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ITMB Publishing
Usually ships in 24 hours 『Folded color road and travel map. Scale 1:250,000. Distinguishes roads ranging from paved main roads to other roads - 4W/dry weather. Legend includes trail, ferry, Indian reserve boundary, landing strip, settlement, abandoned Haida native village, other ancient Haida site, point of interest, offshore rock, shipwreck, reef/rock, airport, mine, museum, picnic area, lighthouse, viewpoint, campground, Indian reserve area, protected area. Includes inset map of Queen Charlotte City local area. Extensive information on the islands.』
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ORIGINAL PUBLICATIONS
Usually ships in 24 hours 『Yemaya is depicted in Cuban Santeria as an example of how a queen should act. She is majestic yet not snobbish, exquisitely attired yet not gaudy,strong yet not strident. And she lovingly takes maternal care of all the children...Yemaya's dignified demeanor and motherly warmth gives comfort and solace to all Santeria practitioners. Her place as a queen in her own right makes her one of the most important members of Santeria's Celestial Court.』
IPhone 3G used's review (Nothing more than a romance novel) 『This book is nothing more than a romance novel with some historical names&dates. I was hoping for a more thoughtful historical novel about Grace O'Malley's life but was disappointed to read what lay before me. I'll try another book for a more accurate&true picture of the life of Grace O'Malley.』
(Major Disappointment) 『I struggled to finish this book contrary to my obsession with this time period and love of strong female figures in history. It was poorly written, I thought at first I had maybe strolled into the young adult section in the book store. It was more of a bad romance novel than a historical fiction.』
(THE PIRATE QUEEN Rules the High Seas!) 『Grace O'Malley led a long and adventurous life. Not always an easy one but one with never a dull moment. From the moment of her first marriage she would not be tamed into a life of a subservient wife. She had a mind of her own and wouldn't let any man, let alone Queen Elizabeth I of England, subdue her.
In Grace's career as a pirate she nearly bankrupted the English treasury, had a few husbands and lovers with very diverse backgrounds and heritages, made herself a fortune and was mother to four children. She also had a unique but amicable relationship with Queen Elizabeth I after much discussion between them concerning their lives and whatever else came to their minds.
This is an exciting, swashbuckling tale about a little known historical Irish persona in the 16th century. Her life is the stuff legends are made of and I only wish there were as many historical fictions novel about Grace O'Malley as there are about Elizabeth I, Queen of England. There are two historical fiction novels by Morgan Llywelyn concerning Grace O'Malley, I've read both and they are very excellent reads as well as this one. 』
(UGh) 『I read this book over the summer in the course of researching Grace O'Malley and was rolling my eyes the whole time. Why take a fascinating historical figure and turn her life story into a boring romance novel? I don't understand.
I was also unable to finish the book despite my usual fascination with anything related to Queen Elizabeth or female pirates. Bleaugh.』
(Another "missing" woman of history...) 『I became a fan after I read 'Warrior Queen' and had to go out and get this one. This book isn't as bloody and brutal as 'Warrior Queen' but it's still good. Having to tell the story of a great woman like this in only 356 pages is tough and there were some areas where I felt the author was jumping around to cover everything.
I wasn't as enthralled with the Queen of England part(s)of this book either, but since her and Grace were friends there probably wasn't anyway around it. This book will make you spend time online finding out more about Grace and her life, I know I will. I do like Mr. Gold's work because he does tell a good story and doesn't hold back on the brutality when the story calls for it. This book is definately worth your time.』 『Grace O'Malley commanded a dozen ships and the obedience of thousands of men. Her empire stretched from Connaught on the Irish coast to the cobalt aters of Africa. Through the daring of her piracy, Grace nearly bankrupted the English treasury-and her outright defiance brought embarrassment to Elizabeth I. Yet the lives of these two amazing women were inextricably intertwined-and their eventual meeting during the most brilliant and romantic era that Europe has ever known would shock the world.』
IPhone 3G used's review (Strong early book by Jayne Krentz) 『In some ways this book has a very dated plot - it was written in the 70s and it apparently the way to a woman's heart was to behave like a caveman. However, Jenna comes across as a very strong woman and at times seems more puzzled than overwhelmed by Adam's take-charge ways.
You see, Jenna is a close friend of Adam's brother Nat and Nat wants to present a fait accompli by marrying without his brother messing with the marriage. His real fiance wouldn't stand a chance against Adam, but everyone knows that Jenna could stand toe-to-toe against anyone.
Too bad that when Adam meets Jenna he instantly realizes that she is totally wrong for his brother and he's willing to do anything to get her to realize that she belongs to him - and as punishment for her lie he's going to make her admit that she'd do anything for him.
