Book Description
Revised edition of a modern classic challenging all that has been accepted as dogma about ancient Egypt.
Customer Reviews:
Open Your Minds and Hearts.......2007-08-01
I just finished reading this book and found it fascinating, informative, and intriguing. I feel that any lay person, as well as a seasoned scientist, can learn something very profound from this book. I did not find it difficult to read at all, but that may be because I already have an interest in learning more about Egypt and other paths of esotericism, higher knowledge, and higher consciousness. I don't think anyone can dispute that Egypt, as well as other ancient cultures, possessed a knowledge that far surpasses our own on so many different levels. For one thing they were able to finance huge projects (try to get any one society/civilizaton today to fund a pyramid; even a small one like Menkaure's). For the second thing, they were able to organize themselves in such a way that devotion to higher thought was the primary motivating factor in their expression of monumental building and encoding secret/sacred knowledge into symbols. These are the salient, yet subtle points made by Mr. West. Wouldn't it be nice if more of us 'moderns' could be like that? Anyone who has seen hieroglyphics has to know that it cannot be interpreted into our language (how we communicate thought) verbatum, nor into our current thought patterns. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to know that it takes a symbolist view to be able to make sense of them, and that may require breaking away from established patterns of thought; civilization started in Greece; modern science is the be-all-end-all marvel; the Sphinx looks like the statue they call Cheperen, etc., to enable the messages to pour into your heart. This is one of the things that comes through in this book.
This book, Serpent in the Sky, is a great introduction into, not only Schwaller deLubicz' work, but is in its own right a step toward helping one recognize that there might be something to be gained by reforming our thought patterns and exploring other subject matter such as harmonics, proportions & volume; and incorporating these concepts into our everyday living experience. I don't know anything about these things at this time, but I am inspired by this book to want to learn more. I barely got through geometry in school (decades ago-smile), but I may now be able to absorb more of it now that I see that it has a real/spiritual purpose. How about you? Would you challenge yourself by first trying to investigate the concepts outlined in this book and then have the heart to move onto Schwaller's The Temple in Man? Do you think you can be taken to a higher level of consciousness?
If you think you are a layperson, don't be discouraged from your quest for higher knowledge by listening to the comments of those who assume that laypeople cannot learn from this book and Schwaller's. You can learn anything you want to and Serpent in the Sky might be just the thing to help you step onto the road to higher spiritual development. If you have already stepped onto that road, then you know that it is not easy or quick to get to where you'd like to be. Mr. West has an impeccable style of writing, a flare for clarity and humor (because he's not in denial), and anyone with a reasonable amount of education can enjoy this book and be inspired by it. If you don't know a word used in the book, pull out your dictionary. Not well versed in geometry? Get your hands on a self-study book or a tutor. That's part of how spirit works through us and our guides to give us more illumination. We have to do the work ourselves and you'll know if someone is a guide sent from The Most High or from somewhere else.
Open your mind and your heart! (smile) See for yourself. See you in Egypt in late 2008.
Making Schwaller de Lubicz understandable.......2006-09-27
If you prescibe to conventional views about Egyptology don't buy this book. However, if you believe that science does not have the story of our origins and Egypt quite right, then this book will open your eyes.
The writing style is accessible, not too technical, and not too etheric. The work of Schwaller de Lubicz is presented, along with JAWs owns metaphors, in a way to help you understand that Egyptian culture and architecture was much deeper than archeologists think.
JAW is most famous pointing to geologic weathering analysis of the Sphinx show that it is at least 10,000 years old. The book stays rooted in science enough to keep the discerning reader interested. There is also a hint of the civilization that pre-dates Egypt (?Atlantis) which will also keep the alternate reader interested. All-in-all a very good and balanced book.
Also recommended is 'Temple of the Cosmos' by Jeremy Naydler.
Confusing.......2006-09-01
The book is an attempt to make accessible to the layman the findings of Schwaller de Lubicz (1887-1961), a self-taught French Egyptologist with a strong mystical bend who claimed among other things that Egyptian civilization is much older than mainstream archeologist believe and that it was based on esotericism.
