Tapestry

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Welcome to a world of chivalry, danger, legends, and love. These four original novellas bring to life all the romance and adventure of the Middle Ages, with the common thread of a rich medieval tapestry woven through each tale.

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Sample Platter.......2007-08-18

I've been on the prowl for a new author/series to get hooked into. After reading other novels by two of these authors, I bought this sampler to compare them and discover two more to see what series I wanted to purchase. After reading these and other novels by these women, I must say this book is an excellent spread of their work. The themes, characters, language, and plot movements all mirror those these ladies use in their full novels. While these were all sadly short, I have to say this was the BEST way possible to get a feel for which author you will like and want to read. You can trust that their short story conventions will hold true in their novels. Don't like the character development in this novela, then you won't like it in the real deal. Love the humor of Kurland (which I do), then buy more of her work. You won't be dissapointed by this sampler. Do watch out going from story to story too fast. There are some similar names that took me a second to adapt to as the stories are all quite different.

teaser.......2007-05-31

I bought this book because I am a big keyon & moning fan! the stories they wrote in here were good but i was so bummed because they were soooo short.

Super, Do Not Miss This One.......2006-09-14

There are four short stories in this one book and they are all great. I considered a five star rating but one of the stories was not quite up to par so I kept it at a four.

1st Lynn Kurland-To Kiss in the Shadows-this is the story of Jason of Artane. He is rumored to dable in the dark arts because he fostered for the mysterious Christopher of Blackmoor. He meets and falls in love with Lianna of Grasleigh. Her once beautiful face is marked by the pox scars and the other ladies at court treat her cruelly because of it. When they become jealous of her friendship with handsome sought after Kendrick of Artane, they poison and almost kill her. Jason tends her and brings her back to health and then begins his plea to the king for her hand in marriage. This is a great story of loving someone for who they are on the inside, Even Lianna has to learn that lesson.

Madeline Hunter's-An Interrupted Tapestry-This one was okay but a little disappointing. Giselle goes to Andreas when her brother Reginald is kidnapped. Reginald has left debts all over town and left Giselle facing the creditors. Andreas was once their good friend but for some unknown reason to Giselle abruptly stopped coming around a couple of years ago. Andreas a wealthy tradesman knows it would be good to marry wisely to increase his trade. However, he cannot forget the feelings he has always had for Giselle. It is revealed that Reginald once offered Giselle to Andreas as a leman if he would help them financially. When Reginald is finally rescued by raising the money through the sale of a tapestry, Giselle must decide if she is willing to love Andreas without being able to marry him. Reginald must decide if he will marry for love or trade.

Sherrilyn Kenyon's- Dragonswan-This is one of the better two stories. It is a toss up whether it or the last story is the best. Sebastian is of a mythical Drakos race (human with dragon traits) who comes to modern times to recover a tapestry that is needed to rescue his brother. He meets Channon and is instantly attracted. They make love and he discovers he is mated to her. When a Drakos is mated, they are only allowed to love and have a family with that mate, otherwise they are doomed to life of celibacy. Sebastian must take Channon back to his times pre-medievil to protect her. Sebastian knows he should let Channon decide if she wants to stay herself, he will not use his powers to sway her. When Sebastian is injured protecting Channon she must decide whether she will bond with him to save him or return to her old life.

Karen Marie Moning-Into the Dreaming-I think this has to be my favorite of the four. IF you like Karen Marie Moning, you will like this one. Aeden MacKinnon makes a pledge to a dark faery to be his prisoner for five years to spare his family from the faery's wrath. What he doesn't know is five years in faery time is five hundred years. Most mortals lose their minds during that amount of time and the evil faery king uses him for evil plots during that time. At the end of his sentence, he is given one month to love and be loved or he will forever be bound to the evil king. The problem is he thinks he is someone named Vengeance and doesn't remember his true self. The faery king suggests to him not to get close to people or things in hopes of keeping him a slave. The good faery queen sends Jane to Aeden in his dreams to give him a chance to learn to love. At the end of his sentence she sends Jane to him in reality to help him remember. Jane knows Aeden from her dreams and hopes for a real life love. Aeden doesn't not remember anything of being human, love, food, the ways of people. He is confused by Jane and doesn't know why she calls him Aeden. He is drawn by her but afraid to disobey his king. Then he remembers, the king made suggestions but did not give orders. The clock races towards his one month while he learns to love. This is great and very sensual and sometimes humorous.

