Valiant: A Modern Tale of Faerie

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When seventeen-year-old Valerie runs away to New York City, she's trying to escape a life that has utterly betrayed her. Sporting a new identity, she takes up with a gang of squatters who live in the city's labyrinthine subway system.

But there's something eerily beguiling about Val's new friends. And when one talks Val into tracking down the lair of a mysterious creature with whom they are all involved, Val finds herself torn between her newfound affection for an honorable monster and her fear of what her new friends are becoming.

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It's ok............2007-09-02

Between the deeper more mature reading I do, I like to search the young reader books for fast mindless reads. I really enjoy this section of the book store.(Tarmora Pierce, Stephenie Meyer are some of my favorites) Although I wouldn't recommend this book to young readers at all. It's filled with bad language, drug use and casual sex. I didn't feel that it really expressed the wrongness of that behavior though it tried in the end. All in all I wouldn't have finished it if I didn't enjoy it on some level but I wouldn't recommed it to teens.

one of the best books if you love urban fantasy.......2007-08-06

all of these books tie reality, living life on the edge, and faeries together. valiant was my favourite out of them all though, because i loved the character lollie so much.

after reading all the installemtns to this series, i was lucky enough to meet holly black and cassandra claire at a signing and talk about the genre they have helped flourish, they call it 'urban fantasy'.
it's quite amazing, as long as you're okay with things turning onto the fantasy side from reality.

Great read - positive lessons.......2007-08-06

I loved this book! I am a parent and I agree this book is appropriate for grades 9 and up. I think this book expertly explores problems some teens face: mother problems, boy friend problems, best friend problems, divorce, drugs and running away. It works through them all in a very positive and realistic manner. I thought it was a great read for adults as well as teens. The author totally convinced me that the world she created exists. Since this book is written in such a REAL setting (NYC) I don't think you have to be a fantasy lover to get sucked into the plot. And to those parents who have read other reviews listed here about the language and moral content I say - The language and the concepts are a necessary tool of the author in communicating her message. Holly Black explicitly describes the act of shooting up and the resulting high - it is with a fictitious substance - but it's easy to make the correlation to our world. Personally, I like where she takes the whole drug discussion. I'm not sure how the average teen sees it, but as a parent I see an excellent moral resolution. I think this book does a great job of tapping into the complexities of the current teen generation. Read this book!

F-bomb used repeatedly, porn, etc FILTH.......2007-08-03

Do you want your young adult or child reading a book that uses every foul word over and over? How about talking about porn and lesbians? F-bomb, F-bomb Fbomb S-bomb on every page, over and over. My 10-year-old checked this out from the library (he's an advanced reader) and after the fifth page he threw this down and started crying. Shame on the publisher for putting this in a young adult category, or publishing such filth at all.

A modern fairy tale.......2007-07-20

I am seventeen years old and I think that this novel is perfect for kids my age. It has sex, violence, drugs and supernatural elements. It was so fun to read and always kept me on my feet. It is one of those books were you feel as though you are the main character falling in love with the people she is and enduring all of her troubles. This book is amazing. I recommend it to all teenagers. My boyfriend and I have both read and loved this book so although the main character is a girl, all genders can enjoy this brilliant novel!!

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Prince Valiant, Vol. 39: Knights Blood
Harold Foster
Manufacturer: Fantagraphics Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1560973889

Prince Valiant Vol. 36 : The Dead Warrior's Sword

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Prince Valiant Vol. 36 : The Dead Warrior's Sword
Harold Foster , and Hal Foster
Manufacturer: Fantagraphics Books
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ASIN: 156097348X

V-Bombers: The Valiant, Vulcan and Victor (Crowood Aviation)

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V-Bombers: The Valiant, Vulcan and Victor (Crowood Aviation)
Barry Jones
Manufacturer: Crowood
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1861263856

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In the early Cold-War era, the Vickers-Armstrong's Valiant, Avro Vulcan, and Handley Page Victor captured the imagination of a generation. The "V-Force" were the primary British nuclear deterrent during that difficult time and are known as three of Britain's finest post-war aeronautical products. Jones reveals their complete history from inception and design through operational service to retirement and preservation. Includes the Short Sperrin, which provided much research information for the three bombers. A great read for any post-war enthusiast.

