Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Cute, not practical) 『Like the others have said, you will be constantly reprograming it. You touch any button and it messes up the setting. My mother in law got this for my son when he started school. I was always yelling at him for being late and not getting up with the alarm clock but it was the alarm clock that was not working. The display inticates that the alarm is set but it won't go off consistantly every day. I will keep it as a clock but need something else for an alarm.』
(simple and great) 『simple fun and a pretty good alarm clock and a great addition to my lightning mcqueen room』
(Very poor quaility (junk) I would rate 0 stars if possible) 『Imposible for a 6 year old to operate! To many buttons and if you press the wrong one it changes everything and you have to start all over! JUNK and this was my last attempt to buy a Disney product! Sound quality is very poor, and to difficult to operate!!!』
(Only Great Looking.) 『My wife bought this alarm clock for our 4 year son when he was in the Lightning McQueen "Cars" stage. It is great to look at. The sounds it makes do replicate the ones made in the movie. That's the best I can say about this clock...
I have to echo "AVK" that said it is poorly designed. Every time I deal with it I want to throw it in the garbage. We need to keep the manual underneath it because the keys to use it are not intuitive. If someone touches something you need to figure out what they did and try to undo it. There is no "sleep" program on this, you can never tell what station it is on, and setting an alarm is unduly complex. We'll be finding something else soon.
My background is that I have a Master's in Computer Science and my wife has a Engineering degree and we need to read the manual every time. I do like tinkering with computers and whatnot but not my son's alarm clock right before going to bed when he has stayed up too long already.』
(Looks nice; impossible to use) 『My mother-in-law bought this for my 5-year-old son for Christmas. It's a nice looking clock and sounds decent. However, it is virtually unusable. It has, I think, 7 cones on it for control buttons. However, you have to use exactly two of them to set the time, the alarm time, the alarm on/off and the date. I'm an engineer and it takes me time to figure out how to do it. There's no way my 5-year-old can. And for him, he'll just hit the cones and change something and then you have to reset everything.
Also, with the radio, it's not AM, only FM, despite the description. And there are no presets or even an indicator of what channel you're on. All you have is a Scan button. Hope you don't miss the channel you were looking for.
This is just a very poorly designed clock. It looks nice, but I can't imagine they let anyone try to use it before they put it in mass production.』 『KNG
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Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (One good, one bad) 『I have two. They make good coffee. The problem is that on one of them the top of the canister that screws into the bottom of the canister was poorly manufactured such that it hurts my hand each time I screw it in, and it has never gotten better. Making matters worse, this screw-in top has little ridges all around its edge, presumably for better grip. Well, these ridges on the flawed top dig into the hand, causing great pain as I struggle to turn it. So, I have to use a dish towel over the cap when hand-turning it in or out. Therefore, this product is a crap-shoot. If the company would like to send me a replacement, please email me at tcurro@vhlp.net』
Makes great coffee. I read other reviews that said they had problems with the filters, size, cap on the carafe. I have had no problems at all. It fits under my cabinets perfectly, I use the gold filter I bought from amazon, and as long as you read the instructions on how to use it, the carafe pours great.』
(Coffee Maker) 『Nice product. Easy to use and makes excellent coffee. Timer controls very easy to use although a little small and closely spaced, so the visually challenged will need their bifocals. Unit is tall so low cabinet height makes it difficult to store. Insulated carafe is great and keeps the coffee piping hot for hours without cook down.』
(Great coffee maker) 『Nothing fancy, it just works. Makes great tasting coffee, and is easy to use, easy to clean. The thermal carafe keeps the coffee warm without imparting burnt taste.』
(Makes coffee very close to starbucks quality!) 『ASIN:B0000X7CMQ Zojirushi EC-BD15 Fresh Brew Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker-
AWESOME! This device brews at a very hot temperature insuring full flavor and stays hot very very well in the stainless carafe. Once we actually used the same grounds again just to see what would happen (a scientific experiment:) and it made coffee as good as Carl's jr. (not really bad at all). Recommend that the #4 filter be used and simply fold off 7/8" of the bottom tip of cone. Other devices I have found really don't deliver full flavor and you end up using way more of your coffee... which in turn can make it too bitter...I suppose if you are one of those individuals that can't stand Starbucks, complaining that it is too strong, then this one would not be for you...』 『Lots of folks dislike the burnt flavor that coffee gets when it sits in a glass pot over a heating element. To avoid this, coffee shops often brew right into large thermal pots to keep the coffee warm without it becoming overcooked. The Zojirushi Fresh Brew does that, too, but in home-sized batches. It looks great, too, with a glossy black body and stainless steel carafe and brew basket. To brew, lift the lid and swing the water outlet spout to one side while the filter is being loaded; the spout will return to its proper position when the lid is closed. A small red ball in the water gauge makes it extra simple to read. And an electronic clock module also serves as a timer that will start the brewer at a specified time. The carafe's lid is designed to be on during brewing, with a small cap to help keep the heat in after it's ready. The Fresh Brew also has a pause-and-serve function that stops the flow for 30 seconds while a cup of coffee is served. +PLUS+ - Durgol Swiss Espresso is a special decalcifier which decalcifies all types and brands of espresso machines at the highest level of quality. Compared to vinegar and competing descaling solutions, Durgol IS far more efficient and effective at removing scale build up. Durgol Decalcifying Liquid is also recommended by Capresso for many Capresso Coffee/Espresso Machines (check your manual for recommendations).』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Disappointing vaccum for a number of reasons!) 『I bought this vacuum for its many features and brand reputation. I was very disappointed in both. The vacuum is very top heavy and tips over at the slightess touch. I have a few bruises and my walls a few scratches and dents! The retractable cord performs sporadically. The dirt cup needs to be emptied more often than I would have thought based on its size, but the vacuum begins to lose suction power if you don't empty often. I have tile and hardwood floors and the vacuum does not perform as well on them as indicated that it would. You have to make many passes to pick up the debris.
