A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1)
by George R.R. Martin
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Readers of epic fantasy series are: (1) patient--they are left in suspense between each volume, (2) persistent--they reread or at least review the previous book(s) when a new installment comes out, (3) strong--these 700-page doorstoppers are heavy, and (4) mentally agile--they follow a host of characters through a myriad of subplots. In A Game of Thrones, the first book of a projected six, George R.R. Martin rewards readers with a vividly real world, well-drawn characters, complex but coherent plotting, and beautifully constructed prose, which Locus called "well above the norms of the genre."

Martin's Seven Kingdoms resemble England during the Wars of the Roses, with the Stark and Lannister families standing in for the Yorks and Lancasters.The story of these two families and their struggle to control the Iron Throne dominates the foreground; in the background is a huge, ancient wall marking the northern border, beyond which barbarians, ice vampires, and direwolves menace the south as years-long winter advances.Abroad, a dragon princess lives among horse nomads and dreams of fiery reconquest.

There is much bloodshed, cruelty, and death, but A Game of Thrones is nevertheless compelling; it garnered a Nebula nomination and won the 1996 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel. So, on to A Clash of Kings!--Nona Vero ... Read more

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The beginning to a fantastic epic series...
If you enjoy fantasy novels at all, you will love this book and the entire series. You will not be disappointed in this read.

A great read!
This book was great. Martin doesn't hold anything back. It was refreshing to read a book where almost no one is safe. Danerys chapters were a little slow but get increasingly better as the book goes on but it's doesn't ruin the story as she only makes a small part of the whole. This book and the Series (A Song of Fire and Ice) has been what I have measured every other book I have read since against, And most have paled in comparison.

appalling graphic but still great
I've read all the GRRM books in this series (Song of Ice and Fire) and am completely hooked into the history (and back-story) of this strange frighteneing world he has created. For some, it's overly graphic, but I think that's what keeps me reading, in addition to the very complex, densely layered storytelling. Sometimes events are so awful you just want to look away, but you can't stop reading. But there is emotional payoff for every horrible thing that happens, people get what they deserve and eventually there is light where there was darkness. I especially love the character of Danaerys and that whole segment where she marries her wild Gengis Khan type chieftan and becomes an impowered tribeswoman, who suckles dragons. Now that was some superb imaginative storytelling! ... Read more

Isbn: 0553573403
Subjects:  1. Fantasy    2. Fantasy - Epic    3. Fantasy - Series    4. Fiction - Fantasy    5. Fiction / Fantasy / Epic   

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Gift Set
by J. R. R. Tolkien, Rob Inglis
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Could be a lot better
I first listened to BBC's dramatized version, which was fantastic, too bad it has only the dialogue but without the narratives, which prompted me to find an unabridged version.

I was surprised to find this was the only unabridged version of TLOTR, given its fame. I have to say I am kind of disappointed by it, Rob Inglis did a so so job, he read the book more like telling a tale to small kids, which he did well, but it did not do the right to the book. TLOTR is far beyond a kid's tale, it is a literature marvel. In the book there are many narratives describing the middle earth, the language used by Tolkien is beautify, Rob Inglis did a poor job for these parts, he sounded monotonous. I tried to listen to this version many times because I love the book, but I could not finish it because soon I got bored by his tone, this is a long book and with many dramatic language in it, it should be much more vivid than what was done by Rob Inglis.

The Lord of the Rings
The lord of the rings is a awsome book to read and get ideas for a story. It is full of action,drama,and fear. It shows majic and suspence. That is why it is a good book for us children.

A work of art
I purchased the whole LOTR on CD for a cross country drive.The quality of this reading really surprised me.The fact that one man could perform all of the characters this way was wonderful.The changes in his voice are subtle, but allow the listener to follow along with the story with no confusion, even in scenes with multiple speakers.The experience of listening to this book on tape was better than actually reading the book myself.This was a first for me.My intention was to resell the CD set upon arrival, but I am keeping it.I have listened to portions time and again and consider it a valuable part of my library. ... Read more

Isbn: 1402516274
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Subjects:  1. Audio - Fiction (Unabridged)    2. Audio Adult: Books On Tape    3. Classics    4. Fantasy - Epic   

The Dragonriders of Pern: Dragonflight, Dragonquest, the White Dragon (Pern)
by Anne McCaffrey
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Anne McCaffrey's Pern is one of the most memorable worlds in science fiction and fantasy. Humans and their flying dragon companions live in fear of thread, a caustic, deadly material that falls sporadically from space. But when the thread doesn't fall for a long time, people become complacent, forgetting that it is the brave dragonriders who can save them from the periodic threat. But when the thread falls, human and dragon heroes must fight the scourge. This edition encompasses the first three unforgettable novels of McCaffrey's epic series: Dragonflight, Dragonquest, and The White Dragon. ... Read more

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Pern!
I've read all the Dragonriders books at least once. Pern is a magical world and Dragonriders of Pern is an excellent story collection.

