Kushiel's Justice (Kushiel's Legacy)

Kushiel's Justice (Kushiel's Legacy)
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Kushiel's Justice (Kushiel's Legacy)
Jacqueline Carey
Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0446500038

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Imriel de la Courcel's blood parents are history's most reviled traitors, while his adoptive parents, Ph+dre and Joscelin, are Terre d'Ange's greatest champions.Stolen, tortured, and enslaved as a young boy, Imriel is now a Prince of the Blood, third in line for the throne in a land that revels in beauty, art, and desire. After a year abroad to study at university, Imriel returns from his adventures a little older and somewhat wiser.But perhaps not wise enough.What was once a mere spark of interest between himself and his cousin Sidonie now ignites into a white-hot blaze.But from commoner to peer, the whole realm would recoil from any alliance between Sidonie, heir to the throne, and Imriel, who bears the stigma of his mother's misdeeds and betrayals.Praying that their passion will peak and fade, Imriel and Sidonie embark on an intense, secret affair.Blessed Elua founded Terre d'Ange and bestowed one simple precept to guide his people, love as thou wilt.When duty calls, Imriel honors his role as a member of the royal family by leaving to marry a lovely, if merely sweet, Alban princess.By choosing duty over love, Imriel and Sidonie may have unwittingly trespassed against Elua's law.But when dark powers in Alba, who fear an invasion by Terre d'Ange, seek to use the lovers' passion to bind Imriel, the gods themselves take notice.Before the end, Kushiel's justice will be felt in heaven and on earth.

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Amazing........2007-10-10

Words can hardly describe how amazing this book is. I'm not normally an avid reader but once I got a hold of this series I became instantly hooked! I attempted to read it nice and slowly so the book would last longer but I couldn't put it down once I started! Tears, laughter, sorrow - every emotion I could feel, I felt it while reading. Waiting for another book to come out is pure torture but worth every agonizing day.

Jacqueline Carey is a genius and an incredible author!

Awesome.......2007-09-25

Loved it loved it loved it! I couldn't put it down. The story even invaded my dreams. I hope she continued on his story.

A great read........2007-09-13

If possible, the tales keep getting better with every new book. This one is another page turner. Keep 'em coming Jacqueline.

Stunning.......2007-09-10

"Kushiel's Justice" is a sprawling adventure that begins where "Kushiel's Scion" left off. Not only does it surpass "Scion", but it is right up there on par with the earlier "Kushiel" novels.

Imriel has arrived home from his adventures in Tiberium and Lucca, and has finally read his mother's letters. The content of those letters only increases his tumultuous emotions, as Imriel continues to try to do the right thing, and to be good, in the hopes of making up for his mother's treachery. With his decision to wed the Cruarch's niece and secure Terre d'Ange's place in Alba's line of succession, he seems set on this path.

But neither he nor Sidonie reckoned on their explosive connection, as the two begin an illicit affair that, if discovered, could split the realm asunder. But they are young and unsure, and both hope fervently that their feelings will fade. And so Imriel goes forth to marry his Alban bride, Dorelei mab Breidaia, and forge a life as an Alban prince. There, he is caught in a web of Alban magic, as the country's oldest inhabitants struggle to discern the shifting future.

After a startling twist halfway through the book, Imriel's life is shattered and he embarks upon a mission of vengeance that takes him into unknown lands. That journey tests him and changes him in ways he could never have expected.

Words cannot adequately describe the beauty and mastery of "Kushiel's Justice". The story unravels and weaves and unravels again in breathtaking succession, leaving readers on the edge of their seats, wondering what will happen next. The power of Carey's descriptive prose is on display here, as she sets up new lands and new characters and guides us expertly through their histories and motivations. I loved the many intricacies in the plot, the way certain things tied together, and the way so many unexpected obstacles prove that such journeys are never easy. Imriel learns this, too, as even the man against whom he has sworn vengeance shows him that even an idea as righteous as justice or an emotion as clear as hatred is not always so simple.

During the course this book, we see Imriel at his best and at his worst. We see the nature of the Shahrizai and Courcel blood in him, as well as the influences of Phedre and Joscelin. We see him lose himself and find himself repeatedly, and we see the forging of a powerful young man who has finally come to terms with himself. Other main characters include:

Sidonie, in whom readers finally glimpse the subtle cracks in her cold exterior, the insecurities she has struggled with. There is not as much focus on Sidonie's individual character as there is on her interaction with Imriel, but we still see the strength and intelligence and compassion in the young woman.

Dorelei, who serves to ground Imriel and put things into perspective for him. I really enjoyed the portrayal of her character, and found it to be realistic and refreshing.

