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"To diggers a thousand years from now...the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen."
Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
A wealthy old man laid up in the hospital is desperate to understand the last months of his daughter's life before she was killed in a car crash in Mexico. It was puzzling. She'd cleaned out her considerable bank account, left Miami and hadn't been heard from again. Travis McGee ventures into the steep hills and strange backwoods of Oaxaca through a bizarre world of dropouts, drug freaks, and kinky rich people--and begins to suspect the beautiful girl's death was no accident....
Customer Reviews:
Troubling times gone by.......2007-08-30
I have read several of the McGee series with my favorites the ones that aren't so erotic or violent. This one seems to have a lot of both in it and I'm not sure why. I guess as time went by for McD it seemed more necessary or maybe it was a reflection of the times that the vlolence and sex became more diviant, cruel and prominant. I much prefer the earlier books when there was more of a campy necessary point to the violence and more of a visual behind closed doors than a full out play by play bedroom scene. This book was awfully heavy on that stuff and took up many pages. It's sort of depressing. But I did find this book very intriguing especially as McD really paints a scene and you feel as though you can not only imagine the sights but hear the background noise of the busy city. I lived this era although on the younger side of when this was written compared to the characters I am glad that era is over. I really did not like the hippie era and was sorry that it was my generation's contribution. I felt scared in my own time of all the drugs and strange opinions running counter to all that had been safe and secure in society. They didn't really have an answer just wanted to "drop out" but made nothing any better by doing so. It's interesting to note this era was followed by the yuppie and preppy eras, lol.
I did feel that there may have been too many characters in this book and that the problems of the "girl" the story centers around were never really made clear. Why was she the way she was and to the extent? Many people have tragedy in life but don't resort to such self destruction. All in all a good book a little out of character for JDM in some of the more graphic areas.
McGee still going strong........2005-07-05
If there is a weak link in the chain of Travis McGee novels, I have yet to find it. MacDonald's "Dress Her In Indigo" is yet another great tale in the long list of books of the McGee cycle, and I have read more than a dozen of them. This one has the same driving pace, magnetic and realistic characters, and acerbic wit as any other in the series.
Vintage MacDonald.......1998-10-08
It really doesn't matter which Travis McGee book you are reading because they are all so pleasureable that it is like slipping into a warm bath. They possess great narrative drive and a character that is at once bigger than life, self-deprecating, philosophical and all too human.
Travis Mcgee is a great figure in literature. Over the 20 years or so that MacDonald wrote these 21 novels(all with a color in the title and all with the title somewhere in the novel), McGee aged by about a year for every three that MacDonald wrote. His insights grew sharper, his cynicism and self loathing battled with his heroic life and his incredible pleasures. His reliance on his physical dexterity and strength diminished as his cunning increased.
The books were written between approximately 1964 to 1984. This particular book was written in 1969. Relatively early in the saga, and one of a handful taking place in Mexico. Most took place in South Florida where he lived on a houseboat. Where else could he live?
He went to Mexico to find out what happened to a friend's daughter. Traveling with his frequent companion, Meyer, he uncovers some sinister plot and we are introduced to some great memorable characters, and always fabulous women including Elena from Guadalahara and Becky, a sexual machine. Since it is the late 60's, you get to see the hippies in Mexico and McGee's relation to them.
The wonder and greatness of these books lies in the writing and the creation of a world and a being that you are lucky to tag along with during your time together.
McGee and Meyer tour pre-Cancun Mexico.......1998-04-24
A classic commentary on the 60s counterculture by John McD. A group of flower children are scattered across Mexico and have information concerning Bix Bowie's last days. As Meyer and McGee unravel the story, the gang starts dropping like flies. Several neat twists and a jawdropping finale. Reading this book brought back memories of old Dragnet and Adam-12 shows featuring the degenerate hippies. Trav gets more work in the bedroom than in any other I've read. Along the way he gets to pummel a homosexual AND a lesbian(not that there's anything OK with that, they just had it comin' to them).
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Dress Her In Indigo
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Dress Her In Indigo, by John D. Mac Donald. Copyright 1969. A Travis McGee Novel.