Times have changed once again and the idea of pushing for no-strings love is dishonorable for a man rather than edgy and sexy. However there are some great scenes in this book, such as Jenna's defense of Adam from a teenage vixen, and a casual mention of a marriage breaking up because of jobs in different cities. The sexual and marital habits of the 70s and 80s were not the best way to arrange love and marriage and the author humorously points out that caveman ways had something over bloodless attraction.
』 『when nat halleck begged her to pretend to be his fiance',jenna firmly refused.it simply wasn't in her to be so deceptive,even as a fovor for such a good friend.then she met nat's older brother,adam and jenna took on her role with fire and conviction...』
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Houghton Mifflin
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (A Raucous (and wonderfully illustrated) Distillation of Rumors) 『The Raucous Royals is given life by the prodigiously talented Carlyn Beccia, who wrote, illustrated and designed it. Accordingly, the book has a remarkable integration between text, design and art. The book is designed to look like part tabloid magazine, part graphic novel, part Ye Olde Master homage. Frankly, I'm amazed to learn that this is only Beccia's second picture book; her debut was Who Put the B in Ballyhoo?, a circus-inspired alphabet.
(Yes, technically these are picture books marketed to children. But I think they're really for any age -- beautifully illustrated books are ageless -- though The Raucous Royals is definitely slanted to an older audience than Ballyhoo. Figure kids over eight.)
The core of The Raucous Royals is how history is "a Distillation of Rumors."* Beccia writes: "Once a rumor is born, it never truly dies. Before television, tabloid magazines, and the Internet, rumors about royalty were started by clever jingles, silly cartoons, small books called pamphlets, and simple word of mouth." From there, she deconstructs over a dozen rumors from the last five hundred years, starting with Vlad the Impader and finishing with England's unfortunate George III.
It's a fun romp, made all the livelier by Beccia's knowing wit and clever art. All the wives of Henry VIII are there, including Anne Boleyn and her supposed sixth finger. Elizabeth and her cousin Mary Stuart are presented in a Rashomon-like format. I especially liked Beccia's explanations of some of the stranger health obsessions of times past, such as "The Boil Butt Beautifier." Apparently Louis XIV was prone to nasty boils on his... well, you get the idea!
A few rumors are lightly glossed over because of the juvenile market constraint. For example, Beccia plays coy in her presentation of Catherine the Great's supposed death-by-horse. The rumor she offers: "Catherine the great empress of Russia, died after being crushed by her horse." Um, well, only half the story there. But how else could you explain this to a G-rated audience without tipping toward a racy R rating? It's a tricky thing -- and this is one tale from history that is just too juicy to leave out.
I think The Raucous Royals would make a delectable gift for any history fan, especially if they're on the younger side. I know if I'd had this book as a kid, I would eaten it up like coffee ice cream, my favorite childhood treat. So highly recommended for the holidays, birthdays and beyond. I can imagine many a juicy school report being fueled by it.
* Quote from Thomas Carlyle, 1795 - 1881.
---------------------- Kris Waldherr is the author of DOOMED QUEENS: Royal Women Who Met Bad Ends (Broadway Books, $14.95). 』
(The most fun way to pick up history trivia that I've found) 『Rumors about royalty are nothing new. The bread and butter of English tabloids, rumours concerning the royal family often make it to the cover pages of our very own trash papers here across the pond. You may be surprised to learn that some rumours concerning royalty - hundreds of years old - have been accepted into the general body of historical knowledge as fact. In Raucous Royals, author Carlyn Beccia leads readers on a fun filled, factual romp to discover the truth that lies behind this antiquated mud-slinging.
Delving into the truths behind statements concerning an assorted cast of royal characters, Beccia encourages young historians to dig into the facts behind commonly espoused beliefs on the appearance, character, and behaviour of these famous figures. A select group of thirteen royals from the fifteenth through nineteenth centuries are included in this 64-page picture book.
Did Marie Antoinnete say, "Let them eat cake."? Was Empress Catherine the Great killed beneath her horse? Did Richard III kill his nephews? Was Queen Elizabeth I afraid of mice? These questions amongst others are examined in light of the available facts, removing hearsay from the picture entirely. Some of the answers might surprise you - I was shocked to learn that some of the historical "facts" my father had passed on to me as a girl were patently untrue; in fact, they were very persistent pieces of rumour mongering. Through Beccia's careful examination of the facts, readers will discover whether these - and many other - reports are true, false or unconfirmed.