Among the Valiant: Mexican-Americans in WW II and Korea

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Among the Valiant: Mexican-Americans in WW II and Korea
Raul; Introduction By Lyndon B. Johnson Morin
Manufacturer: Borden Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000GS5S3K

Prince Valiant, Vol. 5: The Sea King (Prince Valiant)

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Prince Valiant, Vol. 5: The Sea King (Prince Valiant)
Harold Foster
Manufacturer: Fantagraphics Books
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ASIN: 0930193725

Prince Valiant, Vol. 4: Adventures in Two Worlds

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Prince Valiant, Vol. 4: Adventures in Two Worlds
Harold Foster
Manufacturer: Crown Publishing Group
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 051753018X

Hey Charger: The Sensational Chrysler Valiant Chargers of Australia

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Review of the Australian Chargers

Hey Charger: The Sensational Chrysler Valiant Chargers of Australia

Manufacturer: Reed Publishing/Bookworks
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000HA1KKC

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Chrysler enthusiasts will delight in this comprehensive book on the Australian Chrysler Valiant Chargers. The book is the result of two years of joint effort between Adelaide based motoring writer Gavin Farmer and New Zealand Charger enthusiast Gary Bridger. Packed with around 70,000 words and 200 fabulous black and white and colour photos, including previously unpublished photos of the original designs by Bob Hubbach, the clay model and even some concepts that never made it to production. Hey Charger contains all the information a Chrysler enthusiast could ever need to know: A complete history from concept to production; competition record; technical specifications for all models; production numbers; decoding the ID tags and engine numbers; option, paint and trim codes; R/T and six pack model description are just some of the details that are included within the pages of this book. Also included are two chapters devoted to the Charger's New Zealand assembly and competition record where they remain the most successful production racecar in New Zealands history. Hey Charger has the blessing of the DaimlerChrysler Corporation who have officially approved the use of their carefully guarded trademarks in this book - a first for any book written on the Australian Charger. 192 pages.

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Review of the Australian Chargers.......2007-01-19

This book while being for a specific model does cover off the hows and whys of Charger production in Australia. The book starts out by providing a history of the Australia division of Chrysler, and the initial importing of cars from the USA. The book discusses the tooling and building of Chrysler brand cars in Australia and the eventual demise of the carmaker from Australia.

The book highlights the heartbreaking attempted by Chrysler to win Australia's premier car race the "Bathurst 1000", the fall out of Government intervention into supercar production and the eventual demise of the car that was accounting for more sales than the sedan.

It shows the spirit of the company in developing a separate tradition from the US parent, a company that showed the world in 1972 the fasted 6-cylinder production car on the planet the legendary R/T E49 Charger. This record remained unchallenged in Australia until 1988, and on modern tyres the car goes even faster. There was even a failed attempt to bring a V8 Charger to the track.

The fact that the Charger even saw the light of day was and is a major achievement. The book highlights some poor decisions made at Chrysler to their eventual leaving of Australian shores. Chrysler has only now returned to larger car sales in Australia with the 300C.

For car lovers of all makes this is a truly fascinating read and provides an interesting insite into Australian car production. I would highly recommend this book to everyone not just the Chrysler or Dodge enthusiast.

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how can this be?
My Valient Knight
The True "Valiant Knight" in this story is the leading female. The leading male was a wimp. Still, a gripping story.
Loved It
A fast-paced and exciting medieval Scottish romance - 4.5 stars

My Valiant Knight
Hannah Howell
Manufacturer: Zebra
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0821779648

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how can this be?.......2007-06-01

i have not read this book and have no intensions of doing so. I read the review written by "Alyce In Wonderland "The Looking Glass" and I do NOT understand all the other 5 star reviews. how can this be? a hero who seduces the heroine then watches her get beaten and does nothing about it? leaves her with said abusive father? etc., etc. this is NOT the kind of guy i find romantic AT ALL, this is a boneheaded numskull schmuck. and i have NO desire to read about him. he deserves to get beaten, not get the girl! unless "Alyce" 's description of the plotline is all wrong, what i want to know is, why do so many of the other reviewers like book, much less love it?

