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This comprehensive guide to “the gentle art” by one of its foremost practitioners and teachers helps readers master the fundamentals on which a confident self-defense or professional competition career are based. The book covers the history and theory of jiu-jitsu; contains extensive sections on practical techniques such as strikes, holds, locks, throws, and evasions; distinguishes Brazilian lineages such as ground fighting and sudden attack techniques from other traditions; and shows readers how they can overcome any attacker, with as little effort and physical strength as possible. ... Read more

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A Good Addition to Your Training Materials Library...
While this book may not have as many techniques as some other books on groundfighting out there, it is nonetheless a good book, and a great manual for someone who is trying learn the basics. The material is well written and has very illustrative pictures that together make it a great tool for learning.


My copy is already starting to get dog-eared from use...

Very Well Done Basic Guide to Basic Jiu-Jitsu Techniques
I was pleasantly surprised at how well done this book actually was. The author did an outstanding job at covering a lot of the basic jiu-jitsu techniques in a very well thought out and easy to understand manner. This book was never intended to be a highly detailed examination of any particular technique, but more of a basic guide to the basic techniques that one would most often learn when first starting to learn the martial art of jiu-jitsu.

Now I will admit that I felt there should have been a bit more detailed text to go along with the exceptionally well done photographs, but when I remembered that this was meant to be a basic guide, I understood why the detailed explanations of the techniques were missing.

This may not be your first choice for a jiu-jitsu book to learn from if you already have an extensive background in the art, but if you are a beginner or someone who would just like to check things out and see what jiu-jitsu is all about, then this may very well be the book for you.

Shawn Kovacich
Martial Artist/Author of the Achieving Kicking Excellence series.

Absolutely one of the best BJJ book I own.
I bought both the basic and advanced books and the techniques represented actually work!I train at a Relson Gracie Academy and Fabio's techniques are simply easy to follow and effective.He presents self defense and competitive BJJ techniques.My instructor is very harsh on most BJJ books but approves of Fabio's techniques.Again, you will not find flying arm bars or flying triangles in these books.What you will find are solid core BJJ techniques that were developed and taught by the Gracie Family.I believe Fabio has trained with both Rolls and Rickson.It's also cool to see Marcelo Garcia in the advanced book with Fabio.

Fabio Gurgel is an eight-time martial arts world champion
Fabio Gurgel is an eight-time martial arts world champion and co-founder of more than forty academies around the world. He is president of the Professional League of Jiu-Jitsu which is based in Brazil and continues to teach at his own academy in Sao Paulo. Fabio therefore writes with a very special expertise in "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Basic Techniques", a superbly organized and presented, step-by-step, illustrated introduction to a very special and effective form of the martial arts. Fabio begins with a brief history of jiu-jitsu, a martial art that originated in India more than 4,000 years ago as a self-defense technique employed by monks. Ideal for the absolute novice, "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Basic Techniques" is a confidently recommended instruction manual. Also very highly recommended is the companion book by Fabio Gurgel and also published by Blue Snake Books, "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Advanced Techniques (97815893941669, $19.95) which goes on to instruct the reader in additional self-defense techniques including passing the guard, sweeps, side attacks, mounted attacks, rear attacks, guard attacks, mounted escapes, and throws. Together, both volumes of "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu" comprise a complete and comprehensive course of do-it-yourself instruction.

Great Fighter, bad author
This is by far the worst BJJ book I have ever read.Fabio should just stick to competing.I was so let down by this product that I returned it.The photos were awful and the text may as well have been in Portugese. ... Read more

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a good guide
I first read about this book in the New York Times. It had good reviews and from the Times recommendation, I bought it. It is not the best of books for shell identification. Abbott's "Compendium of Seashells", is so far the best for identification. As a collector, naming the shells that you see or have is a great pleasure.
This book still lacks the comprehensiveness of Abbott's, but it is fair enough. Compared to most other books, which are just art photographs, this one combines beautiful photography with enough entries to place your specimen.
One wishes that there are more entries, but it is heavy enough. For the more advanced collector, it is sufficient.
A point in its favor, that Abbott's doesn't have, is its "actual size" posting.
For the professional collector, one has to go to regional books of shells of the regions. Alan Hinton's books of shells of the Australian and Papua New Guinea, and Fely Leobrera's "Shells of the Philippines", are very good in connecting one's knowledge about very common and rare shells. And for those who are starting, "Fields Guide to Shells" is the best.

