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Winner of the 2004 Michigan Literary Fiction Award for novel
A haunting story of the power of death, the pain of loss, and the possibility of hope.
"Gripping, damning, and transfixing."
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" . . . possesses a time-bending gravity. . . . [A] small classic of graceful language and earned emotion."
---San Francisco Chronicle
". . . a beautifully written novel of war and the wrenching grief and unanswerable questions it leaves in its wake. . . . A Century of November is full of precise, startling imagery and elegant, richly poetic description---Wetherell seems genuinely incapable of writing a lazy sentence---and this last section of the novel is as surreal, hypnotic and harrowing as any literature in recent memory. The whole thing, in fact, is a jewel, an unforgettable historical novel that Wetherell has carefully (and artfully) seeded with loads of contemporary resonance." ---Star-Tribune (Minneapolis)
"A poignant, probing story. . . . Wetherell's prose and character writing are unflinching . . . [and his] take on a parent's anguish is deeply moving."
---Publishers Weekly
"A timely reminder of the devastation of mortal combat. . . ."
---Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Spectacular and Unconventional Novel of War.......2006-03-23
So many novels of war glamorize or valorize the act of killing. This novel ingeniously shows the trauma left afterwards -- in the landscape and the psyche of the people and places left once the war is over. In beautifully wrought prose that shines and surprises in every sentence, W.D. Wetherell shows us the margins and hidden corners that so often are ignored in the midst of documenting the carnage. This is a novel that places itself in the company of great war novels like Pat Barker's REGENERATION and Tim O'Brien's GOING AFTER CACCIATIO. And if women are reading this review, please read this book! It's not your typical shoot-'em-up war novel.
Classic tale beautifully told.......2004-12-12
I bought the book based on a glowing review in the paper, something I do more and more hesitantly these days, having been disappointed lots of times in the purchase. But this was worth every word the reviewer gave it. It's an old, old story: guy leaves town looking for something. But Wetherell's telling of it comes alive because of reams of period (WWI) research, all of it subsumed to character and plot; a gorgeous handling of language and freshness of image; and odd twists in the progression of the story that only serve to make it more believable. A book for you, if you love a great and simple story immaculately told.
Perfect for a Rainy Saturday.......2004-10-20
I read this book in a single day, a rainy Saturday that perfectly fit the mood of the story. In the waning days of WWI, a Vancouver Island apple farmer travels to Belgium to find the spot where his son was killed.
I've asked my wife's book group to read it because I think it may be a "guy" book, but not in the usual sense, not a violent guy book. We've known many quiet dads as tertiary characters in other novels; this book lets us see through the eyes of a quiet dad. Quiet on the outside, anyway.
Well paced, beautifully told. Well worth a Saturday afternoon.
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1994 IEEE Symposium on Emerging Technologies & Factory Automation (Seiken Symposium : Novel Disciplines for the Next Century : Proceedings November)
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Daybooks and Notebooks: Volume I: Daybooks, 1876-November 1881 (The Collected Writings of Walt Whitman)
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General Series Editors Gay Wilson Allen and Sculley Bradley Originally published between 1961 and 1984, and now available in paperback for the first time, the critically acclaimed Collected Writings of Walt Whitman captures every facet of one of America's most important poets. Daybooks and Notebooks is an invaluable source for reference on Whitman's daily activities. This sixteen-year record supplements the biographical information provided in the six volumes of Whitman's Correspondence, functioning as an account book, diary, journal, commonplace book, and notebook all in one. When Whitman began to keep them, the Daybooks were a personal record of predominantly business matters. As William White wrote in the introduction, "He was not only the author but the publisher of his works: he was likewise his own business manager, ship, and promoter. Whatever records he kept, of his sales and distribution, of printing and binding figures, of poetry and prose he sent to newspapers and magazines . . . he entered on the right-hand pages." Volume I thus offers a rare look at Whitman as a businessman, tending as much to practical matters as to art. Praise for the original edition: "These are important books for serious study of Whitman's life and work and need to be present in every graduate and research library." -Choice -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- William White was Professor and Director of the Journalism Program at Oakland University. Gay Wilson Allen was Professor of English at New York University. Sculley Bradley was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Pennsylvania.
