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Extraordinarily genuine book
I heard Chief Peter John speak when i was in Alaska -- to a "potlatch" in the prison (Fairbanks Correctional Center) People came thousands of miles to meet with him(he was "Traditional First Chief",region-wide, of the Athabascan Indians and still lived in his village).The book is extraordinarily genuine,his personal account of life with God,at least one vision granted him -- the story of his moose-hunting trip,complaining to the Holy Spirit about the non-fulfillment of the prophecy of food when his family was on the edge of starvation -- and IMMEDIATE answer! --that story is worth the price of the book. ... Read more

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An artist's book by the renowned Swiss duo dedicated to the questions that everyone asks themselves once in a while: Can something be unbelievable? Should I get drunk? Could I be Japanese? Is the freedom of birds overrated? Am I a farmer in winter? Does unease grow by itself? Should I crawl into my bed and stop producing things all the time?

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Awsome
What I like the most about this little book is how little and big questions can be mixed together and make those philosophical questions sound not so philosophical, but most important, those banal questions, for a second don't sound so banal...

Oddly Innocent
"Should I leave reality in peace?"This little black book of one liners is sweet, fun, and cannot be used as one liners by the pretentious.It brings out smiling insight by making unclear and larger what we have unconsciously assumed is clear.We are reminded how funny we are inside our heads."Is the nice thing about working that there's no time left?"It makes a great little gift that can be humorous and perhaps thought provoking.If you can't laugh at your own internal processes, stay away.

have i never been completely awake?
This book is great. Literature? I don't really think so. It's not a blog either by any means, but it IS a story. I have been eyeing this book at museum gift shops for ages now, and I finally bought it, and it REALLY is difficult to put down after you get started. Things you've thought half conciously, or conciously, and then discarded in a moment, they put in print and make you seriously consider the question.

Is hunger an emotion?
Is there a secret tunnel that leads directly to the kitchen?

Is it art or literature?
This is a very quirky little publication; it is hard to say if it is art of literature, possibly it is both, as there is a visually artistic core to it. It is certainly not to be read cover to cover but is interesting to dip into to find a thought-provoking or simply amusing question at random. It is full of such, and sometimes the writing is crossed out or inserted for interesting artistic statement. The book is beautifully and starkly presented, with two questions per page in scrawled white writing on black, shiny paper. It is a very interesting piece of art for the coffee table, though perhaps not an endlessly readable and entertaining book. Worth having, though perhaps the price isnt justified. ... Read more

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Centauri Prime declares war on the Interstellar Alliance in Book Three of the epic trilogy that continues Babylon 5's brilliant legacy . . .

Blind to the fact that he is a pawn in the Drakh's deadly strategy, Centauri prime minister Durla launches an overwhelming blitzkrieg, sending Centauri warships to devastate other races' homeworlds and pave the way for total conquest.Yet Durla is forced to fight a war on two fronts.Even as he mobilizes the massive space fleet for its glorious attack, resistance leader Vir Cotto works feverishly to counter the Drakh's evil influence on Centauri Prime.

