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Queer Forster (Worlds of Desire - The Chicago Series on Sexuality, Gender and Culture)
Published in Paperback by University of Chicago Press (1997)
Authors: Robert K. Martin and George Piggford
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Provides up-to-date research
E. M. Forster's homosexuality made him 'different' when it came to the public morals of English contemporary society. The essays in this book explore the intricate link between that fact and his fiction. It is not an easy read for a Sunday afternoon, but certainly it opens a new world for anyone genuinely interested in E. M. Forster, colonialism in literature, queer theory and twentieth-century literature. Indispensable from the scholarly point of view. A beautiful journey through the Forster-landscape, with many great vistas and precious finds.


Meditations on Middle Earth: New Writing on the Worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien by Orson Scott Card, Ursula K. Le Guin, Raymond E. Feist, Terry Pratchett, Charles de Lint, George R. R. Martin, and more
Published in Paperback by Griffin Trade Paperback (11 October, 2002)
Authors: Karen Haber and John Howe
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Redundant Praise
Some wonderful and successful writers gather their thoughts in this book to bear light on the magic of Tolkien's writing. Being a fan myself, I enjoyed the individual tales of discovering "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" for the first time. I related to the same sense of awe and dread, of wonder and inspiration. Surely, Tolkien has inspired many.

Unfortunately, the praise gets to be redundant and--may I say it?--almost hollow, without the balance of some thoughtful criticism. Personally, I wouldn't have much negative to say regarding Tolkien's work, but I found very little that was genuinely fresh or enlightening in this collection of "meditations." I did discover an interest in some of the authors included (not a bad reason for their involvement in the project) and in earlier 20th century writers that I have never familiarized myself with. Lord Dunsany, E.R. Eddison, Fritz Leiber, and Mervyn Peake are only a few of the old standbys mentioned repeatedly.

Although interesting, a quick read, and well-written, this collection might best serve those curious in unearthing the inspiration beneath some of their favorite authors. I was hoping for something with more vitality, but overall I'd recommend the book.

Insightful collection of essays
MEDITATIONS ON MIDDLE EARTH is a collection of essays focusing on J.R.R. Tolkien's works, especially the Middle Earth saga. Some of the more renowned fantasy authors of today evaluate the series that made fantasy a household name. Surprisingly, though everyone agrees that Professor Tolkien opened up the genre to the middle class, not all of the contributors are fans of the actual novels. Insightful and entertaining, each essay is well written with the writer's particular spin. However, this anthology will be loved by those readers analyzing the various cultures in a way that cultural anthropologists would envy or by those fans who cherish Beowulf, which Tolkien felt is the forefather of the genre.

Harriet Klausner

Took me back to the first time I read Lord of the Rings
I borrowed this book from the library and enjoyed it so much I asked for it for Christmas (and got it). The different authors writing about the influence LOTR had on their lives reminded me of the first time I read the story and the effect it had on me. The drawings that illustrated the book were very well done. I think this should be in every fan's collection and is a must for anyone contemplating following in Tolkien's footsteps and writing a fantasy novel.


The Skin Trade (Night Visions, 5)
Published in Paperback by Berkley Pub Group (1990)
Authors: Stephen King, Dan Simmons, George R.R. Martin, and Douglas E. Winter
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GOOD SHORT STORIES

3 stories by Stephen King: "The Reploids", "Sneakers" and "Dedication".

3 stories by Dan Simmons: "Metastasis", "Vanni Fucci is Alive and Well and Living in Hell" and "Iverson's Pits".

1 story by George R. R. Martin: "The Skin Trade".

While the stories by King and Simmons are more or less short, the story by Martin is long, taking up almost half of the volume.

The only (almost) original story is "Metastasis" by Simmons, where a medical experiment lets a man see strange violet creatures (usually invisible) feeding on human beings like vampire slugs, causing cancer.

"Sneakers" is a ghost story, while "Dedication" is about urban witchcraft and "The Skin Trade" is a story about werewolves and investigation.


Advances in Seafood Biochemistry: Composition and Quality
Published in Hardcover by Technomic Pub Co (28 April, 1992)
Authors: George J., Jr. Flick and Roy E. Martin
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American Government in a Changed World: The Effects of September 11, 2001
Published in Paperback by Longman (22 April, 2002)
Authors: Dennis L. Dresang, George C. Edwards, Morris P. Fiorina, Edward S. Greenberg, Marjorie Randon Hershey, Robert L. Lineberry, Karen O'Connor, Paul E. Peterson, Larry J. Sabato, and Martin P. Wattenberg
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The Ecology of the Automobile
Published in Paperback by Black Rose Books (2000)
Authors: George Martin and Peter E. S. Freund
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Ethnic Political Leadership: The Case of Puerto Ricans
Published in Paperback by R & E Pub (1977)
Author: George E. Martin
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An Introduction to Teaching: A Question of Commitment
Published in Hardcover by Prentice Hall College Div (1988)
Authors: Ralph E., Jr. Martin, George H. Wood, and Edward W., Jr. Stevens
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Marine and Freshwater Products Handbook
Published in Hardcover by CRC Press (04 April, 2000)
Authors: Roy E. Martin, Emily Paine Carter, and George J. Flick
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The Bank Director's Handbook: Second Edition
Published in Hardcover by Greenwood Publishing Group (30 October, 1986)
Authors: Edwin B. Cox, Martin L. Ernst, S. Theodore Guild, Homer J. Hagedorn, Maurice D. Johnson, Donald H. Korn, Robert E. Moll, Robert K. Mueller, Robert P. Popadic, and Lewis M. Rambo
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