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Want to learn about all 66 books in short period?.......2007-02-03
This book is for all ages... If you haven't read all 66 books and want to? Then, this is the right book for you. It summarizes the book and chapter well for all ages to comprehend easily.
Sylvia.......2007-01-03
This is a very nice bible for children as well as adults. It breaks things down into more understandable reading. I use it myself along with my regular bible.
Solid material in a fun format.......2006-07-26
I am a Christian Education Director and have been looking for some solid material for older youth 5th-8th grade. This book illustrates each book in the Bible within a couple of pages with black and white line drawing charactures. It may sound young, but even my adult committee wanted copies for themselves. I am putting together an entire curriculum using this book for the youth, over a four year period (two years OT & two years NT), along with "What The Bible Is All About Handbook:NIV Edition" for the teachers to get familiar with the Bible in about ten pages per book and the "What The Bible Is All About 101, 102, 201, 202", which are leader guides to teach.
Great resource, teaching tool & reference.......2002-01-30
This is one of those books where the kids version is better than the adults version! It breaks down the Bible, into sections and sub-sections. For example, it introduces the 1st 5 books of the Old Testament as the Books of the Law, explains why they are called that, the main points, the main people, an outline of what happens in each chapter- and then it goes a wonderful step further, and links in known historical information, a map of 'Where It All Happened', and other pertinent information about the world at that time. The same format is followed for each Book of the Bible. Within each book there are small illustrations & summaries of the main events in each chapter, which are surprisingly well done- not off-putting to an adult, very accessible to a child. The reference materials at the end- a good dictionary of words that one doesn't often see outside of the Bible!, Bible geography, good time lines of the Old & New Testaments, and an amazing 16 pages of good color pictures tucked away at the end make this book a must!
There are bits that are clearly written for children, and the section on 'Becoming God's Child' may or may not fit exactly with your view of things, but don't be put off by those: this is a great tool for getting to grips with a lot of information.
THE BEST!.......2000-09-04
I've just started out in my walk with Christ so Childrens books have been VERY helpfull in my study. Out of the 10 books this is by far THE BEST!
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This elegant volume--perhaps one of the best gift books on the planet--contains all six adventures of the irrepressible, mischievous Madeline (the smallest and spunkiest of the twelve little girls in two straight lines). Ludwig Bemelmans's Madeline was first published in 1939, and its five sequels have all become classics. In Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Anna Quindlen's introduction to Mad About Madeline she writes, "Amid a childhood full of children's books, amid glorious pictures and imaginative plots, it is worth wondering why this story is among a handful of books that now-grown children invariably buy for their own more than half a century after Ludwig Bemelmans began writing it on the back of a restaurant menu."
Inside this hefty, richly illustrated edition, you'll find Madeline, Madeline and the Bad Hat, Madeline's Rescue, Madeline and the Gypsies, Madeline in London, and Madeline's Christmas, in addition to Quindlen's splendidly insightful introduction, an essay by Bemelmans on how he invented Madeline, never-before-published working sketches of Madeline, and photos of the Bemelmans family. The perfect gift for anyone who has made friends with--or should be introduced to--the precocious Madeline. (The jaunty verse makes Madeline perfect for reading aloud, and readers ages 6 and older will enjoy sounding out names such as Lord Cucuface.)
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For over sixty years, Madeline's adventures have enthralled her ever-growing audience. This collection brings together all six of the Madeline books in one volume. Every well-loved word and picture is here, plus an introduction by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Anna Quindlen, an essay by Ludwig Bemelmans on how he created Madeline, and working sketches of Madeline, as well as photos of the Bemelmans family. This landmark volume will be treasured by the entire family.
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A must have for every girl.......2007-05-12
I usually borrow children books from my local library but there are some I do want my daughters to own, this is one of them. Madeline's character is so charming, the stories are easy to read and full of adventures little girls will love.
The Perfect Bedtime Storybook.......2007-04-05
For years, young girls have been entertained by the adventures of Madeline, and this collection of stories only adds to the Madeline madness!
