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No business, whether big, medium or small, can afford to miss........2007-04-07
Tax attorney Frederick W. Daily provides the 10th updated edition of TAX SAVVY FOR SMALL BUSINESS, which packs in the latest tax updates and details on deductions, ownership structures, IRS bookkeeping requirements, and more. It combines a complete strategy approach with insights no business, whether big, medium or small, can afford to miss.
Awesome book.......2007-03-15
I just set up an LLC and wanted a general education. This is one of several books I bought. It is the best of the bunch. Great explanations and insights by a guy who has been involved with tax audits and has a good idea of what flies with the IRS and what does not.
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In her much-anticipated new novel, the New York Times bestselling author of the Outlander saga brings back one of her most compelling characters: Lord John Grey—soldier, gentleman, and no mean hand with a blade. Here Diana Gabaldon brilliantly weaves together the strands of Lord John’s secret and public lives—a shattering family mystery, a love affair with potentially disastrous consequences, and a war that stretches from the Old World to the New. . . .
In 1758, in the heart of the Seven Years’ War, Britain fights by the side of Prussia in the Rhineland. For Lord John and his titled brother Hal, the battlefield will be a welcome respite from the torturous mystery that burns poisonously in their family’s history. Seventeen years earlier, Lord John’s late father, the Duke of Pardloe, was found dead, a pistol in his hand and accusations of his role as a Jacobite agent staining forever a family’s honor.
Now unlaid ghosts from the past are stirring. Lord John’s brother has mysteriously received a page of their late father’s missing diary. Someone is taunting the Grey family with secrets from the grave, but Hal, with secrets of his own, refuses to pursue the matter and orders his brother to do likewise. Frustrated, John turns to a man who has been both his prisoner and his confessor: the Scottish Jacobite James Fraser.
Fraser can tell many secrets—and withhold many others. But war, a forbidden affair, and Fraser’s own secrets will complicate Lord John’s quest. Until James Fraser yields the missing piece of an astounding puzzle—and Lord John, caught between his courage and his conscience, must decide whether his family’s honor is worth his life.
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Touchy Subject.......2007-10-18
I enjoy Gabaldon's writing style and the premise of her Outlander series and I look forward to a new book with Jamie and his wife -- but this Lord Grey is another matter. I don't enjoy reading "details" regarding gay sex and the entire first part of this book is fraught with details. I started to put the book aside - but when you enter the last part of the book it becomes interesting and full of Gabaldon's grip on life. When she described the wake of Kitty O'Donnell I was surprised -- to read that name --- my father is an O'Donnell and my mother is a Fitzgerald and my aunt is Kitty O'Donnell - that was fun and the ending was left open for the next book in November. Not bad but when Gabaldon's strays into the sordid I don't enjoy the reading. You'll have to decide for yourselves on this Lord John series.
Lord John scores.......2007-10-17
Lord John reveals more of his past in this latest novel and we visit with Jamie Fraser from the Outlander series. Although this is an enjoyable listen, I have the audio version, I do wish it was read by Davina Porter. But the reader was enjoyable, I just wanted to hear Jamie sound like Jamie.
Please, go back to Outlander Series !.......2007-10-14
I am a fan of Diana Gabaldon, and have loved all her Clare & Jaime books, and I will continue buying whatever she writes. But this Lord John series is getting predictable, confusing and must be seriously distracting her from writing what her fans are waiting for.
Much better than the first Lord John book.......2007-10-09
First Sentence: To the best of Lord John Grey's knowledge, stepmothers as depicted in fiction tended to be venal, evil, cunning, homicidal, and occasionally cannibalistic.
Lord John Grey's older brother Hal, now the duke of Pardloe since their father's death, has received a page from the diary of their father. Their father's death brought scandal to the family as he allegedly committed suicide. John, however, knows their father was murdered and it is now time to find the killer. Lord John's mother is about to marry for the third time which also means a step brother, Percy Wainwright. John and Percy are attracted to each other in an age when their sexual preference was a hanging offense, particularly for those in the military. When Percy is caught in the act, John is faced with trying to find a way to save Percy's life without exposing and risking himself.