Genius resource for all artists
As a jewelry designer I found this book to be a rich, luxurious compendium of mind boggling and inspiring images, countless variations of one main subject! ... Read more

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Unlike most other martial arts, jiu-jitsu involves no spectacular throws and kicks and no ceremonial bows. Unlike boxing, it has no punching. And unlike virtually every other fighting technique, it does not rely on brute strength. Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a form of self-defense that takes place almost entirely on the ground although its falling techniques from a standing position are a distinctive mark among competitors. Fighters use snakelike grappling moves to choke their opponent, or, with the weight of their entire body, they press against key joints, bringing them close to the breaking point.

This practical guide builds on its predecessor Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Basic Techniques, offering specific intermediate and advanced instruction as well as illuminating historical context. Acclaimed author Fabio Gurgel explains the discipline’s origins with the ancient Samurai; its seminal place as the father of the major Japanese martial arts, including judo and aikido, as well as its influence on karate. Gurgel describes the mental techniques of jiu-jitsu that have made him one of the sport’s superstars, teaching how to achieve self-confidence, self-esteem, stress relief, and an increased ability to focus. Written in a clear, accessible style and incorporating a wealth of black-and-white photographs, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Advanced Techniques offers world-class training to help readers realize their ultimate potential in this popular art. ... Read more

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Well Worth the Price...
Like the author's first book, it is a fairly simple to use, straightforward and overall good piece of work on this subject. While it may not be as flashy or comprehensive as some other books, it does serve as a good tool for those trying to learn these techniquies.


I would say that you can't go wrong adding it to your library.

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Novembre is a solo voice in today’s chorus of minimalism. He creates interiors, furniture, designs, and installations by "mixing old and new materials, setting the time zone between Byzantium and Blade Runner." This book is a comprehensive survey of his designs to date. ... Read more

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From the company that introduced American audiences to Brazilian twins Fabio Moon and Gabriel Ba (Daytripper, Pixu) comes a new hardcover edition of Dark Horse's out-of-print De:Tales, a collection of the twins' breakthrough short stories! After three Eisner Awards and a series of acclaimed projects with writers Joss Whedon (Sugarshock), Gerard Way (The Umbrella Academy), Mike Mignola (B.P.R.D.: 1947), and Matt Fraction (Casanova), Moon and Ba are now among the hottest artists in comics. De: Tales is the duo's most personal work to date, presenting their work separately, together, and in tandem - as the twins trade off on the roles of writing and illustrating, share those roles, or fly solo. Brimming with all the details of human life, their charming tales move from the urban reality of their home in Sao Paulo to the magical realism of their Latin American background. Featuring a brand-new cover, Moon and Ba's seminal and sought-after work is finally back in this handsome hardcover packaging, proving once again that they are a talented pair to watch out for. ... Read more

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Named a Best New Chef in America by Food & Wine and Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic by the James Beard Foundation, rising star Fabio Trabocchi offers a unique take on his native cuisine, that of the until-now-overlooked Le Marche region of Italy.

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Authentic and terrific recipe selections!
The well-chosen recipes in this book get directly to the essence of Le Marche cuisine.My only regret is that there aren't a few more recipes included!These are the dishes I grew up with and the same ones I enjoy when I am in Le Marche visiting relatives.It's a great book for the cognoscenti!

Good read, not so good recipes
Really my title says it all. I enjoyed reading this book and it is well written and filled with good prose and stories of Le Marche and the chef's upbringing. Unfortunately, the recipes I've tried have not worked as expected. It makes me think that the recipes were not well tested and not much care went into putting them together. If you want a cookbook to cook from, this might work, but be prepared to improvise (too much rice in the rice spinach soup for example). On the other hand if you want a nice little regional take on Italian food through the eyes of a prominent chef, then get a copy.

Cookbook with anecdotes
Since my husband is from Marche, I enjoyed reading this cookbook with the side descriptions of life in the province.Some of the recipes would be difficult to make here due to ingredients, but there are some Marche favorites that are delicious.

A Solid Book for the Serious Cook of Regional Italian Food
This book is based in large part upon the story of the Familia Trabocci,
That story gives the reader/cook some real insight into the spirit of the food which is made with the excellent recipes.This is not really a cookbook for the beginner because, although it has very fine illustrations of dishes on the table, there are few procedural illustrations and many of the regional ingredients may be difficlt to obtain. It is a fine book of the cooking and customs of a region of Italy. Buy it and read it, you will enjoy it! You should also try to reproduce the cooking through some of the recipes in the spirit of the region.

