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RE-ENTRY OF EVIL is a headbanging mix of horror and science fiction, plunging the reader not only into a deal with the devil, but time travel, war, intrigue and conspiracy. Richard Lee has a gift for not only crafting scenes of horror and violence but inventing eerily realistic future worlds. A truly unique literary masterwork...Buy it, Buy it, BUY IT!!!
--K.K. (Author of CLOWNWHITE and INHUMAN RESOURCES)

I loved Re-Entry of Evil by Richard Lee, a novel that draws you into the life of antique dealer, Peter Clement, and into a terrifying new dimension of Evil after he acquires a certain book. Lee's characters are well-fleshed out, and be warned: you will care about them as they pull you through a chilling plot with all kinds of twists and turns. Once I began reading Re-Entry, I couldn't put down this screamer of a story!

Remember when you were a kid, and Grandma used to tell you to stay away from that dark cellar door. You didn't listen ... did you? Re-entry of Evil, the new novel from horror author Richard Lee, is that dark cellar door, beckoning to you. Once you open the cover, and begin the dark journey through this novel's pages, be ready to sleep with your lights on.

Enter the mind of Peter Clement-a simple man, when we first meet him in the opening of Re-entry of Evil, who owns an antique shop handed down to him from his father. But once Peter finds the devil's wish book, his life will never be the same. With the help of the Meph Man, Peter begins his descent into a world filled with ultimate power and unforgettable terror.

Re-entry of Evil offers up the perfect recipe for a good long-lasting scare. Take a healthy helping of horror, add a pinch of science-fiction and a generous dash of action, and you have the page turning read that fuels this heart-pounding novel.

Horror author Richard Lee offers you a sneak-up-and grab-you creep out with Re-entry of Evil. So go ahead, read the first page, open those cellar doors, and take the black, wispy hand that summons you into the heart of an unstoppable plot. Re-entry of Evil will have you in its grip after the first sentence, and I guarantee you'll be back for more of Richard Lee's gripping, creepy tales.

There's going to be hell to pay after Peter Clement signs his name in a supernatural book that can make all of his wishes come true. The Devil's wish book collects its payment and annihilates the simple world that Peter used to know. In "Re-Entry of Evil" Peter transforms from an ordinary antique dealer into a powerful, bloodthirsty force that seems unstoppable. Unlike the other victims of the Devil's wish book who followed the rules, Peter decides to shatter every rule established and refuses to give up his possession of it.

Throughout this richly detailed and horrific story, you'll feel bewitched by the strong desires of Peter Clement. You'll dive deep into hell and into the twisted mind of Peter, as you engage with a dagger that can kill and entrap its victims, plus you'll meet characters who will linger in your mind long after they've been seduced by evil. You'll also meet characters, such as Penny, Ami, Samantha, and Father Michael who will stop at nothing to prevent Peter from claiming victory. And, you'll have to travel hundreds of years into the future to keep up with the likes of Peter.

"Re-Entry of Evil," although most definitely a horror novel, has shreds of science fiction seeping from page to page, too. The futuristic world that Peter emerges in is vividly described and seems quite real. Don't make the mistake of getting overly attached to any of the characters and don't assume you know what Richard Lee is going to throw at you. His words will shock and amaze you; the storyline is excellent. If you dare to walk that line between sanity and insanity and where the Devil plays with your mind, read "Re-Entry of Evil" for a hell of a good time.

When the blood spills, souls are taken. In fewer words than that, this book will hook you. Brimming with a complex plotline, vivid imagery, and gut-wrenching suspense, Re-entry of Evil will no doubt knock you for a loop. Deeming himself as a master of horror, Richard Lee proves he knows how to twist both your insides and your mind.

This talented author has put together a delicious array of darkness, combining time travel, altars, daggers made from blood, a book that may save or end your life and souls seeking revenge. Add to that intriguing characters, demons, solid dialogue and sinister atmosphere, and you have a fantastic novel that will get you blood pumping and your heart racing. While it is indeed a work of horror, it's also a mix of gothic, sci-fi, and true macabre scenarios; unlike anything I've ever read before.