Alais, who finally comes into her own in Alba. Like Imriel, she begins learning more about herself and her heritage in "Justice", and an interesting groundwork is laid for her in the next novel.

Urist, the commander of the forces who serve Imriel as Lord of Clunderry in Alba. He's an experienced man who doesn't miss much, and his support of Imriel provides a nice balance during their travels.

Many other characters also make appearances throughout the novel, including: Ysandre and Drustan, and his heir, Talorcan; Eammon and Brigitta, and the Lady Grainne; Hyacinthe and Sibeal and their children; Maslin de Lombelon, with whom there's a surprising and satisfactory twist; and of course Phedre and Joscelin, who, despite their comparatively small roles, prove to readers that at heart, they are who they've always been.

I simply do not have enough good things to say about "Kushiel Justice". My only criticism pertains to certain repetitive phrases in the writing, which at times did become a little annoying, but in most places were easily overlooked. If the upcoming "Kushiel's Mercy" is anywhere near as good as this book, Carey will have ended her second "Kushiel" trilogy by setting a standard that few authors today can meet.

Great addition to the Kushiel series.......2007-09-03

We continue Imriel's story, and just like in Kushiel's Scion, his life is as full of adventure as Phedre's. While the story is about Imriel, we are still able to peer into Phedre's and Joscelin's lives. Imriel, in his own right, captures our heart as surely as Phedre did. This was an excellent addition the Kushiel series and leaves you wanting to know what happens next in Imriel and Sidonie's future.

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Justice Hall
Truly the best in the series
Justice Hall (a Mary Russell Mystery) by Laurie R. King
Best book of the series
Well Done!

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Laurie R. King
Manufacturer: Bantam
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ASIN: 0553581112
Release Date: 2003-02-04

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A lost heir, murder most foul, and the unexpected return of two old friends start Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes--spouses and intellectual equals--on an investigation that takes them from the trenches of World War I France to the heights of English society. In this sixth entry in Laurie King's award-winning series, fans will find the Baker Street sleuth mellowed by age and marriage yet still in possession of his deductive abilities and acerbic wit, and, in Mary Russell, a surprisingly apt companion for the legendary detective.

Justice Hall brings back two colorful characters from earlier in the series: Bedouins Ali and Mahmoud Hazr (now known as Alistair and Marsh), who last appeared in O Jerusalem. At their request, Holmes and Russell take up the trail of the doomed heir to Justice Hall, who has been executed for cowardice in the bloody trenches of France. As the detectives strive to make sense of his death and to locate another heir to the family title, an attempt is made on the life of the man who's soon to be welcomed as the new duke. Holmes and Russell soon realize something sinister is afoot, and that they must untangle a web of deceit to discover which of the many suspects is taking steps to shorten the line of inheritance. Once again, King's satisfying tale stays true to the spirit of Conan Doyle's original stories while extending them into new terrain. --Benjamin Reese

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Only hours after Holmes and Russell return from solving one murky riddle on the moor, another knocks on their front door...literally. It’s a mystery that begins during the Great War, when Gabriel Hughenfort died amidst scandalous rumors that have haunted the family ever since. But it’s not until Holmes and Russell arrive at Justice Hall, a home of unearthly perfection set in a garden modeled on Paradise, that they fully understand the irony echoed in the family motto, Justicia fortitudo mea est:

A trail of ominous clues comprise a mystery that leads from an English hamlet to the city of Paris to the wild prairie of the New World. The trap is set, the game is afoot; but can Holmes and Russell catch an elusive killer--or has the murderer caught them?

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Only hours after Holmes and Russell return from solving one murky riddle on the moor, another knocks on their front door... literally.

It's a mystery that begins during the Great War, when Gabriel Hughenfort died amidst scandalous rumors that have haunted the family ever since. But it's not until Holmes and Russell arrive at Justice Hall, a home of unearthly perfection set in a garden modeled on Paradise, that they fully understand the irony echoed in the family motto, Justicia fortitudo mea est.

A trail of ominous clues comprise a mystery that leads from an English hamlet to the city of Paris to the wild prairie of the New World. The trap is set, the game is afoot; but can Holmes and Russell catch an elusive killer—or has the murderer caught them?

