Monday, October 31, 2011

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Lives of the Monster Dogs (Paperback)

Lives of the Monster Dogs
Lives of the Monster Dogs (Paperback)
By Kirsten Bakis

Review & Description

A postmodern Mary Shelley, taking the parable of Frankenstein's monster several giant steps farther, might have written this fable of a novel about a tragic race of monster dogs--in this case, genetically and biomechanically engineered dogs (of several major breeds). Created by a German mad scientist in the 19th century, the monster dogs possess human intelligence, speak human language, have prosthetic humanlike hands and walk upright on hind legs. The dogs' descendants arrive in New York City in the year 2008, still acting like Victorian-era aristocrats. Most important, the monster dogs suffer humanlike frailties and, ultimately, real suffering more serious and affecting than the subject matter might at first glance suggest.A postmodern Mary Shelley, taking the parable of Frankenstein's monster several giant steps farther, might have written this fable of a novel about a tragic race of monster dogs--in this case, genetically and biomechanically engineered dogs (of several major breeds). Created by a German mad scientist in the 19th century, the monster dogs possess human intelligence, speak human language, have prosthetic humanlike hands and walk upright on hind legs. The dogs' descendants arrive in New York City in the year 2008, still acting like Victorian-era aristocrats. Most important, the monster dogs suffer humanlike frailties and, ultimately, real suffering more serious and affecting than the subject matter might at first glance suggest. Read more


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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Anker™ 1900mAh Li-ion Battery for HTC Sensation, Z710E, G14; HTC Sensation XE, Z715E - White (Electronics)

Anker™ 1900mAh Li-ion Battery for HTC Sensation, Z710E, G14; HTC Sensation XE, Z715E - White
Anker™ 1900mAh Li-ion Battery for HTC Sensation, Z710E, G14; HTC Sensation XE, Z715E - White (Electronics)
By Anker

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Review & Description

Anker battery is a high quality battery supplement for your existing cell phone battery. You will never have to worry about losing battery power too soon or dealing with oversized power solutions with it.

Features:
The Anker cell phone batteries:
- brand-new
- quick charge
- safe and durable
- slim figure: keeping your phone slim and graceful
- long talk time, long-lasting power for extended use
- reliable replacement gets you always ready

Anker battery has a Pacific Insurance and CE approval, and has passed SGS inspection and RoHS standard as earth-friendly products.

Compatible models:
HTC Sensation / G14 / Z710E
HTC Sensation XE / Z715E

Maintenance:
- To reach the best performance, please full charge and discharge your new battery for 4 to 5 times.
- Please do not charge the battery over 24 hours, overcharging may shorten its lifetime. Unplug the charger after use.
- If the battery is fully discharged may take few minutes for the indicator to illuminate.
- Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.
- Keep the battery dry and away from moist and corrosive materials.
- Re-charge the battery once every three months when it is not in use.

About Anker:
Anker is a trademark of LaptopMate - one of the leading providers of cell phone batteries, laptop batteries, adaptors and other electronic products on Amazon. Anker products are manufactured under highly-skilled process; every piece is tested to ensure high reliability and top performance. LaptopMate stands behind every product and provides excellent customer service. We are committed to 100% customer satisfaction. Read more


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Anker™ 1900mAh Li-ion Battery for HTC Sensation, Sensation XL, Sensation XE, EVO 3D, Amaze 4G, Mytouch 4G Slide, Fits BG58100 - White (Wireless Phone Accessory)

Anker™ 1900mAh Li-ion Battery for HTC Sensation, Sensation XL, Sensation XE, EVO 3D, Amaze 4G, Mytouch 4G Slide, Fits BG58100 - White
Anker™ 1900mAh Li-ion Battery for HTC Sensation, Sensation XL, Sensation XE, EVO 3D, Amaze 4G, Mytouch 4G Slide, Fits BG58100 - White (Wireless Phone Accessory)
By Anker

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Review & Description

Anker battery is a high quality battery supplement for your existing cell phone battery. You will never have to worry about losing battery power too soon or dealing with oversized power solutions with it.