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- Streams of Silver
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Streams of Silver (Forgotten Realms: The Icewind Dale Trilogy, Book 2)
R. A. Salvatore
Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast
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ASIN: 088038672X
Release Date: 1989-01-01 |
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Streams of Silver
"Yer eyes'll shine when ye see the rivers runnin' silver in Mithril Hall!"
Bruenor the dwarf, Wulfgar the barbarian, Regis the halfling, and Drizzt the dark elf fight monsters and magic on their way to Mithril Hall, centuries-old birthplace of Bruenor and his dwarven ancestors.
Faced with racism, Drizzt contemplates returning to the lightless underworld city andmurderous lifestyle he abandoned. Wulfgar begins to overcome his tribe's aversion for magic. And Regis runs from a deadly assassin, who, allied with evil wizards, is bent on the companions' destruction. All of Bruenor's dreams, and the survival of his party, hinge upon the actions of one brave young woman.
Streams of Silver is R.A. Salvatore's second book in the Icewind Dale Trilogy, based on the
Forgotten Realms fantasy setting.
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Worth your time.......2007-04-09
I read this trilogy a while ago, and I re-read it once, and it was a pleasure. But as I've said in Book 1's review, it's not in my favorites and I do think it's a little dry and it has dull moments. All in all, a good book, with good characters and interesting themes. Enjoy it in winter with a blanket.
Excellent!.......2007-03-26
As I have stated about all of the previous R.A. Salvatore novels that I have read and reviewed. This book was excellent! It was a very enjoyable and quick read for me. The action and adventure is second to none. The thing I enjoyed most was the continued character development of both protagonists and antagonists without any type of sensuousness or adult content being part of the story. As-far-as being a straight sword and sorcery, hack and slash type of adventure, this novel gets an A+.
I can't stress enough how fun it was to read this book. Great read!
Salvatore Does It Again!.......2007-01-01
After reading The Crystal Shard I couldn't wait to read the second book in the Icewind Dale Trilogy. And Salvatore does not disappoint. Another epic villian, a new adventure, and a little more insight into Bruenor's past. The book has all the fast-paced action and adventure we have come to expect from Drizzt and company is here. Another great book in a great series.
Nice Bridge to an Above average Trilogy.......2005-12-10
This one really surprised me. I'm usually not one for second books, but this was really better than the first to me. I guess because Salvatore had more room to build on charachter in this one, considering he got all the intros out of the way in the crystal shard. I LOVE Artemis Entreri! He is such a great character! He is like a negative Drizz't. I like it when authors or directors build on these forecoming showdowns, gets you excited about the future. Anywho, this is another Must-Read from Salvatore. I know i say that alot but the man is just good!
Tolkien would have wanted fantasy to evolve like this, i just know it! Read it, but read the crystal shard first.
Streams of Silver.......2005-12-10
After saving Icewind Dale from and evil wizard, you would think that Drizzt Do'Urden, a simple drow who had forsaken his people, would be tolerated, right? . . . . . . .Wrong. Everybody still keeps him out of the towns or he has to fight, and Drizzt, with his moral values, just stalks away usually. His friend Bruenor Battlehammer, a battle-hardened dwarf, and Wulfgar, a fierce barbarian, have a plan to take his mind off of the blizzards and people of Icewind Dale. They go on a wild chase after Bruenor's lost homeland, Mithral Hall. Will they make it to Mithral Hall? Is there a surprise there that just might make them wish they never came? Will the price be too high?
One positive point about this book is that if you like action, fantasy, and adventure,you will really like this book. It has a lot of suspense in it. The characters are very informative, you don't get thrown in the middle of something that the writer hasn't explained, and the writer explains a little about what happened in the last book.
One negative point is that it leaves you hanging at the end. Like I said, it is very suspenseful. It doesn't explain a whole lot at the beggining, just a nutshell of what happened.
In conclusion I leave you some things to think about. I gave you a huge positive point, and a tiny negative point (if you can call it a negative point).