The attachments are ok, but do not stay in place on the vacuum when not in use. I hot glued the power roller holder onto the handle!!!
I wish I had returned it when I purchased it. My search for a decent upright vacuum will continue.』
(Too bad the units is SO unstable needs a recall!) 『I went through 3 other vacuums before buying this one and I am completely happy with it EXCEPT .........and this is a HUGE EXCEPT: The unit is so unstable it tips over constantly. Very little tension in the wrong direction with the cord or hose and the unit is tipped over. I don't know if this is bad engineering or it just needs to be heavier but it falls into walls and makes a mark- falls over onto kids, dogs, cats you name it. In view of this issue- which I really feel is a safety issue I would not recommend the unit. Next time I will find one with the positive features I do like but it has to be stable.』
(Hoped for more from Panasonic) 『My experience with Panasonic has been pretty good. Unfortunately, they let me down with this item. It's just not well designed. I do NOT recommend it
main issues:
The cord pulley system absolutely stinks and looses it's tension after a month. It's not balanced well and tips over very easily. The dirt cup clips don't clip anymore so i've had several bad dirty accidents trying to empty it. And now, after about a year, the damn hose just came apart. literally ripped open right where the attachments go. So, it's done... Very, very disappointed.
However, it is quiet, I'll give it that much.』
(Love It!) 『for the price this is one of the best cleaners i have ever used, i couldn't believe my eyes, the amount of of gunk that was in my carpet, the chamber was half full!! try it you will like it!!』
(WEIRD DESIGN) 『I have owned the Panasonic AeroSpin for about one month.
The Good: The motor fan is last in the air flow chain, so dirt cannot be blown into the air. The powerful suction drives the turbine brush well. The extension hose extends about 10 feet. I got it here on Amazon new for $100 total with free shipping.
The Bad: Like everyone else says, the Panasonic AeroSpin is HEAVY (I am a fit 160 pound male). Tipping over backwards easily might be a problem if it falls on something valuable. The self rewind cord is spring powered and requires some assistance. By the way... the cord manually powers filter cleaning, pulling on the cord causes the filter to spin. The small wheels make rolling more difficult. The Panasonic AeroSpin is made by faceless workers in some undisclosed location in China who will not benefit from your money, you will never meet them or even chat with them on the Internet.
The Ugly: I cannot help but wonder about this one. Everything you vacuum goes through the extension hose. That reduces efficiency and prevents removal of the heavy extension hose while floor vacuuming. That might increase risk of damage to the extension hose since everything passes through it. And a damaged extension hose (however it might happen) means no more vacuum cleaner. Does any other vacuum cleaner suck everything through the extension hose during normal floor vacuuming?
It's a Mystery: Take a look at the Flash Player promo of this Panasonic AeroSpin vacuum cleaner. If you already own it, or you have seen complete pictures, notice that the beater brush area hose that sends air to the extension hose does not exist in the promo. Had Panasonic not figured out how to get the air from the beater brush to the vacuum cleaner body before the promo was made?』 『12 amp bagless upright vacuum cleaner with electronic dirt sensorAeroSpin technology automatically removes dirt from filterBare floor/carpet selection; on-board tools for above-floor cleaningDual HEPA filtration system; large-capacity anti-static dirt cupMeasures 16 by 13-1/2 by 36-1/6 inches; 1-year limited warranty』
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Cia - Copeland Int'l
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Disappointing) 『As a souvenir for folks who have just seen the newest BDSS show, I imagine Babelesque is sufficient. But as a dancer, I often turn to the Superstars CDs for new music to use in performance. This CD is disappointing in that respect.
