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This entertaining little book contains scores of thoughts, opinions, witticisms, and insights on two of the necessities--and greatest pleasures--of life. Included are humorous comments by Samuel Johnson ("A cucumber should be well-sliced, dressed with pepper and vinegar, and then thrown out.") and Henny Youngman ("My grandmother is over eighty and still doesn't need glasses. Drinks right out of the bottle."); incisive remarks by George Bernard Shaw ("Alcohol is the anesthesia by which we endure the operation of life.") and Mark Twain ("Eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside."); along with hilarious and frequently thoughtful advice from Robert Morley, G. K. Chesterton, W. C. Fields, Julia Child, Andy Rooney, Marilyn Monroe, Elsa Schiaparelli, and a host of other writers, humorists, and celebrities. Arranged according to subject (alcohol, cheese, cooking, fruits and vegetables, diet, hunger, etc.), this delightful collection will be welcomed by public speakers, speech writers, and general readers. Dover Original.
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A fun bargain read.
I paid a buck for this slim little book and loved it.If you find yourself at a loss for words when you are raising your glass in a toast to good friends, this book will give you some inspiration.
Here's a nibble:"When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading."--Henny Youngman.
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A year-by-year chronicle of Shaw's life and work. An indispensable tool for Shaw scholars, lists the important events in Shaw's life from the 1890's to 1950's in detail. ILLUS. ... Read more

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This reference book answers both the enduring questions which economists have considered for two centuries or more and the issues of the moment such as economic change in Europe, the problems of pollution or the prospects for greater freedom of trade. With 2800 entries, it is comprehensive in its coverage of theory, national and international institutions, schools of thought and major economists up to recent Nobel Prize winners. This 4th edition includes entries prepared in Eastern Europe on significant topics viewed from that perspective. In addition it supplies comparative statistics on major economic variables for selected countries, sets out the origins of widely used acronyms and contains a new subject index. ... Read more

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My purchase of Mac Millan's 'Dictionary of Modern Economics" was received on time and in perfect condition, I was really impressed with this seller and the the service provided.

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"A landmark book, providing marketing practitioners with the tools to professionalize their marketing decision-making."Philip KotlerDo you know if your marketing is profitable?Which activities deliver the most value? and which simply fail to deliver? These are the questions thatMarketing Payback has been built to answer.Marketing touches every aspect of your business, but marketing costs money and there are many choices to be made about where marketing budgets can be spent. Sooner or later, every marketing executive will have to get to grips with demonstrating the contribution of marketing.From deciding whether a major campaign is worth backing, to the immediate and daily challenge of managing budgets and measuring activities. If you are drowning in data yet wondering whether your sales promotions are effective, want a more reliable sales forecast or simply want to justify a marketing budget, Marketing Payback will help you to unlock the relationship between customer insight and financial foresight, and use them to your advantage.These are challenges that every business faces, and questions that every marketer will encounter.Knowing the answers to these questions will help you and your business to back the right choices, make the right decisions and deliver more profitable marketing performance.Marketing Payback is every marketer's companion to sounder judgment and sharper decision-making. ... Read more

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Humor, magic, and adventure combine in this children's novel that traces the long journey of three martens (similar to ferrets) through the fictional land of Toveria. Carmen, Alger, and Gilbert travel for months, trying to decode messages being transmitted through a purple stone found in Alger's garden. In their quest to find the Flaming Chalice, the oracle they seek for answers, they overcome obstacles and differences of opinion, ultimately coming face to face with Attila, an evil sorcerer who stops at nothing to try to exterminate them. This novel is written for children ages 8 and up and includes major literary allusions to Shelley's Frankenstein, Rossetti's "Goblin Market," Shakespeare's The Tempest, Dante's Inferno, and Beowulf. Young readers will appreciate the character interaction and Marx Brothers-style humor. Themes include book knowledge vs. direct experience and fate vs. free will. ... Read more

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Search for the Flaming Chalice
By Robert Shaw Kesler
Paperback: 153 pages
Publisher: Thatcher Forest (1998)
Rated: 4 stars of 5 possible

Search for the Flaming Chalice is an anthropomorphic tale of three martins - Carmen, Alger, and Gilbert - on a quest to find the flaming chalice, which will enable them to unleash the power of the purple stone they carry. The humor, magic and adventure combine to create a delightful and sometimes suspenseful tale that will appeal to fantasy fans, both young and old. The more experienced reader will recognize literary allusions to Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery," Shelley's Frankenstein, Rossetti's "Goblin Market," Dante's Inferno, and more embedded within the story.Themes in the novel include friendship, family, courage, persistence, teamwork, and more, which makes the novel not only entertaining for younger readers but also a teaching tool for those a little older.