My Valient Knight.......2006-11-04

I really enjoyed this book, though I am kinda biased because I love Hannah Howell's books.

The True "Valiant Knight" in this story is the leading female. The leading male was a wimp. Still, a gripping story........2006-06-21

Personally, I like a man who will put his life on the line for the sake of saving the woman he loves. However, in this story, it is the leading lady (Ainslee) who throws herself in the line of fire twice to save the leading man (Gabel.) Gabel actually hands her over to her abusive father because he wants to marry a woman who will bring land and money into the marriage. Not my idea of a "hero." He then sits and watches while her father beats her nearly to death. He never bothers to try and help her escape her father's keep. He leaves her there for weeks, during which she is beaten twice more, attacked by her father with his sword, and thrown into his dungeon for over a week without food. It seems to me that a man in love would risk trying to help her escape, especially after watching the first beating. Gabel does not fit my idea of "valiance." Ainslee, however, risked her own life several times to save both Gabel and the people of her clan.

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Ainslee and her best friend Ronald are captured by Gabel and his knights. Gabel has been charged by the king to round up and clean out Ainslee's clan. He decides to use Ainslee as a ransom tool against her father, the laird of Kengarvey.

The laird doesn't think his daughter is worth ransoming, so Ainslee is left in Gabels care for a few months. During that time the two fall in love. (In usual Hannah Howell style, they each spend the whole book thinking the other doesn't love them back. This idea is getting redundant in Howell's books.) Gabel takes her virginity, all the while never planning to honor her. He wants a wife with a title, land and money.

Finally, Ainslee's father agrees to a treaty ransom. He will meet Gabel at a river to make the exchange. However, when they arrive Ainslee recognizes her father's plan to attack Gabel and his men. She knocks Gabel nearly out of his saddle, while throwing herself into the aim of her father's archers. Gabel and his men escape back across the river, leaving Ainslee to attract the attention of the archers. Gabel then watches as Ainslee's father drags her from her horse and beats her unconscious. Gabel and his men ride away.

Once back at her father's keep, Ainslee tries to convince her father to honor the treaty which will save the lives of their clan. For this, her father beats her again. Ainslee decides there is nothing she can do but escape her father's keep. He finds her and tries to kill her with his sword. Ainslee's brothers step in and stop the murder. Her father still wants her dead, so he throws her in the dungeon without food. Ainslee's brother sneaks food to her every couple of days to keep her alive.

Under the king's orders, Gabel attacks Kengarvey. He tries to spare as many innocent lives as possible. However, one of the king's other men wants to slaughter them all. When Gabel stops him, the two men engage in a sword battle. Gabel wins but spares the man's life. Angry, the man commands one of his archers to kill Gabel. Ainslee runs to push Gabel out of the way, taking the arrow in her own shoulder. After two harsh beatings and starvation at the hands of her father, Ainslee is weak. Gabel fears she may not be strong enough to survive the fever that her wound causes. He takes her back to his own keep in hopes of giving her better care. He waits by her side for days, praying she will live. If she survives, he will ask her forgiveness and ask her marry him.

Loved It.......2006-02-07

This is the first book that I have read from this author and it won't be my last. It's been a while since I've read a book this good from begginning to end. I loved the secondary characters and hopefully there is a book about there story.

A fast-paced and exciting medieval Scottish romance - 4.5 stars.......2005-11-19

In the Scottish Highlands in the year of 1210, no clan is more hated than the MacNairns. The most abhorred laird in Scotland, Duggan MacNairn has finally earned the king's wrath, and now has one last chance to save his life and his people's. Enter the king's man, Sir Gabel del Amalville. Sent to put a stop to the rebellious clan, Gabel chances upon Duggan's youngest daughter and takes her hostage.

