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Engaging stuff.......2004-07-27
Azzarello could have easily written Batman/Deathblow: After the Fire as a standard superhero crossover, uniting Batman and Deathblow against a common foe while playing up the tensions created by their differing methods; to read some of the reviews on here, you'd think some people were disappointed that it wasn't. But what he has written is something much, much better.
Rather than write something that compromises, or alternates between the styles of Batman and Deathblow as comics, Azzarello has constructed a tightly-written noir story that shifts between the past and present as Batman and Deathblow try to piece the puzzle together 10 years apart. Instead of the typical approach to comic-book writing - where the characters are centerpieces, and the villians and worlds work around them - Batman and Deathblow are both players in something larger than them, and their respective personalities take a backseat to a mystery that may be too big for either of them.
That said, Azzarello has a handle on Batman's methods that make him a truly interesting character to watch - without giving away anything, it's safe to say he has a handle on the 'detective' aspect of the character, and isn't afraid to make use of Wayne's skills both in and out of the suit.
And no review would be complete without mentioning the art, which is fantastic; everything is immaculately detailed in browns and reds that give it a great atmosphere, and Batman himself has never looked better. The panelling, too, is visually arresting, and gives everything a great pacing.
Make no mistake - if you like your Batman with a good slice of 'detective,' Batman/Deathblow is worth not reading once but twice.
It's dark alright..........2004-02-11
The book is long on atmosphere and attitude but the actual story is pretty ordinary. There wasn't that much interaction between Batman and Deathblow, reminiscent of De Niro and Pacino's non-confrontation in Heat. It could've been great but in the end, it isn't.
Boring, confusing and petulant noir.......2003-12-28
The story's dull. The scenes seem repetitive. The resolution and the time jumps are confusing and poorly indicated. Batman doesn't seem so much dark and driven as harried and annoyed. Don't buy this one. It's from the "if it's dark, it's brilliant" school of Batman comics; I thought we got over that in the mid-90's.
Smell of Leather in Every Page.......2003-10-12
Brian Azzarello is out to redeem himself. After writing Cage and failing to bring out the best of that character, he comes in and takes on the Big Bad Bat. The result is perhaps one of the best well written and well drawn stories to come out from the Batman mythos for some time now. His Batman is dark, I'll give him that. Not just that, Azzarello doesn't shy using the Bat's alter ego, Bruce Wayne, in the main story too. While most writers can't help but bring up that Wayne is a facade to the Batman, Azzarello makes him play a pivotal role throughout the story. In fact, by the final chapter, there is no Batman in sight and all you contend with is having Bruce Wayne taking over the lime light.
One thing I loved about this book is the realism. Batman being afraid that if he ticks off the CIA, the Agency will be on him in full force and expose his true self. This goes beyond to root down the character in the "real" world. He didn't go, "Well let them, I'll show them who's boss!" His reply was much more collected and calculated. This is the Batman that we just love and I hope that this is the character that we get to see soon in the upcoming movie, not the Joel Shumacher character of the last two Batman movies.
The art? Nothing I can say can do the art justice. Nothing! Lee Bermejo captures Batman in so much good detail, you can honestly smell the leather off his Batsuit. The cape is not cartoony or Spawn long as artists just love doing. It is just right and it works to keep the premise of the story rooted down to reality. His Batman, although not commercial like Jim Lee's recent rendition, is this looming figure. Bermejo doesn't play much with the shadows, but still gives the character that dark feel to him. The art is very awe-inspiring.
With a story that shifts from flashback to present times, Azzarello creates a Batman that will stand the test of time as one of the ultimate renditions of modern times. He's got his work cut out for him, though, since he's going to be penning the regular series with the now classic HUSH storyline over.
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A comprehensive introduction includes step-by-step recipes for creating the perfect stcok and suggests garnishes for a professional finish.
Customer Reviews:
none.......2007-08-23
i ordered this on 7/17/07 to date i am still waiting for this book. what is the problem?????????????????i see that the monies for this has
already been deducted from my account. i either want the book or a refund
this is the first time i have had a problem. i hope you can resolve this
issue. i really wanted this book and hope it is still available. thank
you for your immediate attention to this matter
trish hine
For soup lovers.......2007-01-10
This book has over 200 recipes. I have used many of the recipes and enjoyed most of them. I have given copies of the book to friends and other friends have chosen to buy this book after seeing it at my home. It is an essential book in my cooking book library.