An enchanting read..........2006-05-11

Tapestry is an anthology of medieval romances by four well-known authors. The theme throughout these stories is a tapestry woven of enduring love and bold, beautiful women.

To Kiss in the Shadows by Lynn Kurland:

Lianna belonged to King Henry who would soon wed her and her lands to a man who would not mind her pox-scarred face. As a wealthy ward of the king, she spends her time weaving a tapestry in the women's solar, unmindful of the other women's snide remarks and cruel pranks.

Jason of Artane is a knight with plans to travel to France until he meets the mysterious Lianna. Known as the Dragon's man, he inspires terror wherever he goes, but Lianna does not seem to fear him. He is smitten by her courage and inner light. Will she see him for the man he really is?

Jason has his sights set on Lianna, but he must persuade the king to wed her and her vast wealth to a third son. Lianna cannot understand why the handsome Jason of Artane would want her as his wife. How could any man love her?

This tender story warmed my heart. True love comes from the heart and the connection between Jason and Lianna is nothing less. Brotherly banter between Jason and his older brother Kendrick lends humor to the story, making it an entertaining read by a very talented author. Despite the difficulty I had understanding some of the courtly dialogue, I feel it was necessary in creating the medieval atmosphere for this story.

An Interrupted Tapestry by Madeline Hunter:

Giselle is desperate to save her irresponsible brother who has debts all over London, but the only thing she has left to sell is her virtue. She swallows her pride and seeks help from her old friend, Andreas.

Andreas has plans to join his house-Hanse-with that of Venice, which would form a trading network more powerful than ever known. This would require that he marry the daughter of Signore Alberti. The only problem is old feelings for Giselle have surfaced and he cannot get the lovely vision of her red hair gleaming in the sunlight while she plays beautiful music on her lute.

Years ago, Andreas abruptly left London, ending his friendship with Giselle's brother to preserve her honor and dignity. Giselle is unaware of the circumstances of his quick departure and still harbors some anger at Andreas. Giselle is left to deal with her brother's angry creditors and with no one else to turn to, she calls on Andreas for help. When they meet after years apart, old feelings of desire resurface, but Andreas is about to commit to a marriage to a powerful merchant's daughter. Since Andreas already owns her beloved tapestry, Giselle is willing to sell him her virtue to clear up the debts, but will she lose her heart in the process?

This was a nice story about enduring love. The tenderness that Andreas shows for Giselle is endearing. He is a true knight coming to her rescue. Giselle is a true damsel in distress, but she struggles to hang onto her pride with the fierceness of a true warrior.

Dragonswan by Sherrilyn Kenyon:

Dr. Channon MacRae is a history professor at the University of Virginia, specializing in pre-Norman Britain. She is an average looking woman and she wonders why such a handsome man like Sebastian would have any interest in her. She is studying a dragon tapestry-the famous Dragon Tapestry that no one has been able to interpret.

Sebastian Kattalakis is handsome with long black hair and greenish-gold penetrating eyes. He also has an unusual tattoo that spirals from his hairline to his chin like an ancient symbol. Sebastian is a four hundred year-old Sentinel of the Drakos clan and can shapeshift into a dragon. He cannot understand why he is drawn to Channon, but something about her stirs the beast within him.

Sebastian visits the future to steal the Dragon Tapestry so he can save his brother back in Saxon England. He decides to spend one night with Channon. What he does not expect is to be mated with Channon, which means he cannot leave her and has to take her back to Saxon England with him, putting her life in danger. As a banished Prince of Arcadia, he has many enemies because the Arcadians (who like Sebastian have human hearts) and the Katagaria (who have animal hearts) are at war. When Sebastian is severely injured by a blade covered in Dragon's Bane, it is up to Channon to save him. But to save him she was commit to be his mate for life and the conditions that go with being an Arcadian mate.

The mythology behind the Arcadians was rich in detail and interesting, combining Greek myths with dragon lore. This tender romance tells the story of two soul mates that find each other despite all odds.

