Animal Tracks: The Story of the Animals: Newcastle's Rising Sons

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Definitive biography of the band behind hits like trans-Atlantic #1 "House of the Rising Sun" that briefly rivalled the Beatles and Stones for popularity, before relocating to San Francisco and re-emerging as a hitmaking Acid Rock band. Hours of new interviews contribute to this gripping portrait of a hugely talented group of musicians who never quite fulfilled their potential.

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The Definitive History of The Animals.......2003-10-18

This book follows The Animals from their Newcastle beginnings to their 1994 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, including discussions of The Animals changing lineups, evolving musical styles, and tempestuous reunions. To me, this book was far more interesting than either of Eric Burdon's biographies, both of which spent too much time talking about his partying and too little time talking about the music. And isn't the music what it's all about?

Of particular interest to me are the interviews with band members describing their opinions of the various songs the band recorded, the songs they liked and disliked, how the songs were selected, and who contributed what to the arrangements. Also of interest are discussions of the infighting and ego-clashes that ultimately destroyed the band before its time.

Author Sean Egan is not shy about weighing-in with his own evaluations of particular songs, and I found myself disagreeing with him in many cases (as when he proclaims that the British take of "We Gotta Get Out of This Place" is superior to the version released in America). But disagreeing about songs is part of the fun, right?

Band members Hilton Valentine and John Steel come across as thoroughly likeable and down-to-earth, Chas Chandler as possessing a steady business-sense which didn't flower until after the band's demise, Alan Price as somewhat prickly and distant (he did not make himself available for interviews), and Eric Burdon as charmingly-but-maddeningly vain and unpredictable, often throwing a wrench into the band's best-laid plans.

I've focused on the early Animals, but the book follows the band through the Eric Burdon and The Animals psychedelic era and beyond. This book goes a long way towards filling a void about a band that's had far too little written and said about it.

Too much criticism...........2002-02-03

Although the book was somewhat informative, the author spent more time giving his own personal review of every track on every album Eric Burdon and/or The Animals recorded. He came across as somewhat opinionated and it was tough to sift through his personal opinions to get to the interesting stories & facts. Eric Burdon's autobiography (ies) are much more enjoyable to read and just as informative.

Animal Behavior.......2001-12-18

Along with the Yardbirds, the Animals were the great overlooked band when it came to 60s biographies. No more. Yardites were finally rewarded last year with Greg Russo's exhaustive tome, ULTIMATE RAVE UP. Here, Sean Egan chronicles Newcastle's finest in a lucid and engaging bio that highlights the Geordies' thrilling music, clashing personalities and disaster-prone management. Good points: a thorough run-through of the band's history, freckled with commentary about their records, interesting road stories and a rock solid analysis about why the Animals were unable to build upon their massive early success. (Hints: Mike Jeffery; a lack of songwriting talent). The insightful interviews with John Steel, Hilton Valentine, Vic Briggs, Dave Rowberry, Zoot Money and Eric Burdon are the best part of this book. Bad points: Not enough photos; no commentary from Alan Price (though that's not Egan's fault, Price refused); and Egan's silly conclusion that the New Animals made better music than the originals (be honest - do YOU prefer "San Franciscan Nights" to "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood"?). Perhaps Price's instincts were sound - all of his ex-bandmates trash him, especially Burdon and Steel. On the other hand, Price's hoarding of the "House of the Rising Sun" royalties looks all the more suspicious when he refuses to defend himself. The erratic Burdon comes off as alternately charismatic, gutsy, obnoxious, backstabbing and goofy - sometimes all of the above on one page. Chas Chandler's role as the band's muscle and soul is contrasted by the others' assertion that he really couldn't play the bass that well. Hilton Valentine's LSD collapse is addressed tactfully, while John Steel comes off as the most likeable Animal - a laid-back guy with a talent for putting things in perspective. Given how volatile they were, it's amazing the Animals were able to get as far as they did. These guys made the Who look harmonious. If you're a fan of the band (or 60s Brit-rock), this book is for you. Just don't expect a happy ending.