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Dress Her in Indigo
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A force for good. . . or evil?
Destiny and tragedy placed an awesome power in the hands of young Mathew Lewin. But is he its master -- or its pawn?
Needing shelter from his enemies, Mathew Lewin has come to a kingdom neighboring the one he saved by harnessing the might of the ring. The haven he has chosen, however, is anything but safe. Treachery and mysterious murder plague this land and its giant king, threatening a devastating civil war and giving rise to dangerous suspicions aimed at the boy who seeks sanctuary. But Mat fears the destructive resources at his fingertips -- he must learn their secrets or be destroyed by them -- and his quest has led him here. Now, to find the answers he covets, he must confront another who wields the power . . . and venture into an enchanted place of darkness where the truest and most terrible of evils dwells.
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Great follow up to "The Fifth Ring".......2007-05-19
Another very good fantasy read from Mitchell Graham.
This book is the second in a continuation of the "The Fifth Ring" series. I actually enjoyed this book more than the first; the pace was better (there was a slow, drawn out section in the middle of the first book that, I found, tedious to get through). As with most good fantasy there was magic, battles, friendship and betrayals; all of which made for page turning interest. While the first book was good, this one was even harder to put down.
The only negative, as with the first book, was the map; (and although I'm grateful for a map) it is poorly drawn and of limited use (a little more detail would have helped immensely).
A good story, well told; I look forward to book 3. 5 Stars.
Not as good as the first.......2005-05-14
Mitchell Graham debuted in 2001 with "The Fifth Ring", a book that was lambasted by many, but I liked it. I found that book to have a quaint and innocent charm that certain others are missing. While other authors write alleged fantasy novels that are just thinly veiled pornography, Graham's rural farmboys were so artless that they could only stare wide-eyed upon encountering a whorehouse in a provincial town. Well, "The Emerald Cavern" for the most part maintains the same sensibilities. Indeed the opening chapter has Mathew Lewin gawking in disbelief after learning that his girlfriend has posed nude for a local artist. So that's not the problem.
The problem, rather, is that this is a thuddingly boring book. It opens, after a gap of several months, with Mathew and his friends in Sennia, living under the guardianship of King Gawl. But trouble is brewing, in the form of evil priests, power-hungry sorceresses, and other menacing cliches. Anyone with a clue will certainly be able to figure out who the bad guys are and what they're up to as soon as these unfortunate klutzes arrive on stage. Regrettably, that category doesn't include the main characters, who walk into obvious traps time after time. Beyond that, "The Emerald Cavern" comes with all the trappings of formula fantasy. Minor characters get sliced and diced while major ones are invariably saved by off-the-wall plot devices. The bad guys screw up their plans through stupid mistakes. (Hint: never keep anyone alive just so you can torment them a little longer.) Add to that a load of grammar and punctuation errors and some sloppy writing, and you've got a recipe for tedium.
A Totally Fun Read.......2004-10-23
I've been reading fantasy for the last twenty years and I have yet to find a better set of books. Mitchell Graham is a master at crafting a fight scene and developing characters with all too human qualities.
The Emerald Cavern is a sequel to The Fifth Ring. Lest you start comparing them to Tolkien . . . STOP. Outside of the heroic journey and an older man guiding a younger one, they don't touch on many levels. What makes these books go are the characters and their incredible friendships.
Mathew Lewin, the story's hero, appears here as older, wiser, and less naive. Like most teenagers he is growing into his own, yet he doesn't do it without bumping his head, as we all do from time to time.
The book has high action, a dragon that can't exist, and even a murder mystery thrown in. To top it off it has an ending that will leave your mouth open.
I give this one top marks.
Great read.......2004-08-19
This was a really good read. I'm always glad when a book touches on my emotions. I was laughing, crying, getting all worked-up and stressed out, and I was clinging to the edge of my seat throughout these volumes. I really enjoyed the read, and I was sad to see that I have to wait for the 3rd book in his series. The characters are very well developed.
The only complaint I had was the editing was not done very well. I found several typographical errors and it bothers me when I'm reading. My mind always stops and ponders why the editor didn't catch such errors. I noticed more towards the end of the book.
