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Not to be missed
I saw this book in the library and recognizing a few of the writers, thought I'd give it a try. I couldn't put it down.The novellas were written 2 years apart yet the story easily flowed. I loved the way each writer moved the story in another direction, leaving the following author to pick up the plot and add his/her own twist. Jeffery Deaver wrapped up both stories. Now I'll be looking for books by the authors I didn't recognize and I hope they'll do this again.

Good Stuff by Some Game Authors!
When you see a group of authors featured on a book, a lot of times it means that each of them wrote a short story. Well, thanks to an idea by Jeffery Deaver, as well as all the authors who contributed to this, we get two thrillers in one package that promises to deliver. The question is, with all these authors, is this going to be the best we've ever read? I didn't think it was, but I did think it was pretty good. Was it close to the worst thing out there I've picked up? Not by a long shot!

THE CHOPIN MANUSCRIPT and THE COPPER BRACELET, both thrillers featuring a man named Harold Middleton. Both with a little something to hide that could threaten the lives of many and cause some chaos.

THE CHOPIN MANUSCRIPT has the musical quality, and introduces us to Harold Middleton. It hints at a piece of music by the great composer, Frederic Chopin that could possibly have a message within handwritten notes. Middleton is being chased after in this, all the while trying to solve the mystery, and accomplish his mission at the same time. And while trying to keep certain family safe at the same time.

THE COPPER BRACELET takes you into shark-infested waters as well. It never claims to stay safe, and plays with the head. What is this copper bracelet, or who? We once again find Middleton in the mix, this time with possible nuclear proportions. Middleton proves to be tough, while his enemy proves to be equally wily. And it gets wilder by the minute.

I've read some of the authors who were dedicated to writing these chapters. I've read Lee Child, Jeffery Deaver, Joseph Finder, David Liss and Gayle Lynds. I found myself very impressed by Joseph Finder's chapters in both, while thinking that Liss could've done better. Deaver is always a master at his craft, and that doesn't change when it comes to simply a few chapters. As far as who I might read further? Peter Spiegelman is a name that really impressed me, with the possibility of P.J. Parrish, Lisa Scottoline, David Hewson and possibly David Corbett and Jon Land.

There was really nothing to complain about on my part. I'm glad I got to see what this was all about!

Satisfaction and appreciation.
This cd arrived in time for our car trip to Arkansas and was totally satisfactory.Thank you.

Non-Stop Action
The two "serial thrillers" offered in "Watchlist" are the product of the collaborative effort of 22 of the finest thriller writers in the world.Among the authors participating in the project are: Linda Barnes, Lee Child, Lisa Scottoline, Erica Spindler, David Hewson and Jeffrey Deaver (who created the basic characters and wrote the first and last chapters of the two novels)."The Chopin Manuscript" was first offered as an audio book and was named 2008 Audio Book of the year by the Audio Publisher's Association.Its follow-up, "The Copper Bracelet," throws several of the same characters into a new adventure some two years after the conclusion of the first book.

And as bad as "The Chopin Manuscript" is, "The Copper Bracelet" is equally as good.

The two books have much in common but one gets the sense that the authors did not really hit their stride with the concept until the second book."The Chopin Manuscript" reads less like a cohesive novel than it does a competition among its 15 writers to ensure that their individual chapters contain more outlandish action than the chapter immediately preceding theirs.So little time is spent on character development that the rapid-fire adventure seems to be happening to cartoon characters rather than to real people - and the constant losing-and-regaining of the upper hand plus last second rescues of main characters will test the patience of readers.

"The Copper Bracelet," authored by 9 of the first book's 15 writers, plus 7 new ones, spends more time developing characters and explaining their motivations.As a result, although much of the action in this second book is every bit as wild as that in the first, readers will find it easier to suspend their disbelief because of the emotional attachment they will feel toward this story's characters, hero and villain, alike.

Harold Middleton, a former military intelligence officer who has more recently functioned as a war-crimes investigator, is the main character in both books.Other recurring characters include Middleton's daughter Charlotte, a talented young Polish violinist called Felicia Kaminski, and several members of what Middleton calls The Volunteers, a small group of trusted colleagues who help him in his investigations and who are willing to share the violence directed their way by those wanting to stop their snooping.The collection's finer villains, in particular, Devras Sikari, his son Archer, and their female accomplice, Jana, are reserved for the second book.