Dispassionate, informative, readable........2001-10-18

If you have an interest in the history of the Animals, from their Alan Price Combo days thru the "new" Animals, and to the two reunion albums of the original band, you'll enjoy this book. It covers all the appropriate bases, and has extensive comment by the band members (or most of the band members, I should say, since a few did not cooperative with the author, particularly Alan Price, who does not come off too well at the hands of his bandmates). The author seems to have a very objective view of the band's output on record. I found myself agreeing with his comments on songs and albums (some of which are very positive and some very negative--the Animals were, if anything, uneven) probably 95% of the time, and where we disagree, the differences were minor (he complements Inside Looking Out, just not as much as I would, etc.). One or two caveats--there are many typos and the prose is pretty prosaic. The book is very much focused on the band, and does not offer very much insight into the times and settings, so it is definitely geared towards fans of the group. If this is you, I recommend the book.

Underated Band Finally Get Their Due.......2001-09-06

Finally, a long overdue book on one of the 60's most overlooked R&B power bands. While the omission of input from Alan Price is regretable, overall, the book covers lots of ground. Author Sean Egan does a good job of highlighting a time and era that many people today still find fascinating. Why wasn't Eric Burdon a huge star? That question is never really answered by Egan, but he does a wonderful job of relating the gory details of this band's numerous financial disasters. This is a good book to have, especially since it is nearly impossible to get ahold of Eric Burdon's biography,"I Used To Be An Animal, But I'm Alright Now." Fans of the group will not be disappointed. Egan could have delved deeper into the personal lives a bit more for my taste. As it is, he focuses on the music, which is what is important anyway. A great discography puts the final touches on this long overdue story of one of rock's great bands from 1960's England.

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Very Satisfying DS9
Relaunch Fans Can Easily Skip This Title
a Star Trek adventure/fantasy
Perry didn't fill in the gaps very well.
I fail to see how this is 4 or 5 star material.

Rising Son (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)
S.D. Perry
Manufacturer: Star Trek
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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ASIN: 0743448383
Release Date: 2002-12-31

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Months ago, young Jake Sisko came upon a mysterious prophecy in the ruins of B'hala, one that told of a Son destined to enter the Celestial Temple of the Prophets and return home with a lost Herald. Certain that the ancient text was intended for him, Jake entered the wormhole to bring back his father, Captain Benjamin Sisko -- missing since his final, fateful confrontation with Gul Dukat in the Fire Caves of Bajor. But Jake's quest has failed. Or so he believes.

Flung across the galaxy by a power beyond his understanding, Jake is rescued by a strange ship with an even stranger alien crew. Joining them on a voyage unlike any he has ever experienced, Jake learns that his search for the truth will lead him to find the last thing he ever expected, and to discoveries far beyond his wildest imaginings.

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Very Satisfying DS9 .......2006-02-28

As usual, the many and varied plot lines were complete and held my interest throughout the novel. The author took pains to match details and fill in gaps from previous story lines. For a DS9 hard core fan, I found this book to be ver Satisfying

Relaunch Fans Can Easily Skip This Title.......2005-08-06

Completists (like me) were eager to get their hands on "Rising Son" so that they could savor the DS:9 relaunch in its entirety. Sadly, "Rising Son" is one book that can be skipped, even with the revelations contained within.

The problem lies mostly with Perry's writing. She has created some interesting characters here -- Stessie, perhaps Wex -- but does little with them. If good Trek writing were to be judged solely by the author's ability to come up with novel new races, then Perry would rank pretty high on the list of good Trek authors.

But that's not how you judge good writing.

The way that Perry handles Jake's journal pretty much sums up my point. Jake, as portrayed by Perry, is pretty much a present-day young man placed into the 24th century. His journal, except for a few cases of Trek-tech speak, is written with the same slang as one might write in 2004.

In fact, almost every character in the novel is written like a present-day character who just happens to live on a space station in the future. Surely Perry has read science fiction novels, or even good Trek novels. Her characters think, speak, write, and act just like present-day characters, and it's both annoying and distracting.