Sorry
To all of you that "talked" me into reading this:

There can only be a few reasons that SO many people have loved this book.They are as follows:

a.)You read this (or are reading this) when
you were 10(and that's okay, because everyone has to
start somewhere, but you need to GO ON if you
GREW UP).
b.)You have never read a decent sf/fantasy series or any
other semi-readable novel.
c.)You do not understand the time/space continuum.

Now, that said, I cannot write to save my life.But, I can and do appreciate or dislike a book or series that disappoints and/or moves me, and this did neither.It just bored me to death.

I found myself skimming as much as I could just to get to the end.

As I said before, I am sorry to all of you who did like this series.I had been looking forward to reading more of Anne McCaffery in the future, but I think that at this point, I will go on to something that I can appreciate. And to those of you that haven't committed to starting this series, hopefully, you will not waste you time on this drivel as I did.

Dragonriders of Pern
If I could, I would rate these books at 10 stars becaue they are even better than Harry Potter.
The story starts after 400 years without Thread. Lessa is discovered on Search and Impresses Ramoth. F'lar belives that the Threads are returning, but no one belives him. Then the Threads come and all of the Holders are paniking, so Lessa gos back in time 400 years to get the five lost Weyrs (they dissiperd and no one knew where they went), and they live in peace with the Threads for 7 years. Then the Oldtimers(five lost Weyr people), give everyone big trouble, and if you want to find out what happens, read the books. ... Read more

Isbn: 0785729194
Subjects:  1. Children: Grades 4-6    2. Fiction    3. Fiction - Science Fiction    4. Life on other planets    5. Pern (Imaginary place)    6. Science Fiction - General    7. Science fiction, American    8. Space colonies   

Dune (Dune Chronicles, Book 1)
by Frank Herbert
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This Hugo and Nebula Award winner tells the sweeping tale of a desert planet called Arrakis, the focus of an intricate power struggle in a byzantine interstellar empire. Arrakis is the sole source of Melange, the "spice of spices." Melange is necessary for interstellar travel and grants psychic powers and longevity, so whoever controls it wields great influence.

The troubles begin when stewardship of Arrakis is transferred by the Emperor from the Harkonnen Noble House to House Atreides.The Harkonnens don't want to give up their privilege, though, and through sabotage and treachery they cast young Duke Paul Atreides out into the planet's harsh environment to die.There he falls in with the Fremen, a tribe of desert dwellers who become the basis of the army with which he will reclaim what's rightfully his. Paul Atreides, though, is far more than just a usurped duke. He might be the end product of a very long-term genetic experiment designed to breed a super human; he might be a messiah.His struggle is at the center of a nexus of powerful people and events, and the repercussions will be felt throughout the Imperium.

Dune is one of the most famous science fiction novels ever written, and deservedly so.The setting is elaborate and ornate, the plot labyrinthine, the adventures exciting. Five sequels follow. --Brooks Peck ... Read more

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Dune
* TOOL'S RECOMMENDED READING LIST ITEM *
Herbert combines poetic, dreamlike prose with terrifying visions to create this classic.

it's a godly work!
i've read the negative reviews and could not believe my eyes! some people compared this series to the LOTR! first LOTR is not SCIENCE FICTION you idiots! it's FANTASY at it's best!!second i hate people who write a review without even reading the whole book! i've read all six of the original dune novels and the ones frank herbert's son wrote and i think all 11 books are great, especially the original novels..this series is not for novice sci-fi readers! so if you are new to this genre stay away from these books or if you don't like them keep your thoughts for yourself!

high water mark for science fiction
I am not a big fan of fiction books in general, but this series of books and Orson Scott Cards "Enders Game" series really are terrrific works that deserve to be read over and over again.as a person who is interested in the outdoors and tracking animals in particular, I can say that this book and the books that follow it embody much of the spirit of tracking that my friends and I follow.It is a captivating story of a royal family who moves to a new planet and it contains many insightful observations about humanity and life.It is definitely not a kind of Star Wars fantasia book, it talks about the human struggle for power and our mentalities dealing with control.It is intelligently written, as are the rest of the original books in the Dune series.I highly recommend this book, as well as Enders Game and the other books in that series.These books embody the greatness of science fiction for me, definitely.Highly recommended. ... Read more