"A spellbinding mystery...superb."
   THE WASHINGTON POST

"Consistently smart and poignant... [Conan Doyle] would probably approve."
   CHICAGO TRIBUNE

"Audacious... Mary Russell is never less than fascinating company."
   LOS ANGELES TIMES

"Gosford Park with an Arthur Conan Doyle twist... fascinating."
    THE ORLANDO SENTINEL

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Justice Hall.......2007-03-01

There is much to like in "Justice Hall"--evocative descriptions of English landscape and English architecture, domestic and grand; an education on the country house shooting party; the curious overlay of transportation, ancient and contemporary, which marked the post WWI years; the brutal circumstances of trench warfare. But, as with all the Mary Russell novels, a willingness to suspend disbelief is essential--especially if you are a dyed-in-the-wool Sherlock Holmes fan. The plot and characters will otherwise spoil what is in many ways an enjoyable romp (except when King is on the "Shot at Dawn" soapbox, or the overabundant symbolism of the Hall and its beautifully painted dome). Ms. King does her best to instruct readers new to the series on past relationships, but this leads to rather too much backstory. Nevertheless, there is a lot of atmospheric fun to be had keeping Holmes and Russell company.

Truly the best in the series.......2006-08-25

Well-written, perfectly paced, absolutely enthralling! This book draws you in and keeps you absorbed in the mysteries of Justice Hall. What a terrific sequel to O Jerusalem. I've read every book in the Mary Russell series now, beginning at the end with Locked Rooms and then starting from the "real" beginning and moving forward, and this has truly been the gem of an entirely enjoyable series.

Justice Hall (a Mary Russell Mystery) by Laurie R. King.......2006-08-21

This book has to be one of my top favorites in the Mary Russell series. The plot was excellent and the characters well-written. The story unfolded in a lively way without any lag in the middle of the story. It was hard to put it down.

I can highly recommend this book.

Denise N. Davidson

Best book of the series.......2006-08-09

This is by far my favorite of the Sherlock Holmes/Mary Russell novels. Laurie R. King's description of Justice Hall as well as the colorful characters contained in it is breathtaking. (I wish I could spend a day in Greene Library!) The mystery itself is compelling and keeps you guessing. There's also a sense of adventure and suspense, like when Mary and Iris travel to Canada to seek out a certain someone. There was a poignant touch of sadness in this book for me. I realize that Marsh/Mahmoud and Alistair/Ali belong in the desert, but... WARNING! SPOILER BELOW!

the scene at the end with Marsh and Gabe is heartbreaking. As much as the reader (well, at least this reader) wants Marsh to stick around and watch his grandson develop, it just isn't in his nature. This is part of the book that stayed with me long after I read it. I couldn't help but think of what would happen next, after the final page. I'd like to think that back in Palestine, Marsh is secretly keeping tabs on young Gabe in Justice Hall using whatever secret methods he has. And Iris will likely make trips back and forth from Paris to check on Gabe, too. I don't usually spend time fantasizing about what fictional characters are doing after I've read the book, so it's a true testament to Laurie R. King's brilliance as a writer. These characters really become a part of you.

Justice Hall is an incredible story on so many levels. I very highly recommend this book to anyone. And for Holmes/Russell fans, it's a must read.

Well Done!.......2006-04-25

Justice Hall is another book in the Mary Russell/Sherlock Holmes series and was, dare I say, one of the most enjoyable yet! Readers should note however that this book will certainly not be enjoyed as much if they have not read the fourth book in the series "O Jerusalem". That book lays the foundation for the returning characters in this story. Laurie King has really outdone herself with this story line. It is compelling as we meet Mahmoud and Ali, but this time in their proper British personnas as Marsh and Alistair. Ali engages Russell and Holmes' help to investigate the strange behavior of his beloved cousin Marsh. Eager to help they all depart for Justice Hall the imperious home of Marsh's family only to find their beloved friend definetly not himself. The mystery begins to unfold and we find the two slueths digging up history to find the truth about an execution, inheritance and general mayhem. There is a great supporting cast of well developed endearing characters and the unfoldment of the mystery is exciting and fufilling. One of the better books in the series and a quick read.

The King's Justice (Histories of King Kelson)

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One of the best of the series!
Great story
Finally a King
An interesting yet challenging book
A masterpiece

The King's Justice (Histories of King Kelson)
KATHERINE KURTZ
Manufacturer: Del Rey
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0345318250
Release Date: 1985-11-12

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Young Kelson Haldane, King of Gwynedd, heir to both royal and Deryni magical powers, was still no match for ex-Archbishop Loris and the Pretender Queen Caitrin who sought his death. Yet, he raised an army against them both, knowing that honor made defeat impossible....

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One of the best of the series!.......2004-01-31

"The King's Justice" and "The Bastard Prince" are my two favorites in this series -- fantastic writing; wonderful, well-developed characters; adventure; intrigue; brotherhood; loyality; friendship; sacrifice; and some humor thrown in for good measure. Who could ask for more?

Great story.......2003-03-19

This is another of Katherine Kurtz's great books about the Deryni. I wish there were many more to read. I have most of them.