I found myself lost in the mind of Peter Clement, owner of an antique shop left to him by his father. There are secrets that lie in the shop, and once he learns of it, everything changes. Almost overnight, the character is thrust into a mad, dark world, one that involves a dagger that sucks in both people and blood like a portal. He finds a book, a kind of "devil's wish book", one created by the devil himself with intent to prey on the greed of man, and Peter must learn how to use its content wisely and still remain alive.

We ourselves enter new realms where we learn about places like Area City, Opera Sands, and Earth 2, and meet figures such as the elusive Meph-Man, No Neck, and the tortured souls of those Peter has killed and collected. When the devil wrote the book, he had hoped there would be one who could decipher the real purpose of the book, someone to get in deep, and perhaps bring him right into their world. Is Peter the one he can count on, or is there something else in store for him?

It's a gripping book, truly an art of page-turning situations and an incredible use of imagination. From the beginning you are cast along on a journey that sucks in your mind, body, and soul until the climatic yet satisfying ending. Richard Lee can count himself as a writer with substance, style, and a solid future in horror and the macabre. I look forward to reading any and all of his future works, hoping to be terrified, surprised, and as thoroughly intrigued, as Re-entry of Evil was for me.

While in Nepal last year I found this book to be exactly what I needed to get around as easily as possible. I usually use Lonely Planet Guides when traveling, but in this case - the Rough Guide is superior. Now if I can only get it back from my friend....

great guidebook. Describes in detail the good, the bad and the ugly of Nepal. The language section was extremely useful. A few hours spent learning some useful greetings and phrases will pay off tenfold upon arrival in Nepal. Being able to bargain or ask for directions in the native language is a lot of fun and much appreciated, especially since most travellers do not take the time to learn anything more than "Namaste."

This book has given me comfort and a wealth of information about what I would like to do and see in Nepal. Having a well planned trip in advance is smart and this book will probably tell you everything you need to know about anything, and more. Food, health issues, places to stay, sights, special points, etc. Definitely worth the investment.

I just returned from Nepal using this guide. The book was very well-written with lots of practical advice-- everything from how to book an airline to what kind of diahrrea you may have picked up. Very accurate information re. hotels, modes of transportation, etc. Useful vocabulary list.

The best thing about this book is its vast coverage; especially those places off the beaten track. It has a lot of practical information and despite being 2 years old now, it was still fairly accurate. Other travel books attempt to be encyclopedic about Nepal,... documenting everything without prioritizing the places that people actually do visit. David's book goes into a lot of detail about places of interest, both historical and practical info. For example, the book had an excellent section on Chitwan national park. In fact, on our recent trip it saved us from getting a guide. I thoroughly recommend this book. The author even keeps a website to update the readers. Great.

We loved this book. It seems as though we were always taught MORE about the perils of hell than the beauty of Heaven. The beauty of heaven has never been explained the way it is in this book. While the dread and darkness of hell should continue to be taught, we certainly need to go the extra mile in our teachings about the kingdom of God. Joe Beam allows your heart and soul to actually "long" for that day instead of being incapable of imagining what it might be like. Heaven sometimes seems like some ficticious place because we have always been told "we cannot even comprehend what it will be like". The danger in that explanation is that the mind sometimes shuts down at that point because we have nothing in this world to compare it to. Heaven IS beyond our comprehension but it will in no form or fashion be a step "back" from the heavenly joys we hold near and dear here on this earth. It will be so much more. We cant wait!!

Joe Beam and Lee Wilson go straight to the Bible for this one. I feel refreshed and excited about Heaven in stead of wondering if I will actually want to be there. This is a MUST read book for every Christian.

This book about Heaven uses plain language (not a lot of religious jargon) to take a serious, yet ultimately comforting look at Heaven. It acknowledges that even Christians can have doubts and concerns about what being a citizen of Heaven will be like. Referring to Scripture whenever possible, it addresses such concerns as "Will we have bodies or simply be spirits in Heaven?" and "Will we keep our memories of this life?" It has helped me appreciate God's power and anticipate Heaven even more. I highly recommend all Joe Beam's books.

This book challenged my thinking on what heaven is like. It opened my eyes in many ways and caused me to take a new look at what I thought the Bible said. It was very comforting and uplifting.