Features:
The Anker cell phone batteries:
- brand-new
- quick charge
- safe and durable
- slim figure: keeping your phone slim and graceful
- long talk time, long-lasting power for extended use
- reliable replacement gets you always ready

Anker battery has a Pacific Insurance and CE approval, and has passed SGS inspection and RoHS standard as earth-friendly products.

Compatible models:
HTC Sensation / Sensation XL / Sensation XE / EVO 3D / Amaze 4G / Mytouch 4G Slide

Maintenance:
- To reach the best performance, please full charge and discharge your new battery for 4 to 5 times.
- Please do not charge the battery over 24 hours, overcharging may shorten its lifetime. Unplug the charger after use.
- If the battery is fully discharged may take few minutes for the indicator to illuminate.
- Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.
- Keep the battery dry and away from moist and corrosive materials.
- Re-charge the battery once every three months when it is not in use.

About Anker:
Anker is a trademark of LaptopMate - one of the leading providers of cell phone batteries, laptop batteries, adaptors and other electronic products on Amazon. Anker products are manufactured under highly-skilled process; every piece is tested to ensure high reliability and top performance. LaptopMate stands behind every product and provides excellent customer service. We are committed to 100% customer satisfaction.

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Monday, October 24, 2011

The Giblin Guide to Writing Children's Books, Fourth Edition (Paperback)

The Giblin Guide to Writing Children's Books, Fourth Edition
The Giblin Guide to Writing Children's Books, Fourth Edition (Paperback)
By James Cross Giblin

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Review & Description

While personally editing almost 500 published books, Jim Giblin helped develop many talented newcomers into frequently published authors, and he is still helping authors today as Contributing Editor at Clarion. Jim is especially sensitive to what aspiring writers want and need because he was once one himself.
The Giblin Guide is filled with Jim Giblin's expert guidance on all aspects of writing and selling children's books in today's marketplace. Instruction is leavened with Jim's rich repertoire of examples, anecdotes, and humor. It's all clearly organized into 13 chapters that cover the three children's book fields: nonfiction, fiction, and picture books.
Whatever your writing interest, from mysteries to biographies, from easy readers to how-to's, from multicultural novels to picture books, the Giblin Guide to Writing Children's Books brings you everything you need to jump-start your writing and move you assuredly toward publication. Read more


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Saturday, October 22, 2011

SanDisk 8 GB SDHC Class 2 Flash Memory Card SDSDB-8192-A11 (Personal Computers)

SanDisk 8 GB SDHC Class 2 Flash Memory Card SDSDB-8192-A11
SanDisk 8 GB SDHC Class 2 Flash Memory Card SDSDB-8192-A11 (Personal Computers)
By SanDisk

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Capture a memory each day—and get the most from your digital camera—using a SanDisk Standard memory card. Because memorable moments happen when you least expect them. Make sure you’re ready with a reliable card made by the pioneers of flash memory. Plus, SanDisk standard cards are built for real life—to handle its bumps and turns while capturing it in all its brilliance. Read more


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Friday, October 21, 2011

Bosch 3397001394 Wiper Blade Original Equipment Replacement Wiper Blade, Set of 2 (Automotive)

Bosch 3397001394 Wiper Blade Original Equipment Replacement Wiper Blade, Set of 2
Bosch 3397001394 Wiper Blade Original Equipment Replacement Wiper Blade, Set of 2 (Automotive)
By Bosch

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Review & Description

These Original Equipment (OE) wiper blades are designed by Bosch for direct fit and dependable wiping performance. Each blade incorporates a fully enclosed metal tension spring and a precision-cut natural rubber wiping element for premium wiping performance and crystal clear visibility. Contains a set of two blades, one for driver side, one for passenger side. Read more


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Are You Loathsome Tonight?: A Collection of Short Stories (Paperback)

Are You Loathsome Tonight?: A Collection of Short Stories
Are You Loathsome Tonight?: A Collection of Short Stories (Paperback)
By Poppy Z. Brite

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Review & Description

This collection by Poppy Z. Brite, author of "Exquisite Corpse" and "Love in Vein," among others, features anew story, "Monday's Special." Poppy contributed story notes as well as the Preface. Read more


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Bridge For Dummies (Paperback)

Bridge For Dummies
Bridge For Dummies (Paperback)
By Edwin B. Kantar

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Bridge, as any player will tell you, is simply the best card game ever. It’s challenging—each hand presents a different set of conditions you must figure out and solve. It's very social—you play with a partner and two opponents. And best of all—it's fun.

