Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time

Book Description

The astonishing, uplifting story of a real-life Indiana Jones and his humanitarian campaign to use education to combat terrorism in the Taliban's backyard

Anyone who despairs of the individual's power to change lives has to read the story of Greg Mortenson, a homeless mountaineer who, following a 1993 climb of Pakistan's treacherous K2, was inspired by a chance encounter with impoverished mountain villagers and promised to build them a school. Over the next decade he built fifty-five schools—especially for girls—that offer a balanced education in one of the most isolated and dangerous regions on earth. As it chronicles Mortenson's quest, which has brought him into conflict with both enraged Islamists and uncomprehending Americans, Three Cups of Tea combines adventure with a celebration of the humanitarian spirit.

Customer Reviews:

A change your life book.......2007-10-02

This book was required reading for all incoming freshmen in Montana's university system this year, and my book club chose it last spring. At first I had a hard time "getting into" it. The first 50 pages or so I considered not finishing it...there were so many foreign names and places that half the time I couldn't put the letter sounds together to make words I could even understand...BUT THEN!
This book really grasps your soul. Every time I sat down to read I felt a wave of goosebumps over my excitement with this story.
This book is very motivational also. Everything you'll read makes so much sense about changing the world through education, but you'll also find yourself finding lessons and motivation for your own life as well.
I ABSOLUTELY loved this book. I've recommended it to everyone and I've passed my copy on to a friend. I also had the honor of hearing Greg Mortenson speak at a small community library, and he told his story to us like we were friends and family. It was wonderful!
You must read this book!

Buy it, read it, pass it on, give as a gift.......2007-10-01

For everything else that has already been said about this book. I agree. I also have to add that it is a page-turner. I had a hard time putting it down. I didn't expect that. I expect to be inspired and then, be unable to finish this worthy book. Instead, I was fascinated, enthralled, encouraged and rooting for Greg. I'm not finished the book yet, but I came online to order a copy for a friend. I highly recommend it.

Three cups of tea.......2007-09-30

I rated this book 5 stars. I had no idea who Greg Mortenson was until my
wife recommended his book to me. My only familiarity with Pakinstan and
Afhganistan was what I read about these countries in the news about the
Afghanistan-Iraq wars. I have a totally different concept of the people of these two countries after having read Greg's book. They are peaceful, loving, caring, intelligent people interested in the welfare of their children, whether male or female, and intent on educating them and
preparing them for the rest of their lives. I was so glad I read this book. It really opened my eyes.

If only we all took the step to reach out.......2007-09-30

Magnificient! If only we all took the step to reach out and make this world a better place for each unique human being on this earth. I couldn't put this book down because Greg is actually doing it on an amazingly large scale. If only each child in the world had the opportunity for education.....we can erase if only

A true inspiration.......2007-09-30

Greg Mortenson deserves a Nobel Peace Prize and this book tells the story of a real hero. I could hardly believe one person could be so devoted, brave, lucky, and true! It also tells of the Muslim people as generous human beings - the other side of the terrorists we read about in the papers all of the time. It's also another reminder of how fortunate we are in this country - especially the women

History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

Average customer rating:

Calculations are only as good as your numbers
Pants on fire?
Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed.
Very Interesting
History as Science Fiction

History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
Anatoly Fomenko
Manufacturer: Mithec
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Chinese | Ethnic & National | Biographies & Memoirs | Subjects | Books

Irish | Ethnic & National | Biographies & Memoirs | Subjects | Books

Japanese | Ethnic & National | Biographies & Memoirs | Subjects | Books

Women | Specific Groups | Biographies & Memoirs | Subjects | Books

Doctors & Medicine | Humor | Entertainment | Subjects | Books

Lawyers & Criminals | Humor | Entertainment | Subjects | Books

Love, Sex & Marriage | Humor | Entertainment | Subjects | Books

Assyria, Babylonia & Sumer | Ancient | History | Subjects | Books

Early Civilization | Ancient | History | Subjects | Books

General | Ancient | History | Subjects | Books

Historiography | Historical Study | History | Subjects | Books

General | World | History | Subjects | Books

French | Erotica | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

Victorian | Erotica | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

Epic | Poetry | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

German | Poetry | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

Russian | Poetry | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

Spanish | Poetry | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

Chinese | Classics | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

Conspiracy Theories | Current Events | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books

