Barbara Goodman-Scott was inspired by the foods visible in the markets and gardens of Long Island's east end. She uses her training as an artist and her instincts as a cook to create a collection of easy, yet flexible recipes that are sure to impress. The preparation of most recipes is, as she promised, no more exerting ..."than pouring another glass of iced tea". The dishes 'travel' well for pot luck suppers or spontaneous gatherings. The 'Asparagus Vinaigrette' and 'Roasted Red Potato Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese' are easily prepared in advance and served at room temperature making it possible to enjoy the leisurely afternoons or spectacular sunsets of summer while enjoying gourmet-style cuisine.

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This is a work of tales of William Wallace, freely adapted from the poem of Blind Harry by Tom Scott, with illustrations by James Hutcheson. A very readable, quickie version of Harry's epic.

For those wishing Harry's version, but not caring to wade through the poem and some of its language.

Very good for young students.

There are a number of sky simulation softwares--The Sky, Starry Night Pro and a host of others. Each of the programs runs from about [money amount] This is a student version of The Sky with all the features functioning for only [money]. I use it for high school classes, college classes and for myself. In addition, it comes with a workbook / instruction guide that will help you understand how to use all the features of the program. If you eventually find that you need the computer control for your telescope or you need the detailed databases down to 30th magnitude, you can then upgrade to the spendy versions.

The biography tells people about the heroic aspects of Tom Bradley. I am very happy the authors published this book. It is a tribute to the heroic efforts of this afro ameircan hero.

If your idea of love is limited to visions of puppies and balloons, The Thing About Love Is... probably not for you. In Polyphony Press' first effort, the heavy topic of love is tackled in gritty, gutsy pieces that cut to core of this complex emotion. Sometimes it's bliss, sometimes it's bizarre, and quite often it hurts, but regardless of its form, love is always intriguing. This anthology is in keeping with that notion. With a variety of styles and voices, the works featured here are unanimous in their ability to draw the reader in and keep him hooked. It is truly a great read that may challenge one's personal definition of love. Call it an enjoyable experiment in mind expansion!

It's difficult to find an anthology that has as much stopping power as this one. Reading it, I was impressed not only by the diversity of the authorial voices, but also by their veracity. Each story, poem and play seems to have come straight from the gut. What's more, the contributing writers help to remove our blinders; particularly when it comes to matters of the heart. Love, they argue, is nothing less than a battlefield on which each of us daily chances victory or defeat.Those seeking to enter the contest fully armed would do well to buy this book.

Anthologies are not my usual choice of reading material, but as this was recommended to me, I decided to give it a try. I was pleasantly surprised. While I could not relate to some of the pieces here, I enjoyed the underlying topic immensely. The poetry, drama, and short stories were a good blend. The Thing About Love Is... an enjoyable and fast read, but has a peculiar lingering effect that required that I return to it for further exploration. It's a perfect book to read from the relative comfort and safety of your best chair, where you know that you can dip into the joy and angst of love and for once, walk away unscathed.

It is important to state at the outset that Scott Liell's book is not a rehash of Common Sense, nor another retelling of Thomas Paine's rise to prominence and fall to obscurity, but rather a historical analysis of the cause and effects of Paine's booklet, and how completely it was circulated and read when the public was informed only through newspapers, pamphlets, and broadsheets.

This short work would make a indispensable textbook for any course on the origins of the American Revolution, the Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence.

Included are Paine's still relevant thoughts that, "Government is a necessary evil." And the early ridiculing of the thought that one family was more capable of ruling than another.

But the most important revelation in this work is the idea that the colonists thoughts were not first and foremost on independence, but rather on dependance on the crown. Liell states that what the Continental Congress was proposing as late as 1775 was a declaration of dependance - self reliance far from the minds of the delegates. Jefferson's version of the declaration did not spring spontaneously from a blank page.

The author also presents an interesting, non-intrusive format for endnotes, one I am not sure is enduring or helpful for in-depth researchers, but makes this volume more readable to the mass market.

On the whole, if you think you know the history of the origins of American Independence, this book will open some interesting vistas.

I bought "46 PAGES" largely because of the warm endorsements it received from David McCullough and some other historians that I respect. Truth be told when I first opened this book I did not know a whole lot about the importance of Common Sense to the pivotal events of 1776 and I knew hardly anything about the extraordinary man who took the risk of writing such an incendiary work at such a critical time. I am, therefore, immeasurably grateful to both Mr. Liell and "46 PAGES" for filling what was a pretty substantial gap in my understanding of just how this country was changed so quickly from a group of colonies determined to work out their differences with Britain through negotiation and resistance to a new nation hell-bent on revolution and independence. Even George Washington who was then leading the Continental Army fully expected the conflict to end in reconciliation and NEVER TALKED OF INDEPENDENCE UNTIL AFTER HE READ "COMMON SENSE." Kudos to Thomas Paine who aught to have a statue built to him in every major city in the US. And Kudos to Mr. Liell for telling this extraordinary untold story in such elegant and compelling prose.

