price：$11.99
Prodyne
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Cute and handy) 『These are cute little baubles for putting on your wine glass. The charms are well made and clever. The wires that hold the charms are pretty thin and bend easily, so I wish they were a bit more substantial.
The silly ring that they came hanging on turned out to be a great thing. I hang all of my glass charms on it and then slip the large ring over the neck of a wine bottle (or some other bottle) in my cupboard, and they are kept nice and neat and readily available. Who knew that would be such a handy thing?
I do think the prices for these was a bit high, considering what they are made of. If you were crafty, you could make your own for less than half the price, which is what I will likely do if I need more.』 『Just clip these decorative charms to your stems so your guests can always keep track of their own glass. Crafted from fine pewter with lustrous gold or silver finish, they have full detail on each side. Holding ring included for easy storage and to display charms on a wine bottle. Set of 6 comes in an attractive open window display box.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Our Dogs Love This Bed) 『Our dogs sleep in the kitchen. The floor is tiled and gets pretty cool in the winter, so we were in the market for a heated bed.
After some research, we purchased the medium bed. It is large enough to fit both of our dogs (Shih Tzus) comfortably. They really enjoy the heat. They're fairly indifferent to the vibrating mechanism. Incidentally, the vibrating mechanism is not adjustable but when it's on the noise it puts out ranges from kind of loud to so quiet you can't hear it working. Still not sure why that is.
The bed itelf is made of eggshell foam with a removeable cover that is machine washable. The cover goes on and off easily. One of the best features is the chew resistant cord. Cord chewing was one of my bigger concerns as one of our dogs is still a puppy. The cord comes wrapped in a metal coil that has successfully kept either dog from even trying to chew it.
All in all, a great product at a decent price. We'd buy it again.
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(Very Well Made) 『We bought this bed over a year ago and it is still going strong. This bed is for inside use only. Our Jack Russell likes the heater but is not sure about the vibration function. Overall this bed is very well constructed and has not given us any problems. The controls are easy to use and well built. The cover is easy to clean.』
(Nice heated bed) 『I bought this for my cats, who like heated pet beds. Some of the others have a pad that gets way too hot (you do have to check them now and again and be sure to have a good thick pad around the heater). This one seems to be warm without being too warm. The first one I ordered didn't work, but Amazon replaced it quickly without any problem. The "magic fingers" feature was not important; cats don't seem to care.』
(Love it!) 『I jut got the bed today and my dog LOVES it !! He jumped out of his regular bed, which I thought I would have to hide, and he has been on this bed the entire evening. Very well made product and the heat is gentle&warm. Not too much, not too little. Thanks』
(Your pet will LOVE this bed...) 『...
It's not often I find a product I like as much as this bed. If I could give it six stars, I would.
Pet beds are often cold places because they are so close to the floor. I had to look a long time to find a safe, quality heated pet bed. And this one only uses 9 watts of electricity! That's practically nothing.
This bed provides a very gentle, mild heat. You can turn it on and it will almost feel like it isn't on. But, if you place your hand or forearm on it for a few minutes, you will feel a gentle warmth where you skin is touching the bed. With a pet's fur, this must be more than enough heat. Throw a blanket on the bed on particularly cold nights and you'll likely find your dog crawling between it and the bed.
Too many times I've found my dog shivering, even on what I considered fairly warm nights. Still, I didn't know how she'd react to one of these Petsafe Wellness beds. It turns out she likes this bed very much.
She used to want to sleep on the couch at night. I'm guessing this was because it is higher off the ground. But I haven't found her on the couch once since I gave her this bed. Every night I find her on the bed, whether I've turned the heat on or not.
She even likes the vibration feature when I turn it on. It's a very gentle vibration that cycles on and off, and she must find it soothing.
The bed is very well made. The cords on the controller are protected so that a dog or cat can't chew through them. The switches on the controller feel solid and sure. The fabrics and stitching on the bed appear to be of a very high quality. My dog's been using her bed for several months with no signs of wear.
This bed comes in three sizes. My dog is on the small size of medium and would fit on the medium sized bed, but I bought the large so that she would have plenty of room to stretch out. This allows me to have one of her blankets on one side of the bed while the other remains uncovered. I find her lying in a variety of positions on all parts of the bed. That makes me glad I bought the large bed.
If you want your pet to always have a warm and comfortable place to sleep, I highly recommend this bed. I've even bought an extra one in case the one she's using ever wears out.
(I don't own a cat, but when I'm taking care of my brother's cat he'll try to monopolize the bed. Luckily it's big enough for him and my dog.)』 『Warming, massaging PetSafe Heated Pet Bed. SAVE BIG! Great for any dog, and a real thoughtful treat for an older or arthritic pet. 3" thick orthopedic polyurethane foam core; Variable settings including "heat only," "massage only" or "heat and vibrating massage"; Therapeutic heat goes about 12 degrees F above room temperature. Massage cycle has auto "off"; Zip-off removable, washable polyester fleece cover, with non-slip suede-like bottom; Detachable chew-resistant AC cord. UL-listed. State Size. Act Now! Small 17 x 23 x 3". For pets up to 30 lbs. Weighs 2 lbs., 9 ozs.; Medium 26 x 33 x 3". For pets up to 60 lbs. Weighs 3 lbs., 7 ozs.; Large 33 x 43 x 3". For pets up to 90 lbs. Weighs 4 lbs., 15 ozs. PetSafe Heated Pet Bed』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Wolf charm) 『I was not very happy with this, and his nose was so thin, that it broke as soon as I took it out of bag..not as realistic, as the picture makes it seem..』
(Great Find At A Cheap Price) 『When I came to know of the twilight world after the movie came out I found that the best twilight related items were the fanmade rather than the mass produced products you can find at a mall. The picture doesn't do this item justice, although the wolf detailing is only on one side of the charm. I gave it a 4 out of 5 because I would like the wood to be a little thicker. Other than that, this is a GREAT product for the price. We've seen the mass produced twilight charm bracelet and can predict that when The Twilight Saga: Eclipse gets closer to its release date we will see a mass produced Bella bracelet that will probably be a little more expensive and very popular. I recommend making your own before the prices get driven up.』
(wooden wolf charm) 『beautiful again ideal to add to Bella's charm bracelet of the twilight series. Very ethnic looking. Perfect size for a charm.』 『
Carved Deep Red Padauk Wood Charm Howling Wolf Representing Jacob From The "Twilight" Series Create Your Own Personalized Bella's Bracelet Exclusive Design 28mm High (1 1/8 Inch) 1 Charm
We commissioned this gorgeous red Padauk Wood Wolf charm, presenting you with an exclusive design you won't find anywhere else!!
As described in the "Twilight" series of books, Jacob carves a wooden wolf charm in a similar red color to his fur. That is why we chose Padauk wood, which is NOT dyed or stained--its rich red color is completely natural.