War on Drugs | Crime & Criminals | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books

English (All) | Dictionaries & Thesauruses | Reference | Subjects | Books

Science | Dictionaries & Thesauruses | Reference | Subjects | Books

Online Research | Genealogy | Reference | Subjects | Books

Native American | Earth-Based Religions | Religion & Spirituality | Subjects | Books

General | Science | Subjects | Books

General | History & Philosophy | Science | Subjects | Books

History of Science | History & Philosophy | Science | Subjects | Books

Magic & Wizards | Fantasy | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Subjects | Books

Sailor Moon | Popular Characters | Children's Books | Subjects | Books

Pilates | Exercise & Fitness | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books

History | Fashion | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

All Titles | Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007 | Stores | Books
Similar Items:

ASIN: 2913621058

Book Description

Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

Customer Reviews:

Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

The New York Yankees Illustrated History

Average customer rating:

Great Gift
Bought this for the die-hard Yankee Fan and he loves this DVD
The New York Times tells the story of the New York Yankees

The New York Yankees Illustrated History
The New York Times
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Baseball | Sports | Subjects | Books

General | Sports | Subjects | Books

Look Inside Sports Books | Trip | Specialty Stores | Books
Similar Items:

ASIN: 0312290942

Book Description

One of baseballs legendary teams meets one of the most distinguished newspapers in the country in this exciting history of the New York Yankees. For 100 years, the Yankees have delighted fans across the country with some of the most memorable seasons in baseball history. From The Babe to Yogi Berra, from Joe Dimaggio to Derek Jeter, the Yankees have also had some of the most skilled (and colorful) players ever. Now, a team of outstanding sports journalists from the Times includingDave Anderson, Murray Chass, Robert Lipsyte, Buster Olney, and George Vecseycontribute original, probing essays on the teamthat has provided a century of thrilling, often controversial baseball. With years of experience covering the Yankees and the rest of the sports world, these famed writers provide a unique perspective on the Yankees place in the annals of sports history. With over 150 photographs from The New York Times archives and the Baseball Hall of Fame, this beautiful book makes the perfect gift for every baseball fan.

Customer Reviews:

Great Gift.......2007-05-25

We gave this book as part of a gift for a real Yankee fan. Each time we visit we see more bookmarks and notes in the book which is always next to his favorite chair. That shows us how much he loves it.

Bought this for the die-hard Yankee Fan and he loves this DVD.......2007-03-09

Bought this for the die-hard Yankee Fan and he loves this DVD

The New York Times tells the story of the New York Yankees.......2004-02-04

A transient American League franchise was plunked down in New York in early 1903, which made last year the 100th anniversary of the team now known as the New York Yankees. As part of the celebration five writers from the sports department of "The New York Times" put together "The New York Yankees Illustrated History." Actually this volume has less photographs than I would have thought, given the title, although most Yankee fans will find enough new shots to justify flipping through the pages, including, believe it or not, a photograph of Mike Kekich and Fritz Peterson joking about their infamous "lifestyle" swap.

The volume divides the history of the Yankees into five eras, each of which is defined by decades: (1) The Ruth Years (1903-1929), covered by George Vecsey, covers the most of the first three decades of the team, although Ruth was with the team from 1921 to 1935. This opening chapter sets up the first Yankee dynasty, with black & white photographs focusing on Ruth and the 1927 "Murder's Row" team as well as a collection of Yankee memorabilia by a long-time fan. My favorite shots are of Ruth in 1921, when he was in his physical prime, and Gehrig sitting on the dugout steps watching the team after he benches himself in 1939. (2) Gehrig-DiMaggio (1930s, 40s, 50s), written by Dave Anderson, really focuses primarily on the DiMaggio period, with the Iron Horse as the link between the Babe and Joltin' Joe. Again, the chronology does not quite fit because DiMaggio retired after 1951, but he is the dominant figure in this chapter, which has photographs of his personal life as well as his playing career.