A World Tour of Soups.......2006-07-27
When the days become long, the body becomes lethargic and even the tar is beginning to melt, the last place one wants to be is in a hot kitchen. Summer is the season for quick, light meals that don't take a lot of time, but restore your energy. But if you do have to get into the kitchen, rather than throwing together the customary salad, how about a bowl of soup after that dip in the pool?
Consulting editor Debra Mayhew has combed the four corners of the globe to bring together a collection of wonderful recipes in The Soup Bible.
Stirring in tips for making stock, garnishes, and notes on how to pick the best ingredients, these soups are designed not just for summer, but those occasions that call for something special, as well as those chilly winter nights when all you want to do is curl up with a good book and a warm hearty bowl:
Light and Refreshing: Gazpacho (the ultimate in summer soups), Vichyssoise, Summer Tomato Soup, Watercress and Orange Soup (what an interesting combination)
One-Pot Meal Soups: Seafood and Sausage Gumbo, Spinach and Lemon Soup with Meatballs (traditionally known in Greece as Avgolomono without the meatballs), and Creole Shrimp
Hearty Lunch and Supper Soups: Lentil Soup with Rosemary, Italian Arugula and Potato Soup, Pistou (a scrumptious French vegetable soup), and New England Clam Chowder
Special Occasion: Butternut Squash Bisque, Tomato and Fresh Basil Soup, Spinach and Rice Soup (a nice and sneaky way for parents to add a vegetable in a meal for those picky-eater kids) and Saffron-Mussel Soup.
The book is full of exquisite, mouth-watering photographs and even the soup bowls both rustic and elegant are beautifully displayed.
With over 200 recipes to prepare for friends and family, it's a world tour of soups.
Fresh bread required.
Well organized and staightforward.......2005-02-18
This is a very good collection of a few classic and quite a few not so classic soup recipes which are easy to follow and are accompanied by glossy color photos. You will also find a few garnishing ideas to give some extra dimension and flair if you want to impress your guests. Well worth the price
Soup's On!.......2004-08-07
The Soup Bible is a wonderful collection of soup recipes divided into six sections: light & refreshing, rich & creamy, warming winter, hearty lunch, one-pot-meals, and special occasion. The variety is excellent, and there are soups from around the world. The front section on making stocks is very helpful as it includes not only the standard vegetable, chicken and meat stocks, but also fish stock and stocks for Chinese and Japanese cooking.
Each recipe comes with beautiful end-result pictures as well as pictures of some of the steps involved. The directions are clear and simple. Many of the recipes come with suggestions for variations and all of the vegetarian selections are marked. Most of the soups use easy-to-find ingredients, but the exceptions often have tips on where to find the unfamiliar items.
I've tried several of the recipes with no problems and delicious results. One of my personal favorites is the Tomato and Blue Cheese Soup. I'm looking forward to cooking and eating my way through these soups.
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Over the past decade, the Chicken Soup for the Soul series has warmed the hearts and lifted the spirits of over eighty million readers. The profound yet simple truths in these stories have given hope to people across the globe.
For the first time, the inspirational Chicken Soup series has been incorporated into the best-selling book of all-time, the Holy Bible. Written in the easy-to-read New Living Translation, the Chicken Soup for the Soul Bible incorporates dozens of new and classic Chicken Soup stories and hundreds of thought-provoking quotes from inspirational leaders and celebrities. For the 85 percent of Americans who contend that faith is "very important" in their lives, the Chicken Soup for the Soul Bible marks perfect way for millions to understand what they believe--one truth at a time.
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Soul Food: A beautiful way to make the bible relevant today.......2007-03-25
This is beautiful and wonderfully edited to make the ancient stories relevant and applicable to modern times. Whether you are Jewish or Christian, atheist or agnostic, devout or secular .... whether you even believe or not ... this bible has wisdom for you just as it did centuries ago. Timeless wisdom never fails!
Chicken Soup Bible.......2007-03-09
If you've ever wanted to explore the Bible in easy to understand terms and with relation to our every day lives, this is the book!
A Wonderful Introduction to The Bible.......2004-06-05
This is the perfect Bible for a new-believer or a non-believer who wants to learn about Judaism and Christianity. The book begins with "How To Read The Bible" and a topical overview. Each book begins with a unique introduction. Bible stories that are culturally or historically complex are provided contemporary retellings nearby the text. Recipes for Living help the reader understand and apply Biblical truths. Reading plans are printed in a different color so the reader can read 365 highlights in the order they appear in the Bible. There are also several 30-day reading plans in the back of the Bible for many interesting subjects. Inset throughout the text are quotes from a wide range of ancient and modern sources. There's so much more - unlike any Bible I've ever seen. I hope Pinon will release a softcover edition at a reduced price. I'd like to begin giving these Bibles away in large quantities!