Heaven! What a great topic.This litle book is filled with the promise of real joy in our future. So often I and others I know have struggled with a quite fear that heaven will be boreing; with nothing to do. Joe, as always, hits the ball. His insight and people skills are just right. Read this book.

Modern poetry tends to run in a spectrum ranging from pure, sublime material to cheesy imitations of the real thing. Some very good work may also be tainted by the night soil that nurtured it, infected by the environment it strives to describe. It's very difficult to escape the influence of a culture in which one is immersed, and this is often reflected in the art of an ephemeral, throw-away society. It is an almost inescapable effect, where as a part of the measurable landscape, the observer is also part of the equation. For a poet to step outside one's self, and share with us a true distillation of the spirit, triple filtered by a questioning mind, is the most we can ask for. Ed Bok Lee does it. He convinces us, not only through his complete avoidance of sugarcoating, but through his natural talent as a wordsmith. He is doing what he was meant to do. This is good writing, written by an Asian-American poet from an Asian-American perspective, in a way that resonates with readers universally. If Ed had been of Norwegian, Brazilian or Sudanese birth, we would still receive the same insight on human nature, the same heartbreak, and the same imaginative metaphors. If you're a person who likes poetry, or just good writing, who wants to be moved by artfully conveyed images of real humans, who craves something fresh and completely original, then buy this book and read it.

An Asian Allen Ginsberg? A Minnesotan Walt Whitman? Ed Bok Lee's first book of poetry weaves a plethora of polyphonic voices into a symphony of the city. As brash as a porn king, as silent and suffering as a mail order bride, as beautiful as a lotus, as ugly as vomit in the back seat of a speeding car, this book creates an urgent, honest portrait of America. In these lovely lyric poems, this young poet is urgently speaking the unspoken. Listen.

Real Karaoke People is a collection of poetry and prose that is meant to be read aloud, alone or to your friend and family. It is a book that speaks out for those people -- immigrants, refugees, biracial children, and others -- who feel silenced in a country that is their own but which does not always receive them as such. Hearing him perform, reading his words in print, each time I am left feeling the yearning and heartache of Asian America. Ed Bok Lee has a gift with words which evoke images, tastes, and smells of immigrant families like my own. Finally, someone who can give them a voice.

Real Karaoke People adds deeply to the great body of Asian American poetry in a way that remains socially conscious and artistically relevant.

Epic and humane, Ed Bok Lee's poetry shines through with poems that feel personal and universal, without reducing itself to expected stereotypes or the tired tropes we've received from other poets.

Many of the pieces reveal his experience as a spoken word artist and performing poet, but they make the transition to page easily and resonate with a thoughtful energy crouching, ready to pounce at your throat like a rare wildcat.

Only a few of the poems feel shoe-horned into the text, and when you step away, you can still feel them lingering, and if they feel isolated, perhaps that too, is a more deliberate decision than one might expect.

Real Karaoke People has tremendous soul and it is worth bringing his work to classrooms and other textbooks as a great example of what contemporary Asian American poets are doing today.

Real Karaoke People is nostalgic in the best way; full of longing, homesickness, grief, as well as love, humor, eroticism, and grit. If you are interested in the heart and guts of Asian American masculinity, the mettle of Korean Americans, and poetry with a theatrical/fictional sensibility, read this book!

This book is great!!!!!!!! If you love dogs you must read this book. Wonderfully written.

I cannot recommend this book enough! From the first page, I was immediately involved with these great characters. The book is non-stop laughs and sprinkled with endearing, heart-warming moments. I truly couldn't put it down! I was eager to see what would come to Rex and his "parents." It is simply wonderful!!!

OMG this was hilarious! but also tender and loving and wise and true. This woman is a terrific prose writer, and I would definately read other books by her. This is the story about rescuing an abused dog and bringing him into a teensy apartment in a bad neighborhood in New York City! who would have thought such a tough beginning (for the dog) would have such a happy ending. bravo! viva rex!

This book is great. I read it in just a couple of days, I could barely put it down. I carried it with me everywhere I went and would sneak in a few pages every chance I got.
If you love dogs, New York City or just want a few good laughs, this book is for you. The love and humor that Rex brings into Lee and Ted's lives is heartwarming. As an owner of two rescue dogs living in a major city, I can relate to a lot of their experiences.
Rex reall showed Lee and Ted how to give and receive love.