When you see that the next chapter focuses on the 1960s, and who it focuses on, it becomes clear that the major figure who does not get to be worked into a title and who clearly defined the 1950s for the Yankees, was Yogi Berra. Instead, we have (3) Mantle, Maris and the 1960s, by Robert Lipsyte, which elevates Roger Maris and his 61* home runs to the same level of Mantle, DiMaggio, Gehrig and Ruth. I really think they are off base here, that the 1950s and 1960s should have been Yogi and Mickey. After all, it is still Yogi, the most beloved living baseball player, who is the only one in history with 10 World Series rings. This chapter has a rare color photograph of a 19 year old Mantle as well as a shot of Mantle and teammate Clip Mapes visiting Mickey's father at a Oklahoma mine, as well as the pivotal moment in the 1951 World Series when Mantle caught his spikes on a drain hole and popped his knee as DiMaggio catches the ball hit by Willie Mays.

For most Yankee fans the last two chapters deal with the New York Yankees they have probably known most of their lives: (4) Life With Steinbrenners (1970s, 80s), by Murray Chass, reminds everybody that you could have Reggie Jackson, Thurman Munson, Billy Martin, Ron Guidry, Goose Gossage and whoever you wanted on the field, but the Yankees were dominated by the personality of the Boss. (5) The Modern Yankees, by Buster Olney, looks at how the dynasty that started dominating baseball at the end of the 1990s was put together, ending, ironically, with the Yankees losing the 2001 World Series in the bottom of the 9th inning of Game 7 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Which meant the Yankees had only won four World Championships in the last six seasons. They are photographs of most of the key players associated with the new Yankee dynasty.

The 150 photographs in "The New York Yankees Illustrated History" come from the library of the Baseball Hall of Fame and extensive archives of "The New York Times." Interestingly enough, only the photographs in the last chapter are color shots. The text provides not so much a history of a franchise as the stories of the legendary players and great games. The writing here is certainly in the tradition of sports reporting more than history, which is quite appropriate for a richly illustrated volume. This is not a definitive history, nor is it the final word on a pictorial history of the team, but it is certainly strong enough in both departments to be worth a look by Yankee fans.

Average customer rating:

Afternoon Tea!

Nice book on English Tea

Good things do come in small packages

The Best Resource for Tradition as well as Recipes!

Best of 4

The London Ritz Book of Afternoon Tea
Helen Simpson
Manufacturer: William Morrow Cookbooks
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Baking | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
Coffee & Tea | Drinks & Beverages | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
General | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
English, Scottish & Welsh | European | Regional & International | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
Brunch & Tea | Special Occasions | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
Similar Items:

Having Tea: Recipes & Table Settings

The Book of Afternoon Tea (Book of...)

Tea & Etiquette (Revised): Taking Tea for Business and Pleasure (Capital Lifestyles)

The Totally Teatime Cookbook (Totally Cookbooks)

Taking Tea at the Savoy

ASIN: 0877958238

Book Description

Afternoon tea is the english meal-time institution, a social as well as a culinary event.

It is precisely this atmosphere which is embodied in the Palm Court Tearoom at the Ritz in London, which for many years has been one of the most delightful and traditional places to take tea.

The London Ritz Book of Afternoon Tea captures the essence of this traditional British occasion and provides the reader with all the Ritz expertize in the ceremony as well as over 50 recipes, illustrated with passages from Dickens to Oscar Wilde and charming drawings.

Customer Reviews:

Afternoon Tea!.......2007-05-12

what a great book! my idea of luxury is to attend afternoon tea in a great hotel-and now I can recreate some of the recipes (but not the harpist) at home. If you like tea, good food, and learning about creating a mood or an atmosphere for your guests, this little book is just great!