My girls love Madeline.......2007-01-16
Bemelman's quirky stories and wonderful illustrations captivate my girls when Madeline comes up as the evening's bedtime story. While the original story is by far the most realistic and best, my girls (both under five) love the fact that Madeline has new adventures, and we like that real things happen to her, like her appendix bursting or she falls in the river when playing on a bridge.
Unlike so many children's books, sometimes Madeline's sisters are "very sad." But reading Madeline makes my girls very happy.
good children's classics.......2007-01-10
I bought this as Christmas gift for my friends' kids and they LOVE it.
This is a fantastic collection........2006-11-10
My kids and I had very little exposure to Madeline, but Anna Quindlen's foreward intrigued me. My kids and I are now hooked. Madeline is such a charming character, and now we have all of her adventures to enjoy!
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An essential notion in the #1 New York Times bestseller The Da Vinci Code is the existence of an age-old French society, the Priory of Sion, whose task it is to protect Christ's sacred bloodline. In The Sion Revelation, Picknett and Prince reveal the story of the Priory, taking readers on a highly significant, disturbing, and even alarming ride through history into an intriguing world where a great many uncomfortable facts will have to be faced, both religious and political.
Drawing on a wealth of astonishing evidence, they answer numerous questions that shroud this society, including:
• Does the Priory actually exist or is the group's entire history an elaborate hoax?
• Was Leonardo da Vinci really one of the Priory's Grand Masters?
• What is the truth behind Pierre Plantard, the enigmatic French aristocrat who claimed to be a Priory Grand Master -- and who some claim was a Nazi sympathizer?
• Could the Priory be a front for other occult societies in Europe with religious or even political agendas?
By carefully untangling centuries of obfuscation, rumor, and documented fact, The Sion Revelation unravels the great intricacies of this secret society and takes us on a historical journey that is as groundbreaking in its explanation as it is riveting in its telling.
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An essential notion in the #1 New York Times bestseller The Da Vinci Code is the existence of an age-old French society, the Priory of Sion, whose task it is to protect Christ's sacred bloodline. In The Sion Revelation, Picknett and Prince reveal the story of the Priory, taking readers on a highly significant, disturbing, and even alarming ride through history into an intriguing world where a great many uncomfortable facts will have to be faced, both religious and political.
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Wonderful Research.......2007-06-30
Anyone who is interested in learning about the Priory of Sion and also about the Merovingian myth, will enjoy this easy to read book. It is well researched and based upon my own research, I agree with the conclusions presented in this well written book.
Picknett and Prince present information that poses questions about age-old
theories. The surprise ending is well worth the read and the bibliography
and references are extensive. Bettye Johnson, author, Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls.
THE SION REVELATION.......2007-01-21
IF DO YOU REALLY ENJOY DA VINCI CODE, THIS HAS TO BE THE NEXT ONE YOU MUST TO READ. VERY HISTORICAL EVIDENCES WILL SHOWING YOU THE ANSWERS IN WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE ABOUT SOME DETAILS IN THE DA VINCI CODE.
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endless facts, sources, and names.......but it all goes nowhere.......2006-06-06
I enjoyed reading the book at first, but after about 75 pages I simply couldn't stand it anymore. Maybe I just didn't know enough before picking up the book, but I was completely lost in the deluge of names, titles, and politics of France. I skipped far ahead in the book and it still seemed to lead nowhere. Eventually I skipped to the end...even that seemed uneventful.
Now if your obsessive about French politics and Pierre Plantard you might feel like your in heaven when you read this, it just didn't work out that well for me.
Also noticeable was a nearly complete lack of maps, photos, or graphics. These would have broken the book up nicely and provided a break from the endless amount of teasing, yet ultimatly non-connecting facts and names.
If possible, you might want to pre-read a few of the pages if they are available on amazon. It might give you an idea of how the book is structured throughout.
Lukas Dreyer - Palmerston North, New Zealand.......2006-05-28
I bought this book about a month ago and have really tried to read it. However I write this to vent my frustration for wasting my money. Easily the worst book I have bought and read in my entire life. If you want to read a book by somebody with little insigt trying to be politically correct this is the book for you. Not worth the paper it is written on.
