back cover. My heart raced suddenly. Could it be true? A book with such an interesting story idea like this? I didn't even read the first book but by instinct picked up ALL THREE books in the trilogy at once. Boy, was that a smart thing to do.

(...)

Good news!.......2002-02-06

Just passing on good news I've heard -- the series is to be reprinted starting in 2003! If you couldn't find The Whim of the Dragon, the third book, just wait -- relief is in sight!
Aside from that, it's a worthy follow-up to The Secret Country, but very much dependent on it -- don't try to read this alone. Good reading to you!

Six stars!.......1999-07-22

Nobody, nobody, nobody writes like Pamela Dean. Some writers have written as well, but no writer of prose has ever had a voice that somehow manages to feel like Tom O'Bedlam's song.

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Jessica Jones and Luke Cage's lives have been destroyed by the events of the Secret War, so what is Jessica going to do about it? Fans of Secret War - feel The Pulse as it pounds out more gritty intrigue even as it welcomes a new artist: award-winning comics superstar Brent Anderson (Rising Stars, Astro City)! Guest-starring: Captain America, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Nick Fury, and more!

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Great Companion Book to the Secret War Series.......2006-01-24

When I first read this, I was pretty lost because I hadn't been following Marvel's "Secret War" mini-series. Now that the eternally delayed final issue of "Secret War" has finally been released, I got the rest of the issues and caught up. This book shows "SW" from Jessica Jones point of view. She's an investigative reporter, former super-hero, and Luke Cage's baby-mama. She's frustrated and angry that she can't figure out what's happening. Well we can't either!

Until now, of course. Check out the comic issues of Secret War (or wait for the graphic novel version) BEFORE reading this. I have no idea why they released this companion book so far ahead of the main story.

The best part about this book is the dark and moody artwork of Anderson and Lark. It's a huge improvement over Bagley's cartoon-y style in Vol. 1. His stuff works well in lighter books like "Ultimate Spider-man," but I'm glad someone at Marvel realized it doesn't work in this title. Jessica finally gets the hard edge that she deserves in Vol. 2. Die-hard fans from her "Alias" days will be pleased.

Not nearly as good as the first Pulse TPB!!.......2005-10-22

I concur with the previous reviewer, Michael Schwarz. I picked up this book because I had read the original "Pulse" trade paperback and enjoyed it. But this book, as a stand alone collection, is not nearly as enjoyable. It's clearly a follow up to two other collected Marvel stories: "The Secret War" and "Alias" -more so than the original "Pulse" TPB. I am a fan of Brent Anderson, and his art here is it's usual excellent quality!

I have not yet read "The Secret War" or "Alias" collections, but now I'm going to check them out. Before you read this title, you may wish to consider doing the same. But even then, this collection seems like little more than just a follow up to a previous story. Skipping it probably won't make much of a difference.

Additional Reading May Be Required.......2005-08-26

OK, First thing's first, this is a tie in. It's a tie in to the Marvel's new Secret Wars story arc, and that's it's biggest problem.

Bendis seems to get a lot of things right regarding Jessica in this that may have let down readers of Alias from the previous Pulse book, but, the trade off is that this story has the feel of those old star trek episodes that excluded the main characters with the intention of presenting a different perspective on the universe. You get the feeling things are going on without any idea what they relate to, but, by the end, the book never does clear this up.

As an Alias mini-series tie in to Secret Wars, this might have been an acceptable book, but as it stands, it's a mess. That being said if you're a fan of Alias, you've probably already picked this up, but if you're only experiance with Jessica Jones is the previous Pulse TPB and you haven't read the new Secret Wars series, then this is probably not the book for you.

The Secret History of the Mongols: A Mongolian Epic Chronicle of the Thirteenth Century (Brill's Inner Asian Library) 2 vol. set

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Definitive Version of the Secret History of the Mongols

The Secret History of the Mongols: A Mongolian Epic Chronicle of the Thirteenth Century (Brill's Inner Asian Library) 2 vol. set

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ASIN: 9004153632

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The 13th century Secret History of the Mongols, covering the great Èinggis Qan's (1162-1227) ancestry and life, stands out as a literary monument of first magnitude. Written partly in prose and partly in epic poetry, it is the major native source on Èinggis Qan, also dealing with part of the reign of his son and successor Ögödei (1229-41).