Very enlightening
I love Fabio's cooking. It's Inspired and exploding with amazing flavor. Fof over a year and a half worling in Maestro, I didn't always understood where the genious came from. This book has allowed me to understand a lot about him.

The recipes in the book are not your typical italian fare, it's a rustic, culinary treasure from a relatively undiscovered region of Italy. Very recomendable. ... Read more

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Years after Italian privateer Marco Glaviano saves orphaned twelve-year-old Christina Abbott from Spanish pirates and takes her to his Caribbean island hideaway, he cannot deny his love for the now-grown-up young woman. ... Read more

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This is great sexy summer reading
This is the 1st Fabio book I read where I love the leading lady and the leading man, I wasn't able to put the book down.It's very sexy and it never dragged or seemed dull, it's smooth and the leads are well-developed.
So far, this is my absolute favorite.Fabio is at his best when he co-writes sexy novels. I think this is movie material.

Don't hold back on future books, there's a nitch for steamy sensual reading like this.

Hilarious fun for the Fabio fan
Okay, first off it's by Fabio. You can't even begin to think to take it seriously. Picture the "I can't believe it's not butter" model, smiling broadly in a puffy shirt, wind blowing in his face, describing the story to an actual romance author who's writing the book for him (yes, there's another name in the author slot with his).

Remember, it's Fabio. So use the appropriate accent. Say things like "I vant to be smarrrt. I vant to play chess on the beach." Its about pirates so remember, "Pirates go Arrr, Matey. but I am smart, so I just say Hello."

And yes, the pirates (he's obviously the pirate captain) get drunk on the beach and say "Harrrr" a lot. There is the actual super-sexy phrase of "Climb upon my mast and billow like a sail." in the book, which makes me laugh everytime I think about it. There are no surprise twists or turns. And there is a centerfold picture of the guy himself if you get the 1st ed paperback.

This book is a great laugh, fun, light and as complex and dizzyingly clever as the model himself.

Remember, It's Fabio!

She was 18 not 12 When They Became A Couple!
First off I want to point off that Christina was only 12 year of age when she was rescued by Marco after he passed by in his ship and saw that the island she lived on was being invaded by pirates.

Christina was an orphan and her guardian sent her to that island fully knowing that it was frequently invaded by pirates hoping that she would get killed and then he would inherit her fortune.

Ignore reviewers who admit they only read the first page or only read Amazon's brief and incomplete discription for they wrongly think that Marco was having relations with Christina when she was 12.

Yes Marco took Christina to live on his own Caribbean island but he had a lover and didn't really pay much attention to Christina and he didn't really even like her too much and thought of her as an annoying pesty little kid and really let Christina do her own thing for years and nothing happened between Marco and Christina though she did try throwing herself at him only to be rejected by him until she was 18 years old and kind of seduced him and I think he was drunk at the time.

Like so many other reviewers I didn't like Christina but I actually liked Marco and even though I didn't like the heroine I actually liked this book and I recommend it but I think Fabio should have sent Christina off with the son of Marco's business aquaintence and given Marco a more stable girlfriend but I will rate this 3 stars for what I liked but no more than 3 stars!

UGH!
I don't know if I should really write a review of this book, seeings how I didn't get past the 2nd chapter.I am a huge romance consumer, but I just could not past the fact that the writing was the worse I've every read to get to the story.And the fact that Marco was attracted to a 14 yr old girl turned me right off.Apart from that, it was still a horrible book.Good thing I bought if from my local library for $.50.It's almost worth that as a doorstopper.

I agree with the reviewer that suggested this as kindling
One good thing about this book is that it holds many a laughs for someone with even minimal intelligence.And onto the "plot"!

You have your stereotypical beefcake named Marco, who, whenever described, holds a striking resemblence to the supposed author of this book.Marco is your average Italian pirate/womanizer who is his own boss and even the boss of a quaint pirate island somewhere in the Caribbean where prostitutes are welcome to visit and have children with Marco's crew.

Marco, on one of his escapades, comes across a rather dilapidated, almost-run-by-criminals island where he saves twelve-year-old Christina, who, upon first being introduced, doesn't appear half bad.Marco gallantly swoops her and her stereotypically annoying crone of a guardian, away to his island.Blah, blah, blah, six years pass.