Yes, Virginia, the Priory of Sion is a lie.......2006-05-11
In an interview prior to his death, one of the coauthors of "Holy Blood, Holy Grail" (a French nobleman) who allegedly discovered the "secret documents" revealing the Priory of Sion admitted that he had forged them in order to become famous. Therefore the "shocking revalation" of the Priory is indeed, a load of bull. (Sorry conspiracy theory fans!) I'm glad someone finally did their homework and realized it was a hoax, but the added conspiracy theory is just riduculous.
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Disappointed in Matisse Drawing with Scissors.......2006-08-12
Cute, but not as substantial as I would have liked.
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"Steven" traces Monet's life from his childhood, through his rejection of traditional painting and the development of Impressionism, to his final, settled years in Giverny, sprinkling the report with his own drawings and comments.
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And parents learn, too!.......2007-01-29
"Claude Monet: Sunshine and Waterlilies" was a terrific book for my 7-year-old daughter. Since it is "written" from the perspective of a fifth grade student doing a report on the famous artist, the language was clear, concise, and interesting to a child my daughter's age. I learned from it, too! My daughter couldn't wait to break out her paints and try her hand at an "impressionist" painting of her own! For anyone who wants their child to learn about art, this book --and the whole series of "Smart About Art" books--is a great place to start. Your child--and you, too!--will definately enjoy this book.
Poppies or Waterlilies?.......2005-04-26
This is one in a series of books about artists for young children about the lives and paintings of these famous oldsters. Written as a report by a fictitious student gives a different aspect and will appeal to school children perhaps; and yet, it contains a biography of Claude Monet (the good and the bad) which appeals to adults, but especially his marvelous paintings are worth the money.
He was very handsome when he went to Paris at the age of 18, but the other painters kidded him with the nickname "Dandy" because he wore ruffled cuffs even though he was just the son of a poor grocer. As a young child in the early school years, he would draw stetches of his teachers and sell them to his classmates. The sketch he drew when he was sixteen looks like something you might see in 'The New Yorker' and is now a part of the expressionist grouping at the Art Institute of Chicago. Some years ago, my son Geoff took me there but that part was closed off for renovation. I told him it didn't matter as there was so much else to look at; as it turns out, the expressionalists are my favorites. Oh well, it was grand just being there.
'The Poppy Field' is one of his most famous, but the people in Knoxville would much prefer 'Water Lilies' because of the purple. By his 83rd birthday, he had finished twenty-two giant paintings of waterlilies. He had his own water gardens as an older man with a bridge (a photo of him standing by with his long white beard); there in his garden at Giverny the flowers were so colorful and plentiful, it could be Longwood Gardens in New Jersey. He and Renoir painted the same scene of a group of party-goers along a frog pond and the canoes pulled up for their use. Renoir's is a close-up though he has one of his trees with long hanging branches, while Monet's is more exact and clear.
He was happily married twice but the deaths took their toll; Camille had been his model for ten years before their marriage and he painted many strange pictures after her death with her face in them. When Alice died, he was so distraught he was unable to paint for some years as his eyesight diminished. In 1923, he endured eye operations and had special glasses to use for resuming his career.
Steven ends his report with "On December 5, 1926, he died (shortly after his 87th birthday). He had been happy, sad, poor and rich. In his life, Monet painted more than 2,000 paintings, which now sell for millions of dollars. They are worth it."
Some of the phrasing is for kids to understand, but the book is so full of information not included in adult biographies it is well worth the time and money to purchase this little treasure.
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Simon Packard didn't always want to do his artist report on Pablo Picasso, but after his twin brother Stephen does a report on Monet-Simon's favorite artist-Simon chooses Picasso by default! Throughout, there are reproductions of Pablo Picasso's masterpieces as well as Simon's own drawings, and wonderful nuggets of info that will appeal to kids.
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Making art fun for children.......2007-07-19
This book is great for an adult trying to understand Picasso's art from a child's perspective. It does not try to be esoteric but instead keeps things simple which was helpful to me as I prepared for a discussion on Picasso with elementary school students.