With her friend injured and unwilling to leave him on his own, Ainslee MacNairn has no choice but to rely on her fighting skills to avoid capture. But the moment she sees the fearsome and powerful knight, she knows that capture is inevitable. But what troubled her most was the feeling that the sight of Gabel stirred in her; a feeling so foreign that she fears what the outcome of it will be. As for Gabel, not only is he captivated by Ainslee's beauty, but by her courage and strength. But having suffered a woman's treachery long ago, he knows that he must keep his distance from the enchanting and intriguing woman who can easily get to his heart.

When picking up a Hannah Howell book, I always expect passion, intrigue and lots of adventure. MY VALIANT KNIGHT is certainly no exception. Right from the start, the witty dialogues and lively banter between the main characters entertained me. Ainslee is such a delight - strong-willed and courageous, but never stubborn, beautiful, kind-hearted and fiercely loyal. It was sad to see how she grew up hated by her own father, and this is what makes her so admirable, seeing the woman she grew up to be with only a crippled servant's guidance and love. With Gabel, learning of the emotional scars he still carries after being betrayed by a woman he once loved just had me wishing that he would quickly open his eyes and see the gift that fate has given him. And when he finally does, I knew that I was in for some exciting scenes when the knight in shining armor rescues the damsel in distress from the clutches of her evil father!

With likeable and fun characters and an exciting storyline, this is another fantastic book from the author who has written some of the most enjoyable Scottish romances I have read. This is almost as great as AMBER FLAME and a fast and entertaining read.

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The best ever!
Wonderful end to a wonderful series!
Best Mystery I ever read!
An excellent, well-written book and a superb conclusion!
Great Series!

Valiant Hearts (Egypt Trilogy #3)
Linda Chaikin
Manufacturer: Multnomah Publishers
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ASIN: 1576732401
Release Date: 1998-06-01

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Valiant Hearts concludes the sweeping World War I saga begun in Arabian Winds and continued in Lions of the Desert. Having at last declared his love for Allison Wescott, a Christian missionary nurse supporting British troops in Egypt, daring British Intelligence Officer Colonel Bret Holden has disappeared-with a secret treasure from the ancient tomb of an Egyptian pharaoh! Frantic, filled with fear, Allison determines to find him, but before she can do so, she's swept up in the exciting events of the great war breaking across Palestine. It is when she least expects it that she finally finds Bret again. He's wounded-and they become trapped together behind enemy lines near Jerusalem....

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The best ever!.......2007-06-13

This book was by far the best out of the Arabian Winds series! It kept me on my toes and I read it in one night! It was SO good..but i recommend you first read Arabian Winds and after that one Lions of the Desert and then finally read this one but the others are so interesting that it really makes you keep on reading these books. They were so good, filled with adventures and romance the best combination ever!

Wonderful end to a wonderful series!.......2006-12-17

This is the third and final book in Linda Chaikin's Egypt trilogy, and it doesn't disappoint. Allison's back with a fresh tale of murder, espionage, and romance, as she deals with her relationship with British officer Bret Holden. These two characters will blow you away...the chemistry is amazing. Furthermore, the plot is so intricate and exciting that you'll be up all night reading it! Although the end is slightly rushed, it's still very well done and definitely a must-read for Christian romance, historical fiction, and mystery fans.

Be sure to check out book #1 in this series, "Arabian Winds", and book #2, "Lions of the Desert", before reading this one. And I hope you find it, as this is an extremely rare book!

Best Mystery I ever read!.......2005-11-10

Wow! I loved this whole series! Definitely my favorite! The last book wrapped everything up so well. I couldn't help but think this series reminded me of a "Ten Little Indians" meets "Indiana Jones" at "Pearl Harbor". Kind of a 'who-dun-it' mystery, which was great! It was suspensful, mysterious, romantic, and even (dare I say it?) educational! Awesome! A must read for anyone who wants an inspirational romance series with some meat to it!