Marco still is an irritating, virtually one-dimensional character who has to walk through doorways sideways because of his overbearing muscles (I particularly loved his episode with the mercenary-like cook and her constant want of a raise, and how he said something along the lines of "Woman! You try my temper!"), while Christina has turned into a spoiled brat.Of course, she's a voluptuous, golden-haired eighteen-year-old who is lusted after by every memeber of the crew, so all her moral short-comings are overlooked.I swear, I have never come across a ...character.And not even in the good sense of the word.There were numerous occasions where I wished I could jump into the book, punch her in the face and then laugh at her while she cried for Marco because her hair got mussed and her immaculately tiny nose was now less than perfect.

All in all, you have just about every stereotype imaginable.The steamy ... who thinks she can run the hero's life.The annoying child-turned-woman who thinks she owns the hero's life because of a frivolous promise, the ugly, bearded Spanish pirate rival, the heiress of an American colony company, and her jealous guardian who wants her dead so he can get the money.

I think the only likable character was the darn cheetah, who, in a Sigfried and Roy-esque manner, was a pet.And she is oh-so nicely name...Pansy.

Anyone who honestly enjoyed this book needs their head examined.I got it as a gag gift, and I couldn't even get through it all, and ended skipping parts. ... Read more

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On May 4, 1919, thousands of students protested the Versailles treaty in Beijing. Seventy years later, another generation demonstrated in Tiananmen Square. Climbing the Monument of the People's Heroes, these protestors stood against a relief of their predecessors, merging with their own mythology while consciously deploying their activism. Through an investigation of twentieth-century Chinese student protest, Fabio Lanza considers the marriage of the cultural and the political, the intellectual and the quotidian, that occurred during the May Fourth movement, along with its rearticulation in subsequent protest. He ultimately explores the political category of the "student" and its making in the twentieth century.

Lanza returns to the May Fourth period (1917-1923) and the rise of student activism in and around Beijing University. He revisits reform in pedagogical and learning routines, changes in daily campus life, the fluid relationship between the city and its residents, and the actions of allegedly cultural student organizations. Through a careful analysis of everyday life and urban space, Lanza radically reconceptualizes the emergence of political subjectivities (categories such as "worker," "activist," and "student") and how they anchor and inform political action. He accounts for the elements that drew students to Tiananmen and the formation of the student as an enduring political category. His research underscores how, during a time of crisis, the lived realities of university and student became unsettled in Beijing, and how political militancy in China arose only when the boundaries of identification were challenged.

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great book
great book by an expert in the field
details computation and estimation of DSGE models as well as time series issues (detrending etc.)
covers a lot of interesting recent work on estimation of DSGE models

Useless
This book would not explain or teach you anything. I bought it to learn some of these topics on my own, but it only contains some examples and many exercises (without solutions), without explaining anything. Perhaps it the book is useful in a class where the professor explains these topics and then uses the book to provide examples and assign exercises, but not as self-learning material. ... Read more

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La presente antologia supone un recorrido por el mundo del libro, y reune los cuentos sobre el libro de escritores espanoles e hispanoamericanos del siglo XX. Incluye Luis Garcia Jambrina, Lola Larumbre Doral, Mario Muchnick, Jorge Volpi, Neus Aguado, Pedro Zarraluki, Enrique Vila-Matas, Antonio Di Benedetto, Mario Benedetti, Rodolfo Walsh, Alberto Escudero, Cristina Fernandez Cubas, Fabio Morabito, Isidoro Blaisten, Javier Garcia Sanchez, Luis Sepulveda, Angelina Lamelas, Pere Calders, Leonardo Valencia, Ivan Onate, Carme Riera, Augusto Monterroso, Paloma Diaz Mas. ... Read more

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Great buy
Fabio here in the book has a sense of humor - very cool, i say the man has alot of common sense. He and the writing partner give excellent advice and important information that even some facts i have not heard of in todays information society.

This needs to be brought back in print!
I'm a huge fan of Fabio, and this book has helped me enormously with not only my weight loss, but with getting fit. If anyone is qualified to give advice on this topic, it would obviously be Fabio. The results of his own fitness routine speak for itself. Along with some fascinating insights (I wasn't aware that Atkins-like diets might lead to brain damage before I read this book), this book tosses in some good recipes and just fine common sense advice on getting in shape. Love Fabio, love the book, and I wish it were back in print so more people could be exposed to the great ideas inside.