There were some high points. The Tosk character was handled well, and some of Jake's inner turmoil over having to make some important decisions as to his future was intriguing.

But for the most part, the new characters were just as blase as the familiar ones. There was nothing novel about anyone on the "Even Odds;" apparently, nearly every new alien race thinks, acts, etc. just like humans. How convenient! And the new characters from familiar races -- the Ferengi, the Cardiassan -- are just one-dimensional characters, stereotypes of their races. In Perry's world, all Ferengi act the same, all Cardiassans think the same, and humans are the only spacefaring race with any complexity or uniqueness in individuals.

If you want to get the full story on Jake, Sulan, and a few others, then by all means read the book. But you don't have to. You can pick up the story easily enough in "Unity" -- a slightly better Perry book, and the culmination of this part of the relaunch.

a Star Trek adventure/fantasy.......2005-03-10

For the past few books, Jake has been seldom mentioned. Back on DS9, no one has a clue as to where he is or if he's still alive for that matter. He has friends and family on Earth, Bajor, on DS9 and on the Defiant worried and extremely concerned. This book tells us that he's not only alive, but doing well given the circumstances.

In the process of going on a secret mission to find his father based on an ancient manuscript, Jake gets caught up in some sort of anomaly in the wormhole. Without warning, he finds himself among aliens who mean him no harm. These aliens are mostly benign and receive him with open arms. He forges strong friendships with these aliens and in the course of traveling with them, he meets Opaka a former Kai of Bajor. The story mostly consists of missions Jake goes on with his new friends and entries in his diary. There's not much to the adventure aspect, but there are some exciting moments. Much of the fantasy has a lot of things of mythical or spiritual significance in the Bajoran religion.

With Jake back in the DS9 saga with his new friends, things can only get better from this point.

Perry didn't fill in the gaps very well........2004-12-28

We knew from previous novels that Jake enters the wormhole and is next spotted months later with Opaka and a strange alien on a Dominian ship. What do we get from Perry?

Jake's seemingly pointless travels on a ship filled with characters we'll probably never see or hear from again on a ship with a weird sub-deck that is never explained. It's like the whole 200 pages on the Even Odds was just so much filler because Perry couldn't come up with enough interesting stuff for Jake and Opaka.

Speaking of Opaka, even Perry writes that her story is short. Basically, some advanced alien rescues her with some magically advanced technology. What she did after leaving the moon really could have taken an entire book to fill . . . and should have.

And Wex, the strange alien . . . a five year old with an eraser could have cut her out of the book and noone would have noticed. She did almost nothing and said even less.

I was hoping to read more about Opaka's adventures (her spiritual path -- imagine the Jem'Hadar meditating with their new guru) and less of Jake's awakening.

The Star Trek universe does this far too often: create a highly interesting character (Opaka) and/or race (Jem'Hadar) and then ignore them almost completely to introduce someone (Dez) and/or something (the Wa) else that is never see nor heard from again.

The only reason I gave this book even one star was out of the hope that some of this wasn't just random, unimaginative filler, but a set up for a future book.

I fail to see how this is 4 or 5 star material........2004-01-18

Well, I finished reading Rising Son. I fail to see what was the big deal in the book though and I'm failing to see why it was given positive reviews on Amazon as well as Trekweb.com.

The main problems with the book is this:
2/3's of the content is pointless. The only character that has any real impact on Jake is Dez, given the similarities with his father and himself. With that said, I'd find it hard to believe that we'll see Dez again unless S.D. Perry is writing the books herself (and if the Dominion is after them, I wouldn't count on it realistically either).

Another problem is that Jake was portrayed as a over-thinking,
over-feeling female. Yep, I'm know that harsh but this wasn't Jake. If you replaced Jake with "Jessica" and took Star Trek off the cover, I don't think anyone would have had a clue it was supposed to be a guy, nevermind trying to attack Jake's character correctly.