The book is abundantly illustrated with black and white photographs and drawings and every page has a wealth of quotes from the most diverse writers. In fact, these quotes make up about a third of the contents.
"Serpent in the Sky" could be described as a kind of short encyclopedia on Egyptian civilization but seen from an esoteric point of view. All aspects of ancient Egypt are covered, from temple architecture to the meaning of hieroglyphics. And of course, there is a chapter on the Sphinx, explaining that it is much older than most experts think.
The big trouble with this book is that it simply fails to give the reader a coherent and substantial idea not only of Schwaller de Lubicz's views but also of its topic. In typical fashion, the writer will start discussing a topic, make a few remarks which sound profound (but are not always intelligible)and then move to something else. What one gets in the end is bits of information on many topics, but one doesn't really to come to a full understanding and appreciation of what the author is talking about. One suspects that Mr.Anthony West hasn't really digested the obscure teachings of his French master.
So, while this book may stimulate your interest for a different interpretation of what ancient Egypt was all about, you certainly won't find here the answers you are looking for.
It is true, as another reviewer has noted, that the author, in expounding his "heretical" interpretation of Egypt,shows himself to be thoroughly critical not only of conventional Egyptology, but also of Western science and the modern worldview in general. As I thoroughly agree with most of his condemnatory pronouncements, I wasn't bothered by this anti-modern stance. In fact, many of his remarks are quite to the point. In my opinion, this is a positive aspect of the book.
But the fact remains that after reading this book I still don't understand the civilization of Egypt and the teachings of Schwaller de Lubicz regarding it. Sometimes it is better not to know anything about a topic than to have incomplete and unclarified notions about it.
I am sorry to say that this book leaves one in a state of complete confusion about Egyptian metaphysics and civilization.
Homage to DeLubic z.......2006-07-14
This is West's attempt to present some of the philosophies of DeLubicz from his perception of them. West presents the theories, assumptions, conclusions and epiphanies of DeLubicz with his own radical approach to the subject matter. Encompassing a wide range of subjects West does not presume to attest to an expert status in all subjects but presents his view point of the DeLubicz material in a highly readable manner. Although quite technical in some areas it serves only to stimulate the reader to investigate further. Read with an open mind and shelving all preconcieved notions of tightly held dogma and turf wars from the differing scientific departments West's book asks us to open our minds to an entirely different thought pattern concerning what we know or think we know about the Egyptians. Whether we believe or not West presents ideas considered fringe by established thought but those five per cent of fringe thinkers are what kicks our minds out of the rut and stimulates our intellectual need to know and understand.
Excellent scholarship........2006-01-26
I whole-heartedly agree evolution is nonsense. And I also agree the dating of the sphinx and pyramids are in error. In support of West's book, I point out that the constellations they represent did not exist until 10,000 B.C. The three pyramids represent the constellation Orion and the Sphinx represents the constellation Leo. These constellations as depicted in these famous Eygptian megaliths were created by people who witnessed them; namely, people who existed 10,000 B.C. Therefore, the history books are all wrong, including the Princeton and Harvard and Yale so-called scholars who have a hard time swallowing these facts.
However, I disagree with the author's confidence in astrology. Moreover, I disagree but understand his assertion that the Golden ratio isn't a number but is a function.
The Golden ratio is an irrational number. The author seems to imply that irrational numbers are functions, not numbers. What does he mean? I mean, I kind of get what he means, but he leaves you hangin'.
First of all, the ancient Greeks thought a number is that which can be constructed with a square and compass. However, the Greeks also didn't like numbers like the square root of two and denominated such numbers as "irrational." Descartes sheds light on this topic on page 2 of his book "Geometry."
From a half circle in which Descartes inscribes some triangles, Descartes arrives at three equations (all pythagorean): c^2 = a^2 + b^2; d^2 = 1^2 + b^2; (a + 1)^2 = c^2 + d^2. Substituting the second equation into the third he gets a^2 + 2a + 1 = c^2 + 1^2 + b^2. Then, using the first equation, we substitute a^2 + b^2. Thus, a^2 + 2a + 1 = a^2 + b^2 + 1^2 + b^2. Thus, 2a = 2b^2 or a = b^2 or b = /a (square root of "a").
