The recipes are tasty, but a word of warning - many of them are seasoned with "hot" spices, which I had to omit in order to make it palatable for our young children. This book doesn't have any color pictures, which was disappointing. It is also limited in the "types" of beans that it uses - mostly common beans (cannelinni, navy, black, pintos, black-eye-peas, etc.) - not too many exotic-type beans. I love collecting unusual beans, and had hoped to find recipes to use them in, but didn't. These are good recipes for "common" beans, but if you are looking for recipes for the more "exotic" types, this book is limited. I was disappointed with the small size of the book - I thought the price was too high for a small paperback with no color pictures. The recipes have a lot of ethnic variety (Mexican, Morroccan, Indian, Asian, American, etc.) - I wasn't disappointed with the flavors - just expected more for the price. For flavor of recipes, I give it 5 stars. For price, no pictures, and lacking in "exotic bean" recipes, I give it 3 stars.

This is my favorite cookbook, even though I also own Mollie Katzen's excellent Moosewood and EBF cookbooks. I'm a vegetarian, so I do lament that only 41 of Dojny's 75 recipes are vegetarian. But every recipe I've used is a gem. Its advantages over Moosewood include: 1) Katzen is woefully short on bean recipes. As a vegetarian, I can eat far more nutritiously and cheaply with beans at the center of my diet. 2) Dojny's recipe's are reliably tasty. Katzen does have some mediocre ones. 3) Mmm, mmm, I can't believe how good it all tastes!

This may seem like an unlikely book to get excited about, but this is my very favorite cookbook (and I own a lot as my Amazon account can confirm). In the winter, I make soups and stews. I got this book for Christmas and I have made almost every recipe. The book includes outstanding versions of the classics (New England Baked Beans) and international dishes that I made as experiments and are now favorites (Indian Spice Rice with Peas). There is also a time consuming, but user friendly Cassoulet, which I have made twice for parties, but I've never had any left over.

No matter what had ever been going on in JD Marshall's life, he always had his work to fall back on. Now, as he leads the race to bring online banking to consumers, someone is trying to destroy him. He knew it was a mistake the minute his uncle Harry told him who his 'investors' were. Based in Las Vegas, his finance backers were heavily involved in the LV Mafia. When a break in occurs at his Research and Development building, JD takes all the data and the fifteen year old son he never knew he had, and goes on the run.

Nina Toon was raised by her spinster aunt to believe that no woman was better with a man. Nina went through life believing it, and the older she got, the more she believed it. When JD and his son Jackie fall into her life, Nina doesn't know what to make of it. A school teacher who is on summer vacation, Nina doesn't know how to react when JD offers to help her make her dream of having a botanical garden and reality, if he lets her rent a bedroom of the farmhouse. Knowing that her aunt Hattie would heartily dissaprove, Nina nevertheless accepts JD's offer. She did not know how to deal with her body's reaction to JD. Whenever he is in the proximity of her, she feels like her body short circuits.

Never knowing the importance of family, JD only knows that he wants Nina in his bed. He doesn't know where to go from there, nor does he understand his feelings of contentment out of bed with her. Nina loses her arrogance about thinking she doesn't need men in her life as the story unfolds. Together they find their way to the Garden of Dreams after overcoming many obstacles.

I've found that Patricia Rice is one author whose books I can buy without even looking at the backcover blurb and know that I will enjoy it no matter what. That doesn't hold true for many authors. I've read a number of her contemporary romances so far, and each has held my attention and entertained me.

This book is no exception. The plot has already been detailed in another review, but know that Ms. Rice has created interesting and realistic characters, ones who act and react in believable ways. Each character has some hidden depth that is initially unsuspected. Also, she creates multiple subplots which enhance and advance the storyline. In addition to romantic arc, there are also subplots involving a father's discovery of an unknown son, industrial espionage involving computer software, the return of a prodigal mother, a murder, and a community/personal battle over corporate vs. private interests. The prodigal mother subplot, for example, doesn't follow the typical restoration-of-a-loved-one route. I especially enjoy that she tells the story from both JD's and Nina's perspectives, allowing us access to their emotions. I found that the multitude of characters enhanced rather than detracted from the story. Each was integral to his/her portion of the storyline.