I love Fabio but does Fabio love me?
At first I couldn't decide if I really wanted to take a chance on this. I pondered it for a few days and discussed it with as many people as I could. Sometimes I would get this feeling of incredible anticipation. I would feel like this would be the jackpot for which I have been waiting so long. My finger would hover over the "Add to Cart" button while I considered the possible outcome of what (to some people) might seem like a brash and reckless move.

Other times I would try to put the whole concept of "Fabio" out of my mind so that I could get some sleep. But the idea would creep back into my head. I would be laying there at 3:00 AM considering (for example), the merits of the various long-distance plans that I had been made aware of by several polite callers over the course of the previous couple of weeks, when I could feel Fabio looming at the fuzzy borders of my consciousness. I would try to fight him off but all of a sudden there it would be - the image of Fabio fully formed in my mind's eye - in all his dubious glory.

I talked the problem over with my psychiatrist. He was perplexed so he called two of his associates into the room to see if they could help make some sort of sense out of what I was telling him. All three of them are from Vienna. They all had cigars and they all happened to have long full beards. I told them of my dilemma - well my conundrum really - while the three of them sat in stony silence.

I noticed that they all stroked their beards in what I am sure (in hindsight) was a subtle system of beard-code that they had worked out for non-verbal communication in just this type of situation. I had just gotten to the part about the long-distance rates when one of them fainted! I learned later that fainting is a common self-defense mechanism the human body employs in order to stave off terrible psychological pain and trauma.

The others revived him and they retreated to a corner of the room to discuss my problem. They kept there voices low but I distinctly heard the fainter say "Crazy - just plain nuts"! His face was red and he seemed like he was angry and scared at the same time. The others calmed him and in about 20 minutes they decided on a course of action. After asking me if I wouldn't mind if they submitted this case for publication in a medical journal, my doctor said "Mr. Sprinkel it is, after all, just a few dollars. What is the worst that could happen? Be brave, take a chance. Buy Fabio and see if perhaps this will set your mind at ease".

That was 12 days ago. What he said made a lot of sense at the time and I can understand the finer points of his argument but I still have this nagging doubt. My finger is over the "Add to Cart" button and I think I have just about come to the point where I can start to make a rational decision about the pros and cons of this gambit. Yes, yes I am just about there. I'm just going to take another moment to consider it all then I will certainly make a decision...

Fabio is FAB!
WOw!This book got me fit!Fabio is my role model for fittness!We should emulate ourselves after him! Those pecs!Those biceps!And they will soon be yours ... Read more

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Roguish ladies' man Ryder Remington unexpectedly loses his heart to a beautiful heiress, who is posing as barmaid in order to find her aunt, who has mysteriously vanished. By the author of Pirate. ... Read more

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Worth Reading
Enjoyable, passionate, with a leading man that rivals Clark Gable in Gone With The Wind, Ryder is strong, sexy, arrogant, confident, kind etc...mid-way through the book, I was wishing for a man like this myself!Though wordy at times, it's worth the read.Fabio needs to keep writing, I like the way that guy thinks.

Passionate and Desirably romantic!
The character Ryder Remington is a prime example of a classical rogue! He's dashing, strong and annoyingly smooth! He is definitely a dream away from orgasmic!

Okay, So It's Not A Masterpiece, But It's Still Enjoyable!
I had bought this audiobook together with Fabio's Pirate and I didn't think I would like Rogue because I was a little disappointed with Pirate because I didn't like the heroine but I listened to the Rogue audiobook anyway and I was very pleasantly surprised! I wouldn't call it a masterpiece of classic literature but it was good and I enjoyed it and I liked the characters Natalie and Ryder and I enjoyed reading about their adventures and their romance.

Great Read!
I beleave this book to be wonderful as well as sinful. I am only on Chapter ten so far. I wish Ryder Remington the main character of the book was a real person. I woun't mind if he looked under my frok. This book makes me sinful for reading it. Thank You, Fabio! Oh and the other person too!