Finally a King.......2002-12-28

I was very pleased with the way the character of King Kelson has developed. He has finally begun to show what he is made of. He will be a very fun character to continue reading about.

An interesting yet challenging book.......2000-05-08

I really didn't enjoy reading this book, yet it was challenging. Even though there was some fighting action that kept me in suspense, I had a hard time remembering some of the characters. I would read about one family and then start reading about another family. Then, when a character tells that another person is in the family, I get confused. One reason might be that I read volume II of this book, instead of volume I. Even though I was confused, I would recommend this book to someone who likes to read about knights and learn about a 17 year old teenager who struggles to do his best job as a king.

A masterpiece.......1999-12-23

In this book kelson finally becomes a true King. He finds out that life is far from fair, but you have to live it anyway. He takes up challenges and causes that he probably never even concidered existed before, and i must say Mrs. Kurtz puts it to paper masterfully. She manages to take the readers into the kingdom of Gwynedd, and puts you right into the action next to her main characters I have grown to know and love. She keeps us on our toes with action and twists and turns in the story, so much so that it's more like watching a movie then reading a book.

From Civil Rights to Human Rights: Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Struggle for Economic Justice (Politics and Culture in Modern America)

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From Civil Rights to Human Rights: Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Struggle for Economic Justice (Politics and Culture in Modern America)
Thomas F. Jackson
Manufacturer: University of Pennsylvania Press
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ASIN: 0812239695

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Winner of the 2007 Liberty Legacy Foundation Award of the Organization of American Historians for the best book on "any historical aspect of the civil rights struggle in the United States from the nation's founding to the present."

Martin Luther King, Jr., is widely celebrated as an American civil rights hero. Yet King's nonviolent opposition to racism, militarism, and economic injustice had deeper roots and more radical implications than is commonly appreciated, Thomas F. Jackson argues in this searching reinterpretation of King's public ministry. Between the 1940s and the 1960s, King was influenced by and in turn reshaped the political cultures of the black freedom movement and democratic left. His vision of unfettered human rights drew on the diverse tenets of the African American social gospel, socialism, left-New Deal liberalism, Gandhian philosophy, and Popular Front internationalism.

King's early leadership reached beyond southern desegregation and voting rights. As the freedom movement of the 1950s and early 1960s confronted poverty and economic reprisals, King championed trade union rights, equal job opportunities, metropolitan integration, and full employment. When the civil rights and antipoverty policies of the Johnson administration failed to deliver on the movement's goals of economic freedom for all, King demanded that the federal government guarantee jobs, income, and local power for poor people. When the Vietnam war stalled domestic liberalism, King called on the nation to abandon imperialism and become a global force for multiracial democracy and economic justice.

Drawing widely on published and unpublished archival sources, Jackson explains the contexts and meanings of King's increasingly open call for "a radical redistribution of political and economic power" in American cities, the nation, and the world. The mid-1960s ghetto uprisings were in fact revolts against unemployment, powerlessness, police violence, and institutionalized racism, he argued. His final dream, a Poor People's March on Washington, aimed to mobilize Americans across racial and class lines to reverse a national cycle of urban conflict, political backlash, and policy retrenchment. King's vision of economic democracy and international human rights remains a powerful inspiration for those committed to ending racism and poverty in our time.

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Compelling new biography of King.......2007-01-09

This is the most important and original book on Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. to be published in years. Jackson offers a persuasive account that challenges the conventional wisdom about King and his goals. King was not just the apostle of nonviolence. He was not just someone who wanted everyone to get along. King was a radical--who saw that personal transformation was not enough. Jackson shows how King saw the black freedom struggle as one of power and economics. This book is beautifully written and deeply researched. It will be impossible to think about King in the same way ever again after reading Jackson's account.

The Deacons for Defense: Armed Resistance and the Civil Rights Movement

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"When you're dealing with the wolf,
Deacons for Defense
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The Deacons for Defense: Armed Resistance and the Civil Rights Movement
Lance Hill
Manufacturer: The University of North Carolina Press
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In 1964 a small group of African American men in Jonesboro, Louisiana, defied the nonviolence policy of the mainstream civil rights movement and formed an armed self-defense organization--the Deacons for Defense and Justice--to protect movement workers from vigilante and police violence. With their largest and most famous chapter at the center of a bloody campaign in the Ku Klux Klan stronghold of Bogalusa, Louisiana, the Deacons became a popular symbol of the growing frustration with Martin Luther King Jr.'s nonviolent strategy and a rallying point for a militant working-class movement in the South.