Each charm is laser cut and etched with details of tail, paws, and eyes. This charm is one sided, back is smooth, although visible wood grain still gives visual texture.
Extremely light weight and perfectly balanced to be attached to any style of charm bracelet, or hang from a necklace. Use two for a pair of earrings.
Charm measures 28mm high and 30mm nose to tail. It is 2.3mm thick.
Hanging loop is 2.5mm inside, we recommend using a 6mm or larger jump ring or Jump Lock (not included) for proper movement.
price：$16.98
Wolf Records
Usually ships in 24 hours 『The best hidden Chicago Blues talent since Vance Kelly! Smilin' Bobby has always played in small clubs or corner taverns. For many blues lovers, he is a favorite unknown bluesman in Chicago. His guitar style is a cross between Magic Slim's stinging leads and Magic Sam's cool rhythm fills, while his great singing is totally unique. His debut album presents Chicago Blues at its best!』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (James Flannery: Master of the Fermata) 『Do these songs have rhythm? You would never know listening to this disk. Flannery's voice seems overly pleased with its ability to hit pitch - so much so that he can't resist holding just about every note beyond its allotted time. Kudos to Janet Harbison for putting up with it long enough to finish the album. If you're looking for good Thomas Moore, seek out the Invocation recordings, which sadly have been discontinued by the manufacturer . If it's good Irish Blarney you're looking for, stick with McCormack - he at least could control his vibrato.』
(Lovely music!) 『These CDs are for lovers of Irish music and of the"old-timey"sound of John McCormack. The songs themselves are lovely, and James Flannery sings them exactly as they need to be sung... in a simple and straightforward manner. The music is evocative of the sound and spirit of a long-ago time. The accompanying book gives interesting background information about Thomas Moore and also about the songs. Good listening for a rainy day or a snowy night with the fire blazing.』
price：$14.98
Charm
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Toe to Toe: Mars .vs. Pluto) 『Jet Star's Toe to Toe series is always a wonderfully welcome guest on the reggae compilation racks when they are released. It's such a simple but unique idea to pit 2 artists 'against' each other in a back and forth manner and when the right pair of artists are set together, the album can be a wonderful thing, it is of course all dependant on which tunes they get from each artist, but artist next to artist is a very very good concept which the people at Jet Star have been successful with as this, the most recent release is episode 9. Previous editions have feature Luciano&Bushman, Sizzla&Capleton, Sizzla&Junior Kelly and Elephant Man&Vybz Kartel.
This edition features two of the most exemplary of all young Jamaican roots talents, Richie Spice and Jah Cure. Richie Spice has music flowing through his blood as his 3 older brother are all reggae musicians themselves (most notably Pliers from Chaka Demus and Pliers fame). His style is more of a straight forward singing style, however there is nothing at all straight forward about his voice. Spice's. . . simple wail can be both beautiful and regular in the same tone, his style is reminiscent of neither of his two singing brothers both of whom sing a higher pitch when at their best. His style is very out there (thus he is the MARS in the equation).
Not as far out there however as his 'opponent' here. Jah Cure is wayyyyyyyyy out there. I have no idea where he got that shockingly beautiful tone that he sings in. His voice is unlike anything else in all of reggae music and he can make really normal lyrical songs into something magnificent. While he can be (and is often) compared to singing versions of both of his friends Sizzla and Jah Mason lyrically, his voice puts him into a completely different class of roots music.
This edition of T2T is very good. The artists are matched very well. Spice scores very very well on his opener, This Train as well as on the combination with his older brother Spanner Banner, Don't Worry (which I'm frustratingly sure is over a Marley riddim I just cant remember which tune). His most impressive effort, however, is easily the closer Slang a Slang, which is a simple song about some girl but just works on so many levels.
Its difficult not to favor Cure in such a combination however. Take a cursory listen to his Most High Cup Full over the 'Sun is Shining' riddim from Marley and you hear it immediately, its all about that voice. Even when he doesn't make it quite over on a song, such as on Have a Dream on which he does his best Jacob Miller/Ini Kamoze imitation, let any other artist do the same tune and its horrible, its even recorded bad! But his voice bails him out. Check the beautiful Heartbeat over the same riddim which backed Anthony B's hit Mama Forsake You. His best is easily Jamaica, the complete and utter testament to his voice on this album and a powerful statement for the island which in a fair world would back the countless 'Come Back to Jamaica' commercials airing.
Neither artist get to their absolute best material (which is no shame of course) but both give a fair shake of their B+ material throughout the album, which is impressive enough. And I love this idea by Jet Star, I'd love to see more such as Tanya Stephens .vs. Lady Saw, Sizzla .vs. Turbulence (almost inevitable) and Jah Mason .vs. Junior Kelly. Were this an actual competition, its definitely close, but: Jah Cure by Unanimous decision.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Surrealist Near Masterpiece) 『In this savage satire of the upper class, six wealthy friends attempt to enjoy an evening meal together. They are inevitably foiled by an unlikely series of events, each blurring the line between fantasy and reality.
The friends are often heartless in their complacency.When the ambassador of the fictional Miranda tells his friends of a Nazi war criminal hiding in his country, the others seem mildly interested. Apparently, he was a real butcher. A woman interjects: "Does he like dogs?"
There are several laugh out loud moments, and Bunuel mixes in a healthy dose of social commentary. An entertaining ensemble of supporting characters often make surprise revelations, drastically changing your impression of a scene. In one, a woman leads a Father to the bedside of a dying old man. Before going in, she stops him and makes a confession: "I've always hated Jesus Christ."
As the film approaches its finale, Bunuel explores the medium between dreams and real life. Several of the friends experience nightmares playing on their fears and desires. The six actors give depth to their characters, and the viewer gets an admirable portrait of each. Bunuel's genius is evident throughout. 4.5/5』
(Executeable) 『Luis Bunuel's major theme in this film is showing his dislike for the 'bourgeois' segment of society. A similar theme was shown about 5 years after "Discreet Charm"'s premiere, although more playfully, in Bunuel's "That Obscure Object of Desire." In what seems to be a dreamlike scene in "Discreet Charm", a group of defenseless 'bourgeois' friends is machine gunned without reason. Did the director think the friends deserved the punishment?』
(The Stuff of Dreams) 『"The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie" unfolds with the absurd logic of a recurrent dream, and since the DVD has been beautifully restored, one is able to dream the dream in vivid color: Elegantly dressed guests arrive for a dinner party only to have the hostess inform them that they have arrived on the wrong night; thus, they keep making appointments for dinners that are continually interrupted for one reason or another--all of the reasons being as patently ridiculous as are the characters: a bishop, who arrives at the house and asks to be hired as a gardener, and then relates the story of his macabre childhood; a soldier, who arrives at a restaurant (that has run out of tea and coffee), asks to join the ladies, whom he has never met before, and relates the story of his macabre childhood; a General, who arrives with his platoon a day early at the same house with the same hostess in time for dinner, and then, after the General invites a Private to relate the story of his macabre dream to the hosts and the invited guests (who listen attentively), both General and platoon depart for maneuvers (but not before inviting all the guests to his house for dinner, where even more macabre events unfold.). Thus, the dreams contain dreams within dreams within dreams within dreams within dreams et cetera ad absurdum.
