THE HUNT FOR SUNAN Review

THE HUNT FOR SUNAN
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This book has a great premise and shows a lot of promise but I felt there were areas that could have been explored to a greater extent and other areas where it was over done. To me it felt like an 'almost there' mystery. I couldn't quite relate to the characters who seemed a little two dimensional and, sadly, found by the end of the book that I didn't really care very much one way or the other. A bit more work is needed and it could be a great novel.

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A 1967 refinery explosion outsideof Baton Rouge, Louisiana, plants the seed for a covert plan that threatens thetown of La Salle, Louisiana, a small farming town north of Baton Rouge.
Forty years later, a late nightphone call sends Arizona civil engineer Daniel Hartwick on a business trip toLa Salle. Vandalism and sabotage threaten to flood La Salle, which sits in theshadow of the massive Mississippi River levee. There he joins up with two colleaguesfrom Kansas City, his friend Yanus Fautonov, originally from the Ukraine, andNadine Russo who was called away from her husband and two teenagers.

Obsessed with UFO's and internetreports of alien sightings, Yanus's theories were never taken seriously byDaniel and Nadine. But soon after their arrival in La Salle, Yanus disappearsfrom his hotel room. Daniel and Nadine are drawn into a manhunt for theirmissing colleague. A family crisis distracts Nadine, but she continues with thesearch until she can fly home.

Yanus may not be who he says heis, and appears to have a unique connection to his kidnappers. Daniel andNadine stumble into a buried past hidden in La Salle and an underlyingconspiracy. They soon become targets themselves. In the process of searchingfor Yanus, battling personal challenges, and running for their lives, Danieland Nadine are drawn together.



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Human Nutrition (Cliffs Quick Review) Review

Human Nutrition (Cliffs Quick Review)
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The subject matter in the book is appropriate. The author is very detailed in explaining the topics, but the language isn't so technical that you're lost. I bought this book to challenge a human nutrition class as part of a BSN degree program. I haven't taken the test yet, but I feel very well prepared.

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A comprehensive review guide to help you refresh your study. This guide is particularly useful for midterms and final exams, condensing a semester's worth of information into one concise volume.

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Tetras and Barbs: The Complete Guide to the Successful Care and Breeding of Two of the Most Popular Groups of Aquarium Fish (Aquarium Success) Review

Tetras and Barbs: The Complete Guide to the Successful Care and Breeding of Two of the Most Popular Groups of Aquarium Fish (Aquarium Success)
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This long awaited book on Tetras and Barbs, the so-called "scatterers", is an excellent addition to any fishkeeper's library and I've proudly added it to mine. It covers every aspect of these amazing animals from an introduction and discussion of their relationship in the overall scheme of life to their habitats in the wild, setting up an aquarium designed for them, giving them proper care, breeding them, and raising their young if you desire to do so. None of the book is canned text - everything is fresh and new. Even the section on setting up an aquarium for them is not wasted by repeating things discussed ad nauseum in every beginner text ever produced, but rather it addresses how to set up an aquarium specifically for tetras and barbs.
This is not an encyclopedic work, either. That is to say that it does not contain a detailed description of each species, which can also be found elsewhere in atlas and encyclopedia type works. Don't get me wrong! There are many excellent photos throughout illustrating many of the common and the not-so-common species. But instead of wasting space describing fish a hobbyist might never encounter (for those who want information on the bread-and-butter fish) or spending all of the time on fish that can be found in any pet store (for those who want information on the rare stuff), the author spends his allotment of pages on a detailed look at all of the known groupings of tetras and barbs and their close relatives and what makes them unique and of special interest to hobbyists the world over.
The author has an interesting approach to keeping and breeding these fish that is a distillation of methods passed down from earlier generations of hobbyists combined with some of the latest thinking in the aquarium hobby. I especially liked the author's discussion of the various species' occupation of microhabitats in the wild which leads directly to satisfying each individual species' special needs and caring for the fish in home aquaria.
In the author's own words, "fishkeeping is both an art and a science". This book helps to explain the science of keeping and breeding tetras and barbs without becoming bogged down in complex terminology, and demistify the art without becoming too esoteric. Both the author's writing style and the topics covered in the book make this volume useful to both the beginning aquarist working with these fish for the first time, and for the seasoned advanced hobbyist looking for advanced information on these groups of fish.
I highly recommend this book for anyone even remotely interested in tetras, barbs, and other allied groups of fish. Of course, I have to mention the caveat that the author has been a good friend for many years, but if I didn't think this book was worthwhile, I would have politely declined the opportunity to write a review.