Lance Hill offers the first detailed history of the Deacons for Defense and Justice, who grew to several hundred members and twenty-one chapters in the Deep South and led some of the most successful local campaigns in the civil rights movement. In his analysis of this important yet long-overlooked organization, Hill challenges what he calls "the myth of nonviolence"--the idea that a united civil rights movement achieved its goals through nonviolent direct action led by middle-class and religious leaders. In contrast, Hill constructs a compelling historical narrative of a working-class armed self-defense movement that defied the entrenched nonviolent leadership and played a crucial role in compelling the federal government to neutralize the Klan and uphold civil rights and liberties.

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real history.......2007-02-11

excellent coverage of a little-known but very important part of the civil rights movement. if you're tired of the conventional view of the crm with everyone on their knees praying, this book is for you.

"When you're dealing with the wolf,.......2007-01-10

you have to speak the language of the wolf." - Henry Austin, Deacons for Defense

This is truly a lost history of the civil rights movement that author Lance Hill has found under the layers upon layers of mainstream narratives which conveniently dictate false truths that - when repeated enough - become larger than life.

Following the organized self-defense philosophy espoused by Robert F. Williams in Monroe, N.C., a small group of men in Jonesboro, Louisiana, founded an organization that had great influence in the civil rights movement of the mid-1960s. The success the Deacons had in defeating the KKK and other haters on the streets by standing up, moving forward and staring them down with guns loaded brought a new sense of empowerment in demanding that justice truly be served today.

Hill explains how he became aware of the Deacons and then began his quest to research the history. Initially founded to protect civil rights workers, the Deacons' influence in the Deep South grew with a regional organizing campaign in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, along with chapters being founded in several Northern cities.

The success and expansion of the program brought interest from the FBI, coverage by an oftentimes adverse media and linkage - oftenetimes quite temporary - with a number of revolutionary organizations.

But through the comparatively brief time the Deacons operated - about four years - Hill successfully argues that the organization forced the federal government to aggressively enforce the 1964 Civil Rights Act and was the bridge to the Black Power movement that emerged later in the decade.

The Deacons' legacy continues, as former members have strongly stated over the years that the group has never actually gone away. And, as Hill writes, "Finally, there is something inspiring in a story of people who stood up to injustice when everyone around them was afraid. That is a fable that will always serve us well."

The Deacons for Defense lives in the souls of those who do their part on a daily basis to bring real justice to this country.

Deacons for Defense .......2006-07-23

An important corrective to the nonviolence theme that domninates most histories of the Civil Rights Movement. The Deacons were mostly home grown Black Veterans from working class neighborhoods in small southern towns like Bogalusa and Jonesboro Louisianna. When the Klan and Police beat on civil rights workers and local protestors the Deacons fought back. In July 1965 when a mob of whites attacked a group of civil rights, mostly children, marchers in Bogalusa a Deacon shot a Klan member sending him to hospital. This incident had a profound impact on the response to Black demands for equal rights in Lousianna. Finally, the White Establishment began to make changes that led to a better life for Louisianna's Blacks. Professor Hill's(History, Tulane Univesity) book is full of such incidents and proves that the Deaon's impact on the souhtern Civil Rights struggle must not be overlooked.

Best Book on the Civil Rights Movement in Years!.......2004-07-29

This book kept me up reading all night. I had in the past heard that their had been a group that pre dated The Black Panther Party, and were operating in the deep south. However there was not much information on this clandestine group. Well there is now. This is the book. My chest burst with pride as the tears fell down my cheeks. If you read nothing else this year please read this book if you want to know what our people were really doing during the "movement". The media had been lying to us about our role in our own history! This book is about us!

Deacons for Defense: Armed Resistance and the Civil Rights M.......2004-07-24

This is an excellent book, a long awaited and much needed factual account of a group of courageous men whose activism had major impact on the movement. Hill has produced a wealth of documentation to prove the history he has brought to the fore.
This account does tribute to those brave and unsung (heretofore)
heroes who refused to further degrade themselves and thier communities by turning the other cheek! Must reading.

Batman: The Stone King (Justice League of America)

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Super Reader
Pretty Dam Good
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Justice League for Adults
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Batman: The Stone King (Justice League of America)
Alan Grant
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Superman. Batman. Wonder Woman. The Flash. Green Lantern.

They are the world's greatest super heroes, fighting endlessly against corruption and injustice. Each of them alone is a formidable opponent of evil, but banded together their powers are unmatched. Ever ready, they stand united as the --

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Something has been unearthed in Gotham City, something that should not have been disturbed. An ancient pyramid has unleashed supernatural energies throughout the world. Drawn to the eye of this arcane storm, the heroes of the JLA become caught in the grip of a force far beyond their extraordinary powers. Only Gotham's protector, the Batman, manages to escape -- but to free his allies and stop the chaos that is fast engulfing the world, the Dark Knight must somehow unlock the pyramid's secret curse.

