Crystal Healing, Vol. 2

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A book every healer should own.......2006-05-03

Katrina has been very sincere about working with crystals since prior to their inception as a trendy modality of helaing. A registered nurse by trade, Raphaell has combined crystal helaing with personal coaching to provide a method of more completely addressing the entire being during a crystal healing treatment. Although this book has been geared more towards working with others, any of the practises within Crystal Healing can be applied to personal growth.

The section concerning the Master Crystals is very important indeed. This is the first book to introduce the Earth Keeper crystals, and the mythology of each of the 6 crystal formations introduced is very rich, even if questionably channeled.

The healing process in this work extends into Laying-on-of-Stones, which is very intense, elabourate, and effective. This is one of the books that has left a big influence in our community, and it is very strongly reccomended to all students, especially those seeking an introduction to more advanced techniques.

Infomation is good but organization is wrong.......2003-06-10

The information about crystals was authentic and acurate but some of the methods were not very safe. Such as when she was speaking of channeling crystals and suggested that you speak with entities you felt around you with out first telling you to place you self in protective light was a dangerous mistake. I only hope no one has hurt them self with this misleading onformation. Although she dose speak of protection she don't put the right kind of stress on it. I guesse she dons't come in contact with unfriedly forces but they are out there and looking for ingnorent victims. The methods of healing in this book is a great way to conduct your healings. I just wish she gave more information on how to heal your self with crystals.

A must for Crystal Fans.......2002-10-14

This book introduces the unique and powerful healing properties of crystals. Katrina's healing technique is to put a pattern of stomes, based on intuition, along the different chakras of the recipient. She also integrates many practical therapeutic skills on the crystal healing which enhance the healing effect. When I firstly received the crystal healing in Crystal Academy, I realized the crystal energy can bring me to a different dimension which I can't imagine before. The informationm of the 12 Master Crystals is also advanced material

crystal healing.......2001-08-15

If i can start with the reason i bought the book in the first place, then this is it, I saw this book on the shelf, picked it up and flicked through some pages, now in my mind at that particular moment while flicking the pages i was looking for a layout picture of where placement of crystal need to go on the body, normally i read the reviews on the back cover, but because i didn't find what i was looking for in that book i put it back on the shelf,on my left was the shop assistant and on the other side my mother, when i put this book back on the shelf behind all the other books it was behind when i picked it out, i walked away, and yes it happened, THE BOOK FELL OFF THE SHELF out of it's neat little place and from behind 3 other books that were placed at an angle on the shelf. The other books did not fall, only the one that i had picked up to look at, and it fell with the back cover facing up, and there on the back of the cover was the picture i was looking for, my mother mouthed the very words that this book was trying to tell me BUY ME! and so i did. Back then i was new to the world of crystals and am relatively still the a bit of a novice, but after reading this book i have this yearning to find out everything there is to know about crystals and gemstones. I have read this book twice from cover to cover and still get excited, the explanations are simple the pictures are colourful and the makeup of the crystals and what they can be used for a very detailed. I have not read the other book written by Katrina Rafaell, but will seek to purchase a copy of crytstal enlightment to read.

It's Crystal Clear... Again!.......1998-05-20

The second book of the trilogy enters deeply into the method called crystalhealing. Several crystals and stones are presented, and it's also as the first book an invaluable asset for anyone who wants to work with crystals and stones or just are curious about the magic of their secrets.

Essential Marvel Two-In-One, Vol. 2 (Marvel Essentials)

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The next chapter in a great collection of stories.