This film is for anyone who has ever had recurrent nightmares of waiting for a bus on the wrong corner; of being about to take a test only to discover that one has studied the wrong subject; of being about give a lecture only to discover that one has forgotten the notes; or of performing on stage with a mouth stuffed with peanut-butter when one's cue is coming up. All the absurd commonplaces that make perfect sense when one is dreaming. And much of the "discreet charm" of the bourgeois characters in this film derives from the fact that one is dreaming their nightmares and not one's own.』
(Buñuel's best film.) 『This is arguably Buñuel's best film. Described as "a complex, shifting, virtually plotless web of dreams within dreams within dreams," Luis Buñuel's 1972 Academy Award winning surrealist film, The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (Le charme discret de la bourgeoisie) chronicles five derailed dinner parties of a group of three affluent Parisian couples, intermixed with four dreams dreamt by different characters. The sextet of friends includes Rafael Acosta (Fernando Rey), François Thévenot (Paul Frankeur), Simone Thévenot (Delphine Seyrig), Florence (Bulle Ogier), Alice Sénéchal (Stéphane Audran), andHenri Sénéchal (Jean-Pierre Cassel). Although they constantly arrive for dinner parties, they never actually eat. Whether they arrive on the wrong night, or there's a corpse in the next room, their plans are always thwarted by some absurd complication. Meanwhile, secrets involving adultery, perversions, boredom, hypocrisies, military maneuvers, and drug smuggling are revealed beneath the surface of their "polite," bourgeois facade. Buñuel breaks all the narrative rules in this film. Dreams interrupt scenes and unpredictabile surreal twists interrupt the film's narrative in a way that might be described as Monty Python at its most extreme. While other filmmakers are retired at age 72, Buñuel was at his charming best.
Criterion's two-disc edition of this masterpiece includes a new high-definition film transfer, El náufrago de la calle de Providencia (The Castaway on the Street of Providence, 1970): a 24-minute documentary homage to Buñuel by his friends Arturo Ripstein and Rafael Castanedo, A propósito de Buñuel (Speaking of Buñuel, 2000): a new 98-minute documentary on the life and work of Buñuel by Jose Luis López-Linares and Javier Rioyo, the original theatrical trailer, and new and improved English subtitles. Highly recommended, must-see cinema.
G. Merritt』
(The Discreet Charm Of The Bourgeoisie) 『One of the Spanish master's funniest films, the Oscar-winning "Charm" gleefully savages the manners and mores of the upper crust, employing bizarre plotlines and fanciful farce to attack the well-heeled scions of respectable society as vain, decadent, elitist, and thoroughly amoral. Rey, Seyrig, and New Wave icon Ogier head the stellar ensemble cast, with Julien Bertheau standing out as a pompous, not-so-holy bishop. Buñuel's dream-within-a-dream sequences, which involve ghosts, terrorists, and sundry other characters, are simply brilliant, and bring this sublime, extended joke to the verge of divine absurdity.』 『What can be more enjoyable then a meal among friends and family? In Luis Buñuel's surrealistic comedyThe Discreet Charm Of The Bourgeoisieit is this common ritual a sextet of upper-class friends repeatedly attempt, only to be obstructed by one obscure event after another. Masterfully balancing the dichotomy of class vs. debauchery Buñuel delivers a ripping critique of the upper class. It is clear from the beginning that the lives Buñuel'sBourgeoisieare living are not what they seem. Eventually, their true colors begin to shine; not in actual actions but in haunting dreams. What is real and what lies in the subconscious becoming exceedingly blurry and in order to deliver his message, surrealism must take over. It is hard to pigeonhole Buñuel's classic that won him the Oscar forBest Foreign Language Film 1972: An absurd odyssey? A discreet satire? Not necessarily, but definitely charming.--Rob Bracco』
『Shakespeares in the Alley looks at the towering influences of Bob Dylan and the Beatles on rock and roll and "folk rock." In this video-footage of Dylan and the Fab Four and interviews with Beatles producer George Martin, key Dylan session musician Al Kooper, Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary, Roger McGuinn and David Crosby of the Byrds and poet Alien Ginsberg. Great songs include: the Beatles' "She Loves You," and "Eleanor Rigby," Bob Dylan's "Subterranean Homesick Blues" and "Like a Rolling Stone," and "Mr. Tambourine Man," Simon, and Garfunkel's "Sounds of Silence," Sonny and Cher's "I Got You Babe."Respect chronicles the transformation of black gospel music into a defining sound for all Americans. On hand to tell the tale: Berry Gordy Jr., Ray Charles, Martha Reeves, Mary Wilson, Booker T. and the MGs, Wilson Pickett, Maxine Powell of the Motown "Charm School," Motown choreographer Cholly Atkins, and many more. The program journeys from Detroit's Motown Records to Stax Records in Memphis. Last stop: the FAME studio in Muscle Shoals, Alabama where Aretha Franklin made musical magic. Listen for: Martha and the Vandellas' "Dancing in the Street" The Temptations "The Way You Do the Things You Do," the Supremes' "Where Did Our Love Go?," Wilson Pickett's "In the Midnight Hour," and Aretha Franklin's "RESPECT."』 タイトル『 Charm Tree #ESB-008-6 Evergreen Scent Ball >
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price：$1.99
Showtime Ent.
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (CHARMS FOR THE EASY LIFE) 『LOVED THIS MOVIE. IT WAS SUGGESTED TO ME BY A FRIEND AND I AM SO GLAD I BOUGHT IT. I ENJOYED EVERY BIT OF IT.』
(Charms for the Easy Life) 『I am ordering the DVD today. I have the book, and have read it over and over and over, since 1999. It is charming, and wonderful, and even better than reading it, is listening to Kaye Gibbons read it on audio tape. I have worn my tape out listening to it so many times. Kaye's voice makes the characters come alive, and her North Carolinian accent is simply beautiful. If you haven't read the book, get it today! You will fall in love with these 3 women, and Kaye Gibbons style of story-telling!』
(Charming!) 『I love this movie. It's a simple story, full of the charm and humor of family life. And with three strong female leads - who could ask for more?』
(Deserves 10 Stars) 『This is a truly exceptional film. Loved it from start to finish. I'm quite surprised that I had not heard of it before. It is in parts humurous, romantic, dramatic and sad. If you loved "Fried Green Tomatoes" as I did, you will enjoy this tale of Southern women from the WWII era. This is a movie that the entire family can enjoy as there was no cursing or sex.
