Here's a forgotten Ed Greenwood classic! The great mage, Aglahund the Mighty, lies buried atop Galzar's Crag. His apprentice Ulthorn, one of his greatest proteges, was recently found dead next to the tomb - in a doorway that never existed before! Now, it's up to the heroes (levels 15-20) to ascend the Endless Stair and discover the dread secret none have ever lived to tell... recommended and fun.

Phryne Fisher sails to Australia in the late 1920's. She finds herself surrounded on all sides by villains during her search for the King of Snow. This book brings alive the magic of 1920's Melbourne and the era of fun and flappers.

Greenwood and Aspinwall join the growing number of authors dealing with interest groups on the European level. In their introduction they provide a useful overview of the EU's lobbying system. They argue that the system of interest representation is similar to the way interests interact with Washington. Although business interests dominate in Brussels (63% of all interest groups) non-profit groups do have a chance of exercising influence.

As Cram points out in her contribution, the EU institutions themselves have encouraged lobbying and are active actors in the policy process and not just passive providers of a framework. They bring particular interest groups together and create policy networks. An interesting deviation from the usual emphasis on business groups is Young's discussion of consumer interest organisations. Similarly, Webster's analysis of the strategies of environmental groups offers interesting insights.

All in all, the book presents an informative and balanced view of the challenges that private interest - both business groups and non-profit associations- face when acting at the EU level.

I am doing research for a book on the influence of sailing on life today, and this book has been invaluable. It has much more detail and covers a broader range of subjects than any other book I've been able to find. Thank you to the authors for pulling together so much interesting research into one very readable volume! It would be very helpful to students or anyone interested in the real day-to-day details of life on the seas or the waterfront in the 19th century.

For those with an interest in early imperial China, this is an exceptional resource. It's quite readable and detailed enough to provide a solid background for narrower studies or to provide Tang-specific information to a Chinese history generalist. For those with more academic needs, I would still recommend it, but would note that Benn has chosen readability over extreme granularity of detail -- e.g., we read about "a son of the emperor," rather than learning the prince's name in Chinese characters and in English.

This was a good series. Good story, and good writing. However, I was a little let down at the end, not because of the writing, because of the story. It was confusing due to being rushed. Other than that, I liked it.

Electra is the story of Laodice (her real name), the daughter of the mighty war leader and brother of Menelaus - Agammemnon. In the original story, before he sail to Troy for the Trojan war, Agammemnon sacrifices his daughter Iphigenia for a good wind to get there quickly. His wife and Queen Clytemnestra (mortal sister of Helen of Troy) is furious and takes a lover (Aegisthus) and begans to plot. On Agammemnon's victorious return home to Mycenae, his wife and lover murder him as foretold by the Trojan princess Cassandra.

This is the story of what happens to Electra and her brother Orestes. Cassandra is saved and the three of them escape with the help of Cassandra's two lovers Chryse and Eumides. As they journey away from Mycenae, Electra begins to learn more about Cassandra and her strange customs. Pylades, Electra's cousin takes charge of her and Orestes as their other companions leave.

In the tale that unfolds, we learn of Electra's abuse by her mother's lover, Orestes revenge and pursual by the Furies and Cassandra's release by Apollo. As the story progresses, the characters begin to take shape and at times, the reader is able to identify with them. Just so you know, there are a few descriptions of sex so be forewarned.

This is a very good retelling of the Greek myth and for those who enjoy Greek mythology, I would recommend this book and her previous one: Cassandra, as well as the next one: Medea. The books are all about strong women in those times. Also, if you want to learn more about the story leading up to Electra, read the Iliad by Homer.

The classic "Grey Box" campaign set by Ed Greenwood introduced us all to the infinite splendors of Waterdeep and the Realms, through Elminster's eyes, and ushered in the silver age of classic AD&D gaming. Although the set was later refurbished in the 90s, many people prefer this set not only for the nostalgia it provides, but also because the illustrations in the campaign books are gorgeous and unforgettable. Clyde Caldwell's "Ravenloft" style reached its apogee here. In this set, you get the 96-page Players Guide to the Realms, the 96 Page DM's Lorebook, and huge poster maps of the heartlands of the Realms, with the unique transparent hex overlays for adventuring.

The hall is a good play in F&R world.Still that the mission is made for higher caracter or very good player(tink are lethal there)comparating to the level average on the adv book.For inexperienced player I sugest to party to be at least 4 of level 3 to 5.Exepting that al the other ting in the adventure are good and emprese me a lot.But look out dead trap are anywhere.

This is a fine work for a general audience: clear, concise, and to the point. For those preparing for a trip to Turkey, or those who simply want to learn more, this would be a fine place to start. One should not be misled by the title, however. This work does not cover only the Turkish Republic, but considers the history of Anatolia "from time immmemorial" to the present. With such a ambitious agenda, and only two-hundred pages to work with, this makes for a lot of simplifications.

For people with a better knowledge of Turkey, this work will probably be too shallow to be really satisfying. For those who want academic treatment of modern Turkey, Erik Zurcher is still the best available. For those who want a more critical, journalistic treatment of the Turkish Republic, try Hugh and Nicole Pope's Turkey Unveiled.