Isbn: 0441172717
Subjects:  1. Fiction - Science Fiction    2. Science Fiction    3. Science Fiction - General   

Foundation (Foundation Novels (Paperback))
by ISAAC ASIMOV
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Foundation marks the first of a series of tales set so far in the future that Earth is all but forgotten by humans who live throughout the galaxy.Yet all is not well with the Galactic Empire. Its vast size is crippling to it.In particular, the administrative planet, honeycombed and tunneled with offices and staff, is vulnerable to attack or breakdown. The only person willing to confront this imminent catastrophe is Hari Seldon, a psychohistorian and mathematician.Seldon can scientifically predict the future, and it doesn't look pretty: a new Dark Age is scheduled to send humanity into barbarism in 500 years.He concocts a scheme to save the knowledge of the race in an Encyclopedia Galactica.But this project will takegenerations to complete, and who will take up the torch after him? The first Foundation trilogy (Foundation,Foundation and Empire, Second Foundation) won a Hugo Award in 1965 for "Best All-Time Series."It's science fiction on the grand scale; one of the classics of the field. --Brooks Peck ... Read more

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Oh my god this series is like the best I have ever read!!!
(...)this book totally owns all of the books i have had to read for school in the past years combined!!It is too awesome for me to give away any of it in this review.I am currently in the middle of Foundation's Edge, the fifth book in the series.I take back what I said, I have actually read this whole series for school since we choose our books to read for reading class.It is such a shame though that I have to read boring books as part of required reading over the summer.Last summer I read Asimov's Robot Novels, which were also so much better than the books I have to read for school.

Among my favorites books
This book sets the stage for the rest of the series. Hari Seldon is introduced and his theories of Psychohistory are explained. Then Seldon's Foundation is established on Terminus, a remote planet at the edge of the Empire, with the goal of shortening the period of barbarism the universe will experience. However, there are no Psychohistorians located in the Foundation... only scientists. The planet has very few native metals and virtually no defenses. The scientists must figure out how to rule their world and fend off avaricious neighbors as the Empire begins to crumble. The majority of this first volume contains vignettes chronicling the Foundation leaders responding to various crises that Hari Seldon predicted centuries before. The crises are varied and plausible. The solutions to the problems that arise are not solved by any miraculous means, but by tough, clever political maneuvering. Watching the crises and their solutions unfold is very enthralling and keeps you turning the pages at a rapid pace.

Still A Classic
This is the first of the three novels in the original "Foundation Trilogy".The trilogy is similar to "I, Robot", in that the novels are created out of shorter fiction that was first published in "Astounding Science Fiction" in the 1940's.It was first published by Gnome Press in 1951.A trimmed down version was published under the title "The 1,000 Year Plan" by Ace books in the 1950s.

While certainly a classic and important to setup the series, "Foundation" is easily the weakest of the three novels.Consisting of five parts, four of which are taken from the shorter fiction from years before, it covers a large period of time in a relatively short amount of space.In addition, the stories are fairly short, and it is rare for a character to appear in more than one.As a result, there is little in the way of character development in this book.The subsequent novels ("Foundation And Empire" and "Second Foundation") are each comprised of just two works of shorter fiction, and thus do not suffer as much in this area.

The sections of "Foundation" are:

"The Psychohistorians" - This is the story of Gaal Dornick who has come to the capital of the Empire, Trantor to work with Hari Seldon.This story introduces the key concepts of the series; introducing the reader to Psychohistory, the Empire, and the purpose of the Foundation.It is unique among the sections of this book, in that it was written specifically for the novel and was not published previously.

"The Encyclopedists" - In this story, the Foundation becomes separated from the Empire, and is threatened by its neighbors, the Anacreonians.It is in this story that the citizens of the Foundation find out their real purpose, having believed before that they were sent there to create a Galactic Encyclopedia to preserve man's knowledge.This was first published in part as the novelette "Foundation" in "Astounding Science Fiction" in May of 1942.

"The Mayors" - This story is closely tied to "The Encyclopedists", and there are some of the same characters.Once again the Foundation is threatened by the Anacreonians; however, this time the Foundation uses its technological expertise to avert the crisis.This story also introduces the use of `Priests' to spread the influence of the Foundation.This was first published as the novelette "Bride and Saddle" in the June 1942 edition of "Astounding Science Fiction".