This is GREAT!.......2004-04-23
This is a fantastic Bible! I love the New Living Translation because it's easy to understand. The Chicken Soup stories in this Bible really do help me understand the Bible stories. This is something I'm getting for my mom for Mother's Day. It's a Bible I'd give to people who don't normally read the Bible.
joyful experience.......2004-04-05
The translations in this version is a wonderful way to assist in understanding many of the stories and passages in the Bible. The addition of stories and quotes which relate to various passages give some wonderful insight and a touch of present day. The Chicken Soup folks have done a wonderful job of putting this together. The credits for the translation team include a long list of Theology scholars. The stories and quotes are not overdone either - as there are not too many to take away from the importance of the Bible. I have only read through segments of the 1500 pages (which by the way are thin and silky feeling - another nice touch!), but I love it so far. It's a beautiful book - but maybe not for everyone.
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The art of creating enticing and delectable hors d'oeuvres, like most other art forms, is both steeped in ancient and venerable traditions and constantly revitalized through the creativity and innovation of contemporary artists. In its broadest definition, the term hors d'oeuvre-outside the main piece-expands to include antipasti, pasta, hot and cold egg dishes, vegetable dishes, soups, and salads, as well as bite-sized canapés and other dainties eaten with the fingers or small utensils.
In The Hors d'Oeuvre Bible, David Paul Larousse spans the length and breadth of the hors d'oeuvre galaxy to delight, amaze, and inspire you with the tastiest, most voluptuous hors d'oeuvre recipes he has collected over more than two decades of dedicated exploration. From classical hors d'oeuvres, now served in only a handful of great restaurants around the world, to the heavenly creations of some of today's most imaginative culinary professionals, Larousse guides you step-by-step through the design, preparation, and presentation of more than 700 spectacular dishes. Numerous procedural drawings and an entire section on fundamentals help you master the nuts-and-bolts techniques of hors d'oeuvre preparation, and "architectural drawings" illustrate the art of building canapés that are as stunning to the eye as they are pleasing to the palate. Sixteen pages of full-color photographs set a standard of elegance and style for finished presentations. Larousse also supplies colorful anecdotes on the origins of various dishes, how they got their names, and the people who were inspired to create them.
Not only does The Hors d'Oeuvre Bible provide all the techniques and practical information you need for perfect preparation of the many recipes presented, but also it will open your eyes to a world of artistic possibilities. It will inspire you to develop your own special style of preparation and to create sublime hors d'oeuvres of your own. A rich and rewarding recipe and reference source for food and cooking professionals and dedicated amateur cooks, this book is also a valuable learning tool for culinary students that will remain a trusted companion long after course work is completed.
From savory delicacies designed to be eaten with the fingers, to tempting first courses and exquisite side dishes, elegantly prepared hors d'oeuvres are as enticing to the eye as they are pleasing to the palate. With this comprehensive, professional-level reference/recipe book, you will learn step-by-step how to design, construct, and present these choice morsels and have your guests begging for more.
* This complete guide to the creation of over 700 incomparable delicacies includes recipes for canapés, antipasti, tartlets and barquettes, puffs/pastries/croustades, fish and shellfish, timbales, fruit and vegetable dishes, salads, and more
* 60 unique procedural drawings illustrate preparation techniques
* 30 architectural drawings show you how to build canapés as miniature works of art
* 16 pages of stunning full-color photographs illustrate finished hors d'oeuvre presentations
The Hors d'Oeuvre Bible is destined to become one of the most prized possessions of the professional chef, the dedicated amateur, the caterer, as well as the aspiring student.
Customer Reviews:
Has it All for Professional or Amateur.......2005-05-24
Larousse is a classicist and presents classic Western cuisine in this book.
The book is geared towards the professional in several ways. Firstly, it provides recipes for just about every type of hor d'oeuvre you could possibly imagine from the Western classical tradition. Larousse even includes a recipes for puff pastry. Secondly, Larousse assumes that you have mastered certain standard sauces like Mornay or Hollandaise. I think this is acceptable since the book already provides so much information on hors d'oeuvres that it would be unmanageable if Larousse tried to cover classic sauces. I recognized the names of all the sauces and the reader shouldn't have a hard time getting recipes for them.