The opening track is a lovely piece by Dinletir but I imagine it will suffer from overexposure in the dance community quickly, as his previous piece, "Entrance of the Stars", has.
The next THREE tracks are all from one source album: _Asena_. It's a great album for sure, but to fill three tracks with material from one source seems like padding. One of those tracks, "Warda", has already been featured on BDSS I, which just adds insult to injury. "El Kalaw (sic) ala Meen", by Saad, also appears on a previous BDSS compilation.
Next is "Desert Fish" from Oojami's _Bellydance Breakbeats_. The source album was released in 2002, so it's a safe bet many dancers who are into BDSS may already own it.
The remaining tracks run the gamut from industrial to Tahitian, with only one ("Wadah" by Latifa) falling squarely into the Arab pop genre. If you don't own much "bellydance" music, want to stretch your dance parameters a bit, or want to relive a BDSS performance, this album is a good listen -- but if you're looking for new music to use in straight performance, you'd be better off looking elsewhere. Like the biblical tower that shares its name, "Babelesque" seems to be lost in translation.』
(Bellydance with something else) 『This CD is like the 2007 Babelesque tour. A lot of bellydance, mostly done to Arabic pop, but with some hip-hop and island flavor tossed in. Then there's the Pentaphobe track which is for the Tribal number. For other Tribal numbers from the show, the Serpent Rouge CD has a couple of them, FYI. This CD isn't bad, I enjoy the music. A couple of the tracks I already have from Bellydance Superstars compilations, so for that I was a bit disappointed that they'd include retreads. But it's got some decent, upbeat, energetic poppy music you'd want to bellydance if you prefer that to more traditional stuff. A good variety. It's basically a soundtrack, not a complete one, from the show I went to, of the tour, but a nice memento.』
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Vanguard Records
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Excellent) 『This is an excellent example of Nubian music, El Din is a master. I remember this album from when it first came out, my dad bought it and it soon became a favorite of our family. I am pleased to re-discover this treasure as an adult.』
(A fine work~) 『The artist is a rare and natural genius.』
(Feels like the old days of Kush) 『Nubians in Egypt are know rejuvenating their centuries old culture that is older than egypt aka Kemet. Many people donot know the nubians even exist any more,but they still continue like the fellahin in Southern Egypt their ancient lifestyle. I just love the way Hamaza combines the enchanting sounds of the OUD,and breathes life into the ancient strings. The OUD is not a arab instrument,but in fact a instrument that goes back to the period of the Old Kingdom. The arabs discovered of course at about the same time the Phophet muhammed died and the arabs started to bring islam to the rest of the world through the sword. I wish though that Hamaza would bring the kissar into more focus because it is a beautiful nubian instrument.
Buy this album because it is a document of a culture that once was,but know can only be seen in museums and exhibitons.』
(xlant) 『he is a great singer lovely songs , live songes he is real nubian singer. i weish him all bast.』
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Fortuna Records
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Bamboo Eloquence) 『Many recordings of Japanese shaukaushi bamboo flute are available; thus I was surprised to find Masayuki Koga's album Eastwind still being produced. But then, there is a very good reason: it is a great album of both traditional and his own contemporary pieces. One must be highly talented and inventive to do both well; Koga is a master. The sound quality of the album, a remastered anthology of his LPs, is excellent, owing to the original studio engineering and the sense of chamber depth. The use of rice paper in package design is a nice touch. The classic pieces--Distant Cry of Deer, Sashi no Kyolu, Rokudan, and Zangetsu--are unforgiving; any flaw in breathing technique, sensitivity, and rhythmic flow is readily apparent. Koga, who was trained in both the Kinko and Tozan schools of shakuhashi, performs these works in grand style. His own works maintain the traditional sound but with modern flair in phrasing. One track is a duet with koto. Such slow music produces timelessness, tranquility, and awareness. Koga is a musical sorcerer.』
(Like no other Shakuhachi) 『Masayuki Koga's powerful shakuhachi sounds will bring you face to face with your unadorned true self. They are nature made manifest in all it's complete force and abundance. At times sweet and serene, at other times like a gale blowing right through you. Koga stands out above all the masters, incorporating and transcending the traditional. This is the first and last in Shakuhachi music--the real thing.』 『Shakuhachimaster,Masayuki Koga, is a fascinating Renaissance man: a master musician, composer, producer and engineer, trained in law, with a penchant for philosophy. His music reflects those many aspects of his personality and his skills.