Nice book on English Tea.......2007-01-19

I enjoyed reading this book. It is a good starter book for those who would like to understand the ritual of English Tea and basic recipes of this time of day.

Good things do come in small packages.......2006-10-18

Lots of easy, great recipes. If for no other reason, you should buy this book just for the basic english muffin recipe and scone recipes.

The Best Resource for Tradition as well as Recipes!.......2006-08-09

A friend and I have recently begun taking tea and we love the true British and Victorian style of tea houses. I wanted to find a book for her that was a great resource on the history of afternoon and high tea as well as providing some recipes to go along with the information. This was the best book I found. No other goes into as much detail about the history of tea that this book does. The only downfall is that the only illustrations in the book are line drawings. There are no photos. Still, that didn't keep me from picking this book over several others that did have nice pictures, because in the end, the content of this book superceded any other.

Best of 4.......2005-01-05

I've recently bought 4 different tea books and this is the best one I have so far. There are a lot of the expected recipes for traditional tea time fare, with some minor omissions I felt. The print left something to be desired, some of it was blurred, but if you just want to buy 1 English tea book, this is it.

Yankee Magazine's Pantyhose, Hot Peppers, Tea Bags, and More-for the Garden: 1,001 Ingenious Ways to Use Common Household Items to Control Weeds, Beat ... and Save Time (Yankee Magazine Guidebook)

Average customer rating:

Great reading, and garden tips
interesting
Do you want to make your yard a junkyard?
Fun book
Hoot!

Yankee Magazine's Pantyhose, Hot Peppers, Tea Bags, and More-for the Garden: 1,001 Ingenious Ways to Use Common Household Items to Control Weeds, Beat ... and Save Time (Yankee Magazine Guidebook)
Editors of Yankee Magazine
Manufacturer: Rodale Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Gardening & Horticulture | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books

Reference | Gardening & Horticulture | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books

All Deals | Blowout Books | Stores | Books

Home & Garden | Blowout Books | Stores | Books
Similar Items:

ASIN: 0899093957
Release Date: 2006-05-16

Book Description

Why make a special trip to the garden center when the solution to those thorny gardening problems might be lurking right at home? Always on the lookout for inventive new ways to save money, time, and trouble while pursuing their horticultural activities, gardeners will eagerly embrace this clever idea-filled treasury from the editors of Yankee magazine. The great ideas that readers will find include: eliminating powdery mildew with a spray made out of baking soda, water, and liquid soap turning an old wicker basket into a flower planter mixing packing peanuts with soil to help drainage and minimize weight so the containers can be moved easily With more than a thousand suggestions for growing better flowers, winning the weed war, controlling insects, and much more, this is sure to become a well-worn favorite for the avid, thrifty gardener.

Customer Reviews:

Great reading, and garden tips.......2007-09-17

Lots of great garden tips, easy to use products. I learned so much from this book, it is a true keeper for any home.

interesting.......2007-09-17

well, yes if you do Everything in this book your yard will look terrible, but on the other hand who is really going to do ALL of it? some of the ideas were useful, but the best part of the book wasnt something the author wrote about, it was that this book got me thinking in my own way how to reuse stuff i have on hand. So for that reason, that it may stimulate YOUR creative juices, i gave it a four instead of three.

Do you want to make your yard a junkyard?.......2007-05-16

At least the book is amusing with advice like; if your vacuum cleaner quits working, decorate it to be a scarecrow for your garden. Because you can roll it around, it will be more effective than a stationary scarecrow. I did plant an upside-down tomato as a result of reading the book, but not in a kitty-litter box as illustrated. I thought the advice either ridiculous or obvious.

Fun book.......2007-04-04

A nice book with lots of little tips and tricks. My only complaints are that a. I don't wear pantyhose, so some of these aren't relevant hehe :) and b. some of the tips seem kind of repetitive. Other than that, I'm really pleased with my purchase.

Hoot!.......2006-07-28

This book is a real hoot! Many giggles in most chapters. Stuff that really makes sense and that I would never have thought of. Being a re-cycler from waaaay back, this book is great fun.