Emperor Londo Mollari possesses the key that can reveal the presence of the Drakh, but to do so would spell disaster, so he is forced to remain silent.But when the Drakh bring another pawn into play--David Sheridan, son of Alliance president John Sheridan--the time for silence may be past.If Vir and the Resistance are to prevail, it will be only through action, and with help from very strange allies . . .
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"...there is nothing worse than a weak emperor." (p.560)
Out of the Darkness is the third and final book in the Legions of Fire trilogy, which aims to tie more than a few loose ends following the end of the Babylon series and the original nine novels. The book picks up from where Armies of Light and Dark left off, focusing mainly on Vir Cotto, Londo Mollari, Durla, Senna, Mariel, and to a lesser extent John Sheridan, Delenn, Michael Garibaldi, Steven Franklin, and the Technomages.
Peter David's style of writing makes all the difference in making this trilogy exceptional and an asset to the B5 franchise.
Specifically, the author provides for descriptions that facilitate the reader to visualize the scenes e.g. "Heads, arms, legs, torsos, all grey and scaly, cloaked in shreds of black cloth, spewing down from the skies as if a gigantic pustule had been popped," (p.656) and "Yson's sneer was frozen even as his head slid from his shoulders and thudded to the floor." (p.560)
Moreover, the author speaks the truth when stating that "There are many who are happy to overlook long-term ramifications in return for short-term profits," (p.490), while the following quote provides valid justification for those rank and file revolutionaries that have partaken in rebellions and uprisings throughout history: "Since they have nothing, they consider it quite appealing, the prospect of taking that which others possess." (p.531) Also, how many of us have not felt as Londo did when exclaiming "Unfortunately, I seem to remember all the things I would rather forget, and forget that which I really should remember." (p.621)
In addition, throughout the trilogy one gets a good feel as to how much Londo loved his people and how much he was willing to sacrifice for the good of his people with the following quote representing his innermost feelings in a most accurate way: "I reached out, as if somehow I could scoop up my people in my hand, preserve them, save them, turn back the hands of time and make it not have happened." (p.667)
Furthermore, on pages 553-554, Peter David provides for one of the most inspirational speeches I have read to-date, while on page 472 he gives us a good dose of Londo's unique sense of humor: "Now get out, before I command you to arrest yourselves."
Additionally, on page 541, the author provides for some very interesting facts about Emperor Turhan's Centauri telepaths and their death on the orders of Emperor Cartagia who "proclaiming that he did not want women around who could peer effortlessly into his mind, had ordered them all killed. They were the first casualties of his bloody reign, and most certainly not the last."
Interestingly (and rather alarmingly) Peter David allows for some serious doubts as to the outcome of the Excalibur's mission when he states: "You cannot stop this, Londo, any more than..." "Than that vessel, Excalibur, was able to stop your plan to eradicate humanity?" (p.533) (If any reader has any relevant information it would be much appreciated)
Furthermore, the author is on the ball with the following quote which points directly at what international relations students and scholars call Classical Realism and which is very Machiavellian in nature: "We are not out to destroy others... our intention is simply to make certain that no one ever attacks us again. We are not bullies. We just desire to show that we are strong." (p.486)
In conclusion, Peter David's following quote made me nod in agreement: "He's old school, and believes that his allegiance is, and always must be, to the emperor." (p.712) (All page references in this review are from the hardcover edition of Legions of Fire)
In short, with the main series over and as we wait to hopefully see some more (and much better) Lost Tales or another B5 spinoff, thank goodness for the novels. More novels please...

fail for stupidly rediculous price on a used book
[I would love to buy a copy of this book] 1, but I refuse to pay this overly greedy, and inflated price. When you idiotic people realize your mistake, I'd be happy to order a copy.

1.)After reading, and honest review. No I'm glad I have not wasted my money on this book.

Babylon 5 Book - Legions of Fire - Out of the Darkness
When I saw the $40+ price on a used copy (no new copies available) I suspected there was a reason for it.And I wasn't disappointed.This is probably THE best book of all in that it wraps up the story of David, the son of Sheridan and Delen, after the TV series left us hanging with the one-eyed Drakh keeper sealed in an ancient Centauri urn as a gift to their new-born son.

Good conclusion to the trilogy, though this book is incredibly scarce!
Peter David writes a generally believable novel here which wraps up most extant plot threads from the previous 2 stories, as well as pieces from War Without End.

The Drakh story thread is mostly resolved, though this is written with almost no reference to the human efforts against the drakh.The reasons G'kar, sheridan and delenn are on centauri prime are offered, as well as resolution of the thread of the keeper left for their son.Vir (whose changes in previous books make him an almost unrecognizable character) continues to lead an insurgency which eventually places him on the throne.In a piece I wonder was included as a requirement, it even offers a reason for Londo to narrate the film In the Beginning - because he asked delenn for her side of the story while she was a prisoner.This was probably the only piece in the story I felt overly contrived.

Great resolution, doesn't insist on tearing up what we saw in tv episodes (unlike the techno-mage trilogy), however actually getting this book is a problem.

Great Book, but Subtract a Star for LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Out of the Darkness is an excellent wrap up book three in the Babylon 5: Legions of Fire Trilogy, but difficult to find.
Books one and two were no problem to locate, plenty out there new or used.
I lucked in this one at a used book store by chance.
*** Come on Ballantine/Del Rey, how about a 2nd printing? ***
To pay $49.95 on Amazon, bid $25.00 or more for it on Ebay is ridiculous for a paperback retailing for $6.50! ... Read more

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Excerpts from Thoreau's Walden highlight his belief in the inherent value of living life in harmony with nature. ... Read more

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Very nice selection of passages from Walden, lavishly illustrated
Henry David's House makes a fine introduction to Thoreau in his own words.The simple message conveyed in the selected quotations from Walden is that Thoreau went to Walden Pond and built a small cabin with the help of friends and lived there for a few seasons living simply and loving nature.This is, of course, what is widely known about Thoreau even among those who've never read Walden.The illustrations are very lovely, and the passages are carefully chosen.It would make a very nice introduction to the life of a remarkable American thinker -- that would with any luck prepare its readers for a more serious encounter with his ideas.