Born in Japan at the height of World War II, Koga followed his father's footsteps in learning to play theshakuhachi, the Japanese bamboo flute that is associated with Zen Buddhism. Although secular music has been performed on theshakuhachifor a hundred years now, it still retains its distinctly Zen aesthetic. It is capable of very subtle tonal variations and expressive nuances, all of which Koga explores with his full spirit, emotion and intellect.
Koga's unique contribution has been to expandshakuhachimusic, playing not only the traditional music of Japan, but blending it with Western influences. His musical training was traditional, receiving his master-teacher degree from the Tozan school. Subsequently, Koga became the youngest member of the award-winning Ensemble Nipponia.
In his mid-twenties, Koga withdrew from the orchestra to broaden his musical horizons, experimenting with jazz and free form styles. Koga moved to the United States in 1972, continuing to perform widely. To further spread the understanding of his tradition in the West, Koga founded the Japanese Music Institute of America.
Eastwind: Japanese Shakuhachi Musicis undoubtedly an impressive production. The packaging includes a stunning rice paper booklet. The selections are carefully chosen titles from three of Koga's previous releases,Beyond Time and Space,The Distant Cry of DeerandMoon at Dawn, a perfect compilation for the audiophile interested inshakuhachimusic.
Masayuki Koga is a profoundly talented artist, devoted to his instrument. "The quality of your life is reflected in the quality of your sound. I can sometimes fool myself, but I can never fool the sound. I am theshakuhachiand theshakuhachiis me."』
『By world reknowned photographer, Roger Miller. This is the real Tokyo shown in stunning full color video with a delightfully narrated tour. Videotravel gives you today's Tokyo from the spectacular Emperor's Palace in the heart of the city to the bustling district of Ginza. See the superb view from the Tokyo Tower and tour the Alpine region of Nikko. Although Tokyo is the world's largest city, you can still see the startlig contrast of ancient villages only miles away from the center of town. These are just a few of themany wonderful sights featured in Videotravel's Tokyo.If you are planning a trip, this tape lets you see how thrilling your tour can be. If you are an armchair explorer, you can see Tokyo in the comfort of your living room. If you have already traveled to Tokyo, Videotravel lets you relive those wonderful memories and share them with friends
Sit back, relax and enjoy your visit to Tokyo.』 タイトル『 Bali (Hello From Around The World!, Asia, Volume 1) >
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Eros Entertainment
Usually ships in 3 to 5 days Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Worth Watching) 『While 'Sarkar Raj' is the sequel to 'Sarkar,' which was based on 'The Godfather,' this film was not based on 'The Godfather Part II,' but there are still many allusions to it. In this sequel, the father, Sarkar (Amitabh Bachchan), is alive and well and calling the shots, but he's preparing to hand over the reins to his son, Shankar (Abhishek Bachchan), who's now deeply entrenched in the family business he once eschewed. As the story progresses, Shankar becomes less of a clear-cut surrogate for Michael and more of a curious amalgamation of all three Corleone brothers. Enter Anita (played by Abhishek's wife Aishwarya Rai)--and she's no compliant Kay, but tough and sharp, playing with the big boys in her power suits--Shankar's equal in every way. The characters are fascinating and the performances top-notch, but the plot--involving shady businessmen, corrupt politicians, and gangsters jockeying to build a lucrative power plant--is as dry as day-old toast. The end is somewhat redeeming, though, as the director leaves his characters in a shockingly different place than Coppola did in the second 'Godfather' installment. - The Bollywood Ticket: The American guide to Indian movies (Subscribe: The Bollywood Ticket)』
("To kill is a crime. To kill at the right time is politics.") 『Three and a half stars.
SARKAR RAJ is the 2008 political/crime drama sequel to Sarkar, which was a ferocious 2005 Hindi take on The Godfather (Widescreen Edition). The principal actors are back, specifically, real-life father and son actors Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan. Gorgeous Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek's new bride, jumps on board, as well. As in SARKAR, there aren't any musical numbers here, or lowbrow comedy or much of a romance. You're supposed to take this movie very seriously.
Not a crime lord as much as an unofficial but very influential governing power in his own right, Subhash Nagare (Amitabh Bachchan) has ruled and controlled the destinies of his people for decades. Much like in THE GODFATHER, the citizens of Mumbai approached Subhash for a solution or an arbitration to their difficulties. SARKAR told of Subhash's time coming to an end as an active power and his passing the torch to his son, Shankar (Abhishek). SARKAR RAJ opens a few years later, with Shankar Nagare having settled into his new role, changed and hardened and more decisive. Yet he still very much cares for the welfare of his people.