Thus, according to Descartes, one can theoretically construct an irrational number with square and compass. Thus, if one defines an irrational number as a function, as Anthony West does, namely that b = /a, it doesn't remove the fact that it can be constructed by square and compass. Thus, although Greeks didn't like irrational numbers, according to their own definition of number numbers like the sqaure root of two are numbers. Why Anthony West wants to define numbers in such a narrow way, I don't know. He ends up like the Greeks who got in conundrums because of their rigid definitions. The natural numbers (.i.e, 1,2,3,4,5. . .) are constructable by square and compass. Why should we not broaden our definition of number to include something other than the natural numbers? Narrowing one's defnition of number gets us into semantic disputes that get us nowhere.
Finally, why do P.h.D.'s at Ivy League colleges insist on dating the pyramids and sphinx more recently rather than 10,000 B.C.? Because, dating them at 10,000 B.C. trashes the Ice Age myth.
Book Description
For sixty years, Ansel Adams photographed among the great peaks of Yosemite National Park and the High Sierra range: the "range of light." Inspired by their grandeur, their wildness, and their primeval mystery, he made photographs that were to become the icons of America's national park ethic. His reverence for these places—the same reverence that fueled his commitment to environmental activism—illuminates each image. Yosemite Falls, the brooding majesty of Half Dome—we can no longer experience these "holy places" without seeing them through Ansel Adams' eyes.
During his lifetime Adams published seven books of images from this region; this new book brings together in a single volume the finest photographs from this vast body of work. Alive with anecdote and insight, his writings serve as backdrop for the images, and John Szarkowski's introduction provides testimony to the enduring impact of Adams' Yosemite vision.
Customer Reviews:
Saint Ansel, Who Art in Heaven, Hallowed Be Thy Name.......2007-09-25
Ansel Adams is SO, like, awesome!!!
These photographs are simply breathtaking! Ansel Adams had this uncanny knack for taking the beautiful mountains, trees, clouds and waterways of the High Sierras, and making them look beautiful. It's so amazing contemplating an Ansel Adams photograph: How he took something only visually stunning and transforming it into something so visually stunning is simply astounding!
How DID he do that?
Exceeded my Expextations.......2006-07-22
This is a beautiful book. I suspect the pints are as high in quality as Ansel would have wished them.
I'm glad I bought this book and will enjoy the pictures contained within it for many years.
Excellent, uncompromised beauty.......1999-07-22
Really great photos of mounatin scapes in and about Yosimite. Waterfalls, forests, mountains and sky. Typical Ansel, most flawless.
Book Description
Provides extensive analysis of cases in the Kadish casebook. Included in the case analyses are the case procedural basis, fact, issues, decision and rationale, and analysis. Additional quick memory aids include headnotes, instant facts, black letter rules, case vocabulary, and graphics. Each chapter begins with an introduction of its concepts presented in simple terms, and an alphabetical table of cases is provided.
Customer Reviews:
1 of the Best Study Aids!.......2007-02-03
This book is great for case summaries. It has all of the information needed to understand and pick out key points. I would recommend it to anyone! I know people who used it instead of reading the cases and did wonderfully in class!
Not what they used to be.......2006-03-30
I used to love the High Court Case Summaries series. Unfortunately, the new version does not include outlines at the beginning of each chapter.
Book was thrashed.......2005-09-21
This book was in a very used up condition. Some pages had stains on it.
Hands down the best supplement I've bought.......2004-07-11
I used legalines and casenotes my first two semesters; this one is far superior. It has great chapter outlines, and the case briefs are right on. The analysis sections for each case impressed me too--they usually hit on the same stuff my professor talked about in class. Additionally, if you're a visual learner like me, you'll find the pictures helpful in remembering the cases.
Hands down best supplement I've bought.......2004-07-11
I used legalines and casenotes my first two semesters; this one is far superior. It has great chapter outlines, and the case briefs are right on. The analysis sections for each case impressed me too--they usually hit on the same stuff my professor talked about in class. Additionally, if you're a visual learner like me, you'll find the pictures helpful in remembering the cases.