Far from descending into dry, eye-rolling accounts, Beccia has created a uniquely engaging history resource filled with irreverent illustrations, trivia, quizzes and secret codes. A variety of creative visual techniques are employed to present historical facts in a captivating manner; illustrated graphs, letters, timelines, and authentic portraits are combined with Beccia's original artwork for a sumptuous visual presentation.
Yes, you read that right. Not only did Beccia write the text of Raucous Royals, she also designed and illustrated the book. In addition, then, to being a talented author and amateur historian she is a gifted artist as well. Her oftentimes-comedic interpretations of the royals combined with off-colour historical facts left me laughing out loud on more than one ocassion. Did you know that in seventeenth century France wealthy men and women would rub puppy urine on their faces to improve their complexion? Pair this factoid with an illustration of a smiling woman holding a bewildered puppy near her face and see if you can avoid laughing - I couldn't. Indeed, an assortment of such indispensable historical facts can be yours to add to your trivia repertoire to keep on hand for lulls in conversations.
Being familiar with some of the ribald behaviours of royalty, as well as having had some raunchy rumours whispered into my ear, I was somewhat concerned with the presentation of risqué subject matter in this title. Beccia exercised tact and caution, politely rephrasing and rephrasing the wildest of the accusations to keep this book appropriate for young children. As a parent, I'm deeply grateful that the Raucous Royals managed to be educational and entertaining without passinginto PG-13 (and far beyond) territory.
Printed as a sturdy hardcover with reinforced binding, Raucous Royals is ready and willing to withstand repeated use in the home by both the intended age group (9-12 years), younger siblings who are fascinated by the artwork, and parents. I had a number of chuckles, and caught my husband reading it a few times as well, after which he shared some new facts he'd learned with me. It should also withstand many readings in school, public, and classroom libraries where it is sure to become a staple.
With an extensive bibliography and Beccia's recommendation to search out primary sources for themselves before believing a historical rumour, a newly enlivened interest in history is sure to result for many young readers.』
(Funny Way to Learn History Highs and Lows) 『If you're trying to sneak some history into your kids' reading time, give this book a whirl. They'll learn lots of fun facts about ding-dong royals like Henry VIII - including whether his witchy wife Anne Boleyn had six fingers (both before and after she lost her head!). While entertaining and utterly engaging thanks to Beccia's fun illustrations, the book also offers parents a launching point in which to discuss the damaging power of rumors. What? You thought that Marie Antoinette actually said, "Let them eat cake!"??? Off with your head! HA!』
(Excellent for curious kids!) 『This is just a delightful book--full of adventure and historical facts presented in an accessible and attractive way. I laughed along at the many winks in this book, while my niece marveled at the incredible illustrations. I loved how the book really sparked our imaginations. We've had many interesting conversations arising from this book, and I expect we'll have more as we dip--again and again--into this treasure trove. And visually, it's just gorgeous--lots of things to look at. A real find!』 『What is in a rumor? Carlyn Beccia invites us to look more closely at all rumors and consider how the truth can become twisted over time in this one-of-a-kind combination of nonfiction picture book, graphic novel, and tabloid magazine.』
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Fountain City Publishing
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (History came alive) 『As an avid fan of historical fiction, this was a new adventure for me. The characters came alive in my history lesson of Spain and and early feminism. I am eager to read more from this author.』
(A story of a woman's faith and desire to unite her kingdom) 『Fiction can do more than tell a good story, it can tell of the past in intriguing ways. "Queen's Cross" is now in reprinting after three decades out of print. The tale tells of the life of Isabella of Castille, and although the book is fiction, it draws much inspiration from reality about this unlikely and legendary queen of Spain. A story of a woman's faith and desire to unite her kingdom, "Queen's Cross" is solid and intriguing reading, a must for any fan of historical fiction. 』
(Loved the book) 『I really enjoyed the book - it was an easy read and I didn't want to put it down. It made me want to learn more and I spent alot of time looking up different characters and learning more about them. I'll read more by this author.』
(Delightful read) 『Queen's Cross is the easiest and most pleasant way imaginable to get a history lesson. Schoonover's books have long been a favorite of mine for their color and charm, and I'm thrilled to see them surface again for a whole new audience.』 『Accident, or Divine Plan? Castillian princess Isabella's unlikely inheritance of Spain's crown and her arranged marriage to a handsome, rash ally opens the door to her greatest dream: a united, powerful and enduring kingdom. This is Lawrence Schoonover's gripping and elegant story of intrigue, hard combat, and the love of a woman for her country, her religion, and her dynamic and flawed partner and husband.』 fetish『 The White Queen: A Novel 』
Philippa Gregory
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Touchstone
Not yet published
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