The relationship between the three generation of women was portrayed with great honesty and affection. And although some of the men were portrayed as nitwits, in the end, it showcased two beautiful love stories.
The actress who portrayed "Margaret" has a gorgeous smile. She did an excellent job as did the rest of the cast.』
(Charming!) 『If you love films about strong women and what they can accomplish throughout the generations this flick is for you.
The great Gena Rowlands stars as a homeopathic healer whose strength and spirit runs her town and family ragged. She compassionately treats a town of people with herbs and treatments made from love while watching over her daughter and granddaughter like a hawk. The daughter is played by Mimi Rogers, her character is a flirty frilly woman always in search of love and not very interested in medicine. The granddaughter is played very well by Susan May Pratt and she is the family member who ends up following in her grandmother's footsteps. The relationship between the grandmother and granddaughter is truly touching and inspirational. The strength of all of the women is to be admired especially because the film takes place during the 40's and WWII when women were still expected to be mothers, housekeepers and cooks rather than professional independent women on their own.
Rowlands steals this film away and will leave you wishing for a grandmother just like her. The beauty of this movie lies in the compassion and relationships in a family of women. I believe it will charm you into a new way of living. 』 『Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 08/03/2004』
price：$9.95
Platinum Disc
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Litmus test) 『Arty without taking itself too seriously, beautiful, sexy yet...funny? this movie is hard to categorize. Visually beautiful with a gorgeous, haunting soundtrack, the movie has the potential to be a pretentious art house flick but avoids it through the occasional use of dead-pan mundane lines that are side-splitting by their incongruous placement in this striking vampire flick. When I saw this movie in the theater with my friend, we were the only ones laughing at the funny bits at first - not until later on in the movie did other people seem to catch on.
The use of the grainy Fisher Price camera for some of the horror sequences is nothing short of genius.
Any friend who gets this movie gets my sense of humor and aesthetics.』
(Sooo not worth it) 『This film was very confusing. I never knew that vampires were lesbians as well as blood suckers. Some scenes were too funnhy to be scary such as her lover turning into a zombie and another chase scene and her brother receiving messages that were telepathic and made his nose bleed and have a migraine headache afterwards.
Not the typical "horror" movie.』
(david lynch production) 『it does have a bit of "twin peaks" feel to it; if you can get pass the reciting lines instead of acting, you'll enjoy the story.Nadja』
(A Major Indie-Film Inspiration) 『I have owned this film for years on DVD and still think it is one of the best indie- films and vampire films of all time. So cool and quirky. People who knock Nadja (and David Lynch) just don't get it. As a musician I was very impressed with the selection of music and sound to viual editing. Beyond words.』
(The pain I feel is the pain of fleeing joy) 『Most vampire movies are all about blood, evil, mayhem, and big jutting fangs that could never actually fit in their mouths.
Fortunately "Nadja" never falls into the usual vampire cliches. Instead it focuses on blood, fuzz and the dark snowy streets of Manhatten, and the vampires that wander through it after Dracula's death. Though it occasionally stumbles on pretension, Michael Almereyda's direction and Elina Löwensohn's ethereal Nadja turn this into a quiet gem.
Dracula is dead. His daughter Nadja (Löwensohn) senses it immediately, and pledges to "start over," although Renfield (Karl Geary) is skeptical. As she wanders through New York, Jim (Martin Donovan) springs his eccentric uncle Van Helsing (Peter Fonda) from jail and gets a pep talk on Dracula and his past. But they don't know that Jim's unhappy wife Lucy (Galaxy Craze) is meeting the beguiling Nadja at a club, and the two of them end up having a brief lesbian tryst.
But that encounter with Nadja is slowly transforming Lucy into another zombielike slave, even as the lovely vampire heads to Brooklyn to meet her dying twin brother Edgar (Jared Harris). But when Van Helsing and Jim try to try to stop Nadja, her vampiric nature is fully reawakened -- and now Van Helsing, Jim and Edgar must stop her before
Technically "Nadja" is a remake of an old sequel to "Dracula," and a few parts of the newer movie show its origins. But other than that, it's pretty much a unique piece of work -- and while the art-house approach gets a little pretentious (that ridiculous story about butter) its haunting beauty is undeniable.
Michael Almereyda takes an uber-realistic approach for this movie -- it's filmed in crisp black-and-white, with lots of stark lighting, shadowed apartments, and the occasional blurry blood/sex scene. The dialogue varies between plain and poetic ("I was born by the Black Sea, under the shadow of the Carpathian mountains..."), and has the occasional haunting monologue about Draculean offspring and "the pain of fleeting joy."
Much of the plot involves the various characters rambling through New York, only to suddenly transform a full-fledged vampire film after Nadja's visit to her brother. As her vampiric nature starts taking over, the movie speeds up into a nightmarish showdown in an overgrown Transylvanian manor. And while the twist ending is a bit of a headscratcher, it's a suitably unconventional ending for an atypical vampire movie.
For such a movie, you need a truly brilliant Nadja. And Elina Löwensohn is perfect -- exotically beautiful, dignified, and capable of both innocence and malevolence. She adds a dreamlike flavour to many otherwise prosaic scenes, whether she's wandering through the snow or reclaiming Dracula's body ("We have come for the body of Count Voivoida Armenios Ceausescu Dracula. I believe there is a wooden stake in the heart").
The other actors do solid jobs with all their roles -- Peter Fonda is quite good as a mildly crazy, long-haired Van Helsing who drives his relatives crazy with his vampire obsession. Donovan, Craze and Harris do serviceable jobs with their roles. Karl Geary is a real standout as the sexy, moderately predatory Renfield, who is kind only to Nadja.