Interesting facts but some inappropriate content for childre.......2003-11-13
This book was a great resource - I had to do an Exploring Arts project on Picasso for both a 3rd grade class and a 1st grade class. I was able to read this book to the 3rd grade class with omitting 4 - 5 pages, but it was definitely not appropriate for 1st graders. During the blue period section, it says that Picasso was depressed because his best friend committed suicide and that Picasso had used (and I quote) "tramps and drunks" as his subjects! It also has a few too many visuals that are better left to older eyes. That being said, it did have some great facts that I hadn't seen anywhere else and the Children REALLY liked this book.
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Libertines and naturists alike abound in Cap d'Agde, the legendary nudist resort town in Southern France that attracts 300,000 visitors each summer.
This 192-page book (with 16 pages of color photos) tells you why--and how to make the most of holiday to this famous "naked city."
Cap d'Agde offers more than a gorgeous wide stretch of nudist beach with some tacky gift shops and overpriced seafood restaurants. It's a full-fledged town with its own vibe and rhythm.
Cap d'Agde can be laid back and sensual, exciting and erotic, busy and overbearing, and earthy and rude--but never quite normal and normally quite surreal.
When you see 100 people huddled in a circle on a certain stretch of beach in the Cap, don't automatically assume that they are waiting to buy ice creams. And, yes, you were the only person wearing clothes in the queue at the post office the other day.
Cap d'Agde helps you make the transition from the humdrum to the slightly fantastic.
This book gives you all the info you need to book and enjoy a trip to Cap d'Agde--with tips and tales of what really goes on, such as how the libertines, naturists, and gays each find their unique pleasures. It also evaluates the clubs, bars, saunas, restaurants, and accommodations.
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The Naked Truth?.......2003-09-20
Does Ross Velton tell the "Naked Truth About Cap d'Agde"? That depends upon your point of view. After I made my plans for a week at Cap d'Agde, I purchased the book and read it before, during and after my visit comparing it to what I saw and experienced.
First of all, the Quartier Naturiste is just that, a section of the town of Cap d'Agde where it is possible to be be naked in public at all times. Personally, I was nude 24/7 and found the experience wonderfully refreshing. In an uptight, clothe compulsive world, it is physically, mentally and spiritually liberating to be able to do all your regular daily activities like shopping, banking, eating out, going to the post office, getting your hair done, filling up your car and even going to a laundromat without the restrictive encumberances of clothes. And consider there are thousands of others of all sizes, shapes, colors and ages doing the same, it makes you realize what a very special place Cap d'Agde is.
Being the "Naked City" that it is, however, the Quartier Naturiste also attracts people of all persuasions. Not only will you see families from babies to grandparents but you'll see couples (gay and straight) and singles (mostly male) some of whom come to Cap d'Agde for its "wilder side". Half of Ross Velton's book is written for those whom he calls "libertines" (who are a minority from what I could see) and how they can go about persuing their sexual pleasure at Cap d'Agde. Not only does he list bars, clubs, and rendevous points of very stripe but he offers tips, advice and etiquette for successful swinging.
That being said, let me say that in no other source, did I find so much basic information about Cap d'Agde (the other half of the book). Not only is there a map, but there are listings and contacts for places to stay, directions on how to get there, what it will cost, when to go, restaurant reviews, bar and club reviews, etc. For this reason alone, I highly recommend it for the first time visitor whether they are just plain nudists or swinging libertines.
Fortuntately, Cap d'Agde is large enough for all. Just like you may not patronize the local bar down the street, so too, you do not have to go to a sex club. And just like the French are more accepting and open minded about public nudity in order for a place like Cap d'Agde to exist, so too is their attitude towards sex. Not having taken the libertine path myself in Cap d'Agde, I found nothing there to be any more sexually overt and flagrant than I found in any other European city.
So, buy the book, get on a plane, take off your clothes and stay for awhile so you can experience something totally unique to the world.
Finally, the truth is told!.......2003-07-31
The naturists who hang out at Cap d'Agde, though they are in the majority, don't want anyone to know what a haven for swingers (or libertines, as the author Velton puts it) that The Naked City is. Cap d'Agde has something for everyone and this travel guide certainly gives everyone the exact info they need to find their pleasures, whether those pleasures are lurid or benign family fun. The section advising single men made me laugh out loud. I enjoyed reading this book and recommend it highly even if you are only an armchair traveler.