Essential Marvel Two-In-One, Vol. 2 (Marvel Essentials)
Marv Wolfman , Roger Slifer , Tom DeFalco , David Anthony Kraft , Ralph Macchio , John Byrne , Peter Gillis , Alan Kupperberg , Bill Mantlo , Mary Jo Duffy , Steven Grant , Jim Starlin , Ron Wilson , John Buscema , Ernie Chan , Sal Buscema , Bob Hall , Chic Stone , and Frank Miller
Manufacturer: Marvel Comics
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ASIN: 0785126988

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Cosmic calamities, espionage, black magic, time travel, alien gangsters and martial-arts madness: Benjamin J. Grimm can handle it all, but he won't have to face it alone! Stars old and new shine when the thunderous Thing joins them against many of the most magnificent menaces the Marvel Universe can offer! Invasions, impersonations, assassinations and transformations! Plus: when heroes play poker! Guest-starring Captain America, Daredevil, Ms. Marvel, the Black Panther, Moon Knight, Spider-Woman and more! Collects Marvel Two-in-One #26-52 and Annual #2-3

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The next chapter in a great collection of stories........2007-06-28

Marvel Two-In-One was an opportunity for Marvel to continue on the "Team-Up" bandwagon of the 70s using The Thing as the stable character throughout. While the first volume of this collection dealt mostly with one-shot stories, this second volume picks up as the series had started to catch its stride. There are several stories that spread out over multiple issues, and we see the inclusion of such guest stars as Nick Fury, Spider-Woman, the Black Panther, Shang Chi, and of course, Spider-Man.

Unfortunately, the team-ups come across as a pretty forced affair and don't make a lot of sense sometimes. One series of stories takes place in London, allowing Ben to team up with Shang Chi, Spider-Woman, and even the Invisible Woman--but where were the obvious choices like Captain Britain or Union Jack? Also, many of the stories follow a standard formula: The villain shows up to terrorize one of the characters, the heroes meet for the first time, they fight each other for whatever reason, then they team up to defeat the villain. Not that bad really, but a little monotonous after a while. Still, it's great to see this title getting the "Essential" treatment. It has some really classic moments throughout and was a great series for its time. The stories hold up well decades later, and it's a fun read.

Essential Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man, Vol. 2 (Marvel Essentials)

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Essential Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man, Vol. 2 (Marvel Essentials)
Bill Mantlo , Tom DeFalco , Roger Stern , Steve Leialoha , Marv Wolfman , Tony Isabella , Marie Severin , Ralph Macchio , David Kraft , Jim Mooney , Frank Springer , Lee Elias , Mike Esposito , Sal Buscema , Chic Stone , John Romita Jr. , Mike Zeck , and Al Gordon
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ASIN: 0785120424

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"Spectacular" isn't just the title as Spider-Man's college years are augmented by authorial and illustrative excellence! Enemies old and new, recurring and rare, line up to teach the web-slinger plenty -- but will he become his own worst enemy as the sinister Spider-Lizard? Robots, killer bees, living hallucinations and more! Guest-starring the Human Torch and the White Tiger! Plus: the surprising first appearance of the hero-hater who'll happen into being the Hobgoblin! Collects Spectacular Spider-Man #32-53, Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #1-2, Amazing Spider-Man Annual #13, and Fantastic Four #218.

People of the Stone Age: Hunter-Gatherers and Early Farmers (Illustrated History of Humankind, Vol. 2)

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An excellent and beautiful book

People of the Stone Age: Hunter-Gatherers and Early Farmers (Illustrated History of Humankind, Vol. 2)

Manufacturer: HarperCollins
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0062502646

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An excellent and beautiful book.......2004-12-14

This is a wonderful addition to any library, especially one where children frequent. It is scholarly but readable and filled with well done pictures. It is one I gave my grandsons on rainy days and as preteens they have enjoyed and understood.
Pat Gibson

Fantastic Four Visionaries - George Perez, Vol. 2

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Marvel is really reaching with this one

Fantastic Four Visionaries - George Perez, Vol. 2
Len Wein , Roger Stern , George Perez , Marv Wolfman , Doug Moench , Mark Gruenwald , Ralph Macchio , Joe Sinnott , Chic Stone , John D'Agostino , Mike Esposito , and Gene Day
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ASIN: 0785120602

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One of the FF's top talent gives Mr. Fantastic a really new look... as the Molecule Man! Once the team deals with this ultimate infiltration, they still must face sorcery, Skrulls and super-powered statues! Plus: the power of Franklin Richards! Guest-starring the Texas Twister and the Impossible Man! Collects Fantastic Four #187-188, 191-192, Fantastic Four Annual #14-15, Marvel Two-In-One #60, Adventures of the Thing #3.