"Watchlist" transports its readers from Virginia to Washington D.C., Poland, Italy, Pakistan, Kashmir, London and Paris, among other stops, with much violence and nonstop action sure to be had at each location.Despite the unevenness of the two stories, this one will appeal to thriller fans and readers intrigued about the process by which the two books were written.The second book is such a huge improvement over the first, in fact, that I find myself hoping that the authors will collaborate on a third.

Authors of The Chopin Manuscript: Jeffrey Deaver, David Hewson, James Grady, S.J. Rozan, Erica Spindler, John Ramsey Miller, David Corbett, John Gilstrap, Joseph Finder, Jim Fusilli, Peter Spiegelman, Ralph Pezzullo, Lisa Scottoline, P.J. Parrish, Lee Child

Authors of The Copper Bracelet: Jeffrey Deaver, Gayle Lynds, David Hewson, Jim Fusilli, John Gilstrap, Joseph Finder, Lisa Scottoline, David Corbett, Linda Barnes, Jenny Siler, David Liss, P.J. Parish, Brett Battles, Lee Child, Jon Land, James Phelan

Okay if you like stew
I love the novels of many of the contributors to WATCHLIST, but failed to realize in buying this book that what I love is their skill at plunging the reader into a credible world for several hours. The individual chapters in WATCHLIST are quite good (and it's fascinating to see how different writers tackle a situation), but overall the two novellas suffer from coitus interruptus. Just as you begin to get into one writer's tale, you're interrupted by somebody else's take on the story. It's entertaining, and Jeffery Deaver does a great job with the setup and wrapup, but you just can't be thrilled (the point of a thriller, no?) when the timer is going off every 20 minutes for another writer to step in.

I understand this was initially an audio book. It actually would work quite well as a serial story (audio or in print), where the passage of time would tend to erase the reader's/listener's immersion anyway. ... Read more

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From the time of his arrival in Spokane after a miraculous moving of God in Africa the ministry of John G. Lake only seemed to increase. With over 100,000 healings in just five years, one could not help but be amazed at what God was doing. The eyes of the blind were opened and the lame were healed. This look at John G. Lake includes exclusive interviews with parishioners, newspaper articles, advertisements and additional background research. ... Read more

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A good book, but not great.
Fire of God: John G. Lake in Spokane (Pillars of the Faith) by Brett Alan Wyatt is a good and informative book.I enjoyed much of this book, but some of the information has already been printed in The Complete Collection of His Life Teachings of John G. Lake. Lake is by far one of my favorites.He had a spiritual depth and insight like no other.His analytical mind coupled with the powerful anointing of the Holy Ghost took him to new and exciting realms that only few have travelled.As you read of his amazing life you will be encouraged and challeged to belief the Lord for the miraculous.Each time I read his teachings I come away deeply blessed and desiring to experience more of the Spirit filled life.His teachings are always full of faith and life and miracles. Read Lake, his life, his teachings, and then go out and truly live.This book brings out some new and exciting information.I enjoyed it and would recommend it to any born again Christian that wants to know about John G. Lake, his life and ministry.He definitely was a modern day Apostle of faith that made a major impact in this world for Jesus Christ.

New--Never Published Before --Material on Dr.Lake
Fire of God, John G. Lake in Spokane is an inspiring, insiteful look into the life of this incredible man of God.Brett Alan Wyatt shares new, never published before material from interviews he had personally with some of Dr. Lake's contemporaries.This book will be required reading for our healing teams as we carry on the ministry of John G. Lake here in Spokane...........

This is the defining standard for books on Dr. Lake
Remarkable! It is truly refreshing to read a book that not only shows a great Man's Triumphs but also his Flaws and Humanity. This author has compiled information and written a book unlike any other on Dr Lake.
My hat is off to you Mr. Wyatt for a well-crafted piece of written history.
I would strongly recommend this grand book. ... Read more

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Three experts on John Brett discuss his life & work, his relations and his time in Cornwall, concluding with a large selection of his paintings ... Read more

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A shame the book is out of print.
Now that George Brett has finally been elected to the Hall of Fame (with the 4th highest vote total in history no less), interest in reading about this baseball immortal is at a high and it's very unfortunate thatGarrity's book is no longer in print.The book was written after Brett'swonderful 1980 season, when he captured the hearts of America with hisquest to become the first player to hit .400 since Ted Williams did it in1941.The book's a great look into the life of a player on the brink ofsuperstardom.It'd be great now to get a book on Brett's entire career,because many of his highlights occurred after the '80 season.If you're aBrett fan, I strongly urge you to find this book!