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Tetras and barbs are among the most popular community fish, with dozens of species readily available in pet and aquarium stores. Written by one of the leading experts on these groups of fish, this comprehensive guide features five important fish groups spanning hundreds of species and covers topics essential to aquarists interested in tetras and barbs such as feeding, water requirements, species, diseases, and breeding. Full-color photos, sidebars, charts, and tip boxes illustrate key points and nicely complement the informative text.

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African Violets: The Complete Guide (Complete Guides) Review

African Violets: The Complete Guide (Complete Guides)
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This is the latest book on African Violets and it is certainly one of the most updated ones regarding techniques and products available in the market. This book shows how to propagate, cultivate/grow and show your beloved African Violets. Great ideas on type of water, soil, light, humidity to obtain great show plants. Also, it has ideas on how to prevent diseases such as cyclamen mites, crown rot, ... Great book for beginners and even for those wanting to hybridize their African Violets.

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The African Violet continues to increase in popularity, having developed over the past 50 years from its few hundred varieties to the thousands that exist today in an ever-increasing range of color and type. This complete guide includes chapters on the plant's history, development, and classification, and a wealth of practical information and advice on propagation, general care, hybridization, and the prevention and treatment of pests and diseases. Written in a non-technical and readable style, it explodes the myth that African Violets are difficult to grow and provides the grower with the know-how to make the most of this delightful and popular plant.

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Culinary Nutrition for Food Professionals Review

Culinary Nutrition for Food Professionals
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I was assigned this book in my nutrition class in culinary school. It was quite helpful and interesting. It had lots of info on vitamins and which food has which vitamin. This was helpful for menu preparation. I also used the following by Melissa Heilman:
Nutrition Study Guide for Food Service and Culinary Professionals: Key Review Questions and Answers
isbn---19333023058
This study guide was right on target with what to expect on my culinary exams. It showed you great test preparation questions to get ready for. In this way it helped me to get a 92 average.

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In today's market, a large percentage of food consumed is eaten or purchased away from home which has created an increasing demand for healthful options across all segments of the food industry. Now, more than ever, your customers realize that diet plays an important role in maintaining good health. The completely revised, second edition of Culinary Nutrition for Food Professionals gives you all of the information you need to balance taste and health while maintaining your unique niche in today's competitive marketplace. This book is oriented toward nutrition applications to foodservice including:* food science and nutrition science* current dietary recommendations* new food labeling regulations* product selection* menu planning for specific clientele and operational segments* recipe development, nutrition analysis, and cooking techniques* merchandising healthful options in the menu mix* staff training* agricultural, industry and current food safety issues* marketingIn addition, a one-of-a-kind chapter addresses fitness and diet needs for food professionals. It is designed as a guide for maintaining peak productivity at the work site. Culinary Nutrition for Food Professionals is recommended by the Educational Institute of the American Culinary Federation and has been endorsed by educators and other food professionals as a key textbook for both culinary and hospitality management programs. In addition, the book is a vital and current reference for foodservice managers, chefs, caterers, food product developers and retailers, restaurateurs, food writers, and health professionals. It is also a practical reference for individuals who wish to learn the professional approach to cooking for taste and health. Food professionals and educators are saying this about the revised second edition of Culinary Nutrition for Food Professionals: "This book will certainly be useful to all of us." --Julia Child, Cambridge, MA (From the Foreword) "This book should be part of any professional chef's library. It is current and on target with the needs of the food service industry as it meets and adapts to the consciousness of today's nutritionally aware customers. This book will also be an excellent tool to meet the needs of our young culinarians entering the profession. It is written in a style which is easy for the professional chef to follow." --Noel Cullen, EdD, CMC, AAC, Chairman, American Culinary Federation Educational Institute; and Associate Professor, School of Hospitality Administration, Boston University "In these times when the American public is examining their diet so closely, it is more important than ever that cooks and chefs move to increase both their knowledge of nutrition and its implications. Carol Hodges' book is a comprehensible yet accessible look at the many aspects of diet and nutrition. It is an outstanding book for anyone who works with food to increase their education in a subject that is on the front line of the cooking profession." --Chris Schlesinger, Chef-Owner, East Coast Grill and The Blue Room, Cambridge, MA "To say I am impressed with the content of the book would be an understatement. It is, in my opinion, right on target with what every foodservice professional needs to know to adapt his or her recipes and menus to meet the changing needs of today's customers. It is written at the level and in the vocabulary of a chef, foodservice manager, and other foodservice professionals." --Jeff Larson, CEC, Dean of Instruction, Northeast Metro Technical College, St. Paul, MN (From the Foreword) Special Note: This book is recommended by the American Culinary Federation and the international Association of Culinary professionals for meeting certification requirement

