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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Focusing on the iris, this guide allocates each species to its recommended growing area, such as the water garden, the shady garden, the summer border, and the rock garden. All plants are cross-referenced to classification chapters which explain how the genus is made up. ... Read more

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"About The Reader: Laurel Lefkow's many... Little Foxes, The Heiress, A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Boys Next Door. On television she can be seen in A Class Act, Small Metal Jacket and The Perfect Family. An accomplished radio actress, Laurel is also a frequent narrator of audio books." "The Face Of Deception: An Eve Duncan Mystery. Forensic sculptor Eve Duncan has the unique ability to reconstruct the identity of the long dead from their skulls. She has helped bring closure to parents of missing children. For Eve, whose own daughter was murdered and her body never found, her job is a way of healing. Then she is approached by billionaire magnate John Logan to reconstruct the face of an adult murder victim. But when she begins to uncover the identity of the skull, she is thrust into a frightening web of murder and deceit..." "About The Author: Iris Johansen, who has more than eight million copies of her books in print, has won many awards for her achievements in writing. The best-selling author of And Then You Die, Long After Midnight, and The Ugly Duckling lives near Atlanta, Georgia, where she is currently at work on a new novel. "The book's twists and turns manage to hold the reader hostage until the denouement, a sure crowd pleaser." --- Publishers Weekly "One of her best... a fast paced, non-stop, clever plot in which Johansen mixes political intrigue, murder and suspense." --- USA Today "Iris Johansen is incomparable." --- New York Times" "Playing time 11 hrs approx. By Iris Johansen, Read by Laurel Lefkow, Chivers Sound Library, Complete & Unabridged 8 Audio Cassettes. Copyright 1998 by I. J. Enterprises. Published by arrangement with Random House Audio Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc. Copyright P 1999 by Chivers North America. Copyright exists on all recordings issued by Chivers North America." [from covers of case] ... Read more

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Full of Twists and Turns
Eve Duncan's daughter Bonnie is killed by a serial killer and her body was never found. Eve becomes a forensic sculptor and puts faces on the skulls of unidentified murdered children so their parents can finally take them home. She knows Bonnie is dead, but she's still looking. Kinda gruesome.

Billionaire John Logan wants Eve to construct a face to skull he has. She resists, finally assents because someone is pressuring her not to and apparently that same someone doesn't want Eve to succeed.

There are many twists and turns in this five star suspense thriller, though some Johansen fans may not be happy as the romance defiantly takes a back seat to the suspense. I loved this book. It's the first in a series and I'm starting the next one tomorrow. Again, this was a great five star read.

A Decent Mystery
Forensic sculptor Eve Duncan is hired by an industrial mogul to reconstruct a face to a skull which has been kept hidden in a cornfield. Who the face belonged to, why the skull was hidden and why the mogul wants it reconstructed are the mysteries to be unveiled.That part of the novel will hold the readers interest to the end.I thought that part of the book was good.

The characters, however, I felt were shallow and had little depth.I didn't find myself getting really interested in any of them.Eve Duncan, while being gifted at her work, came across as emotionally mercurial and indecisive.The male characters left little lasting impressions.

I also thought that parts of the storyline dragged a little. For me, the 336 pages felt like it read longer.Overall, though, "The Face of Deception" is a decent read.I liked it enough to likely read more of the Eve Duncan series to see if the characters develop a little better.

The Face of Deception
The Eve Duncan Series is such a good read and keeps you guessing - I will continue to read the entire series.

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fine thriller with interesting characters
I have read and enjoyed other novels by Iris Johansen, and this was no exception.Johansen is a very good writer and her characters are lively and interesting, the situations less so.Eve Duncan is a forensic sculptor.She reconstructs faces from skulls and she's considered one of the best in the world.Enter John Logan, a billionaire who will give Eve anything she wants in exchange for her expertise on a secret project.When Eve finally relents, she is whisked away both literally and figuratively as assassins and political figures become involved in covering up what Logan and Duncan find.

I found the plot intriguing and the characters very interesting, though Eve was a bit maudlin in her grief and the situations were not always realistic.Still, I don't resent the time I spent reading this book and would recommend it to others, though I think there are better works by this author. ... Read more

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This guide to the beautiful iris makes clear distinctions between the many types of iris and gives the information gardeners need to provide the best conditions for those they covet. Superb photographs provide inspiration for both novice and expert gardeners. Written for North American gardeners, the expert text is concise and informative, including interesting anecdotes about the long history of the genus and advice on:
- planting, cultivation and propagation
- using irises in garden design
- bearded irises
- bulbous irises
- beardless irises
- Pacific Coast or Californian irises
- Louisiana irises
- Japanese irises
- Siberian irises
- Rocky Mountain irises
- Juno irises
- water-loving irises
- Evansia (or crested) irises
- picking and caring for blooms
- pests and diseases.

With over 95 beautiful full color photographs, a selection of more than 120 plants is recommended by the authors. A glossary, a bibliography, and mail-order sources are valuable features of the book. ... Read more

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A Very Helpful Resource
This book is very helpful for anything you need to know about raising Irises. In the first few minutes of reading it I realized my Irises had a fungal disease and I was able to treat them and save them before it was too late.I recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about Irises. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Prairie Garden, published by Thomson Gale on January 1, 2006. The length of the article is 1699 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The magic of irises.
Author: Marilyn Brown
Publication: Prairie Garden (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Page: 153(4)

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A brightly illustrated guide to growing more than eighty different types of bulbs provides step-by-step instructions on soil preparation, seasonal plantings, cultivation, indoor and outdoor plants, landscaping suggestions, and more. ... Read more