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- Now this is soup for the soul!
- Should be retitled - The Soup Dictionary
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The most complete guide to the craft of making delicious soups, featuring hundreds of soup recipes from around the world
The history of soup is as old as the history of cooking. Over the centuries, hundreds of varieties of soup have been developed, each the enunciation of a particular regional taste. Following his widely acclaimed The Hors d'Oeuvre Bible and The Sauce Bible, David Larousse brings cooking enthusiasts the most complete guide to soups ever. Featuring soups from the five continents, this lavishly illustrated guide instructs readers in the art and science of making delicious soups. Interspersed among the hundreds of recipes and descriptive entries, Larousse includes fascinating anecdotes and historical notes that enliven the presentation as much as the stunning color photographs.
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DAVID PAUL LAROUSSE (San Francisco, California) has taught culinary arts at City College of San Francisco, Johnson & Wales University and the California Culinary Academy.
Customer Reviews:
Now this is soup for the soul!.......2006-07-05
If you want a book on soup that will absolutely blow your mind this is the one for you.
This is an incredible piece of work with wonderful recipes you have never dreamed of.
This is the only book of it's kind you will ever need.
Should be retitled - The Soup Dictionary.......1999-10-13
I was never so disappointed in a book as I with this one. Can someone tell me what the soup on the cover is? Can't find it referenced anywhere.
I was looking forward to learning about making soups, not just the generic - this soup consists of water, leeks, etc. If you want to know the name of every consomme possible, than this is for you. I was very disappointed especially after purchasing "The Sauce Bible". I expected more than this book delivered.
Not for everyone.......1998-05-10
This is a great book on soups if you have some culinary knowledge. I've used a number of David's ideas for classical soups in my place. Its a great book for those who want to understand soup.
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Ultimate Soup Bible
Manufacturer: Barnes & Noble Books
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Soup is a food that can be infinitely varied in order to perfectly suit any season, taste, or diet: imagine, for example, the lingering aroma of a hot, delicious soup on a frosty winter's evening, or the zesty, refreshing taste of traditional homemade Gazpacho on a sweltering summer afternoon.
The Soup Bible is a stunningly beautiful collection of over 200 recipes for the tastiest soups from across the globe, and each is carefully selected to provide readers with a wide overall range of soups to both perfect and improvise upon. This volume features soups of every imaginable texture and consistency, including light, refreshing soups, rich and creamy soups, hearty soups, warming broths, meal-in-one soups, vegetarian soups, all-time favorite soups, and special occasion soups.
The recipes featured include Miami Chilled Avocado Soup, Indian Beef and Berry Soup, Saffron Mussel Soup, Shrimp Bisque, Green Lentil Soup, Cold Cucumber Soup with Walnuts, Roasted Tomato and Pasta Soup, Curried Carrot and Apple Soup, and Salmon Chowder. The Soup Bible features an informative introduction that focuses on the history of soup and soup-making, essential ingredients, tools and utensils needed, and how to create the underlying stock for each type of soup.
This gorgeous book also includes recipes that are low in fat, fat-free, low in cholesterol, high in fiber, dairy-free, vegetarian, diabetic-friendly, and gluten-free. The Soup Bible is thus guaranteed to please a wide range of tastes and health requirements from all climates and cultures, and will enable each reader to create and customize a plethora of delicious homemade soups.
Customer Reviews:
What a beautiful cookbook!.......2001-12-07
This is one of the best cookbooks I have ever owned. It is full of beautiful full color pictures and delicious, easy-to-make soups.
One of my favorite features of the book are the "how-to" techniques with pictures to guide you through the process of making some of the more involved soups. Great for the novice cook, or someone looking to improve cooking skills.
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Ten cards in pack - one each for American, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Mexican, Thai, Vietnamese, Greek, Italian and Greek Cuisines * Custom written for each cuisine, specifying unique and hidden gluten sources * Translated by Ivy-League educated, native speakers * Backed by thousands of hours of research and field testing * Laminated, printed in color, and foldable for easy wallet storage
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These are great!!!!.......2006-12-22
I have used these at several different places and they are easy to read and understand! They are also plastic or laminated-like, and are great to send back to the kitchen for the chef. I am very happy with these dining cards!
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Aleph-Bet Soup is a book written in English about Hebrew letters in the Bible. As ancient and mysterious as this foreign alphabet of antiquity may at first appear, it gave rise to a major portion of our more familiar modern English.
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