Don't waste the money , honey!
This is one romance definitely not bound for Blockbuster!The characters were so unbelievable and the dialouge so poorly written it was hard to make it from page to page.The plot in itself was corny and I actually groanedaloud when introduced to the character Aunt LOVE!REALLY we are romanticnot ditsy.As usual, noone can deny Fabio's sex scenes were steamier thanever, but I'm not sure one can make it that far.Also, great sex scenescan hardly make up for bad plot. I love Fabio's pictures, I really do, buta reader worth their salt must agree that a great body on one page can'tmake up for 400 pages of a dull and flat book.For great historicalromance try Virginia Henley and the almost impossible to get RobertaGellis.For great contemporary romance keep in mind Susan ElizabethPhillips. ... Read more

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Half-Comanche, half-white, Bronson Kane is shunned by his mail-order bride when she discovers he is not the pure Texan rancher she thought he was, forcing him to persuade her to the Comanche way of life. ... Read more

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Laughable garbage
Let's not kid ourselves. This book was written by Eugenia Riley, not Fabio. If you want to learn anything about the Comanche or the tensions between whites and Native Americans, you'd do a lot better looking for it somewhere other than in the pages of a romance novel. Anyone who reads this sort of literature regularly knows the repetitive formula followed: man and woman meet, are attracted to each other but some obstacle keeps them apart. Lots of sexual tension develops, culminating in some erotic encounter. That's exactly what happens in this book. All this nonsesnse about feminism and racial identity are just window dressing. This is a book that most people are now throwing away. Really, what do you expect from a book that is selling for a PENNY? Do yourself a favor and read something better. It shouldn't be hard to find.

above and beyond
Commanche is a great book for anyone who loves books that contain romance that rises above and beyond the restrants of prejudice and the classical veiws of society.Bronson Kane and Maggie Donovan, both learn from the other and find a mutal meeting ground.This captivating book is filled with a senseof realism that fills your heart. If your looking to take a journey in the form of two wonderful and fulfilling caractersI realy recommend you read this book.

Past the Robust Image You'll find Stimulating Subjects
Comanche is set in Texas in the mid-nineteenth century. This novel is classified as a Historical Romance. It follows the formulaic pattern of Romance novels. Yet, issues such as feminism and racial identity areembedded within the story. This novel might be dismissed as"sensationalist" or "escapist" literature because ofits literary classification. However, if you take the time to examine thisnovel's larger ideas and issues, you will find porvoking subject matterbeneath Comanche's gaudy and gilt cover.Comanche brings attention to theracial tension which has existed between the Native Americans and thecolonial invaders since the invasion of America by Europeans. Bronson Kaneis the embodiment of this conflict and Maggie is the projection of theEuropean's racist fears. Economic inequality between the white and NativeAmerican population can be related directly to the stereotypes and fearswhich still exist. The character of Bronson represents the conflictinherent in Native American citizens who historically needed to surrendertheir culture for the Europeans or be condemned as social deviants by thecolonialists. This dilemma has been discussed recently in such literaryworks as M. Scott Momaday's House Made of Dawn and Sherman Alexie's IndianKiller. However, the model of the half-breed has been used frequentlythroughout the history of literature as in Henry James' novel The PrincessCasa massima in which the delicate character of Hyacinth struggles with hisheritage of upper-class Britain and lower-class France. This conflict ofheritage which leads to an unsolvable conflict in the character of Hyacinthis a sharp contrast to that of Bronson who ultimately accepts his identitythrough the expression of love for Maggie. This represents a consolationbetween his identification with his white ancestors and his tribalcommunity, the Comanches. Fabio eludes to the struggle of identity throughBronson's pleas toward Maggie: "Are we really different? Does itmatter whether we find our destiny here in the wilderness, or back instuffy old Boston?" Through this, Fabio suggests a reconciliationbetween Native American and Europeans be abondoning our culturalstereotypes for the respect of the individual. This resolution ischaracterized in the novel by Bronson and Maggie's love.Perhaps insteadof limiting our perception of literature to such classifications as"classic" or "romance", we can look at every novel froman objective point of view and value its cultural meaning. The fact thatFabio, a cultural icon, wrote it negates the way in which it is percievedby reading audiences. His name carries a set a expectations with it and itis these expectations that we must suspend in order to look at the novelobjectively. Comanche is a novel that is meant to be enjoyed. It isentertaining. It is also a reflection of our physical, emotional, andsocial ideals. A single book can be enjoyed and values on multiple levels.