One Stop Information!.......2003-07-28
"This book gives the reader all the information necessary to make an educated decision on choosing the Cap as a destination and how to conduct oneself in various situations. It's amazing just how much information is packed into a small book! Ross chose his words well."
"The book is all encompassing. It is not simply about the Cap - information and suggestions on integrating a visit to the Cap with going to Paris as well other destinations of interest within and outside the Cap give the vacationer valuable choices."
"There really isn't any other travel book needed other than this for traveling to the Cap. I doubt a travel agent would even begin to scratch the surface of what this book offers. Ross gave so much valuable information, from maps, to restaurant types and club styles and locations,what to bring, internet contacts prior to the trip, tour operators, choices on accommodations and even where to buy sexy-wear! Of course the unique French phrases offered would never be found in a conventional foreign language translation book."
Part Of The Pre-Departure "Homework"...........2003-07-26
Even though we feel that a single man has a very distinct disadvantage in trying to convey a perspective on nude recreation, nevertheless, this remains a book that probably should be read by people with an interest in nude recreation, and particularly by any prospective first time guests at Cap D'Agde.
To us, anyway, the author seems to be a bit heavy on the "libertine" scene, while not writing enough about the traditional family aspects at the resort.
There are chapters on the Gendarmes, shopping, activities for kids, day trips to local nearby attractions, orientation and acclimatization, restaurants and accommodation, as well as detailed guidelines for swingers.
One should probably keep in mind that the Cap is constantly evolving, from year to year and even month to month -- one can find the ambience very different, for example, during July and August as opposed to June or September.
Still and all, everyone should visit the resort once in their lives, even if only for a day visit, and this book would provide a very good basis for knowing what to expect.
We would definitely recommend it for anyone as part of their travel "homework" for a future trip to the Cap, or for anyone who's been there in the past and wants to reminisce about one of the truly unique travel destinations in the world today.
I can't wait to go now!!.......2003-07-06
I'm making my first trip to Cap d'Agde this August so I wanted to be up on things. This book describes every in and out of nudist town--from the sexy parts to the family parts. It's written clearly with interesting details. The authour's humor is so British--no slipping on the banana peel laughs for him--but it works for an American audience too. The many color and black and white photos show both people who go there and various parts of the town. The detailed maps also give me confidence that I'll be able to find what I need. Even though my French skills are lacking, given the author's tips, I'm confident I'll be able to find plenty of places and people that welcome Enlish speakers
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Edgar Degas is famous for his paintings of ballerinas, and that's what first attracts "Kristin" to his artwork. But as she studies him for her report, she discovers that his art ranged far beyond the ballet and she gradually learns exactly what makes Degas' work so unique.
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Wonderful introduction to the world of art.......2007-01-11
As a teacher looking to add to her biography collection, this series is a dream come true. It's written in a style that is attractive and holds a child's attention. There is a mixture of real art pieces and drawings done by the book's illustrator. It's a painless way of learning new information. I highly recommend all books in this series for any 3-5 grade teacher.
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First there was Chic & Slim: How Those Chic French Women Eat All That Rich Food And Still Stay Slim.
Now in Chic & Slim ENCORE, the author Anne Barone shares more of those French secrets to dressing chic and staying slim. Learn the SIX MOST IMPORTANT FACTORS that make it possible for those slim French women to eat all that chocolate, cheese, and those luscious French pastries, and still stay slim. Chic & Slim ENCORE also gives you recipes and portion guidelines, along with a week of menus for eating well and staying slim. You will learn why personal style is more important for staying slim than following a diet.
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The best of the Chic and Slim books!.......2005-03-01
My dears skip the first 2...this is really the only one you need! Okay in fairness I skipped the second one but if it had any of this info before (which a lot of people say it does) then its not worth it. Anne has some good advice, but her books do tend to repeat and overlap. However for those who JUST want Dieting tips I suggest the Original (first) Chic & Slim. Chic and Slim Encore is well just that: Dieting PLUS! In Chic and Slim Encore you'll find tips on food/exercise, style/fashion, love, life, career, etc...