Book Description
Chemerinsky's High Court Case Summaries on Constitutional Law, 2d contain well-prepared briefs for each major case in Chemerinsky's casebook on Constitutional Law. High Court briefs are written to present the essential facts, issue, decision and rationale for each case in a clear, concise manner. While prepared briefs can never substitute for the insight gained by actually reading a case, these briefs will help readers to identify, understand, and absorb the core, take away, knowledge from each case. Moreover, these briefs are followed by a useful legal analysis, which provides extra tips and contextual background about each case, connecting the case to the broader concepts being developed throughout the casebook. This book also supplies case vocabulary, which defines new or unusual legal words found throughout the cases. Finally, to enhance the reader's recall, there is a corresponding memory graphic for each brief that portrays an entertaining visual representation of the relevant facts or law of the case.
Customer Reviews:
Not the most recent version.......2006-03-12
Its a fine book but what I found out after I recieved it is that its keyed to the First Edition not the most recent edition. So its missing a few cases.
Great Supplement, So much better than legalines.......2005-07-07
The High Court Case Summaries are great commercial brief books, but have much better features than legalines. They provide a more concise brief and usually keep them to one page instead of the legalines who bunch all of their material together. The also have the quick facts and memory image as well as a black letter law and definitions section. I wish they had a high courts case summary book for all my classes.
Buy This.......2005-05-10
Some of the con law cases are just long long long and boring and really contain unnecessary language for the student to read. This supplement gives you what you need from the case and provides analysis to explain it for you, which is quite helpful. Some cases from the text should be read at length but most can be read in a few minutes from the supplement.
A wonderful supplement!.......2003-08-06
After a while, all the cases in Con Law 1 start to blend together -- especially in Chemerinsky's book, where it seems he edits almost nothing out of the cases. About half way through the semester, I gave up on reading the cases because there simply wasn't time. After finishing reading 15 pages of a case, I'd still have no clue what I was supposed to get out of it. So I changed my strategy at the suggestion of some classmates --- I read Chemerinsky's commentary and the summaries of the cases from the High Court Case Summaries book. Con Law 1 ended up being my highest grade of the year. I wish I had used these books for all my first year classes!
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Book Description
The quintessential guidebook to the Four Corners region of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah, Journey to the High Southwest is both an inspiring armchair read and a practical take-along guide. It offers insight into the history, culture, and geography that define the region while delivering all of the detail readers need on driving directions, activities, and attractions. From the geology of the canyons of Southeastern Utah to the cultural history of Northeastern Arizona's Indian Country, this book provides fascinating background information for readers who are interested in the Southwest, as well as valuable information for those making travel plans.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent in every way.......2005-11-03
This is a serious guidebook for travellers who take their touring and sightseeing seriously. It covers the Four Corners region of the southwest (UT, CO, NM, AZ) and is divided into four geographic sections. It includes information on the history of each section (in detail), points of interest (fully described), and where to stay/eat (fully annotated). Chapters focus on the canyon country of Utah, the Indian country of Arizona, the Rocky Mountains, and the Rio Grande country. There are also a full index and a substantial bibliography. It's everything you could ask for in a guidebook and should be taken along by anyone travelling in this region. Highly recommended.
A Travelers Bible!.......2000-08-28
My wife and I plannned a trip to the Four Corners area and at the last moment received Journey to the High Southwest as a gift. We read it during the plane ride and made immediate adjustments to our travel schedule. The results were so good that we continued, chapter by chapter, to use Mr. Casey's guidance and suggestions. For those uninitiated in the region, or even experienced Four Corners visitors, we strongly suggest this guide. It will provide very accurate and useful information to anyone who uses it. Read the entire book - before you go!
Comprehensive overview of the four corners region.......1999-12-11
This is a great travel book, providing quick and easy to reference to the lay-of-the land in the four-corners region in the style of a virtual tour of the area. The author takes you along his journey, showing you what to see and do, how to get there, where to eat, sleep, shop--or simply soak up the sublime beauty.