I had read excerpts of this in Bark magazine (yes I'm one of those dog nerds) and was charmed then, and after reading the entire book, remain so. The things I think I like best are, 1) its a really accurate depiction of the trials and tribulations of getting a shelter dog and that transition, 2)as well as how complicated dog ownership can be in an urban area. I mean, don't get me wrong, it's not heavy or serious, but it struck a chord in me- someone who has experienced both of those situations. It's not all sunshine and roses the first day, and no one warns you about that. But that is also where some good comedy comes from. I enjoyed this book very much and would definitely recommend it.

No matter what level of knowledge you have, this book is sure to provide insights on what to do and what not to do to make sales automation a success in your organization. And it's not all "techno babble"...highly readable, often funny!

The clarity and candor of Dick's book helped get the implmentation team off the dime. It helped them understand is is not so much a software question as a compliance question. If you are having trouble reaching consensus, buy every member of the team a copy of the book. (Or, if you are cheap like me, highlight one copy and route it.)

If you want a good introduction to "sales automation" , this is the book. It explain you the "what" and "why" and the challenges that you can expect. The "big lie" chapter alllowed me to understand the "confusion" between Sales automation and "close" topics and was very refreshing. The method described seems fine but some more details would not hurt. Dick, we are waiting for the "detailled guide" now !

What a novel idea! The Survival Guide keeps your organization focused on the customer by continually reminding you that you are implementing a Relationship Managment solution, not an automation solution. The process works from the customer back to the organization. The book helps you realize that software supports the solution - it is not the solution. Sales Force Automation is a jungle - don't go into the jungle without the SURVIVAL GUIDE!

After watching many of my clients spend millions of dollars attempting to solve thier SFA needs and fail I came upon this definitive guide. It outlines the elements necessary to make it work from a technological, cultural, and business process perspective. A must read.

I cry almost every time I read this book to my 5 1/2 year-old daughter, who is from Hunan. She doesn't...but I do...and we've been reading it for over a year now. I'm hoping she learns compassion and generosity from the story, which it teaches so beautifully in both words and rich illustrations.

Everyone loves this book; mothers, teachers and of course, children. Many books about Chinese New Year are non-fiction books that describe the customs of the holiday. What makes this different is that this is a piece of fiction that gives you all the flavors of what it's like in an urban Chinatown during Chinese New Years while at the same time sending a wonderful message of giving. My 3 and 5 year old love this book. My 5 year old's kindergarten teacher loved the book for the same reasons plus it fostered discusssions about the story and the holiday. A class of 18 children sat quietly; listening attentively. The children found the illustrations fascinating. The teacher even loaned our book to another kindergarten teacher. I'm online because I'm getting them their own copy.

Read for a pre-k school Chinese New Year celebration and for a kindergarten celebration and all children were very attentive and interested in the story. Also has a good moral message to about giving.

Great for pre-schoolers to learn about giving and introduce them to Chinese New Year Celebration. Read the book to 3 year olds at a pre-school. Everyone was very attentive. Kids got the message, learnd about giving and appreciation, as well as were introduced to Asian culture. Recommend to ages 3-7.

my three year old loves this and I do too! it is a great book to share at Xmas as well. The pictures are wonderful and we are giving it to nursery school as part of Chinese New Year celebration.

Overall, this is another good thriller from Gardner. There are some minor inconsistencies in the story, but in general it's well written and suspenseful.

I did have a few problems with the book. One being the storyline involving Kimberly and Mac. It didn't seem plausible to me that even with Kimberly's pregnancy, Mac suddenly has a problem with Kimberly's role as an FBI agent. And then to throw in the small attraction that Kimberly develops for Sal. That was a little too cliché for me and seemed like something a lesser author would have done.

I was glad to see Quincy and Rainie make an appearance in this book, but it seemed as if they were added almost as an afterthought. For those who have not read Gardner's previous books with these characters, they have always been portrayed as bright, determined, dedicated and, to a certain extent, obsessive. In this book, I read twice were they were in bed asleep. They just didn't seem to contribute a great deal to the story.

The book does a good job in asking the question "when is a victim no longer a victim?" Gardner takes some chances with her bad guy here and I think it worked very well. I'll give this one 4 stars, but it's more like a 3 1/2 star book for me.