If you like the writings of Karen Robards and Susan Elizabeth Phillips, then Patricia Rice should definitely be added to your "must-read" list.

John David "JD" Marshall is the ultimate absent minded computer nerd who trusts no one, not even himself. In Los Angeles, JD is currently working on a revolutionary computer program that needs approximately three-six more weeks to complete. However, JD panic when his uncle informs him that a financial loan officer will soon be visiting him to see what progress has been made on the new program. Adding to JD's tumbling world, he receives a call from an Arizona teenager claiming to be his son. JD panics and does what he always has done when the heat is up, he runs (computer in hand).

In Kentucky, JD is injured in a car crash. He recovers in the home of Nina Toons, a local math teacher. Nina thinks all men are worthless and JD knows he has had nothing but bad luck with women. When the pair fall in love with each other, they must still overcome their past demons and the threat from the outsiders chasing JD before a permanent relationship can be bonded.

GARDEN OF DREAMS is an interesting contemporary romance that features two charming lead characters and an assortment of intriguing support players. The story line is crisp but occasionally is derailed by revelations from inner souls of the lead protagonists. In spite of this slight flaw, Patricia Rice serves up a fabulous romantic intrigue that will please fans of the sub-genre. Let's hope this author will be writing contemporaries for a long time to come

Harriet Klausner

This is an excellent book regarding infrared photography, with many fine examples which are clearly explained. It is a good starting point for anyone who wants to try infrared photography. This book could have been much better, however, had the authors studied basic syntax and sentence structure beforehand. Much of the writing style is clumsy and tends to get in the way of enjoying the content.

For all you photog's out there, this is the book for infrared, I have learned so much from Pat. He has got me excited about this very sensitive film. great job!

Finally, an infrared textbook written and illustrated for anyone in professional photography! If you would like to experience the mystery of infrared film and imaging, this publication is a must. Rice, Rice, and Hill have taken all the guesswork out of this fascinating field and show us the extreme limits of using this medium to increase sales and draw interest from our customers. This work is well-written, instructional, illustrative, and informative.

Being a first-time author, Rice has wisely (I think) avoided trying to give another retelling of the whole Arthurian saga. Instead, he has written a tale set some ten years after Arthur's death, in which the main characters are Bedwyr, Guinevere and Medraut's son (Arthur's grandson) Irion. He tells how the warring Britons manage to hold off the Saxons for a little longer, and also gives the origin for the myth that Arthur is sleeping until needed by his people again. I found the climax both exciting and moving. There are a few historical howlers, but on the whole the times are created quite well, especially with Justinian's reconquest of Italy being brought to the fore at the beginning of the book. Its not the best book I've ever read, but if you collect good historical (not fantasy) novels about the Arthurian period then add this one to your collection.

King Arthur is dying and he commands Bedwyr to throw Excalibur into the lake as his last request. Bedwyr disobeys and hides the sword for another time thinking that Arthur may be healed of his wounds and have need of it again. Well, Arthur doesn't recover and eleven years later Bedwyr returns from fighting for Rome to right the wrong he committed. However, one thing leads to another and he finds himself being asked by Irion, Arthur's grandson to help fight against the Saxons. Irion is the son of Medraut, but is in no way like him. He resembles Arthur in both appearance and personality. Bedwyr refuses, saying that Britain's troubles are no longer his and continues to search for Excalibur. As Bedwyr continues on his quest to find Excalibur Irion tries to find a way for the Britains to reclaim Britain and Camelot. Will their two paths cross again?