"Nadja" is a vampire tale with an arty modern twist and a brilliant lead actress. Sometimes it gets a bit pretentious, but its beauty can't be denied.』 『Twin brother and sister vampires struggle against each other and the ancient curse that binds them in this stylish erotic thriller. Studio: Platinum Disc Llc Release Date: 01/16/2007 Starring: Elina Lowensohn Martin Donovan Run time: 93 minutes Rating: R Director: Michael Almereyda』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (The best season so far) 『Easily the best season yet. All the Bayside student cast members clicked together.』
(The spark is back!) 『Saved by the Bell: "The New Class" is a wonderful spin-off series but the magic is truly back in Season 4. In the past three seasons it seemed as if the creators of the show hadn't managed to get together the perfect ensemble cast to match with the original but in Season 4 the cast is great! Rachel, Ryan, and Maria are joined by fellow students Katie and Eric plus a new addition to Bayside High School and Ryan's new stepbrother Nikki. Screech and Mr. Belding lead this cast into another exciting year at Bayside High school where the gang goes to Space Camp, saves the school's radio station, and competes in a dance contest for backstage passes to the MTV Video Music Awards. AC Slater even makes a special appearance in the finale as the gang remembers how great "The Max" was after it's accidentally burned down. If you loved the original series don't miss out on the fun that "the new class" has to offer!』 『The fourth time's the charm at Bayside High as the gang learns some valuable lessons and shares some laughs along the way in these 26 fun-filled episodes. Starring Dustin Diamond Sarah Lancaster Richard Lee Jackson Samantha Becker Ben Gould Lindsey McKeon Anthony Harrell and Dennis Haskins.System Requirements:Running Time 534 Min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES&SEQUELS Rating: NR UPC: 014381236828 Manufacturer No: ID2368NCDVD』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (control red) 『My hair has red lights that do not go with my complextion. I have used this product for years to tone down the red sucessfully. I use one part 20 vol developer and one part water to two parts of the drabber.』
(not what i expected?) 『it says light drabber but they don't tell you it has a blue acsent? yes it turn your hair a tint of blue.』 『Complete Gray Coverage - Gentle to Hair and Scalp - Long-lasting, brilliant color results - This product is designed and intended for use by a licensed beauty professional. See inside packaging for details. Does not include developer.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Ripped off for the shipping) 『The product itself is exactly as advertised!, altough the package could have been an 8 1/2 *11 envelope instead of charging me a whole pound for a sticker wich made the final price much higher because of the shipping it almost cost double!, I mean the sticker cost 7.95 and the shipping cost for 5.95 C'mon Its a freaking sticker smaller than a 8 1/2 * 11 page...』 『This scatch resistant skin sticker helps to protect your Blackberry Pearl Flip 822 while making an impression. Self-adhesive plastic-coated skins cover the front and back of the phone and are custom cut to perfectly fit the Blackberry Pearl Flip. Skins are paper-thin so they do not add any bulk. Skins are easy to apply (no bubbles), durable and easily removable without any residue. (Note: Due to differences in monitors, color may vary from photo.)』
『This scatch resistant skin sticker helps to protect your Blackberry Bold 9000 while making an impression. Self-adhesive plastic-coated skins cover the front and back of the phone and are custom cut to perfectly fit the Blackberry Bold. Skins are paper-thin so they do not add any bulk. Skins are easy to apply (no bubbles), durable and easily removable without any residue. This skin does not cover the screen of your phone, but it comes with a code to download the matching wallpaper as shown. (Note: Due to differences in monitors, color may vary from photo.)』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Very Groovy skin for myBlackberry Curve!) 『I have this skin, plus a clear soft rubbery cover on my blackberry and I love it! It gives it a really unique look and I receive many comments about it. There are different patterns if this one is too wild for you. It's great being able to essentially "decorate" your phone and make it original so it doesn't look like everyone else's out there.』 『This scatch resistant skin sticker helps to protect your Blackberry Curve 8300/ 8310/ 8320 while making an impression. Self-adhesive plastic-coated skins cover the front and back of the phone and are custom cut to perfectly fit the Blackberry Curve. Skins are paper-thin so they do not add any bulk. Skins are easy to apply (no bubbles), durable and easily removable without any residue.
This decal skin stickerDOES NOTcover the screen of your phone, it comes with a code to download the matching wallpaper as shown. (Note: Due to differences in monitors, color may vary from photo.)』
This scatch resistant skin sticker helps to protect your Blackberry Curve 8900 while making an impression. Self-adhesive plastic-coated skins cover the front and back of the phone and are custom cut to perfectly fit the Blackberry Curve. Skins are paper-thin stickers so they do not add any bulk. They are easy to apply (no bubbles), durable and easily removable without any residue. (Note: Due to differences in monitors, color may vary from photo.)
This decal skin stickerDOES NOTcover the screen of your phone, it comes with a code for downloading a free matching wallpaper as shown.
This product is order to print, it usually takes 2 days to ship out.』
『This Solar Energy Charger can charge your mobile devices anytime and anywhere! With solar energy absorbing panel, this makes this the most convenient and mobile charger. Just attach it and let the sun and light charge it for you. Use your USB cable so it can also charge with any adapter, laptop or computer. Use it as a phone charm or attach it to zipper holes, key chains, and anywhere else you might need its convenience! Just pop off the top and charge your iPhone anywhere!』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (good !) 『i bought 2 of these items and i can assure you they are of good quality and exactly what i was waiting for !』 『Push through style shoe charms perfect for decorating your clogs and more. Colorful, fun, and durable.』
タイトル『 Cobblestone Kitchens Pina Colada Freezable Cocktail Mix With Rim Sugar (11.6 oz. cardboard box) >
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price：$7.99
Cobblestone Kitchens
『The Pina Colada is a sweet, rum-based cocktail made with coconut cream, and pineapple juice, usually served either blended or shaken with ice. It may be garnished with a pineapple wedge or a maraschino cherry. It has been the official beverage of Puerto Rico since 1978.Now, for a spectacular night of home entertaining, youll want to try Cobblestone Kitchens convenient combination Pina Colada Freezable Cocktail Mix With Rim Sugar. It is a very practical combination pack containing both the flavorful Pina Colada Cocktail Mix and signature Rim Trim together in one attractive, colorful, gable-topped box. This combination set contains an eight oz. pouch of Pina Colada Mix and a 3.5 oz. pack of Pina Colada Rim Trim. When you taste how delicious this cocktail is, you'll think that you have made the trip to Puerto Rico on a mini-vacation! (We recommend that you just sit back and enjoy!)』 タイトル『 Cobblestone Kitchens Posh Pink Margarita Rim Trim (9 oz. tin) >
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price：$7.99
Cobblestone Kitchens
『This wonderful new Margarita Rim Trim is the perfect drink accessory for your next Margarita Party! Containing twice the amount of Rim Trim as Cobblestone Kitchen's regular sizes, this bright and colorful salt-based Posh Pink Rim Trim will look (and taste!) fabulous on the rim of your favorite Margarita. Packaged in double-sized, upscale brushed metal tins, they are great for entertaining at home are sure to add life and conversation to your next party! This larger size offers superb value. There is enough Posh Pink Margarita Rim Trim Salt in this container for even the most serious trip to Margaritaville!』 タイトル『 Cobblestone Kitchens Preposterous Purple Margarita Rim Trim (4.5 oz. tin) >
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price：$5.99
Cobblestone Kitchens