As said in my review of the first Chic & Slim I think Anne goes a bit overboard but I dont think that means these books are worthless. She does tend to be a bit harsh towards American culture but I think it really gives us Americans an idea of our culture...even if some of it was meant insulting I found some of it inspiring. Like when speaking about how Americans always speak their minds and such...I found some pride in that :p but I am a bossy Gemini so eh!
She also does kinda take credit for bringing this system to us by coining it 'Le system Barone' which well I dont find fair. She may have brought it here but its the old French Culture's system...not hers. As a recent slate.com article pointed out most French dont even follow half this stuff (I havent read the 'French women dont get fat' book yet but they do have a lot of the same ideas from what Ive read and heard) anymore and both Anne and Mirelle havent been to France in quite awhile...
*Anyways* just because this is the *old* system doesnt make it bad...its good stuff! Well most of it...and whether a lot of French women ever followed all this or not is beyond me but some stuff does seem a bit far fetched. To simplify it I'll go by sections:
La Culture: Makes sense...She probably is a bit exagerrating on both American and French part but the whole purtanisim thing makes sense...
La'art De Femme: This one was iffy. I dont think women should always have to act like Women stereotypes to get ahead in life. Sure if a woman is walking around in golf clothes with a butch haircut screaming her hate of men she probably isnt going to get far in a male society...but thats quite a difference from most American women, and thats why I dont think the whole 'girly girl' thing is well right. I'd take this chapter with a grain of salt. Whether French women are like that or not or get ahead for it or not I dont know, but I dont think its fair to either sex! I also find the whole Child advice a bit far fetched...However there is good advice about clothing and loving yourself...so its worth a read!
Le Chic: Again some of it may be a bit far fetched or UnAmerican Adaptable but an okay chapter...
La Cuisine: Has a LOT of good points on 'franken foods'. If your gonna complain about the book at least give this chapter some credit! Made me read my bread...and I found Anne was right about the hidden sugar!
Le Shopping and La Deco: Has some good points but seems a bit unadaptable...Her thoughts on Chuck E Cheese were funny though not meant to be! Sorry I had to throw that in, any mother or teen raised on CEC will find it funny too :p!
L'Amour, La Vie, Weight: This goes back to my earlier complaint about acting 'girly girly'. I have a lot of problems with this chapter. Okay the sports mentality is a good note...thats something Americans reaallly do and can do with out. But the affairs advice, the giving in to your partner, the basically being a 1950's StepFord woman...I dont agree with a LOT of that! Yes you can be a Feminist and still a Female but you dont have to manipulate men to do it!
The rest of the book is some words of encouragement, recipes, and resources. Not to bad. Honestly if your smart enough to find the good advice in some of these outlandish claims/stories/rants well then you can still get the book without much trouble. Even though I had the above mentioned problems I still did get a lot out of it: Learning to take care of myself a little better, not be so competitive in relationships, and eat a little more carefully. Its helped me in my weight loss goals so mission accomplished I guess!
As for hating Anne for her Bush comments well I missed all that. Ive only had contact with her once, my books got lost in shipping and she very polietly sent me another pair and autographed them. She was sweet to me and thats all I can say! I dont agree with her apparent Bush rants...Im not a Bush lover (in fact quite the oppiosite) but I dont see that as chic or kind or well any good at all! However if you just want to learn a few good tips then overlook that, buy the book, and make your own opinions on it.
too disappointing.......2004-11-13
This book reveals nothing new for those who have read her first book. There is no research; it all comes from Barone's own experience. There is no indication of the last time she was in France though it all has a dated feel. Give it a miss and check out Entre Nous: A Woman's Guide to Finding Her Inner French Girl by Debra Ollivier instead. Much better!