Entrepreneur Anita Rajan (Aishwarya Rai) heads up the sweeping Sheppard power plant project, of which proposal she presents to Shankar. However, the optimum site for the power plant lies in rural Maharashtra, which means that 40,000 villagers would have to be displaced for the plant to be built. But Shankar is quick to see the long term advantages for the ever struggling populace of Maharashtra. He talks his reluctant father into consenting to the project, and off Shankar goes to talk to the villagers.
But he soon meets resistance in the form of local dissident Sanjay Somji, who has his own daunting connections. Somji uses verbal histrionics to sway the masses to his side, and the violent demonstrations promptly begin. The Nagares' power base has always been rooted in the high regard and trust accorded to them by the common people. Insidiously, an unknown agent starts to whittle away at that power base. And I think I'll stop right there, except to say that all this stuff so far is only the tip of the iceberg. There are some serious machinations going down in this film.
First off, while SARKAR RAJ isn't quite as good as SARKAR, it's still dang watchable. Especially if you've seen SARKAR and are curious about the Nagares' further exploits. It's a fine crime drama and political thriller, even with its slow spots. SARKAR RAJ explores the nature of power - the wielding of it, the erosion it has on the soul, the jealousies it instills in others. The Nagares have remained true to their ideals, even if it means that those ideals are kept alive thru ruthless acts. In a gray world, the Nagares are who the common people turn to, for succor and for judgment. That is power, willingly granted.
SARKAR RAJ boasts stylish filmmaking, polished cinematography, confident acting. The movie looks very good on screen, awash in sepia tones and in brooding shadows, most of which dramatically frame the many close-ups of the Bachchans. Speaking of whom, the Bachchans show off their considerable acting chops, with Abhishek very intense and his dad masterfully taking over in the film's last half hour or so. Aishwarya Rai (it's weird adding a Bachchan at the end of her name) is decent for most of the film, but really gets good in the latter stages. Her last scene, as she comfortably asks for tea in the Nagare household, helps to set up a possible sequel. By the way, this is the first film which co-stars Aish and Abhishek since they got married.
Okay, now the downside. SARKAR RAJ is two hours and five minutes long, and, at times, the film's length presses on you. The story really takes its sweet time developing. Furthermore, the soundtrack tends to go overboard with the ominous "Govinda, Govinda" chorus. After a while, you'll probably get tired of it. There are several scenes between Abhishek and Aishwarya which come off as trite, specifically those dealing with Shankar confiding to Anita, where you could see the subtext of Anita beginning to feel sappy emotions. All in all, the romantic subplot between Shankar and Anita is kind of kicked to the curb. Come to think of it, the same goes for the relationship between Shankar and his wife.
I'll say, though, that the ending is very satisfying, with the wrathful Sarkar putting the pieces of the conspiracy together and then proceeding to get his sweet vengeance on. I say, three and a half stars for SARKAR RAJ, as again the Bachchans demonstrate why they are the preeminent acting family in India.』 『Sarkar Raj is an intense political drama and is essentially a study of power; it explores the politics of development and takes a fresh look at the tradition versus modernity debate.
When Anita Rajan (Aishwarya Rai - Bachchan), CEO of Sheppard power plant, an international Company, brings a power plant proposal to set up in rural Maharashtra before the Nagres, insightful Shankar (Abhishek Bachchan) is quick to realize the benefits the power plant can bring to the people. After convincing Sarkar (Amitabh Bachchan) who is against it for various reasons, Shankar undertakes a journey along with Anita to the villages of Maharashtra to mobilize support from the masses.However, things are not what they seem to be and Shankar's dream project gradually becomes a political minefield. It is in this backdrop the evil forces mightier than ever, mushroom and gang up to bring down the regime of Sarkar and obliterate Shankar's name from the political horizon.』
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redfilms
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (`Ran' A plus, `Goodbye Boys' F minus) 『Both of these films are foreign adaptations of Western culture. `Goodbye Boys' is a Malaysian version of the Boy Scouts of America complete with typical American teenage pranks. Somehow, I got the feeling that whoever did the subtitles in the video tried to make it appear that these boys were no different from American youths. Yet, the actor's body language did not match that of the subtitle. The movie didn't appear to be credible to me and I became bored very fast. It isn't worth the shipping and handling charge. If you must see it, rent it. *Whereas, `Ran' is a Japanese samurai adaptation of a Shakespeare play `King Lear' that was faithful to their culture. It kept me glued to the couch throughout the entire movie. Put your money on `Ran' and you won't regret it whereas you will with `Goodbye Boys' and your money.』
(once SCOUT you'e always a SCOUT !!!!) 『every single person in the picture you will find somebody in your friends if you are scout, the songs are the same we sing but lyrics are different. I had never seen a picture like this, if you are are scout you should have it.』 『What happens when a gang of 17 year old boys embark on a 100km hike to fulfill a King Scouts requirement but come back on the road to becoming men? Set in 1990, this teen movie about a rites-of-passage journey undertaken by a group of boy scouts as they embark on 100km hike over five days is an intelligent and sensitive contribution to the genre. The scarred and now denuded tin mining landscape becomes, here, a site for personal and emotional growth and catharsis.