Average customer rating:

Do not buy the CD set!
Not Free SF Reader
The Not Long Enough, Not Dark Enough Decaf Tea Time of the Soul
typical wit, but ending lacks steam
Adams typical wit

Long Dark Tea Time of the Soul
Douglas Adams
Manufacturer: Pocket
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback

Contemporary | General | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

General | Fantasy | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Subjects | Books

General | Science Fiction | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Subjects | Books

All 4-for-3 Deals | 4-for-3 Books Store | Stores | Books
Similar Items:

ASIN: 0671742515

Book Description

When a passenger check-in desk at London's Heathrow Airport disappears in a ball of orange flame, the explosion is deemed an act of God. But which god, wonders holistic detective Dirk Gently? What god would be hanging around Heathrow trying to catch the 3:37 to Oslo? And what has this to do with Dirk's latest--and late-- client, found only this morning with his head revolving atop the hit record "Hot Potato"? Amid the hostile attentions of a stray eagle and the trauma of a very dirty refrigerator, super-sleuth Dirk Gently will once again solve the mysteries of the universe...

Customer Reviews:

Do not buy the CD set!.......2007-10-01

I love Douglas Adams, and I love to hear his recordings of his books.
I like The Long Dark Tea Time of the Soul well enough to have worn out my audio tapes.
I bought the CD version, but disk 6 is a messed up recording. It starts repeating parts and pieces of the same chapter over and over and never gets to the end of the book. The end of the story is not included on the last disk. I am not the only one to have found it so. You will be left hanging.

Not Free SF Reader.......2007-09-03

Still odd, this private investigator.

This is much of a muchness with the last book, but the act wears thing after having it done the first time around. Dirk still has dodgy fridge hygiene. The plot if you want to call it that this time has to do with a possible deity, some blowing up of stuff including people, and an annoying album also features.

The Not Long Enough, Not Dark Enough Decaf Tea Time of the Soul.......2007-08-13

The Long Dark Tea Time of the Soul is a mostly enjoyable book in Douglas Adams typical style, but it is uncharacteristically soul-less. The book begins, as books are wont to do, by introducing us to a cast of seemingly unconnected characters living seemingly unconnected lives filled with seemingly unconnected events. As the book progresses, these characters, their aforementioned lives, and the aforementioned events come together in strange and mostly interesting ways. The story moves along well enough until near the end. As I read, I eventually reached a point where there were very few pages left to read, and there was still a great deal of explaining left to do. At this point I suspected that the book would end with either; A) A less than adequate explanation for the plot points, or; B) A great deal of explanation jammed into the remaining few pages. Sadly, it turned out to be both. I would like to be able to recommend this work based on the first 7/8ths of the book. But, the final 1/8th of the book goes a long way toward overwhelming the preceeding pages with a hurried, splotchy, and unsatisfying climax. I rarely feel that any book could benefit from actually being longer, but that is indeed the case with Adams' TLDTTOTS. It seems as if the author reached a certain point in the writing process, then lost interest in the project, and wrapped it up as quickly as possible, throwing quality to the wind. If you like Douglas Adams other works, you will probably like this one. If you're not an Adams fan, the ending will leave you feeling decaffinated.

typical wit, but ending lacks steam.......2007-07-25

About the first 75% of this book was full of typical Adams' unpredictable wit, peculiar characters and the most unusual situations ever drempt of. This is why I read Adams' - refreshing to read something which isn't so cold and lacking subplots, which are typically hilarious.

However, the last 25% seemed to be lacking everything one expects from an Adams' novel. The first Holisitc Detective Agency book was much better in regards to cover to cover wit. Long Dark Tea-time just lost all of its steam once it came to the three-quarters point. It was too descriptive and at the same time lacking any humor in the description. It would have been easy to hack out a few of the ending chapters.

Disappointed.

Adams typical wit.......2007-06-10

A good yarn with a sprinkling of wit and attention to detail in linking everyone together and tying up loose ends by the end of the book. Not his best but a good read as long as you like a spot of fantasy and intrigue.