Bridge For Dummies, 2E gives you a step-by-step explanation of the fundamentals of the game in terms you can understand. It walks you through the different aspects of bridge, featuring real-life examples, so that you can feel comfortable with the basics before you ever start to play. And if you're already experienced at the game, you'll discover a wealth of tips and hints that can make you a better player. You'll learn all about:

  • The basics of nontrump play
  • How to play the hand in a trump contract
  • Bidding for fun and profit
  • Taking advantage of advanced bidding techniques
  • Playing a strong defense and keeping score
  • Playing bridge on your computer
  • Playing in bridge clubs and tournaments
  • Where to find other great bridge resources

This newly revised edition features an expanded section on playing bridge online, with updated web addresses and other resources, along with new information on the latest bidding techniques. For anyone from novice to pro wanting to learn bridge or learn techniques to improve their game, Bridge For Dummies, 2E makes an ideal partner! Read more


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Thursday, October 20, 2011

HIP HOP ABS DVD Set - 6 Workouts Set (DVD)

HIP HOP ABS DVD Set - 6 Workouts Set
HIP HOP ABS DVD Set - 6 Workouts Set (DVD)
By Beachbody

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(1)SECRETS TO FLAT ABS: Shaun shares his targeted training technique, TILT, TUCK & TIGHTEN, which activates your upper, middle, and lower abs and obliques at the same tiem so you get beautiful, flat, sexy abs!

(2)FAT BURNING CARDIO: This is not your mama's aerobics video. A mazimum calorie burn that targets your ABS, so you burn off the fat while revealing a tight, toned, sexy midsection. Shaun's energy, hot music, and exciting moves like the "throw down" and "up-rock" make the time fly by.

(3)AB SCULPT: Are you ready for your very own six-pack? Shaun teaches you the most innovative standing ab and core moves you'll ever experience! With Shaun's TILT, TUCK & TIGHTEN technique you'll really fire up those ab muscles and melt the flab!

(4)TOTAL BODY BURN: This head-to-toe workout combines cardio with total body sculpting, while you target your midsection - so you burn off the fat and reveal a tight, toned body ... Say goodbye to love handles and say hello to a slimmer waist and flat, sexy abs!

(5)HIPS, BUNS, AND THIGHS: Slim your upper and lower abs while you target those stubborn lower-body problem areas. Forget boring lunges and dreaded squats - Shaun's dynamic Hip Hop moves like "the freak" and "drive the car" not only get results but they make it fun! So now you can slim your hips, trim your thighs, lift your booty, and get back into your skinny jeans FAST!

(6)LAST MINUTE ABS: Ready, Set, GO! Just give Shaun 5 minutes and you're guaranteed an ab workout that's fast, fun, and effective. Plus, you'll be singing out loud to this famous tune and before you know it you're not only done, you've got great abs too! Perfect when you're short on time but still want to work on that six-pack! *BONUS LEARN TO DANCE Routines. *Extras Include: Workout Calendar; 6 Day Slim Down; Step-By-Step Nutrition Guide; Results on the Run Fat-Burning Fast Food; Measurement Tracker; & Measuring Tape.