Another fine contribution from the Master of Romance
Fabio has done it again with this solid new work of Romantic fiction.His characters are vigorous and robust, and he has honed his use of theEnglish language like a master craftsman.Thedialogue is crisp and original, and the lovescenes were graphic yet tasteful.Go Fabio! ... Read more

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When Scarlett, an overly ambitious cigarette girl - quick to break the rules and even quicker to pull the trigger - starts selling cigarettes outside of her district, tensions rise and the seeds of an all-out cigarette girl gang war are sown. When you're out on the street in the middle of the night wearing your little French Maid outfit, with the short skirt and the off-the-shoulder top, Jack Daniels isn't just your friend, it's your coat. And the 9mm in your tray isn't just your protection - it's the compass that points you the way home. ... Read more

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Quirky noir
Think of all those Prohibition-era movies you ever saw, with rum-runners, turf wars, criminal empires, and the sweet and relatively innocent cigarette girls. Baldock turns the genre on its head. Here, alcohol takes a minor place and the shadow economy revolves around cigarettes - and the cigarette girls. They're the tough guys, they're in control. Except maybe Scarlett, who's totally out of control.

This B&W comic offers an exicting ride with a cross-town gun battle reminiscent of The Warriors. OK, the plot and characters aren't the most highly developed. Well, the lean, leggy babes are well developed, but that's not what I meant. You'll find plenty of excitement lightly seasoned with mild nudity. Sometimes I look for more in a comic, but this one's fun anyway.

-- wiredweird

Smokin' HOT!
Taking a page from Frank Miller's SIN CITY, Kirsten Baldock perfectly captures the pulp-noir genre she was aiming for.Everything from the frame compositions to the hard-boiled dialogue, if you love to drink-in the world of dirty, gitty, hard-times, where your gun mostly does all the talking and the dames are an eye-full, then you'll love this book.

Yeah, smoking is bad for you, but damn, do you look cool doing it. ... Read more

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The black power movement helped redefine African Americans' identity and establish a new racial consciousness in the 1960s. As an influential political force, this movement in turn spawned the academic discipline known as Black Studies. Today there are more than a hundred Black Studies degree programs in the United States, many of them located in America's elite research institutions. In From Black Power to Black Studies, Fabio Rojas explores how this radical social movement evolved into a recognized academic discipline.

Rojas traces the evolution of Black Studies over more than three decades, beginning with its origins in black nationalist politics. His account includes the 1968 Third World Strike at San Francisco State College, the Ford Foundation's attempts to shape the field, and a description of Black Studies programs at various American universities. His statistical analyses of protest data illuminate how violent and nonviolent protests influenced the establishment of Black Studies programs. Integrating personal interviews and newly discovered archival material, Rojas documents how social activism can bring about organizational change.

Shedding light on the black power movement, Black Studies programs, and American higher education, this historical analysis reveals how radical politics are assimilated into the university system.

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The complete guide to camp; an anthology of the best writing on its history and current theory in cultural studies and lesbian and gay studies
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Ab-Fab
I absolutely loved this book.It was as fun to read as the title suggests and informative as well. It brought back to my memory days of my rambunctious youth, and painted a picture of the settings beautifull in myhead.I would give it all five stars, but it does seem to be lagging insome places.Overall it is a good read that is really worth every penny. ... Read more

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A systematic reporting of all aspects of the electric power field, including coverage of both hydro- and thermal-generating plants.
* Thorough coverage of both static and dynamic operations of power systems.
* A global perspective from both an academic and industrial point of view.
* Emphasis on the important relations between operations and control devices, including useful considerations for control system design.
* New developments and original contributions, both for theory and for practical applications. ... Read more

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Including all England's World Cup qualifying matches from 2008, this is the compelling story of one of football's most enigmatic and controversial figures - from his early days in Italy as the son of a football loving concentration camp survivor, right through to his challenging time as manager of England. Arrogant and inspired, this hard man had a dream - to coach the Three Lions to the top of the world. Seduced by the chance to lead England to World Cup glory for the first time since 1966, his reign would be full of drama from the start. Had he inherited a poisoned chalice, or could he show that he had what it took to fulfil his ambition? Mark Ryan's powerful book lifts the lid on Capello's eventful life, from cliff-diving as a four-year-old to the day when, as a player, he turned on his Juventus teammates and almost wrecked his rise to the top. He recalls the sweetest and most bitter moments of a colourful playing career which saw him star in a World Cup, step out for a European Cup final, and bear some responsibililty for the introduction of the dreaded penalty shootout. The author reveals just how close Capello came to taking over England in 2000 and Manchester United in 2002.Fabio's coaching career, with its successes, troubles and amazing secrets, is charted from his early days at AC Milan through to his sales pitch to the FA as he sought to land the England job. Drawing on exclusive interviews and extensive research, we also glimpse Capello the family man and the art collector, learn why he burst into tears in front of TV millions, discover his shocking words to his AC Milan players moments before they went out and won the Champions League, and his reasons for dropping then reinstating David Beckham with Real Madrid and England. Going into England's early World Cup qualifying campaign for South Africa 2010, Ryan reveals the man behind the image, and the pressure that goes with the toughest job in football. ... Read more