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Marvel is really reaching with this one.......2006-11-14

Marvel adds another misleading entry to their series of Visionaries trades with FANTASTIC FOUR VISIONARIES: GEORGE PEREZ VOLUME 2. Once again focusing solely on an artist, instead of a writer/artist, they trumpet the work of George Perez, apparently claiming that he, a fresh face at Marvel at the time, was a "visionary" who made these FF stories worthwhile... as if the writers had nothing to do with it. Don't get me wrong, I am a big George Perez fan, but what did he really accomplish artistically with these characters that had not already been done by Jack Kirby? Labeling Perez' work on the FF as visionary, especially when it was from so early in his career, is ludicrous.

Anyway, I gave Volume 1 a 2-star review, due to the above problems, along with the fact that stories were often incomplete due to Perez rotating with other artists. Volume 2 gets the dreaded 1-star review due to more of the same, plus some worse: the fact that it contains some non-Perez work - not to provide complete stories, but to bulk up the page count. It seems that Marvel didn't have enough FF work from him to make it as big as volume 1, so they included some additional random bits from the Annuals. This is just stupid... really, this trade paperback defies logic. I mean, Volume 1 at the least could claim to be exclusively the work of George Perez, but Volume 2 can't even claim that. So what we have here is a compilation with no point whatsoever.

But let's get to the stories. This volume includes FF #187 - 188, 191 - 192, and Annuals 14-15; Marvel Two-In-One #60; and Adventures Of The Thing #3. They feature the Molecule Man, Agatha Harkness and Salem's Seven, those nasty Skrulls, the Texas Twister, the Impossible Man, the return of the Terrible Trio, and living statues of Diablo, Blastarr, and Dr. Doom. So there are some fun stories here, and the gaps aren't as obvious as in Volume 1; however, I have too many problems with this book to give it a passing review. This is not a bashing of George Perez, but of Marvel for releasing such a weak trade collection.

Crusader Castles of the Teutonic Knights, Vol. 2: The Stone Castles of Latvia and Estonia, 1185-1560 (Fortress 19)

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Second in the series
An overview of the history of the Teutonic Knights in the Latvia/Estonia region
History of an area that is not usually covered

Crusader Castles of the Teutonic Knights, Vol. 2: The Stone Castles of Latvia and Estonia, 1185-1560 (Fortress 19)
Stephen Turnbull
Manufacturer: Osprey Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1841767123
Release Date: 2004-05-25

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The original forced conversion of pagan Livonia, what is now the Baltic states of Latvia and Estonia, was carried out by a military order known as the Brethren of the Sword. In 1236 this order was incorporated into the Teutonic Knights following a catastrophic military defeat. The knights had always consolidated their conquests through networks of castles and fortified places, and the Livonian Chapter of the Teutonic Order built castles of stone. This title covers the developmental and operational history of these fortresses over the length of the Middle Ages. It details how the Baltic fortifications of the Teutonic Knights evolved to reflect the changing nature of siege warfare and the increasing dominance of gunpowder in warfare.

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Second in the series.......2006-07-12

This book is the follow-up to Turnbull's equally strong work on the Teutonic Knights and their castles in Prussia. The book nicely covers the history of the coming of Christianity to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, and the resultant need of an armed force to protect the clergy. The cut away drawings of a Convent Castle, Riga Castle and a Gun Tower are excellent. My only gripe is that this book, easily, could have been incorporated into the first volume. It only has 60 pages of real informational content.

An overview of the history of the Teutonic Knights in the Latvia/Estonia region.......2006-05-15

"Crusader Castles of the Teutonic Knights (2): The Stone Castles of Latvia and Estonia 1185-1560" by Stephen Trunbull is the companion volume to his work on the Teutonic castles in Prussia. Each volume deals neatly with its own geographic region and history, so it is not exactly a sequel, but this book definitely is recommended to those that are looking for more history on the Teutonic Order. The history of the Teutonic Knights in the Latvia/Estonia region was noticeably different from Prussia. The Teutonic Knights actually moved into and took over the castles established by another religious crusader order called the Swordbrothers.