Yet another problem is repetition. S.D. Perry constantly reminds you that Jake is thinking about his father, and she doesn't really say anything new or enlightening that she never already stated in Avatar, let alone the 10 or so character reflection she has added in Rising Son. She constantly pushes this "love and lost theme", that is actually very apparant in the Avatar series and simply repeats that here again too. I find that it's fairly easy to replace Julian, Kira, Vaughn, Ezri, Jake, etc. in any of S.D. Perry's reflection moments and (surprisingly), it makes sense for Perry's version of that character. In Rising Son, it does the same for Jake.

Now, don't get me wrong, the book isn't absolutely crap or anything, however, I can see how people might become confused on the book "getting good" after page 100. By that time, the characters actually start to do stuff. So, the first third of the book is pure introduction, reflection and very little action. If you can get by that, then the story (finally) begins.

Jake joins the crew and they start their first mission. Unfortunately, Drang, the selling of the box and just about everything that happens here has very little if any real impact on the story. All this does is escalate other non-important events that nobody cares about. Maybe some of you care about this crew, but I didn't. Dez was the only interesting and tolerable crew member in the book basically at this point. If you cared about the other characters, I have to ask why: they won't be back in future novels and Jake isn't going to think about them ever anyway.

Then the crew goes off doing more stuff, which is all essentially meaningless until they arrive at Ee (a station). Now, I figured since the book was 2/3's done, S.D. Perry had to get on with the story. Knowing that Jake finds Opaka (from the cover and from the ending of Lesser Evil), I figured that can happen one of two ways: Either they visit the moon and free her, or they happen to find her on their journey. Sure enough, she was on Ee.

Now, at this point, everything - literally - that happened before was pointless. This is where the story actually starts in my opinion, but quite frankly, 210 pages later, was it really worth it?

The thing is, any intelligent person before picking up this book
didn't need to know about the Even Odds and they could have predicted (in some fashion) what took place in this book. Now, to give S.D. Perry some credit, the last 90 or 100 pages were interesting. I actually cared about Opaka's story, the new sister aliens next to the wormhole, the path the Prophets laid out for him not only to find Opaka, but to help in the B'Hala excavation. It gave Jake a real purpose to be here, but everything else before this is simply fluff. It would have been nice to see some dependancies, but there wasn't any.

Anyhow, the importance of Tosk was a nice touch too, however I didn't care for Wex either. She still has little importance, but I guess Unity will answer Wex's purpose soon enough (never read it).

Another disappointment was the Wa - it really didn't have any purpose for being there. It could have been absent from the entire story and quite frankly, it wouldn't have changed the execution of the last third of the novel at all. It could have been very readable without the Wa or the Even Odds crew and their stupid adventures altogether.

In the end, Jake and Opaka were the only two characters I even cared about, as it should be I suppose. But I wish Opaka had been found much earlier since that wasn't much of a surprise finding her in the first place. In fact, the only real surprise (if you can call it that) is the importance of tosk and the new relationship of the planet to Bajor - that's it. Everything else could have been omitted or assumed, which doesn't make for an entertaining read unfortunately.

Oh, and Weyoun could have had much better dialog. That wasn't Weyoun either I'm afraid.

In the end, I'd give the book 2 1/2 out of 5 stars. There isn't enough payoff here to warrant anything higher. With inaccurate characterization of Jake and Weyoun, and a lot of unimportant events that take huge amounts of space, I just can't recommend this book unless you are reading it to complete the series. Frankly, I would have been happy to see the last 100 pages of the story be sliced into the Mission Gamma books. That would have been a lot better from my perspective.

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Manning Rules.......2000-12-10

I have been following Peyton Manning's career since he joined the Indianapolis Colts in 1998. This book provides an upclose look at his life and sports career. It takes readers to the 50 yard line to catch of glimple of Manning in action. It also goes behind the scenes. The information is correct and timely. It's also a very fast read. A must for Colts fans, young and old.