Travel with an history background.......1999-06-22
This book give to the reader and future traveller an unique vision of the history of this country. the writer help us to understand the people that inhabited this country and the geological features of this land of enchantment. For an european like me is the first and essential step to the visit of a country.
Travel with an history background.......1999-06-22
This book give to the reader and future traveller an unique vision of the history of this country. the writer help us to understand the people that inhabited this country and the geological features of this land of enchantment. For an european like me is the first and essential step to the visit of a country.
Customer Reviews:
Magnificent Achievement - T. Weck.......2007-06-08
I admire a spellbinding story where the characters are real, their choices and dilemmas have a grab that keeps you absorbed by their story. Then you add to this a complete understaning of the settings, the profession, the way people behave in the wilderness West, and it becomes an insight into a vanishing breed as an extra bonus beyond being a great story. The prose is as good as it gets - it often has a poetic quality. This book should be a best-seller: that is the bottom line, plain and simple.
High Country.......2007-04-10
Great book, hard read, must find a place that has no noise, then you will get through, you will enjoy it. Sound like a prop from a college wrote it.
Over all I enjoyed it.
High Praise and A Higher Recommendation.......2007-01-28
Read this. It will stay with you. And it will probably lead you to check internet sites for pack trips into the mountains of western Montana and the Sierras of California so that you can experience what the novel describes and visit with the characters even more closely.
I loved this. One of my favorite reads of the last year. It communicates a life ethic that is 180 degrees from the culturally promoted one of contemporary American life. The persons you meet within its pages will awaken memories of folks from the margins of your life.
I can't say enough good things. It deserves to reach a wide audience. Make sure you've got plenty of time to give to this novel because you'll find you want to keep going and going till you've reached camp.
High Country a winner.......2007-01-05
Great book if you love the mountains and enjoy escaping into a great story line with wonderful descriptions of the life of a packer in the mountains. I could not put the book down!
a quiet strength.......2006-07-03
It's been 50 years since I last went on a packing trip (in the
Wyoming Bighorns) and Wyman's novel brings back many pleasant
memories. This is not an "action" novel, nor is it dramatic in
the usual sense of that word. It is a novel about a man who
coexits with nature--a kind of mutual respect rather than a
battle. Introspection and inner strength are the key words here.
Ty Hardin has relationships with people to be sure, and these are
important to him, but it is his relationship to the mountains and
the wilderness which is the crucial point. There are dramatic
moments--a lot of them--but in the high mountains of Montana and
California these are natural and expected (e.g. you are going
to have bad weather fronts moving in).
The writing is moving and very satisfying, and come from the
heart of someone who has lived the life that Ty Hardin does.
Packing is an unusual subject for a novel, but suddenly we have
two at the same time--High Country and Brumfield's Across the
High Lonesome--and both are excellent reading.
Book Description
In addition to detailed route descriptions, topos, and route ratings, the book offers a history of climbing in the region. A must-have for California climbers and for any climber traveling to the Sierra.
Customer Reviews:
Definitely a keeper.......2005-12-14
This is actually the second edition to "Sierra Classics: 100 Best Climbs in the High Sierra," although it has a new name. I gave the first one 5 stars and I feel just as strongly about this one. There has been some minor tweaking of the route selections, but the total number described is about the same.
There is more narrative in this edition, and it is smoother reading. Way more than just a guide book, the many historical notes make the book very entertaining reading. I think that many people, picking it up to find out about a particular peak or route, will extend their visit and end up reading it cover to cover.
There are more topos than before, and rock climbers will appreciate that. Personally, I prefer the thrill of discovery in the Sierra, and would rather work out the details on my own.
As with the first edition, I am familiar with a number of the routes described in the book, and the authors have done a fine job of selection. While most of them are 5th class, class 3 and 4 climbs are also represented. So there is something for everyone.
More a collection of anectodes than a guide book.......2004-04-27
This book is more a collection of climbing history and anectodes than a profound guide book. In particular for easier climbs (less than 5.9) the technical route description is usually less than 2 sentences. Consistent information on wall height, number of pitches, typical climbing times, rock quality and necessary gear are missing completely. Only for some routes (mostly rated 5.10a or higher or very popular ascents in the Mt. Whitney range) handdrawn topos are provided that let you guess some of the details in advance. The only valuable information available for EVERY route is a photo of the mountain with the line of ascent.