I have all of Lisa Gardner's books & have never been disappointed in any of them def page turners but this one is def scary the usual thriller with a serial killer but....spiders?!?!Def there were times I thought something was crawling on me lol that's how vivid it was lol & Kimberley we know she is such a strong character and we love that about her but her pregnant she has a slight vulnerability that is just adorable :)

I've been a fan of Lisa's books for years and can say this is one of her best. Creepy...well paced...emotional...and enough surprise twists to unnerve the most strong-nerved reader. Some of the images in this book will stick with me for a long time. Definite MUST-READ for any suspense fan.

Having lost her mother and sister years earlier to a sadistic killer, Kimberly Quincy is no stranger to death and tragedy. As an FBI Special Agent on the Evidence Response Team, she deals with both on a daily basis. She is now 5 months pregnant and struggling with the logistics of becoming a mother and keeping the demanding job that she loves.

Unfortunately for Kimberly, things are about to take a major turn for the worse. A young prostitute named Delilah Rose contacts Kimberly with a shocking story that seems almost too terrifying to be true. Delilah fears that a dangerous individual, who goes by the moniker Mr. Dinchara (an anagram for arachnid), has done something horrible to her roommate. It seems that Dinchara has an obsession for spiders, prostitutes and various other unusual amusements. Due to the lack of evidence, Kimberly is reluctant to pursue the case, but she soon changes her mind when she finds out that Delilah is also pregnant. Motivated by sympathy for Delilah and the guilt that she still feels from the deaths of her mother and sister, Kimberly decides that she just can not turn her back on the obviously scared Delilah Rose. She teams up with Special Agent Sal Martignetti who has anonymously received the names of several other missing prostitutes that are also suspected to be connected to Dinchara. Together, they uncover a twisted web of deceit and murder that becomes increasingly dangerous with each step that moves them closer to the truth.

Please be aware that this book deals with some disturbing social issues such as rape, child abuse and prostitution. They are necessary to the storyline and, as noted by the author in the Acknowledgments section of the book, the information was obtained from actual cases. However, if reading about these subjects is upsetting to you, than you might want to pass on reading this book.

Say Goodbye is a well-plotted and extremely wild ride, filled with lots of thrilling twists and turns. About halfway through the book, when the pieces start to fall into place, I simply could not put this book down. The author leaves subtle clues throughout the story, but saves the big surprises to be revealed at the end.

I particularly enjoyed reading about Kimberly's hopes and concerns regarding her pregnancy. It helped to show a softer side of her character. It also added a great deal of tension to the story. Pregnancy can be a very emotional time in a woman's life, even for the toughest of us. Add to that, a life-threatening case, a strained marriage and an unwanted attraction for a coworker and you will have a definite recipe for disaster, or at the very least, a throughly entertaining story.

The little snippets of information about spiders at the beginning of each chapter adds a distinctly unique element to the story. I found these to be very interesting facts, most of which I had no prior knowledge of. They also added to the overall creepiness factor of the tale.

If you are looking for an intensely chilling, fast-paced read that is sure to keep you up all night, this book surely will not disappoint. Just be sure to leave your lights on and lock all the doors. You might also want to have a can of bug spray handy, just in case.

Lisa Gardner's latest novel has something to terrify everyone. Pick your poison: Spiders. Abducted children. Spiders. Sexual abuse. Spiders. Put it all in the frame of a smartly plotted and compellingly told tale and you have a winner, one that you won't put down from beginning to end, other than to brush the imaginary crawling things off yourself.

SAY GOODBYE heralds the return of the extended Quincy family, with the focus this time on FBI Special Agent Kimberly Quincy. Gardner has a winning formula with the Quincys, one that enables her to concentrate on a different member of the family in each novel while keeping the others as supporting characters. While each of them is memorable in his or her own way, it's Kimberly who is perhaps the most complex. She's not entirely likable, a bit too high-maintenance in a relationship, even under the best of circumstances.