『Rim Trims, (which are blended sugars and salts designed to decorate the rim of a drink glass), are exploding in popularity! They provide the perfect complement to many of your favorite cocktails. Cobblestone Kitchens' new Preposterous Purple Margarita Rim Trim looks fabulous on the rim of any margarita glass and is sure to add life and conversation to your next party! It is attractively packaged in an upscale, brushed metal tin with a brightly colored purple label that matches the color of the product inside. It makes a lovely hostess gift and is excellent for adding an "interesting flair" to home entertaining. (For example, if you use several different colors of these Margarita Rim Trims at your party, they become like "wine charms" (i.e. they can also be used for your party-goers to avoid confusion regarding whose cocktail is whose - which can often become an issue as the night progresses!)』 タイトル『 Yahtzee Jr. Enchanted Tales Disney Princess Edition >
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『 Disney DVD Bingo >
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『 Yahtzee >
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『 Ivy&Bean (Book 1) (Bk. 1) >
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『 Melissa&Doug Pattern Blocks and Boards >
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price：$7.49
Hasbro
『Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine and Snow White. Roll 5 of any Princess and that's YAHTZEE!』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (A lost fan must) 『great puzzle, takes a bit of time but worth it. If you are a Lost fan its a must have if you also like puzzle of course.』
(Great Puzzle) 『Loved the mystery puzzles! ive been solving puzzles for years and had never even HEARD of a mystery puzzle!! im hooked now so far my fiance and i have put together 3 of the 4 in the series. cant wait to get started on the 4th puzzle and see the big secret!!!』
(For Puzzle Lovers) 『These puzzles are great and collectable! It has been said that the surprise on the under-side is worth the effort, I agree. Here is another tip, buy a nice couple of pieces of posterboard at the dime store first. Place the working puzzle on one piece, then flipping is so easy. If you have never attempted 1000 piece puzzles these are good ones to start with for their variety of pictures. LOL after reading other reviews, I learned of the collectable LOST action figures, who knew!!!』
(Fun, tough puzzle) 『These Lost puzzles are really difficult. I love doing puzzles and love finding one that's a real challenge. However, for people who haven't done 1000 piece puzzles before, this would be frustrating. I loved it, and it does have a secret thing on the back of it after you finish it- but you'll have to figure out how to read it yourself! I won't spoil the fun.』
(Lost Puzzle) 『When I first saw this in Barnes&Noble, I thought "Cool. I will only buy one." Then as we started putting it together, it became a family affair. There was alot of foilage pieces in it. There also was no picture to go off of. It was still ok. As we started piecing it together, we noticed that there was very light yellow designs on the back side of the puzzle pieces. It turns out they also put a message on the back side of the puzzle in Glow-In-The-Dark ink. I will not spoil it for anyone, but unfortunately you will need to buy all 4 puzzles to get the complete message. If you are a fan of "Lost", I highly recommend it. Also is a complex puzzle as well for you puzzle maniacs.』 『Lost "The Others" Jigsaw Puzzle (2 of 4) Mystery of the island 1000 Pieces 19" X 26" Ages 12+』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (OK) 『Don't let a 5 year old near the powder, it makes an enormous mess when opened. I threw it out as soon as I saw the first mess. The necklace broke taking it out of the package. The earrings are fine but also tend to break. You can put the clip back in the back though. The only things that have lasted are the lip gloss and the actual case.』 『Fun 5 PC Set includes 5 lipglosses, one with charms and clip on to accessorize her outfit or to take with!. Great birthday or holiday gift for the princess! Package kit may slightly vary but all the above will be included.』
price：$7.99
Mira
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Charmed) 『I loved this book. I grabbed it from my book shelf to take with me on my flight to Boston. It was perfect because it happens to take place in Boston. After the first two chapters I was hooked.
I loved Isadora Duncan. I found her sympathetic but not pathetic. I felt for her plight but never pitied her. She was strong, yet unsure of herself.
I liked Ryan Calhoun. I thought he was an OK hero. I didn't like his womanizing and I didn't understand why he loved Isadora so much. It's like suddenly he loved her. Not that she was unlovable by any means, but she seemed to do more for the ships crew than for Ryan.
I completely understood why the crew loved her and I adored it when they dressed her for the dance.
The story was engaging, moved quickly and I cared very much about the characters. The story was more about Isadora's personal growth than about the relationship between her and Ryan.
I can't wait to read the rest of the books in the Calhoun series. 』
(Couldn't decide between 2 or 3 star?) 『I gave Susan Wiggs, The Charm School a 2 star because Susan Wiggs has a good writing style but I had to subtract three stars because I found the story a little boring, it took me a week to read it, and when I picked it up again and again, it was more of the same. I just could not relate with Isadora as many readers said they could. I felt she wallowed in self pity and was full of herself! I don't think she ever had a thought that wasn't about herself and not being beautiful. Get over it,there are too many people in this world that are not and they still give a lot of themselves and can light up a room with their presence. What did she try to give after all? I almost felt a sharp slap in the face reading this book, for all the people who are not beautiful. She had to have the people around her lift her mood for her or she just wasn't happy with herself. I was really getting sick of her self pity and then on the ship I thought finally, but as soon as they touched land again and she didn't have the crew and Ryan to lift her mood up, back to the self pity. I think they better spend their married life at sea and hope that she never becomes physically less appealing by aging and Ryan doesn't start up his philandering ways because of her doldrums... again! I guess I just don't find pages and pages of self pity appealing in a love story, I want my heroine to shine whether she is pretty or not.
The drugged sex scene was not sexy and I thought Susan Wiggs put more into the relationship with Ryan and his first mate than with the moody Isadora and her philandering Ryan. Oh and I almost forgot, I felt Ryan left his brother in a bad spot without a second thought. He wasn't a very good brother.』
(Just OK) 『This book was a three star at most. I thought it was boring at times.』
(FINALLY a Book I liked!) 『I'm torn between giving this book a 4 or a 5 star rating. It's been so long since I read a book I truly enjoyed, and I DID truly enjoy this book. I will save the plot re-cap, as that is not necessary for anyone at this point.
Things that were wonderful:
The book was detailed, well written, well edited, addressed an important topic (slavery), had realistic characters, moved at a reasonable pace, and was set in unique and fun locations. The two leads had friendship and companionship, with a DEemphasis placed on physical attraction versus the quality of the person. I adored Journey and Delilah, as well as their love story. It added a human element to what could have been merely a difficult sub-plot. Ryan's willingness to acknowledge his feelings.
Things that I liked (although weren't specifically necessary to the overall rating of the book):
The hero's lack of fashion sense, the heroine's lack of coyness, the crew of the Silver Swan, the scene where Isadora walks in on Ryan when he was "a-almost" done, the total vacuousness of Chad Easterbrook.
Things that I really could have done without:
The pot smoking (not for any moral or objectional reasons -- I just think that it detracted from the... value of the relationship, and made it seem as if the characters wouldn't have been able to overcome their hesitations without it), the fact that the Ryan had sexual encounters with other women. Lily's hesitation at understanding the wrong-ness of slavery. Isadora's name. Sorry, I know, but I just don't think "Dudley" is a name that anyone should give their daughter. Plus, Isadora is just too silly sounding. It's awful of me, isn't it? I mean, I'm named JENNIFER of all things!