Into the Dreaming by Karen Marie Moning:

Aedan MacKinnon is a descendent of the Scottish king, Kenneth McAlpin with a home on the Isle of Skye at Dun Haakon in 928. To save the lives of his clansmen, he agrees to spend five years in the Unseelie Court of darkness and ice, only to discover he has been tricked-five years in the Faery realm is really five hundred years. In the end only a woman's love can save him, but who will love him after his humanity is stolen from him?

Jane Sillee lives in present day Indiana and works at a coffee shop, but hopes to be a published writer someday. Since she was a little girl, she has dreamed of a dark haired Highlander. In her dreams, they are lovers.

The only one who can help Aedan is the Queen of the Seelie Court of Light. After his five hundred years of imprisonment, he will be allowed to spend one month at Dun Haakon. During that time if he loves and is loved in return, he will be freed. If not, he will have to serve the Unseelie king as the new Hand of Vengeance until the king chooses to replace him-then he will die. The Queen weaves a tapestry with magic to bring Aedan and Jane together in their dreams to prepare for the day when they will meet in 1428. After centuries of torment, Aedan does not remember Jane or who he is. Can Jane melt the ice around his heart and help him remember?

Ms. Moning has crafted an enchanting story filled with timeless romance and faery lore. Her words are truly magical.

Tapestry weaves stories of enduring romance, gallant heroes and heroines who have strong wills and a tender touch for the men of their dreams. Though all of the stories were done well, my favorite stories were To Kiss in the Shadows and Into the Dreaming for the charismatic prose, which shined like the full moon floating among a sea of stars.

Thank God For Moning.......2006-03-20

I bought this anthology because many people I know are VERY into Sherrilyn Kenyon, and they've all insisted before that Kenyon's stories are well worth the money. I've read the synopsis of many of her books, and I just hadn't been interested. To be honest, I'm not all that hip on Vampire novels. But "Dragonswan" seemed to get rave reviews here on Amazon, it wasn't a vampire novel, and I thought because it was smaller and there were other authors in this anthology, I might be able to ease my way into reading some Kenyon.

Unfortunately, I was wrong. This is really not the book a first time Kenyon reader should be reading, apparently, because I was decidedly unimpressed. I'm really not seeing the appeal. Nor did I see the appeal of Kurland or Hunter.

I'll admit it....I've got a short attention span. Or, maybe it's adult ADD. But whatever it is, I've really got to feel a connection to a story in a hurry, or I find myself starting to skim and flip through instead of reading. From the beginning, with Kurland's story, I felt I'd come in right in the middle of something (which I did, seeing as how I've never read any of her other stuff and this was apparently an extension of another series?). That made reading the story a bit awkward. I finished it, but I had this odd feeling of incompleteness with it.

Hunter's story just didn't grab me at all. I really wanted to like it. I tried very hard to stick with it and like it. But by the middle, I was just bored with it and had to move on.

Kenyon's story was much the same as Hunter's. I tried to like it. I tried to stick with it. But even more than with Hunters, I found myself really bored, and wanting to skim rather than read. After almost a week of picking it up, reading a few lines then putting it down again, I finally had to move on with that one as well.

I will say here that I am a big Moning fan. And for me, that's what saved this book. I was interested from the beginning. Once I started reading it, I finished in a few hours. Not sure what it is about Monings style that I like, but for me, she's very easy and enjoyable to read.

So, I gave this one a 3, mostly based on Moning's story, as the others were just too hard for me to get into.

The Darkest Road (The Fionavar Tapestry, Book 3)

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The Darkest Road (The Fionavar Tapestry, Book 3)
Guy Gavriel Kay
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World Tapestries: An Anthology of Global Literature

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Poems for Grandmother: A Tapestry of Love

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Poems for Grandmother: A Tapestry of Love
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Poems for Grandmother features a collection of more than 30 poems to give to Grandmother. Poets express the unique love and influence grandmothers give to their grandchildren by recounting memories of the grandmothers' garden and home, and the generous acts of kindness with which grandmothers touched their lives. The poems were selected by Eliabeth Bonner Kea. The book features a ribbon market and pastel watercolors by talented artist Glenda Puhek decorate the pages with flowers, teacups, lace, and objects the capture Grandmother.