The story is exciting and never lets up. The ending is climatic and engaging! It's just too bad it's only 209 pages long. I was sad to see it end! This was an excellent novel and didn't find any discrepancies concerning history because this was more an alternate historical fantasy novel and leaves the author much license to do with his story as he pleases. It is out-of-print but I had no trouble obtaining a copy and can't recommend this book highly enough!

I read a lot of books over the summer, and tis was one of the best. Rice uses ton of historical information to write a fiction story about a time clouded in mystery. The descriptions and battles are colorful and enthralling. Too bad it's out of print...

Moving from middle-class North Carolina to posh Brentwood, Virginia, 16-year-old Kathy Colby thinks her family has it made now with their new fancy house. That is, until she feels the cold presence on the landing upstairs and learns about the house's history. Apparently, there was a mass murder in the house ten years ago; a man killed his wife, three sons, and the family dog--and he was never found. If the freedom of a madman isn't scary enough, the strange, cold presence in her house is enough to scare Kathy stiff. She believes the Winstons' ghosts are listening, waiting... but for what, Kathy doesn't know.

What exactly happened on the landing in Kathy's house? And who are the two new strangers in the Colbys' life--the derelict man her mother has hired as a gardener, the scuzzy guy who gives Kathy the creeps; and the curious young boy her 7-year-old brother Timothy has befriended who nobody else can see?

"The Listeners" is a pretty good supernatural teen book. I read it in one sitting without any difficulty. It's very fast-paced and just under 200 pages, ideal for kids. However, the identity of Philip was so obvious to me I doubt other readers will be fooled either, but maybe younger readers will still be surprised at the end. Recommended for children 12 and up.

"The Listeners" is a terrific ghost story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The writing and characterizations are much better than what is usually found in books for "young adult" readers.

Be sure to read Ms. Rice's other books, which include "Music from the Dead", "The Year the Wolves Came, and the two "Class Trip" novels.

"The Listeners" is an unusual ghost story that is both scary and moving. Bebe Faas Rice does a great job of providing chills and thrills without resorting to explicit violence.

Be sure to read her other novels, which include "Music from the Dead" and "The Year the Wolves Came".

When I first picked up this book, I didn't know it was the youth novelization and I thought it was overly simplistic. But then I found the bigger novel, which I was looking for, and the light bulb went on!

This condenses the movie well, and explains it, but the fact that they actually type out the sound effects (SHOOK! "Aaarrggh!") got on my nerves in about two seconds. Maybe the kids won't mind, but it really bothered me.

I thin this book is great. It is just like the movie but instead you create the speical effects. It is great because it it tells youu stuff that you didn't see in the movie. If you are an X-MEN fan I recament this. :)

THIS BOOK DISCRIBES THE SCENES SO WELL.I KNOW BY THE TIME YOU READ THE FIRST CHAPTER YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO PUT THE BOOK DOWN.THE MOVIE WAS JUST LIKE THIS BOOK, SO MUCH ACTION, IN ONE CHAPTER THAT BY THE TIME YOUR DONE READING IT YOU'LL WAN'T TO READ IT AGAIN.AFTER YOU READ THIS BOOK GO TO YOUR LOCAL VIDEO STORE TO RENT OR BUY THE MOVIE.SO YOU CAN COMPARE LARA BERGEN'S WAY SHE WROTE THE BOOK AND HOW THE MOVIE IS WRITTEN.THIS BOOK IS GREAT FOR MARVEL COMICS FANS AND KIDS WHO LIKE READING BOOKS ABOUT SUPER HEROS.I BOUGHT THE BOOK AND WAS DONE READING IT IN THREE DAYS AND DID IT FOR A BOOK REPORT IN SCHOOL.

The book has some good content but the quizes and exercises are [bad] The exercises are just multiple choice questions that are so easy most 2nd graders could probably handle them. Overall not a great book for adults.

I had the honor of meeting Dr. Hensley at a conference in North Carolina. I managed to go to ever class he taught. This man is an amazing teacher! He can teach you more in ten minutes than most can teach you in one year. I encourage all who are looking for insight into writing to purchase this book and USE IT.