Our eight young male protagonists - the limits of their friendships are tested as they endure harsh weather and gruelling terrain as well as face a range of emotional and personal conflicts that arise from within the group.
This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.』
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Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (How the Soviets faught an insurgency with conventional tactics and lost.) 『The importance of this book isn't so much what it says as what it doesn't say: The Soviets lost in Afghanistan because they did not understand guerrilla warfare (aka "Modern", "Asymmetric, "4th generation", and "Small" warfare) and tried to defeat an insurgency using conventional tactics. In particular, there is no acknowledgment by the Soviet generals of the importance of the political aspect of insurgency warfare. This book should be read in conjunction with "The Other Side of the Mountain," also by Lester Grau, which is the Mujaheddin view of the Soviet-Afghan war (which also gives a very nice description on how to deploy improvised explosive devices). Zbigniew Brzezinski told Jimmy Carter in 1979 "Let's give the Soviets their own Vietnam" when we began arming the Afghan Mujaheddin. The Soviets swallowed the bait hook, line and sinker and lost. The Mujaheddin knew what they were doing; however, just as Mao knew what he was doing in China in the 1930s, as Ho Chi Minh knew what he was doing in Vietnam when he defeated the French and then America in Vietnam; and as Osama Bin Laden knew what he was doing when he lured America America into Afghanistan and Iraq. I think the lesson of these two books is that while it is important to analyze which tactics worked and which didn't, it is even more important to analyze what strategy worked in similar past wars and what didn't. A weak but determined force that is willing to take a lot of pain and casualties and fight many years to achieve its political objective can often defeat a militarily superior force if the weak force in addition obtains and maintains the support of the local population. Mao, Ho and others already proved this. Now the Taliban are proving it again in Afghanistan and Hamas and Hezbollah are trying to do likewise in Israel-Palestine.』
(The foremost discussion of Soviet tactics in Afghanistan) 『"The Bear Went Over the Mountain" is a compilation of after action reports on tactical operations in Afghanistan in the 1980s, from the Soviet perspective. The descriptions of the action and Soviet after action observations are translated from Frunze Academy (Soviet War College) documents, and accompanied by commentary from the single most knowledgable American on the Soviet army, a man who spoke with leaders from both Russian and Afghan forces from some of these engagements.
No research of the Soviet-Afghan war is complete without careful consideration of the material here. As important as the documentation of the events of the war are the insights into the Soviet perceptions of the operations and the war, and the lessons that they drew from their experience.
This isn't really a book to sit down and read cover to cover, but rather to take a battle at a time and reflect on it before moving on to the next.
Brilliant work from a great man!
E. M. Van Court』
(Great Documentation of a vital part of world history!) 『This book has some amazing statistics in the prelude and the individual accounts from russian officers covering the lessons learned in Afghanistan make this book a must read for anyone interested in the history of Afghanistan and especially all soldiers headed over there!』
(The definitive study of the Soviet-Afghan war) 『This is, by far, the most thorough treatment in english on the Soviet-Afghan war. The Soviet attempts at a heavy-handed approach to counter-insurgency only backfires in the end. A lesson few seem to understand. This brilliant work describes how the Afghan guerrilla tactics evolved with each new Soviet attempt to thwart them. The brutality on both sides is beyond comprehension and reminds us how evil is war.』
(The Bear Went over the Mountain) 『To capture the lessons their tactical leaders learned in Afghanistan&to explain the change in tactics that followed, the Frunze Military Academy in Russia compiled this book for their command&general staff combat arms officers. The lessons are valuable not just for Russian officers, but for the tactical training of platoon, company&battalion leaders of any nation likely to engage in conflicts involving civil war, guerrilla forces&rough terrain. This is a book dealing with the starkest features of the unforgiving landscape of tactical combat: casualties&death, adaptation,&survival. Provides an intimate look at the boring but brutal business of counterinsurgency. Maps.』 『The Bear Went Over the Mountain is a collection of vignettes written by Soviet junior officers describing their experiences fighting the Mujahideen guerrillas. The material was originally collected and published by the Frunze Combined Arms Staff College to serve as a text on combat against a guerrilla force in mountain-desert terrain. It was originally intended for internal use only and as such provides examples of both good and bad military practice. The hard lessons learned are not specifically 'Russian' in nature and many of the same mistakes and successes would apply equally to the American Army in Vietnam. Indeed, the knowledge gained from these reports should also apply to future conflicts involving civil war, guerrilla forces and rugged terrain.