Customer Reviews:

Super Reader.......2007-08-07

One of the weaker novels in the JLA cycle. There are other Batman novels you can get before this one, unless you are getting this whole series. An enjoyable little add-in at the end though.

Pretty Dam Good.......2007-01-31

This is the first Justice League title I've decided to buy and wasn't disappointed. Being a Marvel fan myself, I was a little skeptic about the abilities of DC and most of thier characters. Batman is the only decent character in my opionion but now that I've read this book my views have changed and I've found a new respect for Batman and the League. The book was well written and is good for anybody (such as myself) not familiar with the DC Universe because it gives a bit of background on anybody who is important and also breathes some life into the famous ones such as Batman and Superman. I highly recommend this book for anybody looking to get into DC.

Batman saves the League.......2006-10-17

For those of who have read my other reviews on Batman novels, you should know I'm a huge Batman fan. So when I heard about a new series that involved The Justice League of America, I was interested. Then I found that the first book in the series would involve Batman as the main charcter in a worldwide crisis. This was the first novel I've ever read that involved Batman.

This is a must-own for JLA fans or Batman fans.

PARTY ON,!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Justice League for Adults.......2006-05-02

I really love this series of books, I enjoy the development of the characters. If you are picking this book up for a long in depth intellectual read, then move on.

The plot is simple, the Justice League, with Batman spotlighted in this one, has to deal with a ages old shaman bent on cleansing the world of its evil ways and placing himself as the ruler. The big guns, Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash and Green Lantern get taken down early and with the Martian Manhunter off the planet, it leaves Batman to deal with things when his greatest weapon, fear, is used against him.

I really enjoyed the book, but I am just a big kid at heart looking for a mindless foray into the world of superheroes.

JLA vs. ancient evil shaman.......2006-01-09

"The Stone King, A Justice League of America novel: Batman", begins with the strange appearence of a pyramid after the Gotham City Dam bursts and the lake is drained. A university archaeology team is begins studying it when one of the kids becomes possesed by the vengful spirit of a stone age sorcerer. Most of the JLA members are knocked out of commision, except for Batman and The Martian Manhunter, and the two must try to The Stone King before he brings about the end of the world on Halloween night.

While the book is fast paced and exciting, it still lacks a quality that makes comic book novels really rousing. Maybe it is the lack of depth in Bruce Wayne/Batman, I don't know. All I know is that all the JLA books are missing a human element that makes you care about the hero being featured (Superman's book "The Never Ending Battle" being the exception). While it is a good story, it may have been better off being a comic book.

Still there are good scenes in it, the best being where Batman goes to Arkam Asylam to visit The Scarecrow and ask advice. The inclusion of psycic Cassandra was also a nice touch. All in all, if I could, I'd give the book 2 1/2 stars if I could.

Environmental Sociology: From Analysis to Action

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Environmental Sociology: From Analysis to Action
Deborah McCarthy Leslie King
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ASIN: 0742535088

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Environmental Sociology, intended for use in Environmental Sociology courses, uses sociological methods and perspectives to analyze key environmental issues. The reader is organized like an introduction to sociology reader, and comprised of readings that are accessible to and interesting for undergraduates. Visit our website for sample chapters!

Standing Bear Is a Person: The True Story of a Native American's Quest for Justice

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A good review of the Standing Bear controversy
A "Must Read" for anyone interested in Native American history
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Courtroom Drama with a Wealth of Background Info

Standing Bear Is a Person: The True Story of a Native American's Quest for Justice
Stephen Dando-Collins
Manufacturer: Da Capo Press
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ASIN: 0306814412

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The only book about the landmark trial of the first Native American to be recognized legally as a person-"an eloquent reminder of a fight well fought."-Kirkus

In a federal courtroom in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1879, Standing Bear, clan chief of the small and peaceful Ponca tribe, was in court demanding the same basic right that white Americans enjoyed-the right to be recognized legally as a human being. The compelling, behind-the-scenes story of that landmark court case, and the subsequent reverberations of the judge's ruling across nineteenth-century America is told in Stephen Dando-Collin's "brisk and evocative account" (Kirkus). It is a story of memorable Old West characters who joined to fight for Standing Bear and paved his way to the courthouse-the former Indian-fighting Army general who changed sides to stand with Standing Bear, the crusading Midwestern newspaper editor who had once been a gun-toting frontier preacher, and the "most beautiful Indian maiden of her time," Bright Eyes. Full of colorful characters, battles of legal wits, and the twists and turns of a cause in search of an audience, Standing Bear Is a Person is a captivating read. "Dando-Collins captures the full drama of Standing Bear's struggle, which culminates in a riveting courtroom scene...fascinating." -Booklist