The main villain of the piece is Attila, an evil sorcerer.I found him a bit weak in characterization, almost a joke at some points and perhaps too easily defeated as well... yet this didn't detract too much from my over-all enjoyment of the story, as too strong a villain would not be appropriate for a children's story.

That said, I hereby give this highly enjoyable tale a strong 4 star rating for being both entertaining and educational. I recommend this book to readers age 8 and up.

This review has been simultaneously published on Amazon.com, Dragonviews, and LibraryThing.

Search for the Flaming Chalice -- Fresh Magic
"Search for the Flaming Chalice" by Robert Shaw Kesler is adelightful adventure story.I read it aloud to my nine-year old whodescribed it as "suspenseful and funny." This book features three clever, courageous martens in an ever-surprising plot.The evocative descriptions, punchy dialogue, and tension-relieving humor make for a wonderful chapter book.This fresh take on adventure and magic is highly recommended.

Exciting Adventure For All Ages!
"Search For the Flaming Chalice" was an exciting adventure that will definately be loved by all ages.I can't wait to read it to my two year old someday.There are some very important values to be learned bythese witty martens...teamwork, friendship, and faith are just a few.Youwon't be disappointed by this book of adventure, mystery, good versus evil,and humor!

Kesler shows flare for fantasy with ��Flaming Chalice�
"Search for the Flaming Chalice" transports its readers into the magical, marten-filled world of Toveria where sorcerers battle for power and enchanted gems, murderous sewn-together monsters, and angry spiritsdominate everyday encounters. I thought the book was a charming story withenough mystery, action, and silliness to captivate younger readers. As anolder reader, I enjoyed the humor and the many camouflaged literaryreferences. In today's environment where children are besieged withfrenetic, cross-marketed trash such as Pokemon and Power Rangers, parentscan take heart that "Search for the Flaming Chalice" gently teacheschildren the importance offriendship, family, courage, persistence, andteamwork while entertaining them.

A very dear story!
I have a seven year old and a fifteen year old, and we all love it!My son kept saying, "wow, Mom, this would be a GREAT video game!"I appreciated the "stretching" references - at several points inthe story, the kids would ask "what's that, Mom?" or "whyare you laughing so hard, Mom?" and then we'd go look things up.I'veread it twice since the kids and I read it, and each time I find somethingnew to make me chuckle.Great book!! ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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SATB with piano or orchestral accompaniment. Suite 3 includes: What Child Is This?
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Poetry. Robert B. Shaw's excellent new book is based, for the most part, in everyday things perceived or recalled, and those things are given us with clarity, with the excitement that precision brings, and with an unforced delicate sounding of such great themes as mutability. The strength and variety of this collection will not disappoint his readers, old or new. -- Richard Wilbur. Robert B. Shaw's THE POST OFFICE MURALS RESTORED, also available from SPD. His awards include the James Boatwright Prize from Shenandoah and fellowships from the Ingram Merrill Foundation and the NEA. ... Read more

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Master maker makes another masterpiece
I've been following Robert B. Shaw's career for more than a quarter century now.I've read each of his books of poems multiple times.I believe that "Below the Surface" contains some of his best poems ever.For example, the poem "Frost" is one of my favorite poems--from any poet.It is deceptively simple on a first read, yet, as the title of the book implies, contains delightful complexities once you get below the surface.I had my Freshman Composition students write an explication of "Frost" this past Spring semester.They enjoyed discovering the hidden wonders that a master craftsman (such as Shaw) can create.Another one of my all-time favorite poems is "A Geode"...it's taped to my office door.Anybody who both loves poetry and is knowledgeable about what constitutes great poetry should love this book.

tough to review
Shaw's latest collection is a tough one to review. While there are no poems that stand out as horrible, none really stand out as that great. The longish poem, "An Exhumation" is fairly interesting, but the rest of the poems fall short. He has an impressive list of places where his poems have been published, which might be the most memorable thing about the book.

A small but stellar collection
"Below the Surface" is a collection of about 35 short poems, mostly narrative.The poems show the author's superb sensitivity and power of observation that let him transform every-day events, in every-day life,into touching and poignant events. All the poems are worth reading and,even better, are worth reading again.To pick a few for mention is toughto do but there are several poems that touched me especially deeply.Ilove the color and imagery of 'On The Footbridge,' (I identify with theleaf perhaps) the telling yet humorous message of 'Time-Lapse Photography,'and the growing terror in the little girl playing 'Hide-And-Seek.' Thestrongest work, and the longest at three pages, is 'An Exhumation.'Thatis a must read. Get the book for yourself and then get another copy toshare with someone far away.You won't want to lend out your copy. ... Read more

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Results of a meeting of specialists from nine countries. Current medical therapies and the association of endometriosis with infertility were evaluated. Treatment approach utilizing GnRH analogues and laser surgical procedures were compared with the role of HRT when surgery is performed. ... Read more

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