I did not find this book to be as easy to read as some of Turnbull's other books, making it a slower read having to consult a dictionary more often. It may be a good starting point to learn about the castles of the Teutonic Knights in Latvia and Estonia, beside the fact of it being one of the few books available on the topic, but it may take a bit more dedication and effort than most introductory books. The color illustrations by Peter Dennis are exceptional and bring to life what these magnificent castles looked like in their prime. However, I do think it would have been helpful if more of the illustrations and floor plans of the castles were located on the same or opposite page so a side-by-side comparison may be done, preventing flipping though the whole book trying to make a match. Overall, "Crusader Castles of the Teutonic Knights (2)" will provide you with a nice overview of the history of the castles and people who made and fought in them, as well as let you have a good idea of what they looked like with the photos and illustrations.

History of an area that is not usually covered.......2004-06-30

This book takes up were the first book on "Crusader Castles of the Teutonic Knights" left off, moving from Prussia to Latvia and Estonia and moving along the time line from 1185-1560.

The author covers the history of Latvia and Estonia (Livonia) in regards to the time leading up to the Teutonic Knights and their castle networks and then covers the Knights, their Crusades and control in that area. The conversion of the local people by the 'Brethern of the Sword' is examined and how they became absorbed by the Teutonic Knights. The history of these countries is well covered from the system of fortresses and how it helped them control the area to why the area was of interest to the Knights and the Church. The research is in depth, giving some very good accounts of the time.

Again, the illustrations stand out as enabling the reader to clearly visualize the castles, the maps give outstanding historical reference to the geography of the time and the pictures of the castles in the present day included by the author present a very well rounded view of the importance of these fortresses in the campaigns of the Teutonic Knights, and how they enabled these Knights to implement their control over the lives of the peoples of Livonia.

For those with interests in the Teutonic Knights, their means and methods of crusading and a good overall history of the Castles of this area, this is an excellent primer, easy to read, very detailed, well illustrated and a good reference tool. medievalcrusadesbabe

The Gates of Dawn (The Chronicles of Blood and Stone, Vol, 2)

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Cumbersome and cluttered with disengaging phrases
The Gates of Dawn is an absolute must read!!!!
Not worth the pain
Very UNDERwhelming
Better Than The First

The Gates of Dawn (The Chronicles of Blood and Stone, Vol, 2)
Robert Newcomb
Manufacturer: Del Rey
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ASIN: 0345448952
Release Date: 2004-06-01

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The Gates of Dawn, sequel to Robert Newcomb's debut, The Fifth Sorceress, is somewhat repetitive and clunky, but significantly superior to its predecessor. Most epic fantasy fans will thrill to the sequel's action-packed plot and Newcomb's vivid imagination. However, feminists may want to avoid The Gates of Dawn, since its large cast has only three semi-important female characters (all passive). The squeamish should note that Newcomb can be very tough on his characters, and that the magic of his fantasy world depends on blood--sometimes a lot of blood.

Prince Tristan, the Chosen One of ancient prophecy, has defeated the vicious Sisters of the Coven, but at enormous cost. Thousands have been slaughtered, his twin sister is gravely ill, they're both in hiding, and the Chosen One's vast magical power is of little use--he is still untrained. If these aren't troubles enough, Prince Tristan has an active, deadly enemy he doesn't even know exists: a trained wizard who is, astonishingly, even more powerful than the Chosen One. The hidden wizard has an intimate connection to Tristan that the prince could never have imagined. And he is restoring life to the evil souls of the still-potent Guild of Heretics, an act that requires raising the notorious Gates of Dawn and consecrating them with magically endowed blood--the blood of the Chosen One, Prince Tristan. --Cynthia Ward

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Epic fantasy found an exhilarating new voice in Robert Newcomb, whose monumental debut novel, The Fifth Sorceress, was hailed by readers and critics alike. And now, for all those spellbound by the tale of Prince Tristan, heir to the throne of Eutracia, his twin sister Princess Shailiha, the ancient wizard Wigg, and the fate of their enchanted land, there is indeed more—much more—to be told. . . .