Scott Liell has written a wonderful account of the role Thomas Paine and Common Sense played at the birth of this country. By focusing on both the message and the way it was delivered (Paine certainly knew his audience!), Liell has produced a terrific addition to the recently published scholarship on the Revolutionary era (Founding Brothers, John Adams). It is a very enjoyable read.

Tom Crean's life deserves to be told, but may never get fleshed out fully. There is just not enough material available for a good in-depth biography. Crean wrote few letters and left no interviews or diaries for a biographer to use. He was mostly uneducated in the sense of a few years of schooling. The author of this book has admitted in a past interview that due to these limitations, as well as until recently the forgotten Shackleton & Endurance saga, Crean didn't warrant a biography! The information about Crean and his polar experiences with Scott & Shackleton have been covered before in many books. A few years after the Endurance expedition ended in 1917, Crean retired from the seas, got married, and opened a pub in Ireland, the South Pole Inn. He apparently never spoke much of his polar days. I was mildly disappointed with this book, expecting more than I received. It's worth a read- the story of that heroic age of polar exploration is amazing and absorbing no matter how many times you read it, and you are left with much respect for Crean and his fellow explorers who lived through such incredible experiences.

I've read almost every book I can find on Antarctic exploration and without a doubt, this is one of the finest. Tom Crean is always mentioned in books about early Antarctic epics but we've never really got to know him and what kind of a man he was. Michael Smith has done a fine job in tracing Crean's life from his early days in the Navy, his subsequent trips with Scott and Shackleton right up to his final days as a Pub owner is his home in Ireland. This is the kind of man you'd want whatever your expedition might be. He was brave, strong, honest, trustworthy and humorus, no matter what the circumstances. A great story about a real hero!

Tom Crean survived several famous Antarctic adventures of the Edwardian Era, and yet is hardly mentioned in most of the popular Antarctic Exploration books. Michael Smith does a fantastic job telling Crean's personal history with humor and understanding, while giving insight into the expeditions, the explorers and Antarctic History as a whole. This is a must-have for polar enthusasts (or shall we say, PolarGeeks?).

This book is great and very informative, however the only thing I would change (perhaps for a second edition) would be to make it spiral bound so it could lay flat while I am using it at work, which would also make it easier to photocopy the different checklists (very helpful!).

This is one of the best books ive ever read from any category. The author's flow from chapter to chapter is excellent. He describes in very good detail the pitfalls that many websites fall into by sacrificing appearance for usability. He makes his convincing case why the central focus of websites should be usability which is indeed rarely emphasized. The book elaborates as to the various stages you should involve users and various members of your design team into your development. Definately a keeper.

Unlike Jakob Nielsen who uses his personal opinion to judge web usability, Tom provides excellent explanation every aspect of usability based on the scientific research. This is the best book to learn and know about web usability. - LT

This book is enlightening; enlightening about Zen Capitalism. You know... the kind of profiteering off of new age spirituality that goes on nowadays...selling the deceptive appearance of simplicity, purification, and discipline, and mystifying the dharma.

In the olden days, Zen Monks ate rice with some wheat, pickles and miso soup. Now, in American "Zen", they drink trendy chai, and eat things whose names have the words "rasam", "feta" and "braised" in them. I imagine the cooks from this monestary going on to start a very trendy and successful restaurant in LA or New York based on this cooking, like Greens restaurant in San Francisco.

This book encourages a kind of cooking that plays to luxurious tastes. Attachment to this sort of food, like attachment to anything else, will not help anyone become enlightened.

This book is the first cookbook I bought although I didn't think the inclusion of dairy products is appropriate. Leaving this aside I think I will get a lot of use from this book.

This is such a wonderfully useful book and the chapter or section on the philosophy of food in Zen was worth the price of the book. I also appreciated that food choices are seasonal as are the recipes. I also like the section on the role of the cook, which in this fast food society should be obligated reading.

There is also an excellent section on the well stocked Zen kitchen as well as methods and ingredients explanations for those who are unfamiliar with certain terms. The book is alas non meat which is fine, and I personally love finding new fruits, vegetables and grain ideas to add to my constantly evolving kitchen tastes.

There is also a wonderful history of sorts about Zen and food. The illustrations and photographs are crisp and clean, and the text is easy to read and the directions easy to follow.

If you are a serious cook who loves ethnic variety I seriously recommend this book for your collection and use.