Time For Tea, A: Travels Through China and India in Search of Tea

Average customer rating:

I'm surprised that this is out of print
OUTSTANDING! Grab a teapot & BUY THIS BOOK!

Time For Tea, A: Travels Through China and India in Search of Tea
Jason Goodwin
Manufacturer: Knopf
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Exports & Imports | Economics | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

General | Asia | Travel | Subjects | Books

General | Travel | Subjects | Books
Similar Items:

ASIN: 0394579410
Release Date: 1991-08-27

Customer Reviews:

I'm surprised that this is out of print.......1999-11-30

I read this book when it first came out, and I really loved it. I still refer to the facts I learned within; just last week I was explaining Lapsang Souchong to an Irishman. I was left feeling that I knew Mr. Goodwin, and contemplated finding him and making him my husband, primarily so we could travel together.

OUTSTANDING! Grab a teapot & BUY THIS BOOK!.......1999-01-29

This book is WONDERFUL! Be forewarned, however: you WILL begin to guzzle litre after litre of tea during the reading of this book. Mr. Goodwin gives an absolutely wonderful first-person account of his often hilarious travels investigating the tea trade, from its' beginnings in Canton to the present day. A MUST for anyone who loves tea - and I'd rate Mr. Goodwin's writing style on a par with Pico Iyer's. A good read, full of humour and information...

Average customer rating:

Not to good
Having tea
The Only Afternoon Tea Book You Will Ever Need
Average at best
But does it taste good?

Having Tea: Recipes & Table Settings
Tricia Foley , and Catherine Calvert
Manufacturer: Clarkson Potter
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Baking | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books

Coffee & Tea | Drinks & Beverages | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books

General | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books

Brunch & Tea | Special Occasions | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books

Tablesetting | Special Occasions | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books

ASIN: 0517560070
Release Date: 1987-12-13

Book Description

What could be cozier on a blustery winter's day than a mug of tea by the fire with freshly baked Irish soda bread slathered with sweet butter and tangy orange marmalade? Or more invigorating on a crisp, cool afternoon in autumn than a picnic in the country with sharp English cheeses; crusty white peasant bread; vegetable, cheese, and apple tarts; and Thermoses of steaming warm tea? Or a better way to celebrate the ripe berries of summer than a dessert party tea in the garden with lemon-curd tartlets, raspberry shortcake, raspberry sorbet, sugar cookies, and tea served in flowered china cups?

A cookbook and style book, Having Tea includes a range of stunning locations with recipes, menus, table settings, and serving ideas for tea. There are formal and elegant teas that ring in the winter holidays with rich dark fruitcake, shortbread, brandy snaps, and sherried English trifle; a tea for one in the study with spicy ginger Bundt cake and a plate of cookies; and tea for two in a loft, with slow-scrambled eggs, cornmeal muffins and apple butter, and panfried tomatoes sprinkled with fresh tarragon. Each menu provides suggestions for the ideal tea to suit the meal.

Since the American style of tea drinking originated in England, Having Tea goes to the source to show two classic English tea rooms, tea at the Savoy Hotel in London, and a tea dance at London's Waldorf. In addition, there are special sections on the history and different varieties of teas, selections of teapots and tea services, and directions for brewing the perfect pot of tea. A final section, the "Tea Larder," offers ideas for tea trimmings from honey to mint or ginger, tea sandwiches, and a directory of mail-order sources for tea.

With approximately fifty recipes for tea sandwiches, crumpets, scones, cookies, and cakes as well as hearty tea-time meals, Having Tea will make you want to make having tea part of your day. It shows how, far more than a beverage, tea is a grand indulgence that provides food for the body and the soul.

Customer Reviews:

Not to good.......2007-09-24

I have this book and the front cover is not accurate! It comes with another cover. The receipes are OK not many and not great. MOst of all it tells you it's a book of table settings and there are very little table settings or ideas in the book. I didn't like it.