In case of a third edition the authors should familiarize with international standards. A more formal approach will prevent neglecting the large number of climbs that they have NOT done by themselves.
The must have guide for all aspiring High Sierra climbers........2002-01-15
This is the 2nd edition of Moynier's and Fiddler's High Sierra "best of" guide. John Moynier and Claude Fiddler are very experienced Sierra climbers/guides with hundreds of routes and dozens of firsts to their respective credits. The authors have painstakenly selected over 100 outstanding routes ranging from moderate class 3 peak bagging exercises to Grade V walls and Grade VI linkup routes. The represented climbs are among the most popular and most sought after climbs in the range. Climbers of all skills and goals will benefit from this guide. They provide topos, verbal approach, climbing and descent descriptions and a rich historical perspective on climbing in the Range of Light.
Improvements in this guide include more detailed topos, a larger selection of alternate routes, more historical anecdotes, and a refined selection of climbs.
While this book is an excellent stand alone guide, many climbers would benefit from RJ Secor's Peaks, Passes and Trails as a companion guide.
I rate this book 5 of 5. Most climbing guidebooks are dry material... just the facts Ma'am. But this one colors all of the technical data with stories of old heros and epic struggles. Buy it so these guys will be tempted to write more!
Customer Reviews:
Overdue for a Biography.......2007-06-20
Loved reading the history of this man - someone who has always been in the biographies of others from the 20th century, but I never knew his story. The book is well researched, but only reason I didn't give the book a 5 star review is that that the writing is rather "small-town", with lots of editorializing that really isn't necessary. Let the reader make their own inferences from the information in front of them. Asides, and exclamation points, have no place in a serious biography.
a dominican view........2007-06-08
i heard of porfirio rubirosa from my grandfather, he was born around 1919 and below to the era, he knew porfirio, the trujillos and the whole gang, i remember my grandfather talking about rubirosa several times and of course as i grew up i wanted to know more about this men who put the name of the dominican republic in the map sort of speak..the book was good but a little boring for me, nothing new, too much talk about a dominican history that i already know, little talk about his relationship with barbara and doris, not much to say, his life was good, in other words he had a great life!! he knew and hang out with the most famous and important people of his times, he had a great time and them is was over quick, what a life!
Can't Put it Down Good...........2007-02-20
Shawn Levy could write about a sack of potatos and make it interesting. I knew very little of Rubi but after reading this book I feel like went through a week by week breifing of the events of his life. Some of the details in the book are of astounding accuracy; I wonder how he did it. Bravo Bravo.
A page turner of a bio, and an interesting man.......2006-12-31
I just finished The Last Playboy on my winter vacation, I found it to be a fabulous read. The writing is clear and pretty even, although Levy does sometimes dip into gossip-like quips from time to time that aren't useful. The material appears to be well researched and presented clearly, with facts labeled as such, speculation and insights also clearly labeled. I do not know if there are any errors, but I don't think this should be taken as an authoritative bio by any means.
Few people live such thrilling lives, and Levy takes you along for the ride. You can almost sense the author's face as Rubirosa himself changes as he grows older and more depraved at times. There's a sensitivity that is found in some of the best biographies, and insights that are to be expected.
If you're looking for a good, fast read about the fabulous lifestyle of a playboy, this is one you should be reading. Someone should definitely look at making a movie about this guy and his times.
The Last Playboy: The High Life of Porfirio Rubirosa.......2006-11-04
Well researched account of the life of "Ruby." Juicy narrative of the man married to Barbara Duke and Barbara Hutton among others, (at the time considered the wealthiest women in the world), amid the ultra high society lifestyle he pursued while maintaining a "job" for the Dominican Republic as a diplomat. Scandalous, sexy, fast paced...you won't want to put this one down.
Book Description
Volume 2 of a 2 book guidebook series to rock and ice climbing in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. The High Peaks guide describes over 375 routes in the park's high mountains and peaks. In addition, the guide describes over 130 ice and mixed routes for the winter climber. Absolutely the most comprehensive guide on the market.