I used to hate the thought of brushing up on grammar, but this book changed all that. Finally there's a concise book that covers all the basic rules - and makes it fun to learn, too. The first part of the book is an excellent overview of the rules of the English language, with plenty of explanations and examples. The second part gives terrific lessons in style and shows you how to use the rules of the English language. Each chapter also has tips and pointers, and a fun quiz at the end!

Easily the best grammar book I've ever seen!

I am a regular customer at the Big Bowl in Edina, MN. It's a wonderful place, with imaginative, tasty, fresh foods. I only wish this cookbook lived up to the restaurant. Unfortunately, many of the dishes in the book are also available in almost any good Asian cooking book. The dipping sauces - my personal favorites at the restaurant - aren't included in the book and neither are my other favorites from the restaurant.

I will keep going back to the restaurant, but this book is far from the next best thing to being there! Back to the kitchen...

While the Bay Area has an abundance of Asian restaurants few compare to Big Bowl in the Mid-West. The books aesthetics are very pleasing and the format is easy to follow. The special ingredients section was very informative in explaining the origins and use, as well as pointing out which recipes call for them. What makes this book such a great reference is the emphasis on using quality ingredients and the cooking techniques are well described and easy to understand. In addition, I also enjoyed the array of traditional and modern adaptations of the recipes and look forward to using this book more. I highly recommend the satay, the freshly prepared peanut sauce is a winner. We only wish Mr. Cost never left San Francisco.

Having grown up near Chicago eating great food all my life, it wasn't until I had moved away that the first Big Bowl opened its doors. Luckily a friend and school mate of mine who works at the restaurant, invited me in on a return visit. WOW!! The only word I could think of at the time to describe the food. If you live anywhere near a Big Bowl, go! If you are like me in Denver, well outside of their delivery area, do the next best thing, buy this book and make it yourself!

I am a retired Registered Dietitian and a person who likes "healthy eating" and interesting recipes. I just purchased this book. As my first foray into making a recipe, I prepared "Burgundy Beef in Pasta Shells with Tomato Sauce", p.194. I carefully followed the recipe and ended up with twice as much filling and 1/2 as much sauce as needed for 16 shells. Plus, I needed a much larger casserolle, 9x9", than recommended. Either the author has not prepared the recipe, or, more likely, the errors slipped by in the proof-reading stage of publication. My revised version (with canned spaghetti sauce) tasted great. I look forward to trying several other recipes, but I will be careful to ask myself if the ingredient proportions seem right.

I use this cookbook all the time because the recipes are always tasty and the ingredients are usually on-hand! It is a very practical, cookbook that doesn't oversimplify at the expense of taste.

This pasta and grains recipe cookbook is your doorway to good eating, excellent health and longevity. All the way from Northern Italy and Sicily and throughout the world, it brings you an alternative diet that has proven to be creative, delicious, and exciting awakening for people around the world.

I'm not too familiar with Burroughs' Tarzan work outside of the Movies and Comics, so the first half of this book had my mind swimming. There isn't enough recap for a Tarzan newbie like me; I bought it for the Predators, and, (sadly) they seem to be an afterthought in the plot. On the plus side, the book really picks up steam in the second half, and by the end I was totally engrossed.

Walt Simonson's story is pretty decent, as is Lee Weeks' art. Predator fans might be disappointed, but it's still entertaining.

Fans who enjoy this should check out Batman/Tarzan: Claws of the Catwoman. Great stuff!

The difficulty in writing a good Tarzan story is in finding a foe worthy of the Ape Man. The alien Predators and the mind-bending Mahars of Pellucidar are definitely up to the job. This is a tale of superheroics and Tarzan has never been more savage. Highly recommended.

Congratulations to Dark Horse! Perhaps, just perhaps, the inclusion of alien Preditors is the right touch to entice modern readers to Burroughs' jungle man. Here is an excellent effort!