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Fish and fungi, plants and protists, mammals and monera all seem to get along swimmingly in and around the peaceful-looking pond environment. But a closer look at a small square reveals an ever-changing world. . .home to a larger variety of creatures and goings-on than you'd ever imagine, even in just a drop of its water! This beautifully illustrated "you are there" science book--part of the critically acclaimed One Small Square series--is brimming over with fun-to-do experiments and activities for children ages 7 and up. Includes a pond field guide, a glossary-index, and a resource list.
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Nothing But Nice Things to Say About It.......2005-04-19
This is a wonderful book that can be enjoyed by all age groups and levels of education. The book's introduction says "Although a pond looks peaceful, a pond is home to more creatures doing more things than you imagined. There are millions of ponds everywhere. . .there is a good chance that one is close to your home."
The book does a good job of telling the reader about these creatures and their activities. Pond is written primarily for younger readers. From the beginning it stresses safety and adult involvement in the field activities. The book has excellent illustrations of the pond organisms and the equipment needed for the field activities. The pictures are very communicative and would be enjoyed by younger readers. The accompanying text may be a little beyond their understanding.
Overall the book describes the pond creatures, their habitats, and their activities. Some of the habitats mentioned include the surface film, lily pads, water column, and bottom muck (benthos). Some activities covered are feeding, laying eggs, photosynthesis, and absorbing oxygen, plus others. The book also talks about changing conditions in a pond, such as when it rains, nightime critters and activities, and the pond during different seasons.
The end of the book has seven pages of common pond creatures. It groups them by mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, non-insect invertebrates, plants, fungi, protists, and monera. Both this section and the well-organized index contain many pictures. The groupings may be lost on younger readers, but are very useful for higher level students.
All in all I really like this book. It is well organized and an enjoyable read. As a college educator I use this book as a reference source, yet can read it and show the wonderful illustrations to my young nieces.
One Small Square -- Pond.......2001-04-16
This is one of the best books in a spectacular series that represnts the world, particularly to the young child, as a place of science, high drama, and magic. The magnificent illustrations of Patricia J. Wynne, the world-renowned natural history artist, pull the reader into the world of the small small pond with power and intimacy that no photograph could ever match; the clear and concise text of Donald M. Silver encourages the exploration of science and the joy of reading. I highly recommend this book to teachers, libraries, and parents everywhere, and suggest pursuing the rest of the series as well.
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- A leisurely walk to Bruenor's ancient home
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Streams of Silver: The Icewind Dale Trilogy, Part 2 (Forgotten Realms: The Legend of Drizzt, Book V)
R. A. Salvatore
Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast
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Release Date: 2005-07-14 |
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The fifth in a series of premiere hardcover editions of Salvatore's classic dark elf tales. This new release of the classic R.A. Salvatore novel continues the tale of Salvatore's signature dark elf character Drizzt' Do'Urden™. Although this was the second title actually published about Drizzt, it has now been placed in its proper chronological order as fifth in the series. Each title in The Legend of Drizzt series showcases the classic dark elf novels in new, deluxe hardcover editions. Each title features all new cover art and new introductions written by those who have become familiar with Salvatore and Drizzt over the years.
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Wow........2007-09-02
Wow. This is the best fantasy since Lord of the Rings and way easier written. Though Tolkiens world is undeniably the best ever written it is much harder to read. Streams of silver by R.A. Salvatore takes you in depth in a world written in layers of imagination. Drizzt's unending strugle of who he is go's to the extreme whence he meats a shadow of who he might have been. This book is a must have for fantasy readers.
That's Amazing.......2007-08-19
First of all, i'd like to say this saga is the best one I have ever read. To begin with the adventure, the companions who set off for the mithral halls were wonderful, and Drizzt is more powerful than never before.