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Extraordinary insight from a knowledgeable author
You can tell this author has a passion about the sport, but for me this has translated and merged with the complex character of the subject of his book.The background and family history of this man, what makes him tick, what has made him successful and sought after by others before being appointed as the saviour of English football is brought to the reader in a way that doesn't simply report on yet another football personality.
This is probably labelled for a male readership, but I found it absorbing and not so technically written that it could not be picked up by female football fans too.A jolly good Christmas gift I'd say - well done Mark Ryan! ... Read more

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Set in the unexplored jungles of Central America in the mid-1800s, this true-life adventure story will enthrall the armchair archaeologist.

Recounted here for the first time is the adventurous life of Frederick Catherwood, the 19th-century English artist who discovered the lost Mayan cities in the jungles of Central America and the Yucatn plateau. In 1839 Catherwood and his American companion, John Lloyd Stephens, were the first Westerners to view the immense terraces, fabulous temples, and elaborate palaces that had been inexplicably abandoned ten centuries earlier. Superbly illustrated by Catherwood, Stephens' lively travel diaries recounting their extraordinary archaeological discoveries were published in 1841 and 1843.

Using these journals and his own extensive research, author Fabio Bourbon has pieced together Catherwood's fascinating biography, which until now has been shrouded in mystery. Illustrating this handsome large-format book are more than 200 engravings made from Catherwood's original drawings. Also reproduced is Catherwood's Views of Ancient Monuments in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatna rare color portfolio considered to be his best work. Catherwood's other adventures are also describedhis first trips to Europe and Egypt, his later expeditions to Central America, and finally his experiences in California. This intriguing book about an intrepid adventurer/artist will appeal to anyone interested in exploration, architecture, and archaeology.

208 illustrations, 191 in full color ... Read more

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A great read!
The Lost Cities of the Mayas follows the life of Frederick Catherwood, the artist whose fabulous paintings of Maya cities and sculptures ignited interest in the Maya in Europe and the U.S.In addition to the interesting story, the reader gets to see many of the famous drawings and prints, all carefully reprinted in large format.Some of his drawings were so accurate that modern scholars can use them to read glyphs that have now become unreadable from exposure to the elements.

This is a good book for someone just learning about the Maya or for the seriously addicted Mayanist.

lives up to all expectations
Well written, informative and spectacular reproductions of his excellent drawings from his travels in Central America.Well worth the price.

Life art and discoveries ofFrederick Catherwood
A very well done, review of the life of Frederick Catherwood, as well as an excellent descriptionof the mid 19th centuries London, Paris, and New York. The efforts of the first archeological efforts, and how were the must important archeological discoveries at that time. With the beautyful work andpotraits of Catherwood

Excellent

Mayaphiles
Fans of Stephens and Catherwood should very much enjoy this volume.Catherwood is neither featured - nor ignored - in Stephens' "Incidents of Travel in Yucatan" set - their travels together being the source of most of the included drawings. This book, however, focuses not only on Catherwood's intriguing artwork, but reveals a good deal about the life of the man himself.Especially considering the price, this book is not only a must for those interested in the Mayan civilization, but also for the story of one of the first white men to discover and document this great culture for the rest of the world.

The Lost Cities of the Mayas : The Life, Art, and Discoverie
In reading the The Lost Cities of the Mayas : The Life, Art, and Discoveries of Frederick Catherwood by Fabio Bourbon, one must first take in and enjoy the full folio size color reproductions of Catherwood's engravings and drawings. The vast aray of sumptous images and the clear and concise text that takes you on an adventure through the life of Frederick Catherwood, the first real Indiana Jones is a joy to read and imagine! Oh to have lived in the 19th c. and been on the first real archaeological journey through mexico and central america, documenting the opening up of an ancient civilization to the world. A must for the adventure reader and explorer. ... Read more