This is not a history of the Soviet-Afghan War, but rather a series of snapshots of combat as seen by young platoon leaders, company commanders, battalion commanders and military advisers. It is an intimate look at the boring, brutal business of counterinsurgency punctuated by moments of heady excitement and terror.
Colonel Grau, the editor and translator, has added his own commentary to produce a useful guide for commanders to meet the challenges of this kind of war and to help keep his fellow soldiers alive. This book will also be of interest to the historian and general reader, who will discover that advances in technology have had little impact on this kind of war, and that many of the same tactics the British Army used on the Northwest Frontier still apply today.』
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Afghanistan has been a strategic prize for foreign empires for more than 200 years. The British, Russians, and Americans have all fought across its beautiful and inhospitable terrain, in conflicts variously ruthless, misguided and bloody. This violent history is the subject of David Loyn's magisterial book. It is a history littered with misunderstandings and broken promises, in which the British, the Russians, and later the Americans, constantly underestimated the ability of the Afghans.In Afghanistanbrilliantly brings to life the personalities involved in Afghanistan's relationship with the world, chronicling the misunderstandings and missed opportunities that have so often led to war.
With 30 years experience as a foreign correspondent, David Loynhas had a front-row seat during Afghanistanâs recent history.In Afghanistandraws on David Loyn's unrivalled knowledge of the Taliban and the forces that prevail in Afghanistan, to provide the definitive analysis of the lessons these conflicts have for the present day.
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Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (The Fall Of The Early Christian Heartland) 『Throughout the Near East and Africa - the heartland of early Christianity - the rise of Islam has dictated the fall of Christianity. Unlike most books, Philip Jenkins' study takes the political history of Islamic conquest as a given, and focuses instead on the actual process by which Islam replaced Christianity in the conquered territories. There is much food for thought here. For example, the Christian decline was a long, slow fall. Initially a vibrant presence under their new Muslim overlords, the decline accelerated as more "hard core" Islamic regimes developed in the Middle Ages, and completed only with the rise of true nation-states in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Many other factors are considered in the book: persecution, discrimination, conversion, language replacement (e.g. Coptic and Greek by Arabic), geography (when pressured, Christians literally "took to the hills"), population transfer, plague, war, crop failures, and other natural and man-made disasters of all kinds (earthquakes, to add an example of my own, like the ones that decimated ancient Petra). The point is that Islamic communities in the affected areas were assisted in "disaster recovery" by their co-religionist rulers, while Christian communities were just allowed to die out.
As mentioned earlier, the book is light on political history. It is also avoids doctrinal discussions, so for example if you want to know what the Nestorians believed, there is only a sentence or two about that in the book. There are promising, but abbreviated, discussions of early Christian influence on Islam that included the transfer of ancient Greek learning, innumerable religious influences, and even the basic forms of religious architecture. I would have liked more information on all of this, and the book's exposition is spotty and repetitious in places. However, the author's abundance of ideas and examples, many of which will be unfamiliar yet interesting and useful to the reader, is more than enough reason to recommend it. 』
(Some history you probably don't know) 『"The Lost History of Christianity: A Thousand Year Golden Age" covers a period of history largely forgotten -- namely the rise and fall of Christianity outside of Europe and the Americas.
The author, Phillip Jenkins, reminds us that for hundreds of years, after Christ, Christianity spread East as well as West and that the Chrsitain faith in the East developed different customs, and rituals than in the West.
For a signficant period, after Islam spread through the region, the Eastern faith and Islam coexisted. However, over time, sometimes violently, but more often, in measured ways, Islam displaced Chrsitianity. With objectivity and balance, Jenkins provides us the details of that displacement.
While Jenkins clearly mourns the loss of Christian in the East, he has no "agenda" except to tell the story accuartely. He imparts the reader with knowledge and information, that few, except scholars, would already know. However, only ocassionally, is he too scholarly for the general reader.