Peyton Manning.......2000-03-28

As a avid fan of football, I bought this book for my kid who is a Peyton Manning fan. Not only did he enjoy the book, I also found myself reading the book. It tells of his growing up with and NFL father. And his college career and starts off with the professional career. This is a must for all Manning fans. (young & old)

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Black Son Rising
Michael Curtis Jones
Manufacturer: African American Images
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Binding: Paperback

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Calling upon the author's experience as a youth counselor and prison volunteer, this inspiring work offers a challenging portrayal of black men and the contemporary obstacles they face in American society. With a message that calls equally for communal empathy and individual growth, this assessment of the plight of black men views them in relation to today's most controversial topics (the prison system, drugs, education, and parenting), empowering the academic, social worker, minister, and interested reader.

United We Stand: C for Victory/Escape on the Wind/The Rising Son/Candleshine (Inspirational Romance Collection)

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United We Stand: C for Victory/Escape on the Wind/The Rising Son/Candleshine (Inspirational Romance Collection)
Joan Croston , Jane LaMunyon , Darlene Mindrup , and Colleen L. Reece
Manufacturer: Barbour Publishing, Incorporated
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1586605232

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In the global convulsion of World War II, millions of people find their lives in upheaval. From the homeland to the frontlines, American citizens are suddenly diverted off their chosen paths. They'll each fight a war - in their own way and with varying success, but always bound by the same cause. Can they see God's hand - and perhaps find romance - amidst the chaos? Under the community war efforts banner C for Victory, Ruth Sinclair works alongside Jim Griffin. He shares her faith and stirs her heart, but Ruth is officially committed to a fiance who is fighting oversees. A trip to Germany would help reporter Amanda Chase learn the truth about that country's new leader and expose it to the world. But if the quiet rumors are true, her Jewish relatives may be in danger - and Amanda could be swept into their struggle to Escape on the Wind. Keiko's traditional Japanese father has surprised her with an arranged marriage, but the bombing of Pearl Harbor has shattered the security of her world. Betrayed by the country she loves, with the world around her in a bitter conflict, can Keiko find happiness following The Rising Son? Nurse Candleshine Thatcher and pilot Jeffery Fairfax meet coincidentally...and face an inevitable good-bye. Theirs is a wartime romance, a wisp of a breeze in the sultry South Pacific, an impulsive promise made amid threats of invasion and attack. Faith unites these women...love gives them strength. Follow their stories through one of the most compelling periods of American history.

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High Rising (Barsetshire Series)
Angela Mackail Thirkell
Manufacturer: Carroll & Graf Pub
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0786704225

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The unmarried Anne Todd, a wonderful secretary as well as a devoted bedside nurse to her decrepit mother, is an archetypal Thirkell heroine: plucky, determined, resourceful, but acutely aware that being safely married would be a better alternative. The current resurgence of interest of Thirkell, several of whose 40-odd novels of life in imaginary "Barsetshire" before World War II are being reissued, has awakened a nostalgia for the sharp glittering surfaces of her work. High Rising is Thirkell at her warm, easygoing best.

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High Rising introduces one of Thirkell's most beloved characters, Laura Morland, novel-writing widow and mother of four. Laura receives a marriage proposal from her publisher, who really loves the daughter of Laura's neighbor.

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Not for young adults only
Ms. Hale has done it again!
Novel of the 1900 Galveston Storm puts you in the middle of the story

Dark Water Rising
Marian Hale
Manufacturer: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0805075852
Release Date: 2006-09-19

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A poignant coming-of-age novel set during the Galveston Storm of 1900

I looked south toward the gulf, trying to keep an eye on the stalking sea. Wild waves rose up like a great hand and wrenched loose the Pagoda’s long staircase, sending planks tumbling through the air. With horror I watched the end of one twin building sway and dip into the surf.

I yelled at Josiah, but my words disappeared on the wind. I grabbed his arm, pointed, and we stood together, shoulder to shoulder, mouths gaping, watching the impossible.

Like a wounded Goliath, the great bathhouse shuddered, folded in on its long legs, and collapsed into the sea.