A shame the book is out of print.
Now that George Brett has finally been elected to the Hall of Fame (with the 4th highest vote total in history no less), interest in reading about this baseball immortal is at a high and it's very unfortunate thatGarrity's book is no longer in print.The book was written after Brett'swonderful 1980 season, when he captured the hearts of America with hisquest to become the first player to hit .400 since Ted Williams did it in1941.The book's a great look into the life of a player on the brink ofsuperstardom.It'd be great now to get a book on Brett's entire career,because many of his highlights occurred after the '80 season.If you're aBrett fan, I strongly urge you to find this book! ... Read more

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Cross-pollination between Archaeology and the Arts
The book is an interesting experiment focusing on the way that archaeology and the various arts have cross-pollinated each other. 19 essays from different authors all over the world cover the ways archaeology has been integral to writing fiction and plays, movies, painting, music, sculpture, indigenous peoples arts, and the Internet, as well as public education. A CD is included with images and short movies. The book/CD set is potentially useful as a text in the humanities and interdisciplinary studies, as well as the arts, writing, and perceptions of archaeology in the public arena. The essays include:

1. More Than Just "Telling the Story": Interpretive Narrative Archaeology
2. The Archaeologist as Playwright
3. Archaeology Goes to the Opera
4. Archaeology in Two Dimensions: The Artist's Perspective
5. Art and Imagery as Tools for Public Interpretation and Education in Archaeology
6. Archaeology as a Compelling Story: The Art of Writing Popular Histories
7. Poetry and Archaeology: The Transformative Process
8. Reflections on the Design of a Public Art Sculpture for the Westin Hotel, Palo Alto, California
9. Pompeii: A Site for All Seasons
10. Evoking Time and Place in Reconstruction and Display: The Case of Celtic Identity and Iron Age Art
11. Art and Archaeology: Conflict and Interpretation in a Museum Setting
12. The Archaeology of Music and Performance in the Prehistoric American Southwest
13. Archaeology's Influence on Contemporary Native American Art: Perspectives from a Monster
14. From Rock Art to Digital Image: Archaeology and Art in Aboriginal Australia
15. Archaeology in Science Fiction and Mysteries
16. RKLOG: Archaeologists as Fiction Writers
17. Capturing the Wanderer: Nomads and Archaeology in the Filming of _The English Patient_
18. Is Archaeology Fiction? Some Thoughts About Experimental Ways of Communicating Archaeological Processes to the "External World"
19.Crafting Cosmos, Telling Sister Stories, and Exploring Archaeological Knowledge Graphically in Hypertext Environments

The accompanying CD contains:
1. Images and clips from the stage production of the opera "Zabette"
2. Interpretive art paintings and sketches, color image scans
3. Examples of archaeological interpretive art images and educational posters, color image scans
4. Popular histories and other online volumes of the Southeast Archeological Center, National Park Service
5. Color photos of public art sculptures
6. Book covers and comments on "Spirit Bird Journey" and "National Treasure"
7. Video: "Is Archaeology Fiction? Some Thoughts about Experimental Ways of Communicating Archaeological Processes to the 'External World' "
8. Multimedia hypertext: Sample reading of "Crafting Cosmos: The Production of Social Memory in Everyday Life among the Ancient Maya"

A truly ground-breaking volume
This is a truly ground-breaking volume which will do much to restore archaeology to its rightful place in the humanities. In a world where so many archaeological/ anthropological works are simply collections of data, Ancient Muses reminds us that archaeology illuminates the arts and is in its turn illuminated by them.
-Martin Henig, University of Oxford

Great book!!!
This book is a great introduction to learning how archaeology can be linked to so many cultural entities, and just how valuable archaeolgy is to education and the arts worldwide. ... Read more

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John Henry - imaginary folktale or real man?
When I first heard about this book I thought, "there's no way this book is about the legendary steel driver".The title is what threw me off "JOHN HENRY A Bio-Bibliography".How could you write a "bio-bibliography" about an imaginary guy?

It turns out that in the early 1900 two professors, Guy Johnson and Louis Chappell, decided to track down the origions of the John Henry ballad and folktale.They were shocked to find people who actually claimed to know the Steel Driver.They knew what he looked like, where he worked (C&O railroad in W. Virginia), and even the name and location of the tunnel where he raced the steam drill and died.Incredible!

I orginally was hooked on the John Henry folktale as a kid when I read the children's book by Ezra Keats.As an adult it is wonderful to read that he actually might have existed.John Henry a Bio-bibliography is a wonderful book full of great history and intrigue. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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Accompanied By An Explanatory Essay. ... Read more