Besides the ocassional dip into scholarly discourse, my only other significant complaint is the subtitle. Much of the book does describe Christainity in the East for the first thousand years after Chist, but Jenkins provides material, including, some modern references, beyond that timeperiod. Properly speaking, the subttitle accuartely describes only about two-thirds of the text.
Still, these flaws aside, whether you are an armchair historian or a Christian looking for greater understanding of the history of your faith, or both, The Lost History is a worthy and important read.
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(A Very Informative Read) 『I had been aware of the Nestorian Church and other churches outside of Europe in the Medieval Period, but Philip Jenkin's book was insightful as well as a good read. The cultural importance and widespread nature of Chrsitianity outside of Europe prior to the tragedies of the 1200s-1400s went far beyond what I had assumed. Jenkins skillfully weaves a story of Nestorians, Jacobites, and other Christians in Africa, China, India, and especially the Middle East (while Egypt is technically in Africa and Armenia is often not culturally associated with the region, I counting them with the Middle East here). "The Lost History of Christianity" briefly tells the story of the expansion of Christianity into Sassanian Persia before focusing more on the Islamic Period. Jenkins is not a fear-mongering anti-Muslim (if anything many Christians including myself would be a little uncomfortable at best with some of his philisophical opinions)and presents the story with both more positive sides of caliphal rule (compared to Byzantines) and the negatives. The rise of Islamic intolerance across vast swathes of the Middle East after the 1200s helps explain the fall of Middle Eastern Christian populations which until then still made up considerable proportions of the population in many areas. Jenkins also carries the story into the modern world with the Armenian/Assyrian/Greek/ genocide and more recent persecution. Also of interest is discussion regarding the Christians of T'ang Dynasty China though the author says relatively little about the fall of Japanese Christianity except a few generally broad details. Jenkins looks at survival strategies and ultimate reasons why churches outside of Europe often declined in the Middle Ages. The author also speculates on why God might allow His churches to experience drastic defeats on times (some of this is interesting while other aspects of his thought I would very much disagree with).
Overall while I don't share all the author's thoughts, I must give Jenkins credit for a very interesting, informative, and eye-opening work of history. It is a generally well-written and structured work as well. I heartilly recommend it though with a disclaimer that I don't share some of the author's possible opinions regarding the cosmic relationships of various faiths.』
(A history of Christianity very little known in the west) 『Much of the true history of Christianity was lost to those in the west. The typical Christian history book usually only discusses the growth of the faith in the west.
But what happened in the east? We can find small groups which testify to the their heritage, such as the Ethiopian and Indian churches. Jenkins asks the obvious, based upon the old legend: Did an apostle visit India soon after the crucifixion? The evidence is fragmentary, but fascinating.
Indian Christianity is only one of the many Christian churches Jenkins investigates. Jenkins points our that "Nestorian missionaries influenced the religious practices of the Buddhist religion then developing in Tibet" (p 92). In fact, Nestorian Christianity was once a vast church, one that rivaled in numbers the church of the west. It spread across the Middle East, along the Silk Road, right into China.
How could it vanish almost as if it had never existed?
All of north Africa was also once Christian, an area solidly Muslim today. One Catholic pope came from the north African church. "In its day, the African church had been one of the wonders of the Christian world...Africa was the home of such great early leaders as Tertullian, Cyprian, and Augustine. By the late fifth century North Africa had five or six hundreds bishoprics, while monasteries were a familiar part of the local social landscape" (p 228). This church, too, would vanish, almost as though it had never existed.
A fascinating history, one with many valuable nuggets of information.
'Martyr in Tibet' and 'Christians in China AD 600 to 2000' would also be of interest to anyone researching this area. Also, for some time I have been searching for a book on the influence of Christianity on Buddhist, Indian, and other eastern religions. If anyone knows of such a book, please leave me the information in the Comments section. Thanks!』
(1/3 interesting history, 2/3 boring plotical rantiness) 『The author ignores the survival of the native Christian traditions of Ethiopia (63% Christian!) and Kerala, India (a healthy remnant community). Of course, to acknowledge them would further weaken his political blathering that mostly reduces to "Fear Islam! Yes, they were ok to live under sometimes, but then they WIPED CHRISTIANITY OFF THE MAP!" I mean, yes, that's mostly what happened in the near-and-middle east, in the dark-and-middle ages, but the book was 1/3 history and 2/3 political rantiness. Do not want. To read instead: A History of Christianity in Asia: Beginnings to 1500 The Church of the East: An Illustrated History of Assyrian Christianity』 『
The Untold Story of the Church's First Thousand Years
In this groundbreaking book, renowned religion scholar Philip Jenkins offers a lost history, revealing that for centuries Christianity's center existed to the east of the Roman Empire.
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