Galveston, Texas, may be the booming city of the twentieth century, but to Seth it is the end of a dream. He wants to be a carpenter like his father, but the family has moved so Seth can become a doctor.

Just as things begin to look up for Seth, a storm warning is raised one sweltering afternoon. A north wind always brings change, but no one could have imagined anything like this.

The acclaimed author of The Truth About Sparrows has crafted an unforgettable story set during the Galveston Storm of 1900.

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Not for young adults only.......2007-04-03

This is a moving and beautiful story based on the actual events surrounding the Galveston storm and flood. As with many of today's books for younger readers, this is a novelist who is writing for young adults yet dealing with issues and life decisions in an intelligent way--edited to a reasonable length--so that an adult would find this a most satisfying read. I certainly did, and the images and lessons of this story will stay with me for a long time.

Ms. Hale has done it again!.......2006-10-19

A friend told me about Marian Hale's first book, "The Truth About Sparrows". She said that even though it was written for pre-teens, she had enjoyed it very much. I must agree with her. It was an excellent book, and when I finished it I wanted more! As soon as "Dark Water Rising" was available I read it. Sometimes when we have expectations about a book we are disappointed, and then there's that old axiom about everyone having one good book in them. However, I was delighted to see that Ms. Hale had done it again!

"Dark Water Rising" captivated me from the beginning. When I was reading it, it was as though nothing else existed. I looked forward to the limited time I have each day for reading. This book seized hold of my mind and my heart, wrapped them in tears and smiles and wouldn't let go. I made it last as long as I could, because I didn't want it to end. I was amazed at Ms. Hale's ability to achieve such depth and detail of content with a warm simplicity. I would not like to see adults pass this book over thinking it is only for "children". Any adult who enjoys good writing will love it!

It's been a long, long time since a writer has taken me back to the first good feelings that I associate with books. My grandmother read to me as a child. She sat in front of a blazing, crackling fireplace with me on her lap, reading the same stories over and over. Her gift to me was a love of reading. Ms. Hale's books take me to that same lovely, warm place. She obviously has a superior gift as a storyteller, and I impatiently look forward to many more books.

Novel of the 1900 Galveston Storm puts you in the middle of the story.......2006-09-30

After enjoying the author's first novel, The Truth About Sparrows, I wasn't sure I wanted to read yet another book about the great Galveston storm of 1900. I've visited Galveston often and heard the stories all my life, so I wondered whether this novel could offer anything fresh. But within a few pages of Dark Water Rising, I was hooked and finished the novel in one sitting.

Seventeen-year-old Seth, the oldest of four children, resents moving to Galveston with his family on a hot August day in 1900. His father hopes the move will push Seth closer to a dream of going to medical school. The trouble is, that's Papa's dream, not Seth's. Seth wants to become a master carpenter, just like Papa.

With the help of their Uncle Nate, Seth and his family settle into life in Galveston. Seth soon forms a friendship with Ben, son of his uncle's caretaker, despite barriers of race and position. In the hot, airless days that lead up to the storm, Seth finds work on a construction project, samples the delights of life on the Galveston Boardwalk, and argues with his father about his future.

This story shines with realism and historical detail. On every page, the reader experiences the sights, smells, textures, sounds, and mood of life in the bustling, turn-of-the-century island boomtown. As I was reading it, I was tempted to get in my car and drive to Galveston so I could walk along the beach and imagine the town as it existed in August of 1900.

Just as Seth settles into his new job and starts accepting life in Galveston, the first storm warning flags go up. Seth and Ben are separated from other members of the family, and they experience a day and night of terror as a hurricane changes life forever on Galveston island.

It's in the aftermath of the storm that this story will grip readers. Seth and Ben walk the streets of Galveston, searching for survivors and family members. The devastation is everywhere, and the reader experiences it through the senses of Seth as he struggles to find his place in the unfamiliar world that is life after the storm.