This is the second book focused on Lord John, introduced to us through the Outlander series, and a much better book than the first. Although there are scenes between John and Jamie, the focus of this story is John, Percy and the murder. It is a wonderful depiction of the period, exciting, suspenseful and more emotional than I'd have thought. It's also nice as I believe it could be read as a complete standalone. But it is particularly wonderful for those of us who are huge Gabaldon fans.
Gabaldon Delivers Again.......2007-10-08
Diana Gabaldon's latest book, Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade, gives us another look at one of the peripheral characters in her wonderful Outlander series. Lord John Grey, formerly in charge of Ardsmuire Prison where Jamie Fraser was held, is now back in London and on a mission to restore his dead father's good name. We learn that Grey knew his father hadn't committed suicide all those years ago, but that the story was missing several pieces to determine exactly what did happen. Lord John follows the cold trail and discovers what did occur when he was a child of twelve, though much more is woven into the storyline than this short review can reveal. Suffice it to say that Lord John's life in the military and his family play major roles in helping him get to the bottom of a secret that's been taunting him for years.
Yes, Lord John is a homosexual. Gabaldon made that adamantly clear in her Outlander series, and it is an essential part of his character, but it does not define him as a man. The homosexual love scenes are indeed graphic and I'm unsure as to why Gabaldon decided they were so necessary to advance her plot. Some insight is given into Grey's character through them, however, and one of the main themes of betrayal certainly is shown through the relationship between Grey and Percy. Even less clear to me, however, is why Grey felt the need to confront Jamie about his own homosexuality toward the end of the book; it's not a spoiler to say that the scene in question left me scratching my head as to what exactly was accomplished, other than to make sure we had another glimpse of our favorite Scot.
In general, this is a well-written book that is not overly verbose as Gabaldon is sometimes accused of being, and the plot itself is tightly woven. I loved the characters, even the minor ones, and I was reminded of why Lord John was so compelling when I first met him in Voyager. Gut-wrenching at times, violent at times, and definitely emotional, this is a good entry in the series and an engaging historical mystery. Recommended with the caution that you won't find all the answers you're looking for, but definitely will enjoy the journey.
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Diana Gabaldon, the New York Times bestselling author of
Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade and the wildly popular Outlander novels, delivers three tales of war, intrigue, and espionage that feature one of her most popular characters: Lord John Grey. In the heart of the eighteenth century, here are haunted soldiers . . . lusty princesses . . . ghostly apparitions . . . dark family secrets. And here Lord John will face enemies who come in the guise of friends, memories in the shape of a fiery-haired Scot named James Fraser, and allies who have the power to destroy him with a single blow. . . .
In
Lord John and the Hellfire Club, Lord John glimpses a stranger in the doorway of a gentlemen's club—and is stirred by a desperate entreaty to meet in private. The rendezvous forestalled by a sudden murder, Lord John will wade into a maze of political treachery and a dangerous, debauched underground society. . . .
In Lord John and the Succubus, English soldiers fighting in Prussia are rattled by the nocturnal visitations of a deadly woman who sucks life and soul from a man. Called to investigate the night-hag, Lord John finds a murdered soldier and a treacherous Gypsy, and comes to the stark realization that among the spirits that haunt men, none frighten more than the specters conjured by the heart. . . . In
Lord John and the Haunted Soldier, Lord John is thrust into the deadly case of an exploding battlefield cannon. Wounded in the same battle, Lord John is called to tesify and soon confronts his own ghost—and the shattering prospect that a traitor is among the ranks of His Majesty's armed forces.
Capturing the lonely, tormented, and courageous career of a man who fights for his crown, his honor, and his own secrets, Diana Gabaldon delivers breathtaking human drama. And in tales seething with desire, madness, and political intrigue, Gabaldon once again proves that she can bring history to life in a way few novelists ever have.
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Adored bestselling author Diana Gabaldon brings us the first book in a new trilogy featuring many of the characters from her wildly popular Outlander series.