Kimberly is several months' pregnant at the start of the book; if one perhaps was expecting her impending motherhood to scrub the hard edges off her, one would be sorely disappointed. That, however, is in many ways a good thing in SAY GOODBYE, as she is in the middle of a case involving missing prostitutes in which no one, except Kimberly, seems to care. A young prostitute who goes by the name Delilah Rose is placed under arrest and claims that she is Kimberly's informant. Kimberly does not know the woman but is drawn into the matter when Delilah claims to have knowledge about a bizarre John with a penchant for spiders who is linked to the disappearance and probable murder of a number of young women.

Though initially reluctant, Kimberly feels some empathy for Delilah, given that Delilah herself is pregnant and that Kimberly's mother and sister were both victims of a serial killer. Kimberly throws herself totally into the case, at the risk of her health and her marriage. Her husband Mac has issues of his own, having been offered a promotion that would require them to relocate, and she is beginning to feel parallels between her own career and that of her father's, whose years with the FBI wrecked his marriage.

Kimberly gradually moves closer and closer to uncovering the murderer's identity, drawn in part by some enigmatic, eerie telephone calls from a young boy who sounds as if he is phoning for help and who may be in the process of being groomed as the killer's successor. As matters race to a riveting conclusion, she finds that the assailant is targeting others besides prostitutes and that one of his targets in particular is extremely close to home.

Gardner begins SAY GOODBYE by dropping clues throughout that unify the story, and then dropping surprises --- if you call explosions surprises --- that slowly complete the tale during the second half. You will see some of them coming, but many of them you won't. There is one particular bombshell dropped in the last couple of pages (no peeking!) that says a lot about the enduring nature of evil and the acts performed in its name. There are many subtle and tangential references to arachnoids as well. I won't give you any examples here, as part of the enjoyment of the book is picking up on these as you go along.

A great many of the chapters are also prefaced with little factoids about spiders, most of which will do absolutely nothing to help you sleep without checking your bed sheets a few times per night. The most frightening monsters, however, have two legs, not eight, and thus are deserving of greater scrutiny. You won't read SAY GOODBYE without drawing your children just a bit closer to you every hour of every day.

--- Reviewed by Joe Hartlaub

Yep. I get every comic out these days but this was the best comic I think I have ever read. I can't wait for more.

Scott Pilgrim is getting better and better in my opinion. O'Malley seems to amp up his penciling in this volume --- better detail, great action. The story is just o-so-cool.

Can't wait for vol. 4 when Scott gets it together!

Basically, I picked this book up at half price during a closing sale at a store. I leafed through it when I bought it, and thought it looked pretty good. 3~4 reads later, I have to say that this is one of the best manga [though I really hesitate to call it that: it kind of resides in the space between manga, comic, and book] I've read. It's realistic, has really funny jokes, and isn't afraid to be wacky - the thing is that these otherwise completely outlandish moments fit perfectly within the book as it stands. A must-read [I currently have the first two books and Lost at Sea coming to my house from this series]!

I really enjoyed the development of Scott's relationships in this volume. A whole lot happened, and somethings are too random to recall, but overall, it was an enjoyable read. I like how O'Malley takes his time to reveal Scott's relationships with people through a series of flashbacks, where in each one, you get a small piece of the puzzle.

I can still barely believe that the Scott Pilgrim series is as good as it is. Author Bryan Lee O'Malley has taken a relationship drama and infused it with numerous references to video games, indie music, manga, and other niche areas of popular culture to create a world where characters are completely fine with breaking out into a massive, over-the-top fight that involves the battleground imploding at the end.
Scott Pilgrim, for those of you who aren't caught up, is a 23-year-old slacker who lives in a small Canadian town around Toronto. He is in a bad band named Sex Bob-Omb along with the completely cool (so cool he has no emotions) Stephen Stills and the angry Kim Pine (whom he dated in high school). After breaking up with a 17-year-old high school girl named Knives Chau, Scott began dating Ramona Flowers, an American now living in Canada and working as an Amazon.ca delivery girl. However, before Scott can officially date Ramona, he must defeat her seven evil ex-boyfriends. He has already taken out 2, but the next on the list, Todd Ingram, may prove to be more than Scott can handle.
Picking up pretty much exactly where the second volume, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, left off, Scott and Ramona have just learned that Todd is dating Natalie V. "Envy" Adams, Scott's girlfriend before Knives who ripped his heart out. Through flashbacks, we learn how Envy met Scott as a shy anime fan and eventually turned into a rock goddess. If that weren't bad enough, Todd is a vegan, and in Scott's world, vegans attain vast psychic powers that make him a much more formidable opponent than Matthew Patel and Lucas Lee.
As usual, the battles don't take up the whole book; most of the pages are devoted to hilarious character studies. Scott's roommate, Wallace Wells, is just as funny as ever, with his snide comments about Envy and his platonic love of Ramona. Knives is great due to the sheer sadness of her situation (I kind of feel bad for her, but she is responsible for some very funny and heartfelt situations). New characters like Envy and Lynette, Envy's drummer who has a biomechanical arm, are fun as well. But the book is also full of great moments that don't deal with characters. The existence of a save point in the world was one of the funniest things I've seen in a long time. And of course, the fights just keep getting better. Ramona shows that she can hold her own and that her little handbag is just full of surprises.
The only thing I have to say that is negative is that I just can't get a good feel for the art. It is (as far as I know) intentionally cheap, but there are times when I can't tell who certain characters are or when the flashbacks end. Still, it isn't too much of a problem.
I don't care what excuses you may have for not reading Scott Pilgrim, get on it now! The story is great and the humor is fantastic.