Volume 1, Estes Park Valley describes routes on lower elevation cliffs.
Book Description
End food boredom and diet burnout with more than 400 sophisticated, low-carbohydrate dinners that are bursting with flavor--and on the table in under 30 minutes!
Hundreds of thousands have embraced the low-carbohydrate lifestyle finding that a diet based on lean protein, fruits, and vegetables and less dependent on simple carbohydrates has helped them look and feel better. But a monotonous menu of steak and salad or expensive, additive-laden prepared foods has been the undoing of many a successful diet regimen.
The solution? Linda West Eckhardt and Katherine West DeFoyd have devised more than 100 protein-rich, low-carbohydrate dinners that will satisfy even the most demanding diners. Drawing on their experiences as award-winning cookbook authors, Eckhardt and DeFoyd have developed a tempting range of high-protein meals that are quick enough to make on a weeknight but elegant enough to share with guests -- and so delicious they'll never know they've been shortchanged on carbohyd rates, fat, and calories.
Each entree in The High-Protein Cookbook
* Provides at least 30 grams of protein, yet is light on fat and calories.
* Is styled for two people but can easily be doubled or tripled
* Uses short lists of fresh, healthful ingredients
* Is based on simple cooking techniques requiring no special equipment
* Avoids "artificial" products and flavorings
* Contains reasonable amounts of high-quality protein balanced by ample servings of vegetables and fruits
With chapters devoted to side dishes and salads, sauces and condiments, and even sinfully satisfying desserts that won't break the carbohydrate bank, The High-Protein Cookbook is the perfect companion to many of today's most popular dietary regimens and an enticing argument for cutting back on excess carbohydrates.
Customer Reviews:
Returned it the next day!.......2007-06-15
I almost never return anything to Amazon. But this cookbook went back the day after I received it.
After having weight loss surgery I need to focus on a high protein diet. Though I am fairly creative in the kitchen I thought that it would be nice to not have to figure out calories, protein counts, etc., and also to get some variety into my diet.
This wasn't the right cookbook for that. Though the recipes ARE high protein they are not low calorie or low fat. Though the subtitle reads '500 calories or less' many of the recipes are approaching the 500 calorie mark, which is more than I want to "spend" on one meal (and this is just the main dish, not anything else).
Many of the recipes could have had their calories reduced and their nutrition improved by substitutions: milk instead of cream,low-calorie spread instead of butter, Splenda instead of sugar, for example. (Yes, I could do that on my own, but then I defeat the purpose of already having the nutrition information available.)
Though I believe the recipes are probably very tasty, this wasn't the cookbook for me.
The High-Protein Cookbook.......2007-06-11
I enjoyed the book and it was in good condition. Thank you very much the book is very helpful and the recipes are easy and delicious.
Better Title would be: The Gastric Bypass Patient's Bible.......2006-01-26
This is THE greatest cookbook for Weight Loss Surgery patients!! I have recommended this to all my support group members online AND in my local support groups and, EVERYONE who tries these recipes LOVE them. None have found 1 recipe that we do not ADORE. They are tasty and quick to fix...and, we LOVE that the complete nutritional information is posted for each recipe. WE especially love that, unlike most other "Low Carb" titles that only count "net carbs" or "digestible carbs"...this cookbook talks about CARBS!!! In the Gastric Bypass World...a carb is but a carb...doesn't matter if they're net or digestible!!
Favorite everyday cookbook!.......2006-01-16
I have used this cookbook for over two years. I find myself using it continuously. What impresses me the most is the complexity of texture and flavor. It is hard for me to eat a meal without starches. When I make recipes from this book I don't miss the simple carbs. Not only do I feel satisfied but I feel I have had an INTERESTING meal.
The Best.......2005-12-30
This is the best high protein, low carb cookbook on the market and believe me,I know. I own many. I have tried 15 of the recipes and my husband and I love every one of them. I can now eat better at home than at any restaurant. You will not feel deprived eating from the recipes in this book. The recipes are easy to follow and take very little time to make. Fabulous!
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