In her New York Times bestselling Outlander novels, Diana Gabaldon introduced millions of readers to a dazzling world of history and adventure—a world of vibrant settings and utterly unforgettable characters. Now one of these characters, Major Lord John Grey, opens the door to his own part of this world—eighteenth-century London, a seething anthill of nobility and rabble peopled by soldiers and spies, whores and dukes. Great Britain is battling France for supremacy on three continents—and life is good for a soldier.
The year is 1757. On a clear morning in mid-June, Lord John Grey emerges from London’s Beefsteak Club, his mind in turmoil. A nobleman and a high-ranking officer in His Majesty’s Army, Grey has just witnessed something shocking. But his efforts to avoid a scandal that might destroy his family are interrupted by something still more urgent: the Crown appoints him to investigate the brutal murder of a comrade in arms, who may have been a traitor.
Obliged to pursue two inquiries at once, Major Grey finds himself ensnared in a web of treachery and betrayal that touches every stratum of English society—and threatens all he holds dear. From the bawdy houses of London’s night-world to the stately drawing rooms of the nobility, and from the blood of a murdered corpse to the thundering seas ruled by the majestic fleet of the East India Company, Lord John pursues the elusive trails of a vanishing footman and a woman in green velvet, who may hold the key to everything—or nothing.
The early days of the Seven Years War come brilliantly to life in this historical mystery by an author whose unique and compelling storytelling has engrossed millions of readers worldwide.
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Adored bestselling author Diana Gabaldon brings us the first book in a new trilogy featuring many of the characters from her wildly popular Outlander series. And in a special bonus for eBook readers, this volume of Lord John and the Private Matter contains a second Lord John adventure -- a novella entitled Lord John and the Hellfire Club -- purely for your e-reading enjoyment!
In her New York Times bestselling Outlander novels, Diana Gabaldon introduced millions of readers to a dazzling world of history and adventure -- a world of vibrant settings and utterly unforgettable characters. Now one of these characters, Major Lord John Grey, opens the door to his own part of this world -- eighteenth-century London, a seething anthill of nobility and rabble peopled by soldiers and spies, whores and dukes. Great Britain is battling France for supremacy on three continents -- and life is good for a soldier.
The year is 1757. On a clear morning in mid-June, Lord John Grey emerges from London's Beefsteak Club, his mind in turmoil. A nobleman and a high-ranking officer in His Majesty's Army, Grey has just witnessed something shocking. But his efforts to avoid a scandal that might destroy his family are interrupted by something still more urgent: the Crown appoints him to investigate the brutal murder of a comrade in arms, who may have been a traitor.
Obliged to pursue two inquiries at once, Major Grey finds himself ensnared in a web of treachery and betrayal that touches every stratum of English society -- and threatens all he holds dear. From the bawdy houses of London's night-world to the stately drawing rooms of the nobility, and from the blood of a murdered corpse to the thundering seas ruled by the majestic fleet of the East India Company, Lord John pursues the elusive trails of a vanishing footman and a woman in green velvet, who may hold the key to everything -- or nothing.
The early days of the Seven Years War come brilliantly to life in this historical mystery by an author whose unique and compelling storytelling has engrossed millions of readers worldwide.
And in Lord John and the Hellfire Club, this charismatic character is once again mixing it up with both the high-born and the low-brow... a wonderfully pungent adventure!
"Gabaldon's prose is crisply elegant ... a compelling narrative that also offers a wealth of juicy details about 18th-century London."
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"Gabaldon takes readers for a walk on the wild side... A compelling and unique period mystery for the author's legion of fans."
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Gay-themed historical mystery.......2007-10-03
London in 1757 is a time and place during which Lord John Grey, a nobleman and army officer, could be executed for being gay. In this first book, he investigates the death of a traitor. No sex scenes. It's still a good book. Full-length review available at Obsidian Bookshelf website (see my Amazon profile for URL).
highly readable.......2007-09-24
I am reading the Lord John books while waiting for the next Outlander.The one after "abosaa".I love Gabaldons work and must say that I have been more than completely engrossed with the Outlander novels, having read all six twice!!so I thought I'd give these a whirl.The novel was readable I enjoyed it.It did'nt WOW me though. I think that they lack the rich detail that her work contains that sucks you in and puts you there. I'm waiting for the second book to come we'll see what that one brings aye?