Although this is a story of the Galveston storm, it is also Seth's story of growth, finding his own place in the world, and understanding his relationships with friends and family. The author balances the historical story with the fictional story of Seth in a perfect blend that keeps the reader turning pages until the satisfying end. Long after you close the book, you'll remember the poignant but personal stories of these characters.

Readers of any age, adult and child alike, will be drawn into this memorable story about a devastating natural disaster. I've spent a lot of time in Galveston, and have weathered my share of hurricanes, but this story let me experience one particular storm better than any other book I've read about the event.

This is a great book for classroom use, and can be used with equal success for middle grade as well as high school readers. While Seth is a teen, his younger siblings and friends also shine in this story, so it will appeal to a variety of student readers. It would make a great read-aloud book, although your students will be reluctant to have you stop and you may find yourself reading more than one chapter aloud at a time. There's an extensive author's note at the end with more information about the storm.

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One Magical Morning
Claire Freedman
Manufacturer: Good Books
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ASIN: 1561484725

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The events of the first Easter are simply and movingly told in this gorgeous book.The text closely based on a range of passages from the Bible retells the key events in the Holy Week and Easter. The astonishing events beginning with Palm Sunday and ending with Jesusrsquo; rising from the tomb are revealed in the modern and breathtaking illustrations.Perfect for any Easter basket.

Mercury Rising (The Sons Of Caitlin Bravo) (Silhouette Special Edition, No. 1496)

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Cade Bravo wants Jane Elliott!!

Mercury Rising (The Sons Of Caitlin Bravo) (Silhouette Special Edition, No. 1496)
Christine Rimmer
Manufacturer: Silhouette
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ASIN: 0373244967

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Cade Bravo wants Jane Elliott!!.......2002-09-29

This is the second in the Sons of Caitlin Bravo miniseries. Cade Bravo is a gambler and had been one of the bad boys of New Venice, NV. He's ready to settle down and returns to New Venice and buys the house next to Jane Elliott. Jane has her own story to tell-married at 18 to another of New Venice real bad boys but he's gone now and she has pulled her life together. Cade is forbidden fruit she wants to believe but can't help but be interested in return. This is their wonderful story of finding love and happiness-I love it! It's not as humorous as Ms Rimmer's HIS EXECUTIVE SWEETHEART in the miniseries but it has all of the same wonderful characters to follow with a few more even. I love the 11 books and eHarlequin story in the Bravo Series. I'm looking forward to the last one in this miniseries SCROOGE AND THE SINGLE GIRL in Dec '02

Darkness at Heart: Fathers and Sons in Conrad (Contributions to the Study of World Literature)

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Darkness at Heart: Fathers and Sons in Conrad (Contributions to the Study of World Literature)
Catharine Rising
Manufacturer: Greenwood Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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Although the fiction of Joseph Conrad has been studied extensively from a psychological perspective, a major theme seemingly neglected is that of ambivalence in the relations between fathers and sons. This volume contains Rising's Freudian and post-Freudian analysis of father/son interactions, at either the family or the social level, in Conrad's work. Defining the father as any older male with power and influence over a younger one, Rising examines wide thematic variations that show Conrad's obsessive concern with paternity-- as an object either of fear and hatred or of longing--and in turn addresses the theme of Conrad's most successful fiction: the protagonist's struggle to find (or keep) his place in a world of men. In his fiction, Conrad uses an array of fathers and paternal types to achieve a constantly shifting perspective on filial relationships. In a panorama of actual or potential conflict, the author provides portraits of Conrad's father and son, and shows what chance of accommodation he offers. In chapters on the prototype of the father, the jeaopardy of the son on land, and the immunity of the son at sea, the book discusses Conrad's use of an Oedipal compromise, a solution he abandoned in later works. Ultimately, although he appears to have sought new avenues of reconciliation in his last novels, the author demonstrates that the father/son antagonism is never fully resolved in his fiction. In addition to the primary chapters and epilogue, the work contains a bibliography and an index. This book will be an important reference tool for courses in English and psychology, as well as an important addition to academic and public libraries.

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