Merci Anne!.......2003-08-05
A few years ago, while vacationing in the Bahama's I observed a table of two French women eating lunch. They were both very slim, tres chic, and obviously not counting calories. Each woman had a full glass of red wine, some rich looking cheeses, a few crackers and a small assortment of other goodies. I couldn't help but wonder HOW they managed to remain so slim eating THAT. I was righteously nibbling on 1/2 bagel with a tad of fat (cream cheese) and some turkey protein thrown in. Yet I had at least ten pounds (ok 20)to lose. As a child I had lived in France and can still remember the delicious croissants, mouth watering chocolates, hearty breads, and rich cheeses the French ate so frequently. How did the women stay so slim? I had also noticed that the majority of them managed to look like a million dollars though I knew many of them were on tiny budgets. How did they do it? Then I came across Anne Barone's book at Amazon! Mais Oui! What a pleasure! I savored every morsel of Anne's delicious book, "Chic & Slim Encore". In the book Anne truly reveals how so many French women come across as attractive, chic, slim, in control, and poised regardless of the physical features nature gave them. She explains how you can eat rich, fatty, (forbidden) foods and remain tiny and terrific! What to look for in clothing so you always dress rich regardless of your pocketbook. How our feminity can be enhanced and appreciated if we so desire. The book embraces many aspects of the French culture and teaches aspects of the French lifestyle that we can use to enhance our lives. You learn how to simplify your life by aiming for quality not quantity. Moderation not accumulation. Buying the best you can afford in small amounts and forgetting the rest. Simple steps you can integrate into an active lifestyle to increase delight in the everyday! The book is a wonderful resource for enjoying and living the good life! Merci Anne!
More Chic & Slim Advice From Anne Barone.......2003-06-22
It does not matter to me if Anne Barone is not a doctor, dietician or scientist--her diet and life mentality works for her and seems to be working for thousands of French women. There is no famous study backing up her opinions just the old common sense adage--if it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck etc., than it must be a duck. In the same way, if eating cheese, butter, eggs, and bread does not put weight on the French, then it can certainly do the same for you. Anne Barone, in a fun breezy style, explains how to take the French lifestyle of shopping for just enough food, buying fresh and real products, eating slower over a longer period of time by taking smaller bites and using the continental manner of using a fork and knife, so that you too can be fitting into those wonderfull slim black skirts and form-revealing white blouses accented with a pretty scarf or antique pin. Sounds to good to be true? The key as with all things is moderation and good judgement. Anne explains how to think about your eating habits in ways that will help you to maintain good health while eating sumptious meals. In this, her second book, she actually gives portion sizes and sample recipes as well as additional information comparing American ways with those of the French regarding the six major lifestyle departments of culture, being a woman, personal style, cuisine, shopping and home decor, and love--ooh la la!
I find myself referring to this book just before I go to bed and have had time to mull over the events of the ending day--I try to tally up what I did to enjoy my life better, if I ate slower, took smaller bites, decided against that extra bite of pie-- and I find that this time to myself helps me to encourage myself because I know I am on the correct road to health and well-being. How can I not be? Eating real food--not boxed convenience meals? Taking enough time to know when I am full and then stop just beforehand. Yes, it can be done and Anne encourages you along the way with her stories, examples and anecdotes. I recommend this book to all women who want to feel like women and look like those women who turn men's heads! Brava Anne---I look forward to your next book and hope you do a seminar in my neck of the woods soon.
This book has been a positive influence on my life.......2002-08-23
Didn't know what to expect when I bought this book and the original Chich & Slim. However I love this book (and the original too.) It's full of lots of real gems of good information. I'm a nursing mother and everyone claimed that the pregnancy weight would just "melt" off but even after 9 months I still had hardly lost more than a couple of pounds. Using just some of the ideas in Anne's books, I was shocked to find I lost 3 pounds in a week. Now after a month the weight is still dropping off and I have lost a total of 10 pounds! I am finally close to fitting into some of my pre-pregnancy clothes. I also was having sleep problems at night and when I changed my eating habits, I noticed right away that my sleep problems practically disappeared! Here is some of the advice I took from her books: No low fat food (I buy whole milk, real cream, real butter, eggs, cheese, etc.) I check the labels on all my products and try to buy organic when possible (I won't buy things with tons of chemicals in them.) I also check labels for hidden sugars in foods that aren't desserts. I bought Julia Child's French cookbook and have been slowly learning some of the easier, rich recipes in it. I shop more often so that the food I am cooking is as fresh as possible. We eat 3 meals a day and don't ever skip breakfast. We've stopped eating in front of tv and eat at the table now. We have water and a little wine with meals instead of pop. etc, etc... It may sound trite but this book has honestly changed my life!
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