Lord John and the Private Matter.......2007-09-09
I trust Diana Gabaldon's research in all her books, so with that premise I have quite enjoyed learning about the military way of life in the middle of the eighteenth century, particularly as it applies to the officers. Of interest, also, are the everyday items of interest that populate all her books. The storyline, however, does not hold much interest to me. I hesitate to use the word "pedantic", but that is the one coming to mind. Her "Outlander" series, rich in detail, historical background, and storyline are among the very best, and I look forward to each new book (wouldn't they make great movies?).
Diana's attempt to "fill in the spaces" with her "Lord John" series falls short of the "Outland" books. However, I will read just about anything she wishes to put into print.
Exceptional fiction, par for the course with Gabaldon.......2007-09-08
I bought this book some time ago, but after reading the initial reviews, put it aside thinking I would be disappointed. When the second book in the series came out, I was prodded into reading this one. I am sorry that I put it off for so long never realizing that this was the same Lord John from the Outlander series. Gabaldon is an exceptional writer. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. If you like the Outlander series for all of its aspects, not merely the romance of Claire and Jamie, then you will enjoy the adventure, intrigue, and the psychological introspection and logical deduction of Lord Grey. He is a fascinating character, who I liked in the Outlander series and who I like even more. Thank you Gabaldon for lending your talent and expertise to the reader so that we might enjoy Lord John, his friends and family. A must read for anyone who likes adventure, military maneuvering, historical fiction, and brief references to the Outlander series. I found myself racking my memory for all that had transpired between Lord Grey and Jamie and Claire from the other series. I do certainly recollect his involvement at Aberdeen prison and then later in the American colonies, but this was a great peek into Lord John's life.
Rollicking Mystery.......2007-07-26
I have to admit that I had never before read Gabaldon's work, and that this was a desperate choice. I needed something fast to read, and nothing better was about. It was a pleasant surprise to find that Lord John Grey is a most interesting character and that Gabaldon can write exceptionally well.
Lord Grey is the main focus and finds himself mired in a potentially scandalous family situation, (cousin betrothed to a man with a possibly poxed "private member"), and a mysterious murder case that is connected to a case of missing military documents. All this, connected with Grey's ow proclivities toward sordid adventures makes for a very interesting romp through 1757 England.
With the mixed reviews that this book received, I can only assume that the other John Grey books are amazingly wonderful, as I really enjoyed this book myself. The characters are wonderfully complex, (and flawed), and there is a rich texture that underlies the entire narrative with its attention to detail.
For a desperate read, this was one excellent book and one that may just induce me to read some more of Diana Gabaldon's novels. For a good crime novel set in an age of genteel corruption, this one is hard to beat in my book. Recommended, for sure.
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Historic Rings presents a world-class collection of almost eight hundred rings spanning four continents and four millennia. Perhaps the most intimate form of jewelry, these miniature art objects not only encapsulate traditions and customs throughout the ages but also evoke the most personal
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Introduced here for the first time in English, the Hashimoto Collection is extraordinary in its richness and breadth. The earliest pieces, including superb artifacts from ancient Egypt, Etruria, Greece, and Rome, are followed by European rings from the medieval period through the Renaissance and up
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Historic Rings features many rare and valuable pieces, such as an amethyst scarab set in a gold wire hoop with beads at the shoulders dating from the second century b.c., which is the only extant example of its kind in the world. Ring with symbols, portraits seditieux, and locks of royal hair evoke
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From Jimmy Carter to George W. Bush, Time magazine White House photographer Diana Walker has had unique access to the Presidency for more than 20 years. Public & Private demonstrates, in intriguing detail, that she has used her access brilliantly.