Having tea .......2007-03-16

Not as good as what I've thought. There are menus with all the recipes, but many of them are not photographed. The table settings & styling look ordinary to me, not very impressive.
I would recommend other books like French tea by Carol Manchester and Tea time at the inn by Gail Greco, if anyone is looking for tea books.

The Only Afternoon Tea Book You Will Ever Need.......2003-01-15

I have been collecting books on afternoon tea for the last twenty years. This outstanding book, against which I judge all others, is a must have for anyone interested in afternoon tea. I have made almost all of the recipes many times and several items, particularly the Victorian poppyseed cake, can be found waiting in my kitchen for guests any day of the week.

Every recipe has consistantly turned out delicious and beautiful. The text is invites repeated reading by its gently lyric style and the photographs are at once dreamy and alluring. You will return to this book time and again.

Average at best.......2002-06-21

The photos in this book are lovely, and some of the theme ideas are nice, but honestly, the recipes didn't do much for me, for the most part. If you want some inspiration, and you want some photos for ideas on creating ambience for a nice tea party, then this is a good book; if you're looking for a cookbook, best keep looking.

But does it taste good?.......2002-05-08

Sure, the photos are pretty but are the recipes any good? I tried the raisin scone recipe - it was very dry and the salt needs to be reduced by at least half if not three quarters. I wonder if any recipe testing was done before this book went to print.

Average customer rating:

Great photos with recipes
An excellent resource for tea time recipes!
Full Of Good Recipes
Wow! Love those pictures
Gem of a book

The Book of Afternoon Tea (Book of...)
Lesley Mackley
Manufacturer: HP Trade
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books

Healthy | Special Diet | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books

General | Special Occasions | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
Similar Items:

ASIN: 1557880468

Customer Reviews:

Great photos with recipes.......2007-04-04

I was drawn to the great photos in this cookbook which I will try out for a library tea party next month. The book is easy to read with plenty of great recipes.

An excellent resource for tea time recipes!.......2006-08-09

This was the best book I found in terms of being a resource for tea time recipes. Every recipe comes with a picture of the finished product, and provides easy to understand instructions. I was impressed by the number of recipes on various aspects of serving tea, from sandwiches to savories, scones, and sweets. I was looking for a book for a friend, but ended up keeping this one for myself!!

Full Of Good Recipes.......2006-03-14

I have many tea-time books, and this is the best. It has lots of recipes that actually sound good. I have tried several that ARE good.

Wow! Love those pictures.......2006-01-08

I was quite pleased to find that this book had exactly what I was looking for. As a new tea-o-phile, I have been looking for more recipes for British-style afternoon tea, and this book delivers. I have not yet made any recipes (I just got the book a couple of days ago), but the descriptions are clear and the pictures are mouth-watering. This book will be dog-eared in a very short time!

Gem of a book.......2005-12-27

I got married a few years ago at a quiet home ceremony, and my father and I, armed with this book, made more delectable sandwiches and savory snacks than my guests could eat.

Average customer rating:

Dreamy

The Twelve Teas® of Friendship
Emilie Barnes , and Anne Christian Buchanan
Manufacturer: Harvest House Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Relationships | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books

Friendship | Relationships | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books

Education | Religious Studies | Religion & Spirituality | Subjects | Books

General | Religion & Spirituality | Subjects | Books

Gifts | Spirituality | Religion & Spirituality | Subjects | Books

Inspirational | Spirituality | Religion & Spirituality | Subjects | Books
Similar Items:

ASIN: 0736904743

Book Description

From the author who brought you If Teacups Could Talk and The Twelve Teas® of Christmas, Emilie Barnes offers a warm and exciting tea party theme for each month of the year. Delightful decorating ideas and delectable teatime recipes will inspire you to welcome friends into your home. Soft, quiet rooms, lush floral gardens, and peaceful ocean settings created by artist Susan Rios provide the perfect backdrop for planning a cozy day among friends.

Customer Reviews:

Dreamy.......2007-01-14

This a great read!! It will take you places many of us can only dream of. It will give you great ideas for entertaining and being with friends.

Books:

Books Index

Books Home

Recommended Books