THE GATES OF DAWN

For three centuries, Eutracia was a kingdom at peace, ruled by a benevolent monarchy and guided by a council of wizards. But a horror from the past, long believed vanquished, returned with devastating fury. And when the battle against the bloodthirsty Sorceresses of the Coven was finally won, victory was not without its price. Now, the royal palace lies in ruins; the king and queen, the royal guard, and the Directorate of Wizards are dead; the land is lawless; and Prince Tristan— forced by the Coven to murder his father, the King—is a wanted man.

In a cavernous underground labyrinth, once headquarters of the wizards’ council, Tristan has taken refuge with his sister, Shailiha, her infant daughter, the wizard Wigg—the lone surviving member of the Directorate—and the crippled wizard Faegan, returned from self-imposed exile in the forest of Shadowood. Together they face the daunting task of restoring order to Eutracia and winning back the allegiance of her subjects. But suddenly, even these challenges pale beside a truly terrifying turn of events. The sacred jewel that is the source of all magic has inexplicably begun to lose its power. Without its age-old enchantment to sustain their spells, the immortal wizards will perish . . . and magic will vanish from Eutracia forever.

At the same time, a mysterious and ruthless mercenary has declared a bounty upon the head of Prince Tristan. And an army of wizards on a mission to rid Eutracia of monsters created by the Coven has fallen prey to an insidious breed of creatures—beings that can only have sprung from forbidden use of malevolent magic. With time and their powers dwindling, Wigg and Faegan desperately seek to discover who, or what, has succeeded the dead Sorceresses in laying siege to Eutracia. But when the shocking truth is revealed, and an evil that transcends life itself is made known, it is Tristan, more than any other, who will be stunned to his very soul. And it is Tristan who will be thrust into the ultimate battle—for his life, his land, and the course of his destiny.

From the Hardcover edition.

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For three centuries, Eutracia was a kingdom at peace, ruled by a benevolent monarchy and guided by a council of wizards. But a horror from the past, long believed vanquished, returned with devastating fury. And when the battle against the bloodthirsty Sorceresses of the Coven was finally won, victory was not without its price. Now, the royal palace lies in ruins; the king and queen, the royal guard, and the Directorate of Wizards are dead; the land is lawless; and Prince Tristan—forced by the Coven to murder his father, the King—is a wanted man.

In a cavernous underground labyrinth, once headquarters of the wizards' council, Tristan has taken refuge with his sister, Shailiha, her infant daughter, the wizard Wigg—the lone surviving member of the Directorate—and the crippled wizard Faegan, returned from self-imposed exile in the forest of Shadowood. Together they face the daunting task of restoring order to Eutracia and winning back the allegiance of her subjects. But suddenly, even these challenges pale beside a truly terrifying turn of events. The sacred jewel that is the source of all magic has inexplicably begun to lose its power. Without its age-old enchantment to sustain their spells, the immortal wizards will perish... and magic will vanish from Eutracia forever.

At the same time, a mysterious and ruthless mercenary has declared a bounty upon the head of Prince Tristan. And an army of wizards on a mission to rid Eutracia of monsters created by the Coven has fallen prey to an insidious breed of creatures—beings that can only have sprung from forbidden use of malevolent magic. With time and their powers dwindling, Wigg and Faegan desperately seek to discover who, or what, has succeeded the dead Sorceresses in laying siege to Eutracia. But when the shocking truth is revealed, and an evil that transcends life itself is made known, it is Tristan, more than any other, who will be stunned to his very soul. And it is Tristan who will be thrust into the ultimate battle—for his life, his land, and the course of his destiny.