The 130 photographs in Public & Private cover the public aspects of the office—from inaugurations and state dinners to cabinet meetings and press conferences—bus also offer a rare, candid look at the private moments of the presidents, the first ladies, and the important figures in each administration. Missing no detail, Walker's expert lens has captured world leaders, Congressional insiders, the White House press corps, and family moments away from the spotlight, including the Bushes at Kennebunkport and Bill and Hillary Clinton on safari in Botswana. Humorous and heartbreaking, joyful and deadly serious, Walker's revealing images provide an unexpected understanding of the leaders we think we know so well.
With a foreword by renowned presidential historian Michael Beschloss, memories and perspectives contributed by the photographs' subjects, and Walker's own anecdotes, Public & Private is a unique and important contribution to the record of America's highest office.
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Excelent Photo book!.......2004-06-21
I bought this book on a trip to the USA, when I was visiting Mount Vernon, because it gave a nice overview of the presidency. I was thinking to buy a book, with just some nice pictures of all the (recent) presidents. But when I came home and started turning the pages, I saw that it had all these remarkable photographs. And as it turned out, they where all from the same photographer: Diana Walker. This must be realy a remarkable person, because she seems to have had access to all of the presidencies to take pictures behind the scene. As it turned out, i bought a realy excelent photo book that also illustrates the pivotal moments of the American presidency.
Extraordinary Moments Captured by an Excellent Photographer.......2002-12-05
This photographic essay has something for everyone. It covers 20 years in the White House from a very special point of view. Diana Walker with a camera in hand had access to moments in history that no one else has had. She has captured our Presidents in serious and funny situations and all the moods in between. Her descriptions are well worth reading and make this very special "coffee table" book all the more important in its place in history. I highly recommend buying this book and it makes a great present.
Wonderful.......2002-12-03
Diana Walker not only captures timeless moments in history, but through her comments and those of the former presidents and first ladies, gives you an inside view to the workings of the world's most powerful office. A must buy!
PUBLIC & PRVIATE.......2002-11-11
DIANA WALKER BOOK IS GREAT SHE RECORDS THE PRESIDENTS SHE PHOTOGRAPHED FOR TIME FROM GERALD FORD TO WILLIAM CLINTON.
EVERY AMERICAN WHO IS LOVES THE PRESIDENCY LIKE I DO THEN THIS BOOK IS A MUST.
THANK YOU FOR THE BOOK DIANA.
PUBLIC & PRIVATE.......2002-11-11
PUBLIC & PRIVATE IS A GREAT BOOK EVERY AMERICAN MUST READ IT.
DIANA WALKER PHOTOGRAPHED PRESIDENTS GERALD R. FORD TO WILLIAM J.CLINTON. DIANA BOOK COVERS EACH PRESIDENT.
I HAVE SEEN DIANA's PHOTOS IN TIME.
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In the very strange Pilgrim Parties of Diana Wynne Jones's Dark Lord of Derkholm, tourists from the next universe would come to wizards' lands expecting to have exciting battles with dwarfs, dragons, and the powers of darkness. Sadly, wizards were forced to host these hokey yet horrific pseudoadventures, and in the process, laid waste to their lands. But as its sequel Year of the Griffin begins, we learn with some relief that the mercenary Mr. Chesney's magic tours had ended eight years previous. While that is excellent news, the Wizards' University is now decidedly short of funds.
Wavy-blond-haired Professor Corkoran has plenty of schemes for extracting money from his students' families. But he always has plenty of ideas, and none of them work. Besides, he is too busy researching how to be the first man to walk on the moon to do much of anything else. As his new crop of students shows up, Corkoran is in for a surprise. Not only do none of them have any money, but one is a huge griffin, "brightly golden in fur and crest and feathers, so sharply curved of beak, and so fiercely alert in her round orange eyes that at first sight she seemed to fill a room." (Meet Elda, softhearted yet gigantic daughter of Wizard Derk.)