That's insignificant really I would highly suggest this series.
Better than the original.......2004-08-18
Along with several other customer reviewers, I have no idea which book Publisher's World was reading when they wrote the review for The Emerald Cavern. The very things PW complained about made this book more enjoyable for me. With the power available to the main character, is it a surprise that he would be drawn into political intrigues?
The character development in this second novel of the series is both realistic and in-depth. Mathew's transformation from akward teenager into manhood is believable and touching. The characters in this novel are actually likeable! I know this is a step backward from more recent popular fantasy, but I found it charming. There is also plenty of action, so get a copy and dig in!
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Federal Income Taxation of Debt Instruments is the definitive reference for the many complicated issues involved with debt instruments. This comprehensive treatise contains clear interpretations of the basic rules governing original issue discount and imputed interest and detailed coverage of many specialized topics. In addition to complete coverage of the final OID regulations issued in 1994, the book covers virtually every aspect of the taxation of debt instruments and many related areas. The Fifth Edition features the following enhancements: - A new primer on basic debt concepts has been added, which includes a glossary of basic debt terms and their definitions, along with a concise explanation of the economics of interest accrual and other debt topics.
- Discussions of various issues relating to distressed debt have been consolidated, coordinated and expanded.
· Discussions of various issues relating to hedging with a focus on hedging of debt instruments have been consolidated with other related materials in the book.
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- The discussion of Wall Street hybrid instruments has been updated and expanded.
- A new discussion of the accrual of OID resulting from certain credit card fees being treated as a form of discount has been added.
- Various aspects of Chapter 11, dealing with market discount have been rewritten, expanded and reorganized.
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- A new discussion of the so-called "TEFRA D" rules under which certain debt instruments targeted to foreign investors can be issued in bearer form has been added.
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The Crab have defended the Emerald Empire against Shadowlands hordes for a millennium and beyond. Nothing will drive them from the Carpenter’s Wall.
Nothing but the destruction of the empire itself.
Plague has gripped the land, dangling Rokugan by a thread. The defenders of the empire must now become its saviors by doing the unthinkable: Joining the enemy.
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Better than the Scorpion.......2004-01-11
The Crab is the best book in this series so far, if not then it is tied with the Scorpion. The last 4 books in the series were alright, except for the Crane which was horrible. This book made reading all those books worth it because it is so exciting, I couldnt get my hands off of it.
Mediocre at Best. . ........2003-12-16
I picked up this book thinking it was going to be more of a chinese japanese legend, boy was I wrong. This book is a pastiche of various other fantasy works including the LotR series. I was ashamed after reading this. This book is WAY too predictable and it is easy to see which characters will betray who, and why. This book sticks with cliched themes that have been used over and over again. I will admit the book had me interested in the begining with the battle scenes and the weapons used during these scenes, but fighting is not enough to keep a plot going. The plot in this particular book was very slow moving, and the characters all seemed to similar. The fact that this book tries to be so serious at times made it even worse. No comic relief, just strict tension throughout the whole story, this was bad. After reading such great adventure/fantasy books as The Hobbit, the LotR series, Lord of the Flies, etc., this book is just meh. . . mediocre at best.
the best clan ever.......2003-10-01
i got into l5r during hidden emperor where i played as yoritomos alliance for a while then toturis army and finally the crab the crab clan have to be the most interesting and best clan around and this book tells there story and how they had to join the enemy they swore to destroy to protect the empire from that very enemy
Despite Few Faults, Character Development Makes Book Great.......2003-06-25
I really love this series, and while this is one of the better books of the series it most certainly isn't the best. I think there is very good character development, however you can way too easily see what is going to happen by the end of the book - while there are some twists and turns you from the middle of the book onward know what is going to happen. It does help make sense as to why the Crab would align with their age old enemy, and it does help the rest of the story unfold nicely. I think Kisada is a very well written interesting character who is torn between his own ambitions, his clan, the magic placed upon him, and his ever increasing age. I wish the author had delved more into the character of Sukune, and I also did not like how he spoke of the hidden love between Sukune and Yamako but never ever showed it. Yamako seemed to only have a deep hatred towards his brother by the middle of the book. It is too drastic of a change, and while I can see the attempted show of Yamako's change as a man it was too sudden. Also the author pulls the Hida sister out of NOWHERE, and that is a little surprising considering she didn't come into play until towards the very end of the book. The book can also be a little repetitious at times, such as how many zillion times he explains the murderous rage that Amarao goes into when he fights in battle, and some of the descriptions he uses over and over again. However, the great character development and the interesting storyline make it one of the better books of the series.