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Cumbersome and cluttered with disengaging phrases.......2005-05-10

Oh this was disingenuous fantasy. Newcomb appears to have no grasp of consistency or of the genre. I kept being thrown out of the book by simple things like knives pulled from "quivers" (Knives and daggers come form sheaths, braces, boots. Arrows come from quivers. A quiver may have a knife sheath on it but even then a quiver-knife comes from its sheath).
Also I was annoyed by the excessive use of made up phrases for ordinary things like the name of a season (something "crystal") when a simple word like "winter" would have sufficed.
If there is a festival or a cultural event during winter known as "blah-blah crystal" that is fine, but in this book it appeared that some simple things were made obscure just to make them seem exotic somehow.
Other inconsistencies that made me put the book down time after time were things like Tristan's sister being able to telepathically talk to butterflies as well as the crafted bird-like creatures, but for some reason the minions ("of day and night") don't have any immediate bond with her or any telepathic communication with her. Why is that so? I gathered from reading what I could that she was "forestalled" to be one their mistresses, (oh may be he's saving that for book three).
I could go on but I think I mostly agree with the review that lists other possible ways that the ubber-villain could stupidly die at just the right moment.
Perhaps the villain could suddenly explode for no apparent reason and then later while the good guys are licking their wounds they could just sit around and say that they have no idea what the `fraggle'. (Read that 'what the heck happened' - Gee its fun to make up nonsense phrases).
Finally the clincher of how bad this was. I only read this second book but from the beginning to the end there was a need for the protagonist to learn the Craft because he has the wunderblud that will make him the greatest, and by the end of the book he still hasn't done anything about it.
The hero sucked and was never in control of anything- much like the writing style of the book itself.

Just my opinion,
Stanley

The Gates of Dawn is an absolute must read!!!!.......2005-05-04

Robert Newcomb is an overwhelmingly awesome author. I can honestly say that the Fifth Sorceress series is one of my top three all-time favorites! He combines mystery with an "on-the-edge-of-your-seat" story. If I could only recommend only one book to you right now, I would, without hesitation, recommend The Fifth Sorceress! If you like Garth Nix, the Harry Potter series, or The Lord of the Rings like I do, then you will absolutely adore this book!

Not worth the pain.......2005-05-02

After dragging myself through the first book which was ponderous and hard to become interested in, I decided to give #2 a try. BIG MISTAKE! I should have read all of the reviews first, because I would have learned what a slow, poorly written mistake this book was. The hero is a bumbling hothead who gets himself into trouble, and his friends, through amazing leaps of logic, devise the trouble he is in and how to get him out of it without telling him first. The villan accidentally kills himself at the end as the hero lies dying... not much of a struggle, there. It was frustrating to go through all those pages only to find that the characters could have sat on their butts and got to the same conclusion without going through so much trouble. Don't bother.

Very UNDERwhelming.......2005-02-19

OK... I work in a 9 to 5 job and read books for a way to relax and wind down. So, typically, books with the same old themes and one dimensional characters don't bother me- I could use a little mindless relaxation...right?

When I finished with the first book's "arching eyebrow" annoyances, I gave the author the benefit of the doubt and bought the second book. Error.

How anti-climatic can you get?! Watch out, I might spoil this one for you- but the all powerful anti-hero, in essence, blows himself up. No classic struggle... nothing.

Newcomb, I have some ideas for future book endings where good prevails over an omnipotent evil foe:
1) The great villain could cut himself shaving and die of a rare infectious disease.
2) The great villain could get thrown from a horse and break his neck.
3) The great villain could trip near a desk and stab himself in the eye with his letter opener.
4) Heart attacks are always good.... It could be the final show down with the hero and the villain could have a heart attack from all the stress that comes from trying to takeover the world!

Save your time and go get a root canal; it will feel better than this book.

Better Than The First.......2005-01-02

I am going to say it again never listen to what these so called 'experts' say about a book ever. First off the book had me gripped pretty quickly and was far from 'dull.' It seems that these very people love to give raving reviews about just aweful novels such as "Across Nightingale Floor" and other baseless drivel like, "Seduced By Moonlight" yet another really stupid book. It's interesting to note that most people that don't like these books because the author expearences a lot of hard times with writing characters of the oppisite sex.

1. Every author has this problem, Robin Hobb's Fitz seems more female than male to me and actually does alot of things a guy would never do. I still like her books however.

2. Various female authors love to paint men as chauvinist or overly paint them as being that 'perfect' man like Starhawk. May I add they don't know the first thing about how a guy would actually act or behave under the circumstances.