The hilarious goings-on begin when Corkoran's moneymaking schemes backfire horribly, and the motley crew of would-be wizards begin their studies. Comical tableaux involving spells that create deep pits and smelly winged monkeys alternate with suspenseful (yet always amusing) scenes involving tiny assassins who mean business. Jones's satirical pokes at academia, racial intolerance (the greenish and jinxed Claudia has mixed blood), and hierarchical societies (Ruskin is bucking the tyranny of the forgemasters to become the first dwarf wizard) keep the story lively, as do the realistic portrayals of her very odd and endearing cast of characters. You definitely don't have to have read Dark Lord to enjoy this wonderful sequel, but you may not be able to resist going back to it. (Ages 12 and older) --Karin Snelson
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It is eight years after the tours from offworld have stopped. High Chancellor Querida has retired, leaving Wizard Corkoran in charge of the Wizards' University. Although Wizard Corkoran's obsession is to be the first man on the moon, and most of his time is devoted to this project, he decides he will teach the new first years himself in hopes of currying the favor of the new students' families--for surely they must all come from wealth, important families--and obtaining money for the University (which it so desperately needs). But Wizard Corkoran is dismayed to discover that one of those students--indeed, one he had such high hopes for, Wizard Derk's own daughter Elda--is a hugh golden griffin, and that none of the others has any money at all.
Wizard Corkoran's money-making scheme backfires, and when Elda and her new friends start working magic on their own, the schemes go wronger still. And when, at length, Elda ropes in her brothers Kit and Blade to send Corkoran to the moon...well...life at the Wizards' University spins magically and magnificently out of control.
This breathtakingly brilliant sequel to Dark Lord of Derkholm is all one would expect from this master of genre.
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perhaps a great book for all time.......2007-08-04
this book is amazing in how it intertwines comedy into drama that could be boring. one of my favorite comedic moments is the hive of books that Lukin gets encased in.
but in honestly, this book is a fun, but memorable read that is enjoyable for everyone.
Easily the funniest of DWJ's books.......2007-02-05
I've been rereading most of Ms. Jones' books in order to find a phrase I remember but can't place. In the last week I've read Deep Secret, The Merlin Conspiracy, Archer's Goon, Mixed Magics, the second Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Dark Lord of Derkholm, and now Year of the Griffin. While all these books are entertaining and fun, Year of the Griffin is the one that is consistently amusing to the laugh-out-loud point. I think this may be because so many of the 'main' characters have such sarcastic attitudes. Everyone has a quip for the occasion.
A worthy sequel. Too bad the storyline wasn't as good as some books I've read........2006-01-05
This is indeed a good book. I especially like the griffins. They're cool & cool looking and they contribute a lot to this book. My favorite is Elsa because she is cute and brave enough to do the right thing no matter how dangerous it may be. Next is Callette-she's a gruff girl who won't take s**t from nobody and is very big, strong, fast and beautiful. But that's enough of that, even though there are more characters I like, including more griffins. I must tell you the storyline, and I told you the top 2 anyway. The characters from Dark Lord Of Derkholm are trying to attend college but there is a problem: A band of assassins are after them and they're teachers & friends and won't stop until all of them are dead. On top of that, there are some evil griffins coming along, intent on being as sadistically cruel as possible(Crap, you'd think the lot of them were trying to top the evil monster people in "House Of 1,000 Corpses! No, I didn't see it, but I know what it's about)Soon there is a lot of mayhem as well as brutal fighting, and throughout the book you will wonder if the evil can be put to an end. It's a great book, and I like it, but since the storyline is decent but doesn't come anywhere near other storylines I've found in books/comicbooks/movies/video games/ancient mythology, minus one star. Nevertheless, if you need a book to read then buy this one. It is, as seen in the title, a worthy sequel. 'Specially since the cool griffins are part lion(my favorite animal)and part eagle(my 3nd favorite bird next to the falcon & the hawk)Anyway I enjoyed this novel & so will you if in the right mood.
Wow!.......2005-08-07
I really enjoyed this book. Whilst I do think that the end of the book was rather sketchy...literally, in that the author didn't wrap things up properly, I really enjoyed the rest of the book. I've read this book a couple of times through the years, and I find it really worth reading, even for adults. I like the way the story makes you think about more than just getting through the average fluff novel. DWJ almost always manages to tuck in a bit of philosophy and a bit of satire which makes her books really enjoyable.