Tapestries: An Anthology (Magic : the Gathering)

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Some good, some bad... Not really worth your time.
GREAT
VeRy GoOd!
Tapestries, a wonderful book

Tapestries: An Anthology (Magic : the Gathering)

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Some good, some bad... Not really worth your time........2006-03-21

One of the earliest books of Magic the Gathering fiction, this anthology helped flesh out the worlds of Dominia. The stories range from humor to horror and even a couple that read like fairy tales (The Brass Man Who Would Sink). The central characters are of all ilks, from evil to good, from goblins to angels, from brave to foolish. Seventeen stories make up quite a range and present a difficulty when trying to write a review for the entire book, but overall I'd have to say that I wasn't very impressed. Some of the stories are good (none of them fantastic) and some of the stories are bad. A couple really stand out as being short and pointless, probably thrown in to meet some kind of quota.

I'd have a hard time recommending this collection to anyone who wasn't just obsessed with MTG fiction. Not really worth your time.

GREAT.......1998-09-23

This is a very good book. Amazing stories that intrigue your imagination. I recomend this book anyone thats played and likes the game.

VeRy GoOd!.......1998-05-05

Alot of stories that are wildly imaginative and compelling that detail the exploits and adventures of human, dwarf, elf and the like. I would recommend this to every Magic the Gathering fanatic that love anthologies.

Tapestries, a wonderful book.......1997-03-03

Tapestries is a wonderful book with many stories having to do with the vast world of Dominia, and the many species and cultures it contains. You will recognize many of the characters from Magic, The Gathering in the stories

Entering the Tapestry: A Second Anthology from the Poetry School

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Figures in Ariosto's Tapestry: Character and Design in the Orlando Furioso

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Figures in Ariosto's Tapestry: Character and Design in the Orlando Furioso
Peter Wiggins
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A Little Eruption of Deity: I've Got a Song, Tapestry: A Collection of Inspiring Short Stories, Poetry and Prose

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An interesting Journey
The awesome and unique book I've ever read!
EMERSON ESSEX IS A WONDERFUL AUTHOR!
Pleasantly Surprised. Wonderful book.
Pleasantly surprised by Essex. Modern folk hero?

A Little Eruption of Deity: I've Got a Song, Tapestry: A Collection of Inspiring Short Stories, Poetry and Prose
Emerson A. Essex
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"Tapestry" is a collection of short stories, poetry and prose that illustrates one man's struggle to maintain his individuality and reconnect with his spirituality. It transcends gender, race, etc. Its barebones honesty and sensitivity make it inspiring and entertaining.

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An interesting Journey.......2006-06-18

I read this book straight through, I couldn't put it down. From the introduction on, Emerson made it a point to clearly explain not only his intentions for the book, but also life. This book combines Emerson's own personal life experiences but those of artists (both well known and obscure) together to form a beautiful and tragically deep viewpoint, from a platform resting high enough that practically everything is well within his range of view and knowledge. Commentary and pictures are worth the coverprice by themselves. In only 219 pages he's able to convey many many important occurences in everyone's life. Sometimes as a deep Stoic philosopher, other times as a broken hearted, and humble man, reminiscing on a schoolboy crush from years long past but never forgotten, like those memories within all of us. This book has the power to change your life, or at least allow you to accept an external or alternate advocacy of yourself as the way you are, who you are, what you are. A+ work here; I look forward to reading Emerson's next book upon its publication, and wish to thank him for giving me (US, ALL OF US) the opportunity to understand for a brief moment all that is, and is around us.

Thank you.

The awesome and unique book I've ever read!.......2005-07-18

What an awesome book! The author did an amazing job of combining politics, philosophy and psychology with common sense into writings that are insightful, entertaining and easy to read. This book is a "must read" for everyone who likes to be challenged in the way the view the world, while seeing glimpses of themselves in another's wisdom, as well those who simply like to be entertained by the written word. Check it out! You won't be disappointed.

EMERSON ESSEX IS A WONDERFUL AUTHOR!.......2004-05-25

I didn't know what to expect when I got this book, and It took me a little bit of time to actually sit and read it. But once I did, I couldn't put it down. I loved reading everything inside! PLEASE BUY THIS BOOK! AND GIVE IT AS A GIFT! IT'S GREAT! People are always so worried about saying the right thing, doing the right thing, Thinking the right thing! Essex is not afraid to speak HIS MIND, and not let others make him change what he thinks is right.