An excellent, well-written book and a superb conclusion!.......2002-11-17

I couldn't get over this book. I have read it at least more than a dozen times. I still think it's one of the best books I've ever read. Allison Wescott, a WWI British field nurse, is wondering about what the rumours in Cairo about the man she loves: Colonel Bret Holden. Bret is being accused of smuggling treasures and committing treason. Allison knows that the charges cannot be true. Bret Holden is one of the most valiant, loyal men she has ever met. Why the accusations? But Bret isn't anywhere near to tell her what is going on...and the Egyptian treasure,the golden statue of Nefertari that Allison and Bret had found in a sundial, is missing too. Could the accusations have some truth to them? Where is Bret? Then there is also the trial of Allison's cousin Gilbert Simonds along with a new speculation by Allison's sister Beth that Sarah Blaine's death is not what it had appeared at first. Did Gilbert really kill Sarah? If not then who? Allison must learn to trust in Bret and her Lord as she navigates through the treacherous path of espionage, murder, deceit, suspicion and betrayal. She then finds out that she has become the target of another murderer. The big fish that everyone is looking for. What does the future have in store for Allison and Bret? Will they come through this alive? A thriller story to be sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. What a terrific conclusion to Linda Chaikin's LIONS OF THE DESERT series. I'm looking forward to whatever more is coming our way from her!

Great Series!.......2002-08-21

I loved this book! The whole series is fantastic, and this book was a perfect addition to it. The characters of Brent and Allison are very believable and very entertaining. The books also contain a good spiritual aspect and are very funny and touching in parts. I highly recommend them all. Superb read!

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For a good two decades teachers and students of American religious history have turned to the two-volume "Documentary History of Religion in America" for the most significant primary sources from the nation's founding to the present. Both volumes in this landmark work here appear in an updated and expanded third edition. Carefully refurbished by renowned historian of American religion Mark Noll, these rich sourcebooks contain original documents — letters, sermons, court records, personal narratives, and more — that chronicle the drama of American religious history. This third edition updates all of the bibliographical essays, brings the second volume up to the present, and incorporates other documents that reflect recent scholarly concerns, such as the religious dimensions of the Civil War and religious developments among women and people of color.

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A Treasure Chest.......2005-03-25

The updated third edition of Gaustad and Noll's "Documentary History" is even more reader-friendly. "Church History Journal" has it right, "The most comprehensive set of documentary materials on American religion to date."

From the religions of the Native Americans, to the beliefs of the Puritans, to the thoughts of the Deists, to the religious experiences of women, to the worship of black slaves, and everything in between, the editors weave together a tapestry of the American religious experience. Truly "a treasure chest containing varied essentials of our country's past" ("Religious Studies Review").

Readers can expect to find four essential sections accompanying every reading. First, the editors provide an introductory overview of each time period, placing the readings in historical context. Second, they share a brief, enticing narrative introducing the author and the context for his or her writing. Third, they provide the writing itself, along with bibliographic documentation. Fourth, they conclude each section with an extensive annotated bibliography. For historical researchers like myself, wanting to do primary research, this section alone is "worth the price of the book."

"Documentary History" is a rare historical work due to its combination of breadth and depth. As already noted, Gaustad and Noll provide materials on every imaginable "religious group" within American history. Their selection and presentation demonstrates an unbiased commitment to fairly represent all traditions. To this breadth of coverage they add depth of selection-their readings are not mere paragraphs torn out of context. Rather, they are extended readings with enough material to gain a true picture of American religion-first hand, first person.

One might wish for more documents concerning the American Hispanic religious experience (one or two documents discuss American Hispanic Catholicism). The early immigration of Asians to the western United States before the Civil War could also have allowed for documents representing the Asian American religious experience. However, what we have remains a rich chronicle of the drama of American religious history.

Reviewer: Dr. Robert W. Kellemen is the author of "Spiritual Friends: A Methodology of Soul Care and Spiritual Direction," "Soul Physicians: A Theology of Soul Care and Spiritual Direction," and the forthcoming "Sacred Companions: A History of Soul Care and Spiritual Direction."

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