Things that I didn't care for (and that adversely effected my enjoyment of the book:
The fact that the single biggest transformation of the heroine was the removal of her glasses. C'mon! People can still be attractive while at the same time needing vision correction. That's actually probably the single biggest thing that bothered me about her changes. Her magical disappearance of her allergies (ie grippe). I can understand their disappearance during the duration of her trip, but there's no reason that they shouldn't have returned upon HER return. The abrupt ending. Why couldn't we find out a bit more about what happened with them? An epilogue would have been nice. I understand that there's a next book in the series, but to be honest (after reading the blurb at the end and meeting Hunter in this book), I have no interest in it. I would have liked to have a bit more closure without having to assume I would get it in a second book.
Otherwise, I can truly say that this is one of the best books I have read in a long, long time. There were no crying vulvas and weeping openings. There were no absurd discolorations or shapes. The sex scenes were sweet and romantic. The plot was emotionally gripping. The writing was superb. The editing was great. The characters were well developed and moving. There was no rape/psuedo rape/non consensual touching. The characters had more to them than merely their sex lives. And I love that there's more to the story than just the path to getting married.
Overall, I'd give this 4 1/2 stars, with only minor complaints, and would happily recommend this book to others.』
(My Favorite Susan Wiggs book so far!) 『This is a really cute story about a social outcast Isadora who finds friendship and love in the unconventional way. Rejected by society as she does not fit the image of what is considered attractive (as well as the fact that she is far too intelligent) Isadora negotiates her escape by manipulating her way onto a cargo ship as the translator. much to the disgust of the ships capten (the hansome and ultermatly charming Ryan Calhoun) On board she finds herself, learns to live and love... charmingly this book is peppered with excerpts form the story of the `ugly duckling', following the same basic plot, I loved every bit of it, its funny, light and the characters are well thought through. Truly I recommend it! 』 『Setting: Boston and Rio de Janeiro, 1851
Sensuality: 7
Isadora Peabody is the brilliant but socially inept sibling in an otherwise perfect family. And although she struggles to fit into Boston society, her awkwardness dooms her to repeated failure. Fate intervenes when she learns that a sea captain, Ryan Calhoun, is in need of an interpreter for his next voyage to Rio. And despite Ryan's adamant opposition to hiring a female interpreter, Isadora gains a berth on his ship, thanks to a little blackmail.
Life aboard ship and away from the strict confines of Boston society finds Isadora losing weight, gaining confidence, and blooming like a rose. She befriends the motley crew of rough sailors, and in turn, they become a charm school of sorts, tutoring her in gracefulness--which comes in handy when climbing the rope rigging--dancing, and friendship. Isadora's transformation fascinates Ryan, but he is determined to stay away from her for he has secretive, dangerous plans. Unaware of Ryan's interest, Isadora struggles with her growing attraction to the reckless sea captain. But before they can resolve their feelings, prior commitments surface and endanger their chance of finding a happy future together.
The Charm Schoolis a tale of the evolution of two complicated people and the powerful love that binds them. Wiggs skillfully peels away the layers that conceal the real Isadora until the transformation from misfit to confident woman is complete, while Ryan develops from a wild, rebellious southerner into a man who can overcome impossible odds to reach his goals. If you like swashbuckling adventure, fascinating characters, vivid settings, and surprising plot twists, this wonderful novel will be just your cup of tea.--Lois Faye Dyer』
『An awkward misfit in an accomplished Boston family, Isadora Peabody yearns to escape her social isolation and sneaks aboard the Silver Swan, bound for Rio, leaving it all behind.
Ryan Calhoun, too, had a good family name. But he'd purposely walked away from everything it afforded him. Driven by his quest to right an old wrong, the fiery, temperamental sea captain barely registers the meek young woman who comes aboard his ship.
To the Swan's motley crew, the tides of attraction clearly flow between the two. Teaching her the charms of a lady, they hope to build the confidence she needs to attract not only their lonely captain's attention, but his heart, as well. For everyone knows the greatest charms are not those of the formal lady, but rather the possibilities of a new world built on love.』
price：$4.95
Running Press Miniature Editions
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Adorable Size! Great content!) 『This product arrived in perfect condition and it truly a great book to leave out and have people flip through. Would reccomend for those who love pin-ups, tarantino, pulp fiction, varga art, etc...』
(tiny book) 『Being a lover of vintage pinup I loved the art but the book itself is so small you need to make sure your eye glass perscription is up to date.』
(World's Smallest Book) 『Had no idea this book was about 2 inches by 2 inches. Laughed when I got it, so not what I was hoping for, but it's kinda cool at the same time since it's so small. The pictures are from more obscure/racy, often adult pulp magazines.』
(do not forget it is a miniature) 『nice details and design, good content for people who enjoy pin-up / vintage ( I'm not an expert on those topics so please do not go by my review if you are looking for rare vintage stuff etc ), I bought this item to be able to complete a $100 shopping amount to classify for free shipping , so I quickly look at the book description, when I got the package I realized I bought a miniature , it is the smallest book on my house ..』
(Should be clearly labeled as a gag gift) 『I bought it as a gag gift, so I got what I ordered. I am married to "Bad Girl" Olga Khanukova, the young lady who modeled for the cover of Pulp Graffiti Volume I. I bought this book as a gag gift for her, but I guess the joke is on me. My magnifying glass is larger than this book. I still plan to give it to Olga, and I still think she will get a kick out of it. Maybe I'll buy a very small coffee table to set it on and we can laugh even harder.
I wish the book were larger, then it would have real value. Anyone else will probably feel cheated if they buy this book for its literary value. It would be nice if it were more clearly labeled by an on line bookseller, but I don't see that as a reason to give the author a bad review.』 『
Bright, lurid, and enormously entertaining, the covers of adult pulp novels published from the 1940s through the 1960s constitute a pop-art genre of enduring appeal. This Miniature Edition⢠collection of 60 pulp-fiction book covers includes such kitschy classics asTomcat in Tights, She Couldn't Be Good,andSex-A-Go-Go.
price：$6.99
HarperFestival
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (TIMELESS STORY) 『National Velvet by Enid Bagnold is full of fun and super exciting! Velvet is a girl who lives in a village in England. She dreams of having a horse. Within two weeks she has six! One is a piebald who can jump like a dream. Velvet decides to enter him in the most famous steeplechase in England; the Grand National. Although girls are not allowed to enter Velvet disguises her self as a boy and enters. Can she win the race? Or more importantly, will she get caught? I was always wondering what would happen next. Because of the two page illustrations I could easily picture every setting. (Refers to an original book club edition, 1935, illustrated by Winslow.) Velvet was crazy to risk her and her horse's life and limb as well as a large fine, which I thought I would never have been able to do. I would have been too scared. Enid Bagnold shows us that winning is not everything and fame does not last. This timeless story is a lot of fun from cover to cover! 』
(A classic horse story) 『This is a great classic story. I read it first as a child and have read it many times since then. The author is British and she writes in a very classic, literary way that may be difficult at first to "get into." However, even written this way it's not a boring story. One of the best things about this book is Velvet's family. The family is portrayed as being dedicated to each other without being sappy and simplistic. The parents are strong moral people. Ultimately, the family is happy and this gives Velvet strength to do a heroic deed. I keep going back to National Velvet because it is a classic story written without the cheap gimmicks of mystery, cliffhanger's and confrontations. This is a good book for family to read aloud too.』
(truly bizarre book) 『I read this as a child and liked it okay, but re-reading it, it seems a little odd. For one thing, the author keeps referring to the children's hair as "silver" "pale" or "white." Does that mean that they're blond or prematurely gray? Another thing is that the writer seems to take great pleasure in describing the family's meals and making them sound utterly disgusting.