Deep into the Shadowlands!.......2002-05-31
Good book which presents a strong character. Though I did not like the very ending.
As good as THE SCORPION.
Must read to understand THE DRAGON.
If u want to develop a plot to a L5R rpg it's very good book to read.
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Teaching Grammar and Mechanics provides diagnostic grammar and mechanics tests, administered to the whole class, which enables 4th--8th grade teachers to differentiate instruction with 72 targeted worksheets. A full year of sentence lifting lessons with standards-based mechanics, spelling, and grammar skills along with quick teacher prompts for the grammatically-challenged are in this user-friendly three-ring binder book.
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Intricately plotted, with compelling characters, The Fifth Ring by Mitchell Graham is the first volume in an epic fantasy trilogy that tells of a young man's survival against insurmountable odds.
Despite a massive defeat decades ago, Karas Duren, Lord of Alor Sator, is again attempting to conquer the neighbouring kingdoms and bring them under one rule – his own. Now the evil ruler holds a weapon of mass destruction: a single ring left over from the Ancients that will allow him to control people and destroy everything and anyone who chooses to oppose him – including his own brother.
In a small village, a young boy wins a ring in a fencing tournament. Born and raised on a small farm, Mathew has little contact with the outside world, until the day his father is murdered in front of his eyes. Mat kills the murderer in revenge and must run for his life. Joining him is a mysterious priest, a few friends, and his love, Lara. During his flight Mathew discovers unusual powers in the ring, powers that make him one of the most potent men on the planet – and bring him to Duren's attention...A story of courage, love, and valour, this is epic fantasy at its best.
Customer Reviews:
A good start to this fantasy series!.......2007-05-12
I liked this initial offering from Mitchell Graham.
This is a story of magic rings and the people they align themselves with; resulting in the inevitable good vs. evil scenarios.
This book is well written and easy to read The characters are interesting and show some development throughout the novel. As with any good fantasy, this story has magic, some great battles, a splash of romance, friendship and betrayals, and above all, an interesting tale.
The only minor negatives were
1.) a somewhat slow and tedious midsection. (the beginning and end were well paced and interesting)
2.) a map of questionable quality; poorly drawn and of limited use (more accurate detailing would have be extremely useful). Yet, having said that, I'm grateful for a map (any map), as some fantasy writers don't include one with their books, making the movements of their heroes so difficult to follow at times.
A good first book to this series; a few minor shortcomings, but I'm looking forward to book 2. 4 Stars.
A Sold Fun Adventure Story with a Twist.......2005-12-29
I know that sounds more like a cocktail than a title, but it accurately describes this very interesting book. There's nothing overwhelming about THE FIFTH RING, but it was fun to read and it kept me entertained. Author Graham definitely knows how to weave a tale and he does it tounge in cheek complimented by a nice sense of humor. A theme of power corrupting and absolute power corrutping absolutely lurks in the background as do a few moral questions, bu what makes everything work so well are the characters. They get better and better as the story progresses on and in the end it's all about them.
Don't be mislead by the word "Ring." There are no hobbits here, nor are there wizzards or even a magic system. Graham's world is based on an ancient technology. And speaking of Lord of the Rings, certain elements are common in every coming of age epic, so Author Graham can hardly be faulted for utilizing them in this story. Yes, there is an older, wiser man who guides a young boy from a remote village through a dangerous world, and they do go on a long journey together with a host of companions. But isn't this what you love about fantasy? Father Thomas, by the way, is a hoot of character.
I finished this book in a weekend and went out and got the other two in the series right away. When I mentioned how much I enjoyed it to the salesman at Borders, he called it a sleeper and said he and the otehr clerks recommend it all the time. And if that ain't a compliment I don't know what is.