Dance your way to hot, sexy abs and burn fat off your entire body with Shaun T's fun, exciting dance program, which includes four DVDs, a step-by-step nutrition guide, 30-day workout calendar, and six-day slimdown plan. Workouts include:

  • Secrets to Flat Abs: Shaun T shows you his exclusive training techniques that target your upper abs, lower abs, and obliques while you burn fat. Just Tilt, Tuck & Tighten and you're on your way to a flat, sexy midsection. (13 minutes)
  • Fat Burning Cardio: You'll burn calories and shed fat with Shaun T's fun, hip dance moves set to the same hot music you hear on the radio. (30 minutes)
  • Ab Sculpt: Shaun T gives you more of his signature ab moves to get you the six-pack you've always wanted without a single sit-up or crunch. (25 minutes)
  • Total Body Burn: This head-to-toe workout combines cardio and total body- sculpting with even more ab-defining moves. You'll have a blast while you burn fat and get a lean, tight body. (45 minutes)
  • Hips, Buns, and Thighs: Get ready to lift and firm those stubborn problem areas, and get you back in your skinny jeans fast. (25 minutes)
Other items in this package include:
  • Step-by-Step Nutrition Guide: Shaun T shares his secrets for how you can lose weight faster and still eat the foods you love.
  • 30-day workout calendar: You can freestyle your Hip Hop Abs workouts, or follow Shaun T's schedule designed to get you jaw-dropping abs and to tone your entire body fast.
  • Measurement card & tape measure: Use these tools to chart your progress as the inches melt away.
  • Results on the Run diet guide: You can still eat at your favorite fast food restaurants--guilt free. Shaun T shows you the best stuff to order when you're on the go.
  • 6-Day SlimDown plan: Want to start losing in a hurry? Jump-start your weight loss with Shaun T's easy-to-follow plan and lose up to 3 inches off your waist in your first week.
  • Learn to Dance: Shaun T shows you 2 full Hip Hop dance routines that will rev up your metabolism while you learn the latest moves he's been teaching the hottest names in music for their videos (Take It to the Dance Floor; Last Minute Dance).

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Haiku (Paperback)

Haiku
Haiku (Paperback)
By Bill Albert

Review & Description

In the book "Zen in the Art of Archery" the student is learning when to let go of the arrow. The master tells him to study the bamboo leaf as it bends lower and lower under the weight of the snow. Suddenly the snow slips to the ground without the leaf having stirred. The shot, the master says, must fall from the archer like the snow from the leaf, before he even thinks it.

What Bill Albert saw in his daily walking-around-life was that snow resting on the leaf and that leaf bending under the weight.

What Bill did here was let go of his observations to have them fall onot paper, into haiku, with the fluency and immediacy of that to which he gave witness. Read more


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Short Stories by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (Paperback)

Short Stories by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Short Stories by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (Paperback)
By Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

Review & Description

"[Rawlings is] among the first ten American story writers today."--The New Republic, 1940"She will help to make the American short story a living part of our literature."--Boston Transcript, 1940"One of the two or three sui generis storytellers we have."--Atlantic Monthly, 1940
In The Yearling, her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of 1939, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings wrote the bleak but noble life of the Florida Cracker into American hearts.  She secured her popularity as a storyteller and her status as a major voice in American literature in 1942 with the instant success of Cross Creek, the autobiographical vignettes that highlight her ability to create short fiction.

 Still, no assessment of the full range and power of her talent has been possible without this volume of all twenty-three of her published short stories, collected together here for the first time.  Most appeared in Scribner's Magazine, The New Yorker, Harper's Magazine and the Saturday Evening Post.

 Scribner's printed Rawlings's first short story, "Cracker Chidlings," in 1931, just three years after she moved to an orange grove in the backwoods of north-central Florida.  With a mix of frontier morality, ingenuity, and humor, the story introduced readers to Fatty Blake's squirrel pilau and 'Shiner Tim's corn liquor.  Just as important, it brought her work to the attention of Maxwell Perkins, the famous Scribner's editor, who recognized her talent for storytelling and her eye for detail and who encouraged her to capture human drama in more "Cracker" stories.

 Though Rawlings was at home in a man's world, much of her short fiction is told in a woman's voice.  She is merciless in "Gal Young 'Un" as she bores in on two women, both competing for the same man and struggling for their dignity.  The story, published in Harper's, was awarded the O. Henry Memorial Prize for best short story of 1932 and was made into a prize-winning movie in 1979.  Her most autobiographical story, "A Mother in Mannville," describes the sense of personal loss endured by a childless woman writer.