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A good review of the Standing Bear controversy.......2007-05-09

This is a pretty good book on the Standing Bear controversy of 1879. By the end of the book, you will feel that you learned a lot about the events and the people involved. However, the footnotes are a joke as the references are cited without any corresponding page numbers. One large error occurred in the final chapter when Mr. Dando-Collins quickly tells when each of the main characters of the book, and some secondary ones, died. He forgot to include Thomas Henry Tibbles, one of the two main characters. I can't believe that no one picked this up. Doesn't anyone edit books anymore? Also, it is clear during the reading of this book that religion, or more specifically Christianity, played a huge role in the events. I feel this deserved some mention and introspection. On the one hand the Christian's believed God wanted them to have the land (Manifest Destiny) while on the other some, after the fact, wanted to defend the Indians. But why, was it to push their Christian views and make the Indians Christians and would they have helped Standing Bear if he always maintained his traditional beliefs? Most authors don't have the nerve to address this and those who believe in Christianity are probably incapable of seeing the wrong in it.

A "Must Read" for anyone interested in Native American history.......2007-03-11

It took me about 30 pages to get into this book, but I was hooked from then on. Despite extensive reading about Native American history, I had never known the process or participants involved in granting Native people their rights as citizens. This book is factual, thought-provoking, and alternately sad and uplifting, but most of all it is interesting. The chapter about the trial, which ends with Standing Bear's address to Judge Dundy and the courtroom audience, made me cry. If Native Americans were considered savages, then what were we. The simple eloquence of this "PERSON" , his wisdom and the true humanity he posessed can be found in his words documented in this book. An excellent read and a "Keeper".

First-Rate story.......2005-12-09

A friend recommended this book, and I am glad that I read it. This is a heart-felt tale of human determination to right a terrible injustice. The story of how American Indians came to be recognized by the courts as humans, and hence worthy of asserting their rights, is particularly timely in this era of indefinite detentions of "enemy combatants."

A compelling story.......2005-12-04

I prefer novels, but my book group 'makes' me read historical works every so often. And, I'm glad, because otherwise I would not know the incredible story of Standing Bear.

Actually, this is the story of the many people who sought justice for the Native Americans. From an army general, to a newspaper editor, to clergy, to attorneys - many people fought for the rights of the Standing Bear.

As a Presbyterian minister, living in Nebraska, this book makes me proud of the ancestors that have gone before me.

Courtroom Drama with a Wealth of Background Info.......2005-11-01

You have to be a person to go to court. No matter what their actions horses, dogs and the like don't go to court. Neither did slaves, and until Standing Bear neither did an American Indian.

This book is a courtroom drama, backed up by a tremendous amount of background information on indian life in the late 1800's along the American western frontier. It's not a pretty tale, most of what happened to the indians was not pretty, but it's the truth as best we know it.

A Perversion of Justice: A Southern Tragedy of Murder, Lies and Innocence Betrayed

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WOW, I couldn't put it down
these 2 lil punks deserve death!
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A Wake Up Call to America's Juvenile Injustice System
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A Perversion of Justice: A Southern Tragedy of Murder, Lies and Innocence Betrayed
Kathryn Medico , and Mollye Barrows
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ASIN: 0060549297
Release Date: 2004-05-25

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A startling look inside one of the most fascinating cases of last year––the murder of Terry King, the conviction of his 12 and 13–year old sons, and the pedophile who was accused of being an accessory.

On November 26, 2001, Terry King was found dead in his recliner in his home in Pensacola, Florida. Though a fire had been set in an attempt to cover up the scene, the evidence was indisputable––he had been beaten to death with a baseball bat. Days later, King's two young sons, 12 and 13 and not even five feet tall each, were found hiding out in the mobile home of their close friend, Rick Chavis, a convicted pedophile who had recently become very close to 12–year old Alex. In parallel statements, Alex and Derek confessed to murdering their father, and soon, they became the two youngest people ever to stand on trial for murder in the state of Florida.

But in a startling twist, the prosecution decided to do the unprecedented––try the boys for murder in one trial and Rick Chavis for murder in another, despite the boys' confessions. And in a case that gripped the state of Florida and hit headlines across the nation, convictions came down and were soon overturned. But in the end, the case became a series of missed opportunities, stunning reversals, and one of the most riveting true crime stories of the last decade.