Don't bother.......2005-11-29
I picked this book up because I thought it looked interesting, but then I started to read it. I don't think I got 100 pages into before I quit and I haven't touched the book since. It reminded me too much of the "Lord of the Rings". I half expected Gandalf to show up and say, "Frodo, you must destroy that ring!" So if you're familiar at all with the "Lord of the Rings" series, don't bother even picking this book up.
Pretty Good.......2005-08-13
There is nothing extraordinary about this book- it is your typical coming of age fantasy novel, but it's a good read none the less. There are lots of battle scenes and war themes, so if you like that, you'll like this book. The characters are fairly standard, with the exception of the Father Thomas, who is not your run of the mill priest- he's pretty adept at fighting in battles, and there is way more to him than he lets on.
All in all, it's a quick read that keeps moving (thank goodness). Don't except to be blown away by this book, but it's an enjoyable book if you're just looking for some mild escapist reading.
Lousy, lousy map.......2005-06-17
Overall, it's a pretty good story... an original twist on the Lord of the Rings. There are a number of proofreading problems, but that's standard. The minor character who single-handedly invents telescopes is a cliche, but that's forgivable, too.
The MAP, however, is really annoying. Almost every geographical reference in the text directly contradicts Elizabeth Glover's map. Anderon is nowhere on the map, and neither is the province where it's supposed to be (Langton, I think it was). Anderton (with a T) IS there, in a province never mentioned in the book. Sibuyan is said to be north of Alor Sator and Bajan, not south. Bajan and Sibuyan should have borders with Elgaria, judging from the frequent skirmishes mentioned. Stermark and Toland are in the wrong country (Mirdan), where it's improbable they'd be among the first cities to fall in an invasion of Elgaria. Elberton is too far east.
As for the text, there's too much talk about keeping secrets (at Elberton) without any actual KEEPING of secrets. Characters joke about what lousy liars they are, and they're not even lying about what matters -- where they're going and how they'll get there. Mathew and others broadcast their first names indiscriminately, and Mathew gives people his last name as well. Telling people they're from Ashford (not on the map) rather than Devondale does no good at all, if everything else is given away for free. Nobody believes they're from Ashford anyway, so the whole thing is ridiculous. All this is not particularly important, I agree, but then, why spend paragraphs on it?
Perhaps you could use a better editor, Mitchell.
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This detailed manual provides guidance to diversity trainers who want to conduct workshops that move beyond personal awareness to building specific skills and cultural competency. The manual includes sections on Models of Cultural Competency, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Team Building, Giving Effective Feedback, and Individual/ Organizational Action Planning. The manual presents guidelines for trainer competencies around personal awareness, facilitation skills and knowledge. It also provides tools for using case studies, designing an effective needs assessment, and identifying the advantages and pitfalls of working in diverse training teams.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS.SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTSFIFTH COURSE.
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Teaching Spelling and Vocabulary provides a diagnostic spelling test administered to the whole class, which enables 4th--8th grade teachers to differentiate instruction with 35 remedial and 32 advanced spelling-vocabulary worksheets. Spelling word lists/tests, spelling rules with memorable raps and songs, Greek and Latin affixes/roots, syllable practice, and spelling-vocabulary games are in this user-friendly three-ring binder book.
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EDGAR Filer Handbook: A Guide for Electronic Filing with the SEC, Fifth Edition
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Prepared by experts with an intimate working knowledge of the EDGARLink system, the Handbook helps you stay current with the ever-changing SEC electronic reporting procedures. It explains step-by-step how to prepare and submit documents for electronic filing precisely and efficiently.
Updated to incorporate all the new and revised procedures through SEC Release 5.20, 5.20.a, and 5.30, you get hands-on assistance to help you:
* Make sense of new EDGARLink screen-display formats used to locate files
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* File financial data schedules according to new year-to-year reporting requirements
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More than 70 sample screens illustrate EDGARLink and CompuServe documents, formats, tags, and messages, and easy-to-follow tables identify mandatory and optional tags used with each document.
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