 Often at her best combining satire and sarcasm, Rawlings wrote a series of comic stories that featured Quincey Dover, her alter ego.  "She is, of course, me," Rawlings wrote, "if I had been born in the Florida backwoods and weighed nearly three hundred pounds."  One story Quincey narrates, "Benny and the Bird Dogs," reportedly amused Robert Frost so much that he fell off a rocking chair in a fit of uncontrollable laughter while listening to Rawlings read from it.

 Like others who wrote about the South, Rawlings grappled with the problem of how to portray honestly, yet without racism, the situation and the language of her neighbors.  Her empathetic description of blacks and her portrayal of the Florida Cracker contribute a valuable perspective on twentieth-century American culture in transition.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Fenix LD20 180 Lumen LED Flashlight (Sports)

Fenix LD20 180 Lumen LED Flashlight
Fenix LD20 180 Lumen LED Flashlight (Sports)
By Fenix Flashlights

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The Fenix LD20 LED flashlight is digitally regulated and digitally controlled. It has two output modes which produce a total of six levels of output. These modes not only allow the user to select the best compromise between brightness and runtime for any given task, but they also help to aid in an emergency. The LD20 does all this and still retains a very compact size and uses a commonly found AA battery. If you're looking for solid reliability, digitally-regulated brightness, and compact size, this Fenix is for you.The Fenix LD20 LED flashlight is a digitally regulated and digitally controlled pocket-sized LED flashlight offering two output modes to maximize operational life and light output. The light features a virtually indestructible, microprocessor-controlled, CREE light emitting diode (LED) that has no filament to burn out or break that offers a reach of up to 135 meters. The small but mighty light can produce six levels of output in either general or turbo modes. Designed for daily use as well as survival use, the LD20 can run in general mode for up to 71 hours with 9 lumens, 13 hours on 50 lumens, 5 hours on 105 lumens, and also has an SOS output and Turbo mode which offers 205 lumens for 2 hours in strobe. These modes not only allow the user to select the best compromise between brightness and runtime for any given task, but they also help to aid in an emergency. Thanks to digitally regulated output, the LD 20 maintains constant brightness no matter what the output/mode is. The LD20 retains a very compact size weighing in at just 3 ounces and measuring 6 inches, and boasts an exceptionally durable aircraft-grade aluminum body with a premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish, and toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating. Waterproof to IPX-8 Standard, and running on common AA batteries, the Fenix LD20 offers solid reliability, digitally-regulated brightness, and compact size, ideal when you need to light up the dark.



Highly efficient reflector offers a perfect combination of focus beam and flood beam.
Operational Features and Specifications:
  • Two modes of output: general and turbo
  • Modes selected by turning the bezel (patented)
  • General Mode: 9 lumens (71 hours) -> 50 lumens (13 hours) 105 lumens (5 hours) -> SOS
  • Turbo Mode: 205 lumens (2 hours) -> Strobe
  • Push-button tail cap switch
  • Capable of standing up securely on a flat surface to serve as a candle
  • Anti-roll, slip-resistant body design
  • Included accessories: holster, lanyard, body clip, two spare o-rings, and a rubber switch boot

Specifications:

  • Cree XP-G LED (R4) with lifespan of 50,000 hours
  • Max beam length: 135 meters
  • Dimensions: 150 x 21.5 millimeters (Length x Diameter)
  • Weight: 60 grams (excluding batteries)
  • Power: two 1.5V AA ( Alkaline, Ni-MH, Lithium ) batteries
  • Digitally regulated output - maintains constant brightness
  • Made of durable aircraft-grade aluminum
  • Premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
  • Toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
  • Waterproof to IPX-8 Standard
  • 15-day replacement warranty; 24 month repair warranty; limited lifetime repair warranty subject to a charge for parts

What's in the Box?
Fenix LD20, holster, lanyard, body clip, two spare O-rings, rubber switch boot

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