EMERSON ESSEX ROCKS!

Pleasantly Surprised. Wonderful book........2004-04-27

I stumbled upon this wonderful book when I was browsing about online. I dont usually buy poetry, but I liked the title. I was so surprised by how much I enjoyed this book! The writer is also a fan of many of the same musicians as I, pointedly Tori Amos. After learning this, I was very intrigued. I found the book easy to read, and not at all assuming. I have given 2 of them away as gifts to my close friends. Give this one a try. It may surprise you!

Pleasantly surprised by Essex. Modern folk hero?.......2004-04-23

Despite the author's tendency toward being somewhat overly generous in thanking his many influences, the substance of "Deity" is not sacriced. I thought it excessive at first glance, but it created several genuinely enjoyable conversations with my younger brother, as he was not aware of many of the myriad cultural figures Essex refers to and writes about in this book. That inevitably made me nostalgic and thankful to the many authors to whom I am indebted for making ME aware of people who have influenced and have lasting impact in my own life. The books I voraciously read when I was my brother's age are certainly responsible for my awareness of artists such as Patti Smith, William Burroughs and Hunter Thompson.
Quotes by artists that I admire (Kurt Cobain & John Lennon for example) first drew my attention to this book. I was further intrigued that this author was influenced by such people as Marcus Aurelius and Henry David Thoreau, as well.
Although the poem included that won the 2002 Editor's Choice Award (Red Rose Honeybee Baby) is deservedly recognized, I believe my favorite is the story, "Truth, Love, Hate and Lust; And Other Fanciful Characters." It is a clever allegory in which traits are personified to express, in my opinion, "Prophet"-like wisdom (referring to the work of Kahlil Gibran, whom I adore), without the contrived aid of cliched maxims or heavy-handed parables I find too common in works of this medium.
This book is great in that you can open to any page and be entertained, enlightened and amused. There are so many interesting illustrations and photos that compliment the writing, adding a unique mood to the work.
Being an adamant believer in not censoring oneself to conform to societal morets, I was surprised and delighted that Essex set out, and succeeded in provoking thought for thought's sake, not to sell scandal & controversy.
There is contact info for many respectable organizations in the index. I was impressed to read that Essex donates portion of the proceeds of the book to relevant and worthy causes, such as the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund; RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), founded by musician (and rape victim), Tori Amos and "The Hard Way Every Time Foundation"- which Essex himself founded, an organization dedicated to helping troubled and abused teens. "Deity" serves as a resource referral of sorts for the compassionate AND those in need of some compassion.
This is the first time I've been compelled to write a review online; I found Essex' work refreshing in that it is smartly hopeful and optimistic without preaching in a society that seems so jaded that negativity and apathy are celebrated.

Magic the Gathering Tapestries: An Anthology

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Magic: The Gathering: Tapestries

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Magic: The Gathering: Tapestries.......2000-10-01

This was a great book. Some of the stories had no resolution, or no point. Inheritance, in particular, ended with a dream rather than conflict resolution. That was really the only stinker, though. A story that would fit well in a collection of Fairy Tales was 'Brass Man That Would Sink' (my favorite of all the tales in the book). Some of the stories were too short (The Light in the Forest), but still managed to deliver an enjoyable read. "...And I must admit... I love (driving) it; it is so choice. If you have the means, I highly reccomend that you pick one up."--Mathew Broderick, 'Ferris Buelers Day Off'

Of Sunshine and Clouds: A Tapestry of Life

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Of Sunshine and Clouds: A Tapestry of Life
Marcus E Omer
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Of Sunshine and Clouds is a collection of poems that will take you on a journey through life, sharing the beauty of memories past, the paradox of this present age, and an abiding hope for the future. The author draws inspiration for his poetry from his surroundings, the ever-changing lives of his loved ones, and the echoes of a more vibrant past now all but lost to a newer generation.

The highways that we've wandered
define the virtue of our time.
The chances that we've squandered
fill the dustbin of our mind.

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