My only hesitation in recommending this book is that it may falsely confirm the widespread impression that Thoreau was merely a romantic, in search of solitude and natural delight.I find, having taught Walden for years in college courses, that most students approach the book with very little interest because they expect to find there nothing more than this simple account, of an eccentric hermit who writes beautifully about nature.They often find that he is speaking directly to concerns they may never have voiced to themselves about growing up, thinking for oneself, supporting oneself without becoming dependent, either upon an employer or upon the approval of peers, about avoiding the rat race, about not getting caught up in concerns that make one lose oneself.That this small book avoids many of the subjects covered in Walden is not a criticism -- since to cover the topic thoroughly it would need to include much more text and be a much bigger book with fewer illustrations.It is merely to suggest that readers of the book remember that Thoreau's life along the waters of Walden Pond was not merely a nature retreat but a philosophical experiment in living.

The beauty, power and subtlety of solitary living
Illustrated by Peter Fiore and edited by Steven Schnur, Henry David's House introduces young readers ages 5 to 9 to the life, thought and writings of Henry David Thoreau. Text and illustration collaborate to showcase the beauty, power and subtlety of solitary living withing the context of a nature-oriented retreat as represented by Thoreau's tiny house in the woods and on the shore of Walden Pond. Henry David's House is an enthusiastically recommended addition to school and community picturebook collections.

Living the Simple Life.....
"Near the end of March I borrowed an axe and went down to the woods by Walden Pond and began to cut down some tall white pines for timber..."Author, Steven Schnur has chosen several wonderfully engaging passages from Henry David Thoreau's Walden, in this elegant picture book, and young readers will really get a vivid sense of the hard, yet rewarding work of building his house, the few possessions needed to live comfortably, the beauty of the changing seasons, and living the simple life in harmony with nature."Sometimes, in a summer morning, having taken my accustomed bath, I sat in my sunny doorway from sunrise till noon, rapt in a revery, amidst the pines and hickories and sumachs, in undisturbed solitude and stillness, while the birds sang around or flitted noiseless through the house, until by the sun falling in at my west window, or the noise of some traveller's wagon on the distant highway, I was reminded of the lapse of time."Peter Fiore's lush and exquisite watercolor illustrations bring the splendor of Thoreau's existence at Walden Pond to life on the page, and together word and art evoke feelings of peace, quiet, and contentment.Perfect for readers 8-12, this book works well as a real aloud with D.B. Johnson's Henry Builds a Cabin, for younger children.With an editor's note at the end to fill in further biographical details about Thoreau and his time at Walden, Henry David's House is an evocative treasure to read, share, and most of all discuss."We can never have enough of Nature."

A great introduction to Thoreau for young readers.
Henry David's House is a picturebook adaptation by Steven Schnur of a part of Henry David Thoreau's classic nature book "Walden", told with only a limited amount of editing. Beautiful, slightly abstract yet full-color illustrations by Peter Fiore bring this classic thinker's words to vibrant life for young readers. Henry David's House is a superb introduction to a literary masterpiece for young readers, and its final message, "We can never have enough of Nature," reverberates in the hearts of all ages. Highly recommended for family, school, and community library picturebook collections.

Gorgeous illustrations set to Thoreau's words
Henry David Thoreau describes his cabin, how he built it, and a little bit of his life in it, in these selected excerpts from _Walden_. Peter Fiore's exquisite paintings provide vibrant accompaniment to each quotation. The result is a beautiful "picture book" any Thoreau fan would be proud to own.

I'm not sure that its target audience should be very young children. If kids pull this one off the shelf, the meaning of the words will be lost on them, and the artwork that goes along with the text won't build the story on its own. Though full of the Walden spirit, this book isn't as engaging to the youngest readers as D. B. Johnson's similar _Henry Builds a Cabin_ or _Henry Hikes to Fitchburg_. Perhaps its best use would be as a multigenerational preface to Thoreau's work, with teacher-student or parent-child combinations reading the book together. _Henry David's House_ could introduce middle school and high school students to the literary and scientific portions of _Walden_ and could serve as a first step in their acquaintance with the author. Teens and pre-teens may balk at being read to, but they're also visual learners who are at an age to appreciate the presentation here. And if it inspires them to pick up Thoreau's classic to read for themselves, so much the better. ... Read more

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Entertaning, hilarious, very well written
I was never too fond of the character of Lxwanana Troi (although there were a couple of standout episodeswith her in the latter days of "TNG"), and Q always seemed a little too human for me. But Peter David wrote a very good novel involing them. All of the chracters are written exactly as they are in the best TV episodes -- this, as some else said, really could have made a good multi-part teleplay. There's also a subplot involving Wesley Crusher which is quite funny. The framing story is also quite believable -- the novel is not strictly comedic. "Star Trek" novels are always a mixed bag, but "TNG" fans can't go wrong with this one. I'm looking forward to reading David's "Q-Squared" after this one.