3. George R.R. Martin has had problems writing female characters, he even admits it.

Robert Newcomb is a new author and is bound to make mistakes, all authors do and I dare anyone to find that so called perfect 'author' that never makes a mistake.

I happened to like the second book far more than most of the fantasy drivel like Goodkind or Jordan. He does need to work a little on the female characters but that isn't something that is unusual.

May I add that Tolkien's female characters actually had very little parts and were extremely under-developed but EVERYONE loves Tolkien! Get real folks.

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ok...
Pretty Silly

Stone, Vol. 2
Sin-ichi Hiromoto
Manufacturer: TokyoPop
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1595321527

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In the not-too-distant future, our planet becomes a wasteland covered by sand--the world is like a dry, lifeless stone. Civilization is without hope. Awesome and terrifying creatures scour the sand, searching for food and facing off against the few human survivors.... Zizi is a mysterious girl with the power to see through the sand sea. Join her in this arid world filled with decay and despair where the faith of the people rests in a thirst for something to believe in....

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ok..........2005-07-20

i actually liked the plot. And the drawings are just different. It is possible that they were drawn by different people. I rather like how they look like sketches that someone could have done at home. I think that is you like scifi-ish work and you're into manga for the story, you should get it. As for the whale and then destrorer... i have no clue how that happened... hmm...

Pretty Silly.......2004-12-01

The sea once offered up its bounty to man, but that has stopped. Ages ago a creature known as STONe rose up and devoured six continents. Now the world is covered by a sand sea (like quicksand but thinner and more fluid). In this setting we meet the pink-haired witch Zizi.

Zizi has an ability to see through the sea. She also does not know where she came from. She currently lives with a whaling community that inhabits an island (a sunken/mired ship). She meets some pirates and her adventures really begin. She pits herself against the pirates, devourers, leviathans, and anyone who stands in her way. Including a mysterious Empire that shows up near the end of the volume.

Zizi is pre-pubescent and just on the edge of becoming a woman. Her insides feel wrong and she is about to undergo the rite of the Red Tide (menstruation). But it is at this time that she becomes banished from the island due to her actions and takes up with the pirates.

The art in this story is very crude and inconsistent. It could easily have been drawn by more than one artist. Many pages and frames look more like concept sketches than a finished product. At one point Zizi is riding a whale but in the next panel it is a devourer (what gives?). There is no real story, the characters are very non-dimensional, the art is crude. I do not recommend this one, but since it has been collected there must be some readers who enjoy it.

I Sit Listening to the Wind: Woman's Encounter Within Herself (Circles of Stones , Vol 2)

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A riveting flute solo in the symphony "Journey to Wholeness"

I Sit Listening to the Wind: Woman's Encounter Within Herself (Circles of Stones , Vol 2)
Judith Duerk
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I Sit Listening to the Wind is the newly revised companion volume to the classic Circle of Stones. As Judith Duerk powerfully shows, the world is crying out for a developed Feminine voice, a voice that can mediate, once again, the ancient values of the Feminine. These are values of interiority and of the sacredness of the earth, that honor the privacy of individual process; values of the deeper Self held within us all. Many women experience a battle within themselves between the critical, dismissing voice of their masculine side and the interior, self-sustaining voice of their feminine side. Without coming to terms and seeking balance with our masculine side, our feminine side can never reach its full potential. For those seeking balance between the masculine urge to DO and the feminine desire to BE, Duerk's mixture of prose, poetry, and reflective questions creates a model for integration.

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A riveting flute solo in the symphony "Journey to Wholeness".......1998-12-29

Judith Durek's sensitive descriptions and testimonials give light to the tunnel. If you are on or just beginning the inner journey, this book will give comfort, guidance, and encourage you to find your own circle of women. This book and her first book "Circle of Stone" is essential on the journey home. I look forward to the next book in this series.

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Frederick A., Editor: David Ray, Harold Witt, Lane Jennings, Chas. West, Judson Jerome, R. Schuler, Walt Phillips, Alison Stone, Tom Padgett, M. Kettner, Diane Ambruso, L. Lifshin, Leigh Hunt, T. Kretz, James Plath, et al RABORG
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