This true handbook contains an historical introduction, a full translation of the chronicle in accessible English, plus an extensive commentary. Indispensable for the historian, the Sino-Mongolist, the Altaic philologist, and anyone interested in comparative literature and Central Asian folklore.

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Definitive Version of the Secret History of the Mongols.......2004-01-31

For decades students of "The Secret History of the Mongols" (the primary source on the life of Genghis Khan) have been using de Rachewiltz's indexed text and his tentative chapter-by-chapter translations. Now we have his 1500 page magnum opus. De Rachewiltz has mastered the secondary literature in all the relevant languages including Mongolian and even Hungarian, and this work is really the culmination of a century and a half of work by dozens of scholars. At $214 almost nobody can afford this 1500-page set, but every serious research library should have it. Perhaps a condensed popular edition will also be published soon.

The Winchester Single-Shot, Vol. 2: Old Secrets and New Discoveries

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Includes the human side of the Winchester

The Winchester Single-Shot, Vol. 2: Old Secrets and New Discoveries
John Campbell
Manufacturer: Andrew Mowbray Inc., Publishers
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0917218914

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This book is a must-have for connoisseurs of the Winchester Single-Shot and avid students of all things Winchester! In this incredibly researched sequel to John Campbell's original work, The Winchester Single-Shot, collectors of the Model 1885 will uncover a trove of new information - much of it never before published. What's more, all Winchester collectors will find amazing knowledge and insights that have been buried for over a century. Learn the human side of Winchester through detailed biographies of the men who made Winchester a legend. Probe the surprising secrets of Winchester's model room. Revisit the art and precision of the W.R.A. Co. drafting rooms and manufacturing shops that helped forge American history. And tour the dark but revealing recesses of the Cody Firearms Museum vaults. Its all here between the covers of The Winchester Single-Shot, Volume II. Ê282 pp., 350+ photos, 8.5"x11". Hardcover w/dustjacket

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Includes the human side of the Winchester.......2001-02-20

Illustrated on almost every page with period photography, drawings, schematics, advertising flyers, etc., John Campbell provides collectors and gun enthusiasts with a wealth of new information on one of the most popular American rifles ever made: The Winchester Single-Shot. Together with its companion title, The Winchester Single-Shot: Volume I, this newest volume by John Campbell provides the definitive reference work that will be an enduring, core reference for generations to come. The Winchester Single-Shot: Volume II provides authoritative, invaluable information and insights that includes the human side of the Winchester through detailed biographies of the men who made this rifle the legend it has become.

Secrets-vols.9&10 special 2-in-1 edition (secrets, 9&10)

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Secrets-vols.9&10 special 2-in-1 edition (secrets, 9&10)

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ASIN: 0739447696

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packed with eight all-new enticingly erotic tales,secrets:vol.9&10 will surely become a fast favorite!

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A "Must Have" book for your Christian Library.

Secrets of the Most Holy Place, Vol. 2
Nori Don
Manufacturer: Destiny Image Publishers
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0768421756

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This long-awaited book continues to explore the wonders of God who sits on the throne of ultimate mercy within the Most Holy Place. Beyond the fleshy veil of troubled humanity lies a place of clarity and peace; a place of wonder and understanding; a place of hope and fulfillment. From this place, we see through His eyes, love through His heart, and are moved by the same compassion that compelled Jesus to give His life for us.

Here is your chance to see the world, the church, and His purposes the way He sees them, loves them and fulfills them.

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A "Must Have" book for your Christian Library........1999-04-11

Don Nori has written a "Christian Friendly" word that inspires you not only to believe in "Your Blessing Now," but takes you boldly into the Most Holy Place. Buy It. You"ll want to read it over and over again.

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