A Nice Read For Valentine's Day
The entire time, this story felt like something I should have been reading on Valentine's Day. The whole book is about love and Q's "romance" with Deanna's mother. Overall, it is a good story but it gets silly when Lwaxana Troi takes revenge on Q for breaking her heart. I could picture it all in my head and it was pretty laughable more than threatening to read her beating Q up with Q powers of her own. A lot of the characters from TNG are missing or with little mention. I was surprised how the only cast members really in the story are Picard, Deanna and Lwaxana.

If Q is in it, and Peter David is writing it, then I am reading it
Q meets Lwaxana Troi... Why wasn't this an episode in the series?Peter David who is slowly becoming my favorite Star Trek writer does it again with this incredible entertaining novel.

A wedding among two of the most important families in the Federation is about to happen.And all our favorites make roll call.Including the wonderful and very complex Lwaxana Troi and everyones favorite entity Q.Q returns to the Enterprise because he wants to know about this whole human idea of love.Since there is a wedding not to mention the love sick Lwaxana there it seems like the perfect classroom for him to experiment.In this experiment besides trying to sabotage the wedding he also becomes involved with Lwaxana which is worth the price of the book when she finds out that it is an "experiment". All hell breaks loose and Q I am sure is reminded of an old earth saying "Hell have no fury like a woman's scorn".

There is also a side story involving Wesley Crusher and his gift from the bride.A gift that shows up naked in his quarters.Ol' Wes is not one of my favorite characters but Peter David makes him tolerable without changing who he is which is a small miracle.

As always Peter David knows his Star Trek characters.That along with a wondefully fast paced story it is an impossible book to put down.One of my favorite things about any episode or book that Q is in is the chemistry he has with Captain Jean Luc Picard.This relationship is captured masterfully in this book. Lwaxana Troi is also written extremely well as she is (as usual) on the hunt for a man. This is not one of those save the universe type of stories.Not even the Enterprise can or has to save the universe every day.Still very light and funny but still one of the best Star Trek novels I have read.

Grade: A+

Another of David's Effortless Wonders
Writing a humorous book is hard enough, but then make it a humorous Trek book?Good luck - but that's exactly what David accomplished in this rich, smart, TOO-QUICK jaunt of the ultimate battle of the sexes - Q vs. Lwaxana.The back-story is slight but you won't might mind in the slightest as David has a true gift for characterization, with nobody getting Worf in particular better.Plus, as a bonus of sorts, this is somewhat indirect sequel to Imzadi with many continuing threads hinted at/glaring for anyone reader of the previous books (though as usual David writes so well that non-readers of Imzadi won't be left out in any way).I can't say enough positive things about this charming little work of fantastic fiction which would have been a truly remarkable episode if ever filmed.

If you are a STNG fan, get this book.Read this book.You will enjoy it - Q guarantees it!

Fun Read
A delightful story for Star Trek: TNG fans. The main characters are Deanna Troi's imperious mother Lwaxanna, and the god-like entity "Q." The two huge egos clash at a wedding that Picard is reluctantly hosting on the Enterprise. The bride and groom come from a Romeo and Juliet-like background, as two feuding races come together only for the young couple. But Q has an agenda of his own, simultaneously romancing Lwaxanna - to her daughter Deanna's absolute horror - and stirring up doubts and fears between the bride and the groom. How can Picard take control of what is threatening to become complete chaos on his ship?

Really a fun read. The author has great understanding of the crew of the Enterprise's characters. Q-In-Law has many laugh-out-loud parts.

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Taken from the bleachers and elegantly showing key moments in the game, its special stadiums, and its finest rituals, these photos evoke the pure pleasure of the sport. 128 pages; 96 full-page b&w photographic plates; 11 x 11 inches. ... Read more

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It is a time of political upheaval and uncertainty in the New Thallonian Protectorate. Following the brutal assassination of her husband, Si Cwan, former Starfleet officer-turned-newly-appointed-Prime Minister Robin Lefler must now face the growing danger and intrigue surrounding her newborn son and heir to the noble line of Cwan. Following a harrowing assassination attempt, Robin has no choice but to flee New Thallon with her child...seeking refuge with Captain Mackenzie Calhoun and the crew of the U.S.S. Excalibur and creating a major diplomatic crisis in Sector 221-G.