Non-stop action and hilarity.......2005-06-28
The Wizards' University is short of money. Now that Mr Chesney's offworld tours have stopped, money from tourism has dried up. Eight years after Mr Chesney's departure, High Chancellor Querida has left Wizard Derk and his family to run the world and the good-looking Wizard Corkoran to run the University. Having chosen for himself the students whom he thinks are the richest, Corkoran sends begging letters to their parents. But he is in for a shock, for he discovers, after the letters have been sent, that Wizard Derk's daughter Elda is a huge golden griffin, King Luther's son is penniless, the Emperor's sister has been disowned by the Senate, while the dwarf, far from being in possession of a treasure hoard, is a runaway slave.
An even worse shock comes with the first reply from a student's family--in the form of assassins. The situation quickly hurtles out of control.
Year of the Griffin is a sequel to the award-winning The Dark Lord of Derkholm and is every bit as hilarious, with non-stop action that keeps the reader turning the pages, eager to know what happens next. While it isn't necessary to have read The Dark Lord of Derkholm first, I think it's a good idea.
Elda is just as she appears in the first book and has to be one of the most lovable non-human characters Diana Wynne Jones has created--and she is a master at creating such characters. Like all of DWJ's books, Year of the Griffin makes a great read for adults as well as young people. A quote from the Independent appears on the front cover: "Knocks all rivals into a witch's cocked hat." While this is arguable, there are definitely not many writers of fantasy for young people who can match DWJ.
Book Description
“I have written this, more than 40,000 words, with one finger in just over a month. It has flowed out of me so fast, I can only conclude that I needed to tell my story.” New Zealander Diana Neutze was in her late 20s, living in London with her husband and young son, when she discovered that she had multiple sclerosis. More than three decades later, wheelchair-bound and largely confined to her Christchurch home, she has told her remarkable story. Fiercely independent and passionately determined, she has fought the illness with every psychological and spiritual weapon in her armory. Unflinchingly honest, deeply moving, often humorous, As For Tomorrow, I Cannot Say is a tribute to the power of the human spirit.
Customer Reviews:
A Different Approach to MS.......2007-05-13
Diana Neutze has written what almost seems like several pages from her journal. Her writing is very personal and also very literary, which is natural considering her background as a college tutor and teacher. The inclusion of her poetry and quotes from other writers I found a little over my head--and I am an occasional reader of classics, although not poetry--but maybe that is due to my own version of the MonSter?
I enjoyed reading about life in New Zealand, and also about the treatment and attitudes about MS in the "early days" of the 1960's and 70's before the advances we ms-ers are "enjoying" now.
Diana's ideas about her own treatment I found thought-provoking, i.e. am I on too much medication or the wrong ones? Her dedication to exercise and yoga is yet another reminder to get out of my comfortable recliner and move!
I am glad I added this to my library and intend to recommend it to other ms-ers.
What a life.......2007-01-09
This was a straightforward accounting of an amazingly difficult journey undertaken with amazing grace. It underscores how much being "happy" is a choice and not relevant to our external circumstances at all.
A Beauty of a Book.......2005-12-17
What a wonderful spirt Diana Neutze has. Everytime I feel down about my own struggles with MS I re-read her positive, uplifting little book. She's got a fighting spirit and is full of life; she just rubs off on you.
Magnificently done!!!!!!!!!!!.......2005-01-15
This book inspired me to the core, truly encapsulating the power of the the human spirit and the choice of survival. It is beautifully and lucidly written, with huge amounts of humor and wit and courage. I would recommend this book to anyone, especially those that have had life changing obstacles to grasp and the choice to move graciously forward. I am truly grateful to her insights into a life of severe disability. It help me understand my own mothers' disability just a little better. Thank You, Diana!
the thing about life is that nobody has ever survived it..........2004-03-03
As a person with a physical disability that pales in comparison to MS, I can say that taking things for granted seems to be universal until an equalizer of this magnitude appears. Theres a certain point you reach in this story that bears testament to the fact she doesnt pull any punches in deaths shadow... bottom line: support the author, buy the book, pay extra for faster shipping, read it in an evening, and encourage everyone you care about to do the same. Its worth the investment.