The landscapes are gorgeous as well as the Salvatore's descriptions. I'd follow the back cover advice: "If you read only one fantasy novel in your life time. Let it be this one"
Amazing story
A leisurely walk to Bruenor's ancient home.......2007-07-27
Streams of Silver is a very entertaining tale about Drizzt and his friends searching for Bruenor's mountain home. As is expected, they encounter all kinds of enemies and monsters along the way. There is also someone very dangerous who is stalking one of the companions...looking for his master's stolen property. I enjoyed the book and am looking forward to the re-release of The Halfling's Gem: The Legend of Drizzt, Book VI (Forgotten Realms) so I can continue the adventure.
Good book - great series.......2006-05-01
RA Salvatore has created his own cult following in the world of D&D with his culture of the drow and Icewind Dale, the glacier community in the Forgotten Realms. This book picks up right where "Crystal Shard" left off, with Drizzt Do'Urden and pals fulfilling their promise to help dwarf Bruenor Battlehammer find his lost homeland, Mithral Hall. But! Regis the Halfling, always in trouble, is in the worst of his life, and an evil assassin is on his trail. Salvatore treats us to a new hateful-but-seductive villain in Artemis Entreri.
My only complaint about this book is Salvatore's persistent use of the Irish brogue for his characters, which quickly becomes annoying to read (Even though I share the Celtic heritage, PLEASE just say he has an accent, and write normally!), and his seeming attempt to make a PC statement by focusing so heavily on racism. Written at the beginning of the PC 1990s, Salvatore repeatedly refers to the drow as "black elves" in this book rather than Drow, which he doesn't do in any of the other books in this series. Seemed a bit pandering to me, although Drizzt is definitely a victim of prejudice in the drow-hating Realms. Highly recommend as this is a fabulous adventure series!
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An oath sworn in friendship takes Drizzt Do'urden on a quest like no other - to find the legendary Mithril Hall, birthplace of Bruenor Battlehammer and his dwarven ancestors! But even as Drizzt searches for the key to Bruenor's past, he is forced to confront his own tragic history all over again...
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Forgotten Realms.......2007-09-26
I received my shipment in a timely manner and it was not damaged when I received it.
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This is a AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSONAFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING report procured by the Pentagon and made available for public release. It has been reproduced in the best form available to the Pentagon. It is not spiral-bound, but rather assembled with Velobinding in a soft, white linen cover. The Storming Media report number is A773243. The abstract provided by the Pentagon follows: In this study free stream turbulence levels from 7.3% to 17.8% are applied to film cooling over a flat plate with two rows of 30 deg slant holes using a wall jet as the main stream air supply and source of turbulence. Blowing ratios are varied from 0.25 to 2.0 and free stream velocities at injection range from 10 m/s to 85 m/s. A constant density ratio of 1.07 is kept throughout the experiment. Results show that for different magnitudes of blowing ratio free stream turbulence has a different influence on effectiveness. At the forward stations, where blow off was present at high blowing ratios, high free stream turbulence increased effectiveness. While at mid to aft stations for all blowing ratios high free stream turbulence decreased effectiveness. A correlation for effectiveness with a non-dimensional group of film cooling parameters is offered. The effectiveness correlated best 10 to 15 diameters after injection where blow off effects are no longer present, and before the very far downstream stations where uncertainties in the measurements were greater.
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A fair stream of silver;
Ann Moray
Manufacturer: Longmans
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A fair stream of silver;: Love tales from Celtic lore
Ann Moray
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An oath sworn in friendship takes Drizzt Do'urden on a quest like no other - to find the legendary Mithril Hall, birthplace of Bruenor Battlehammer and his dwarven ancestors! But even as Drizzt searches for the key to Bruenor's past, he is forced to confront his own tragic history all over again...
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Back to the beginning in a wonderful collector set!.......2006-05-01
Fans of Drizzt Do'Urden will love this set, especially those of us who followed the series from the start and had to wait that agonizing year between releases. Relive the first meeting with Our Heroes in Icewind Dale and the battle of Cryshal-Tirith, the hunt for Mithrall, and the race to Calimport for Regis.
I have only one complaint with the series: Enough already, Bob! We KNOW the dwarves have an accent. Writing it out phonetically like that gets a bit annoying to read after awhile. Still...one grand ride, so don't miss this reprint.
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The Silver Stream
Ivy Preston
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