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Transforming Fabric: Thirty Creative Ways to Paint, Dye and Pattern Cloth Review

Transforming Fabric: Thirty Creative Ways to Paint, Dye and Pattern Cloth
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I have read many "how to books" that are advertisments for their
products or books bragging about their wonderful artwork but this book tells all! It is very easy to understand and tells
exactly how to get the results wanted. What a refreshing change!

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Early textile dyers signed oaths that they would not reveal any of the process. Fortunately, author Carolyn Dahl openly shares the secrets of dyeing, painting, and patterning beautiful cloth she has gleaned in art schools. This guide is the next best thing to having a master artist in the studio. Entertaining stories awaken memories of childhood colouring books, leaf prints, ironon designs and the tie-dyed T-shirts most of us experienced at some point in our lives. Readers will be inspired as they follow step-by-step photographs and instructions full of hints and secrets for using luminous colour to transform white cloth into artistic masterpieces. Connoisseurs of the decorative arts and those who are merely curious about the fabrics they wear and use in everyday life will find much to interest them.

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Shibori: Creating Color and Texture On Silk (Crafts Highlights) Review

Shibori: Creating Color and Texture On Silk (Crafts Highlights)
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This book is a wonderful educational sourcebook for any dyer. The pieces shown in the book are elegant and sohisticated - grown folks fabrics. Mysterious, subtle, three-dimensional pieces. Silk is her fiber of choice yet the information in the book would be useful to anyone interested in dyeing any fiber.
Admittedly I am a baby dyer, however I do have a lot of experience in the area of learning processes from books. This book is all I had hoped for and more. Ms. Brito tells us what her aims are in creating this book. Her aims happen to coincide with my desires as a student: to inspire the reader with the artistic possibilities of shibori and at the same time provide the reader with technical information on a level that high standards will become a natural occurrence as one begins to understand and learn this process.
This book is not for the reader who is looking for shortcuts or baggie dyeing. Ms. Brito is a chemist and an artist. She explains the different dye types and processes very clearly. She even allows us to see her set-up. Discharge, various resist methods, overdyeing, setting texture and great photographs are only part of what this generous artist shares. She provides excercises that encourage observation and experimentation. That is how many of us are best educated. She offers formulas for different colors including neutrals so the reader has a good starting point.
I don't want the reader of this review to think that the book is so technical that it is inaccessible. It is both technical and reader friendly. The book is also great eye candy. This book belongs in the library of all fiber artists!

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Shibori is the Japanese art of what is popularly known as tie-dye. But this ancient resist-dyeing technique goes far beyond the simple craft that is typically used to embellish T-shirts.In Shibori: Creating Color & Texture on Silk, artist Karren K. Brito demonstrates the modern American rendition of shibori, or prismatic shibori, in which colored silk is pleated and tied around a pole, then overdyed. Only the tops of the pleats absorb the color fully so the hues shift subtly to create a shimmering iridescence.The book opens with a fascinating overview of the influences on the American version of the shibori technique. Then, it moves on to explain other important aspects of this unique process: "Dyeing Essentials," for example, discusses how to work with silk and acid dyes, which are easier to use and more environmentally sound than fiber-reactive, vat, or the so-called "natural" dyes; "Creating Resists" illustrates several styles of resist, each of which produces stunning color combinations and elegant pleated effects. Each step in the process is presented separately so that readers can combine them to create their own unique shibori designs.What's more, this wonderful guide brims with lavish, full-color photography as well as dazzling examples from prominent American shibori artists.• Features beautiful projects and gorgeous photography throughout• Exploits the interest in accessorizing with an easy-to-do craft• Provides essential information on dyes and the dyeing process

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