The political fallout between the Federation and the New Thallonian Protectorate pales, however, in comparison to the threat of an enigmatic alien race determined to seize the infant Cwan for its own mysterious purposes. But nothing could possibly prepare Calhoun for the shocking betrayal from within -- an act of treachery to aid and abet this alien race -- forever altering the lives of the Excalibur crew.... ... Read more

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What's the point?
Mr. Peter David may indeed be a talented writer; however, one might never guess as much by this book alone. 3 Stars is the best I can give this one.Of ALL the Star Trek books I've ever read this one, Treason, has to be the dullest of them all.I don't know that the story had a point.Maybe I think that because this was the first of the Frontier series I've read.It will also probably be the last. I thought some things should have been better expressed.Example, toward the end of the book there were "people" completely submerged in vats of liquids.The vats were broken, the "people" fell out and basically resuscitated themselves from unconsciousness and I suppose expelled the liquid in their lungs while unconscious.....really??? - with no further explanation; it just happened; sorry I can't buy that, not even in a Star Trek novel.Page 405, Selar shoots the canister that has Cwansi submerged in it, liquid comes pouring out....the baby falls into Soleta' arms and the bay startles awake...... give me a break, Sir!Even fiction has certain standards, precedents, protocols and etiquettes.Remember the movie, "The Abyss"scuba suit used in the movie is fiction, but the premise is that a form of liquefied "oxygen-like" fluid that fills the lungs and allows divers to breath at very deep depths; but even then they had to expel the liquid from their lungs; it seemed a very uncomfortable process - nothing even remotely like that was mentioned in Treason which to me made a dull book even a less enjoyable read - sometimes the devil really is in the details - which to me are important.
I also thought certain elements of the dialog were out of character for Vulcans and even Romulans and frankly I didn't care for the style.I'm no prude, but I thought the uses of `hell" and "damn" were unnecessary and didn't do anything to help the story or develop the characters at all.
I didn't see the point of Soleta striking out into the severe weather on her own with no hope of survival only to collapse have a few words of dialog with the D'myurj while the Hermat basically looked on. What was the point of that whole section of the book?
I didn't see the intended point of Soleta implanting the thought about Soleta in the Hermat Burgyone's mind..."that Bitch...."what was the point of it?

Star Trek New Frontier Treason
No spoilers. This is the continuing adventures of the Excaliber and her crew. This novel ends some plotlines and starts some more. Treason is very will written, easy to read, supensful and funny. All of Peter David's Star Trek books are really good there are plenty "guest staring apperences" from the rest of the Star Trek Universe. Treason is not the book to read if you want to start this series. I would start at the begining and read thru them all.
The only complaint I have is that the books are not coming out fast enough.
If your a fan of Star Trek you will enjoy this series!

Treason Review
Good book, arrived on time worth the money. I once I started and I couldn't stop reading it.

Star Trek: New Frontier: Treason; by Peter David
For those who enjoy a good Sci-Fi Interstellar Action-story, Star Trek-New Frontier: Treason; by Peter David is well written & draws the reader into the drama with insightful characters & suspenseful alliteration. I highly recommended the entire Star Trek-New Frontier series.

Good, not great.
This book is a good read, a perfectly acceptable addition to the New Frontier series; if you've read all of the others prior to this, you'll probably want to read this one. If you haven't read to this point in the series, you'll definitely want to start elsewhere; like most of the series, this book does not stand on its own. What is particularly annoying is that apparently, Peter David branched out into graphic novels, and the entry into the series prior to this one is said graphic novel. So merely having read all of the REAL books in the series isn't sufficient; in order to be up on what's going on coming into this book, you need to have read the graphic novel. This is annoying for two reasons: one, I don't read comic books any more, and "graphic novel" is just a euphemism for "overpriced comic book". Two, in the list of "New Frontier Novels by Peter David, In Chronological order" that appears at the beginning of this book, the Graphic Novel is not listed, so there was no way of knowing that one was missing part of the lead-in by going directly from "Missing In Action" to this one. It didn't leave me TOO lost; I was more or less able to follow what was happening, but I did have the definite impression that I was missing something. A previous reviewer's comment explained what had happened to me.

I'm giving this book three stars because it was too well-written for me to feel comfortable giving it less, and I've always enjoyed Peter David's writing, and most of the characters and plots in this series. But if we're going to be left missing some of the story if we don't buy graphic novels, I think I'm going to have to give up on this series. ... Read more

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