Useful propaganda; but in reality to come to such definitive conclusions you need to have an army of PhD biologists doing huge statistical sample tests.

But don't let that deter you from the nice graphics and the fact that fish sustainability is a serious topic.

"One size does not fit all" in the areas where food choice and environmental responsibility collide, though this book nonetheless offers an overview of the choices we can make as individuals that are important and can make a significant difference. This book was a gentle, persuasive, thorough and (to me) entertaining overview of a subject that had concerned me for a while. The book (and a downloadable "pocket guide" available on the book's website) is useful for both shopping and eating out, and I have learned alot about tastes and preferences I didn't know I had! This is a good one.

Carl Safina has long been an advocate of fish preservation, and an eloquent one at that. There is scandalously little information about fish for consumers; many do not know which fish are members of perilously depleted stocks. Safina et al manage to impart information about the state of fisheries without making a fish-eater feel bad about him or herself. We need more books that can educate, not condescend, and not reprimand about the effects of human consumption, existence, and behavior. These authors take a smart route: teaching readers to become more informed and concerned about fish just by learning about them.

Seafood Lover's Almanac has great illustrations and is loaded with fish facts and a punch.  The book educateme about how fish are caught, how they are faring, their nutritional values, the drugs, antibiotics, etc. that are often used in farming and hatchery-raised fisheries, what species are endangered, how we can help, and how to shop and cook them.  I learned that Sockeye Salmon is one of the many varieties of Pacific northwest salmons, that Tilapia is farm-raised, and that Orange roughy is found off New Zealand, Australia and Namibia and is always sold frozen, and Bocaccio is an ocean rock fish from the California coast.  The authors make it clear which species are endangered like Patagonian toothfish (which is in the markets as Chilean sea bass), and which are doing well, like Alaska wild salmon. Included is a fish scale that ranks species from green to yellow to red, which made it easy for me to check how a particular species is doing and what makes ecological sense.

There are recipes from some renowned chefs that appear throughout the text - not many - but enough to send the home cook to their local fish monger.  Christopher Idone Cookbook Author

Seafood Lover's Almanac has great illustrations and is loaded with fish facts and a punch.  The book educateme about how fish are caught, how they are faring, their nutritional values, the drugs, antibiotics, etc. that are often used in farming and hatchery-raised fisheries, what species are endangered, how we can help, and how to shop and cook them.  I learned that Sockeye Salmon is one of the many varieties of Pacific northwest salmons, that Tilapia is farm-raised, and that Orange roughy is found off New Zealand, Australia and Namibia and is always sold frozen, and Bocaccio is an ocean rock fish from the California coast.  The authors make it clear which species are endangered like Patagonian toothfish (which is in the markets as Chilean sea bass), and which are doing well, like Alaska wild salmon. Included is a fish scale that ranks species from green to yellow to red, which made it easy for me to check how a particular species is doing and what makes ecological sense.

There are recipes from some renowned chefs that appear throughout the text - not many - but enough to send the home cook to their local fish monger.  Christopher Idone Cookbook Author