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WOW, I couldn't put it down.......2005-07-14

This book was very interesting, it sucked me in from the beginning. After reading the book and watching the documentary on A&E about the King brothers I'd have to say that I still don't think they did it. I think it was all Rick Chaves. I don't think the kids were in the right state of mind either. They were brain washed into thinking they're father (terry) didn't love them and was abusing them. I also dont think it was fair that Rick got off as lightly as he did. I know that were his sentence he wont be getting out anyway, but still I think there was enough evidence to convict him for murder.

these 2 lil punks deserve death!.......2005-01-21

NO WAY WAS JUSTICE DONE! THEY KILLED THEIR OWN FATHER BECAUSE THEY WANTED TOO.. NO IFS ANDS OR BUTS ABOUT IT!SAD THING IS I WORK IN THE CORRECTIONS SYSTEM AND WITH THESE KIDS, AND ONE DAY THEY WILL BE SET FREE TO KILL AGAIN! THEY CAN NOT BE REFORMED!

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I couldn't put it down.......2004-08-13

For three days every time I had a free moment i was reading this book trying to understand just how our justice sytem has sustained for so long when everything that is wrong with it is exposed through the Terry King murder trial. I remember hearing about this case on the news a few years ago and all I ever really got from the media was how distirubed these children must have been to have committed these crimes and what was wrong with the children in the world these days. Little did I know that all the faults in this case were do to people simply not doing their job and just trying to put this case to an end and get a convition the easiest way possible. But even though most of the media just portrayed these kids as uncaring terrible children, Mollye, a news reporter genuinely wanted to find the truth..........something my be our justice system should have been interested in as well. VERY VERY VERY good and thought-provoking book!

A Wake Up Call to America's Juvenile Injustice System.......2004-07-06

A Perversion of Justice hit the nail on the head. Great work Mollye and Kathryn! The book explains through a child's eye the horrors of today's juvenile injustice system. I hope the book is bought by every American family and read by every parent. The tough on juvenile crime political bandwagon parading in this country has been misinterpreted by parents who really have no concept of what they are voting for when they elect politicians with this stance.

This book is a definite wake up call. Parents only find out the terrible reality when their own child gets caught up in the barbed web of the system, and they learn the hard way that their children really aren't under their protection. When prosecutors are given the right to prosecute any age child as an adult, as is the case in Florida, in essence, no child is safe and all children belong to the state instead of their parents.

Ever since a "tough-on-juvenile-crime" political response to a media-hyped juvenile crime wave in the early 90s, the United States Juvenile Justice System has increasingly become a nightmare for America's children. Children caught up in the justice system are no longer recognized as children, yet aren't afforded the rights granted adults. Florida leads the nation in belief that children should be locked away for life.

Society should never respond to children who have committed crimes as though they are somehow equal to adults, fully formed in conscience and fully aware of their actions. Placing children in adult jails is a sign of failure, not a solution. In many instances, such terrible behavior points to societies own negligence in raising children with a respect for life, providing a nurturing and loving environment, or addressing serious mental or emotional illnesses.

Scientific studies have proven that the adolescent brain is not fully formed. Therefore, children should not be held equally culpable as adults. The Legislature needs to come out of the dark ages and listen to experts on child psychiatry and scientific data on human growth and development.

The draconian laws of the past two decades need to be re-evaluated and changed. An easy first step to juvenile justice reform in Florida would be for the Legislature to remove juveniles tried as adults from mandatory sentencing schemes and restore to juvenile judges discretion of deciding whether a child is to be tried in juvenile or adult court, instead of letting prosecutors decide.

There should be defined lines of age distinction drawn between child and adult. If visual difference isn't enough to convince, logic and common sense should recognize that children aren't allowed to drive, sign contracts or vote among other things, because society doesn't believe they are mentally mature enough to do these things competently. Therefore, why is it that if a child commits a crime they are suddenly classified by the courts as an adult?

Any competent adult should know better.

Children are this county's most precious commodity, because they are our future. If a society is judged by how well it treats its most vulnerable, the past two decades of America's juvenile justice system will be recorded as barbaric.

Read this book and you will want to change the juvenile justice system. Laws can be changed, one vote at a time.

Excellent Book.......2004-07-06

Leaving me shocked, disturbed, enraged and at times in tears over the brutal way Alex and Derek were treated, I really think we should all applaud the step Kathryn Medico and Mollye Barrows have taken in writing this book. There is no doubt in my mind that a Perversion of Justice occurred from the very beginning and I am personally horrified that we live in a society where a prosecutor can take a man to trial for murder and not even try to get a conviction and I'm further horrified that a young child can be forced to testify in open court and in handcuffs at the murder trial of a man accused of molesting him.

Regardless of who committed this crime, the fact is that the system failed these young boys miserably and it's only time someone take responsibility for fixing this broken system and Mollye and Kathryn's book is a good first start.

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