So what about the horse story? It is utterly unrealistic. The protagonist is given five horses on the spur of the moment by a dying man. Legitimate, I guess, but unrealistic. Then she wins another horse in a village. Okay, that's possible, but the horse goes on to win the Grand National after his first ever gymkhana. The girl is a natural rider but hasn't ridden anything but her pony for eight previous years. It's unlikely, that even with her talent, she had the guts to win at the National without ever competing in a hurdle race before.
What is it with these horse heroines that discover wild horses and tame them in a short amount of time to win the Kentucky Derby or the Olympics? Such training usually takes years and years of patient conditioning and practice. As a rider and horse lover, I think this is absurd. 』
(I didn't like it) 『W. Kaplan "calyndula"'s review makes this book sound like a classic. And it is. It's an old story and alot of people like it. But just because something's labeled 'classic', doesn't mean it's always interesting and simply wonderful. Do not be fooled, I love horses and horse books, it's just that this one, put quite simply, is one big yawn. It is often sold with a gold chain with the "Pie" on it. The chain isn't even worth the price: No matter how gentle you are with it, it will eventually break. Until the 15th chapter, there's no excitement, no cliffhangers...not even any tragedies for pete's sake! Just a bunch of silly nonsense and 'classic' dumb 'english' language. It's VERY confusing and hard to understand. I mean, I don't mind some good old-style language, but for heaven's sake! I may sound like an overly critical old-style book hater, but I'm not. The movie was better. I'm just saying this book doesn't deserve 16 chapters. That's my two cents, take it or leave it.』
(still a favorite after 30 years) 『I received this book when I was 9, loved it immediately, and kept it on my bookshelf always. I'm almost 40 now and just reread it (it's one of my "comfort" books) and was once again blown away by the beauty and astonishing metaphors of Bagnold's prose. She is a lovely writer. I wish I could write as well as her. Our window into the Brown family is clear and uncluttered; we get to watch as the girls relate to each other, speak in their own family shorthand, deal with their similarities and differences. I adore the way the family accepts each other - each with their own quirks and peculiarities. Velvet, with her profound love of horses and her very 14-year-old imagination. Merry immersed in the world of canaries. Edwina on the brink of adulthood. Mally, Velvet's closest friend, sharing candy bars and secret plans. I was such a girl myself, with my own imaginary stable of mounts... but my appreciation of the book goes beyond a recognition of similarity; Enid Bagnold simply writes with a sophistication few writers for young adults share... with no condecension and no need for explanation.』 『The timeless story of spirited Velvet Brown and her beloved horse has thrilled generations of readers. And now the republication of this classic story in a fresh, up-to-date package will charm confirmed fans while captivating new ones. Fourteen-year-old Velvet is determined to turn her untamed horse into a champion and personally ride him to victory in the world's greatest steeplechase, the Grand National.』
タイトル『 Nomad Toddler/Little Kid Ms Charms Flip Flop >
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Nomad
『The simple, sweet style of the Charms flip flop from Nomad will add a touch of playful personality to her casual wardrobe without any fuss. Its soft, flexible graphic jelly straps will stay in place without cutting into her feet, and its textured, cushy EVA sole delivers comfortable support.』 タイトル『 Juicy Couture Silver Pave Heart Charm Bracelet >
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price：$57.50
『You have discovered the newest silver charm bracelet from Juicy Couture! Start with this bracelet and add to it with charms from Juicy Couture amazing collection. The bracelet comes with a sparkly pave heart charm at the end. Length: 7.5". Toggle closure. silver-plated brass. Presented in Juicy long gift box with velvet cushion. Makes a great gift for any Juicy Couture fan for any occasion.』 タイトル『 Foyo FY029 Clown Fish Shoe Charm >
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price：$5.43
Foyo
『Charismatic Swimmy, our Foyo clownfish Charm, is a great catch that adds personality to any shoe or accessory.』 タイトル『 Laughing Skull Decorative Protector Skin Decal Sticker for Nintendo Wii Body >
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price：$14.99
MyGift
『This 8-piece skin set is made out of premium grade vinyl that does not add any volume or weight to your Wii, keeping it original with a great new look. It features ultra-high resolution, brilliant full-color design that is processed with UV resistant inks on self-adhesive vinyl. It is coated with an extra layer of water-proof smooth high-glossy protective film for the ultimate durability. Once applied, DecalSkin covers up old ugly scratches, and like a thin membrane, it protects and buffers the device surface from occasional nicks and scratches.
Wii is not included.』
タイトル『 Splashing Skulls Decorative Protector Skin Decal Sticker for Nintendo Wii Body >
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price：$14.99
MyGift
『This 8-piece skin set is made out of premium grade vinyl that does not add any volume or weight to your Wii, keeping it original with a great new look. It features ultra-high resolution, brilliant full-color design that is processed with UV resistant inks on self-adhesive vinyl. It is coated with an extra layer of water-proof smooth high-glossy protective film for the ultimate durability. Once applied, DecalSkin covers up old ugly scratches, and like a thin membrane, it protects and buffers the device surface from occasional nicks and scratches.
Wii is not included.』
タイトル『 Underwater Vampire Skull Decorative Protector Skin Decal Sticker for Nintendo Wii Body >
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price：$14.99
MyGift
『This 8-piece skin set is made out of premium grade vinyl that does not add any volume or weight to your Wii, keeping it original with a great new look. It features ultra-high resolution, brilliant full-color design that is processed with UV resistant inks on self-adhesive vinyl. It is coated with an extra layer of water-proof smooth high-glossy protective film for the ultimate durability. Once applied, DecalSkin covers up old ugly scratches, and like a thin membrane, it protects and buffers the device surface from occasional nicks and scratches.
『The 2009 Topps Baseball Factory Set will consist of 660 regular issued cards from both series #1 and series #2. Each set will contain 525 Veteran players, 70 Rookies, 30 Managers, 10 League Leaders, 2 Rookies of the Year, 2 League MVP's, 2 Cy Young Winners, 10 Classic Combos and 8 Post Season Highlights plus 2 five-card cello packs of Hobby Exclusive Rookie Variation cards.』
『Weighted base for bounce back action』 タイトル『 Cheer Ring and Megaphone Charm Necklace by First String Jewelry - Jewelry >
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Chalktalk Sports
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