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- What a pretty book!
- it's FABULOUS, daaaaarling!
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"Why Don't You . . .
tie black tulle bows on your wrists?
have a yellow satin bed entirely quilted in butterflies?
remember how delicious champagne cocktails are after tennis or golf? Indifferent champagne can be used for these."
For more than half a century, Diana Vreeland, doyenne of American fashion, beguiled, awed, astonished, and was adored by almost anyone who created or wore clothes.
Irresistible and flamboyant, socialite Mrs. T. Reed Vreeland began her now legendary twenty-five-year tenure at Harper's Bazaar writing a column of audacious advice: extravagant ideas that helped redefine American women and twentieth-century fashion. Her commentary created a fashion frenzy when it began appearing in Harper's Bazaar in 1936. Her ideas were simultaneously stylish and outrageous, and have as much appeal today as they did decades ago.
Here for the first time, John Esten has compiled one hundred of Mrs. Vreeland's kaleidoscopic "Why Don't You . . . ?" suggestions, and paired them with the breathtaking works of such renowned photographers and artists as Munkacsi, Dahl-Wolfe, Hoyningen-Heune, and Bérard, which further capture the dazzling legacy of whimsy, elegance, and style of Mrs. Vreeland's Bazaar years.
Customer Reviews:
Delightful read..........2006-05-17
This book is something to read on a rainy day. It is beautifully put together and very mood uplifting. The suggestions do not seem all that outrageous to me and indeed could add that very necessary flair or as Diana would say PIZAZZ to your life. I love her suggestions for interior decorating. She talks about the pursuit of the perfect RED. How lovely to imagine living a life where your most important concerns are finding the perfect RED. And yes this book is probably for people who are already fans of Diana. Great pictures too.
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Why don't you?.......2005-03-26
My only qualm: I wish there'd been more "Why don't you...?"s. Frankly, I couldn't get enough of them:
"Why don't you have your cigarettes stamped with a personal insignia as a well-known explorer did with a penguin?"
"Why don't you rinse your blond child's hair in dead champagne to keep its gold, as they do in France?"
"Why don't you wear violet velvet mittens with everything?"
Indeed, why don't I?
This slim book far outshines its company in the Diana Vreeland library, and especially "Allure," a gigantic coffee table book with photographs that appear to have been digitized with a $20 scanner.
For the Connoisseur.......2002-05-17
Of course, you must know and love Mrs. Vreeland to be here in the first place. Given that you do, buy this book. Don't expect a compendium of her suggestions and aphorisms. Do expect a delightful hour's browse. Well worth the money.
What a pretty book!.......2002-01-19
Any info on D.V. is exciting to me. This pretty book is filled with great photos and listing of all the "Why Don't You" articles created by Diana during her days at Harpers. If you are a fan of Diana Vreeland (as I am) you must add this book to your collection.
it's FABULOUS, daaaaarling!.......2001-12-26
I LOVED this book. Diana Vreeland's "Why don't you..." suggestions are absolutely wild. They're obviously intended for women of *great* means (why don't you give a diamond bracelet as a gift to the wife of your favorite bandleader?). And some of the suggestions are so out there, I swear she was chewing magic mushrooms. My favorite is the suggestion to put in a private staircase from your bedroom to the library, and have it carpeted with a needlepoint rug that spells out the notes to your favorite tune. My god, you're right, I'll do that tomorrow!!
This book is great to read out loud at a party.
the strange thing is, I am not sure if it's intentionally funny. The author clearly admires Vreeland, and it's a very affectionate book with wonderful photographs.
It is definitely a great glimpse at another era, and at a level of society I can only imagine. To have the kind of money that allows you to do some of these things is beyond my wildest dreams. It's a fun fantasy trip, and a fun retro trip. Five stars.
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