"The Traders" - This story is about the use of trade to expand the influence of the Foundation.More specifically, it is about an agent of the Foundation who has been imprisoned on Askone, a planet that prohibits the use of the Foundation's devices.This was first published in the October 1944 edition of "Astounding Science Fiction" as the short story "The Wedge".

"The Merchant Princes" - This is a more complicated and involved story than the others included in this book.A merchant trader, Hober Mallow, goes in search of several missing Foundation ships, discovering evidence of the old Empire.More important though, is the struggle for power within the Foundation which results in the abandonment of religion in favor of economics as the source of expanding the influence of the Foundation.This was first published as the novelette "The Big And The Little" in the August 1944 edition of "Astounding Science Fiction".

The trilogy has been recognized by readers and critics alike over the years.In 1952, it was rated as the 15th best book overall by the Astounding/Analog All-Time Poll.It moved up to 12th on the same poll in 1956, and then to 1st in 1966.In 1975 it was ranked 6th on the Locus poll for All-Time Novels.In 1987 it was 6th on the same poll for SF Novels.In 1998 it was ranked 4th on the same poll for novels before 1990.It also received the 1966 Hugo for All-Time Series, beating out Tolkien's "The Lord Of The Rings", Smith's "Lensman", Heinlein's "Future History", and Burroughs' "Barsoom" series for the award. ... Read more

Isbn: 0553293354
Subjects:  1. Fiction - Science Fiction    2. Science Fiction    3. Science Fiction - High Tech    4. Science Fiction - Series    5. Fiction / Science Fiction / High Tech   

A Wrinkle in Time
by Madeleine L'Engle
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Everyone in town thinks Meg Murry is volatile and dull-witted, and that her younger brother, Charles Wallace, is dumb. People are also saying that their physicist father has run off and left their brilliant scientist mother.Spurred on by these rumors and an unearthly stranger, the tesseract-touting Mrs Whatsit, Meg and Charles Wallace and their new friend Calvin O'Keefe embark on a perilous quest through space to find their father. In doing so, they must travel behind the shadow of an evil power that is darkening the cosmos, one planet at a time. This is no superhero tale, nor is it science fiction, although it shares elements of both. The travelers must rely on their individual and collective strengths, delving deep within themselves to find answers.

A well-loved classic and 1963 Newbery Medal winner, Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time is sophisticated in concept yet warm in tone, with mystery and love coursing through its pages. Meg's shattering, yet ultimately freeing, discovery that her father is not omnipotent provides a satisfying coming-of-age element. Readers will feel a sense of power as they travel with these three children, challenging concepts of time, space, and the triumph of good over evil. The companion books in the Time quartet, continuing the adventures of the Murry family, are A Wind in the Door; A Swiftly Tilting Planet, which won the American Book Award; and Many Waters. Every young reader should experience L'Engle's captivating, occasionally life-changing contributions to children's literature. (Ages 9 and older) --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

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The Tesser
Have you ever had to fight a giant, repulsive, pulsing brain?Well, in "A Wrinkle in Time", by Madeline L'engle, Meg Murry, the oldest of four children, had to when she went to Camozots to save her father.

Tessering is going into the fifth dimension. Meg's father tessered to the planet Camozots, and was captured by IT, a giant pulsing brain.Meg came to save her father from IT with the help of a friend, Calvin, and her brother Charles Wallace.Charles Wallace got controlled by IT, but Meg rescued her father.Meg also used the help from former "stars" called Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which.

Meg was a very interesting person who was very confident at times, but most of the time needed to hold someone's hand for reassurance. She was very focused on the goal of saving her father and once she accomplished that goal, her new goal was to save her brother, Charles Wallace from IT.

This book is for everyone who likes adventure, sci-fi, and fantasy all put together.When I read the book, I had to finish in one day without putting it down.In the best parts, the action is prolonged, so that you can't put the book down.This book is one of the best sci-fi books of its kind!

A Wrinkle In time
Title-A Wind in the Door
Author- Madeline L' Engle

Summery- Meg Murry and her brother Charles Wallace were downstairs one night for a midnight snack with their mom when there was an unexpected visitor in their mom's lab. Meg's father has disappeared mysteriously the month before and it was up to Meg, Charles Wallace and their friend Calvin to travel though space and time to rescue Meg's dad.

Characters- The characters of this book are all very well developed. They are very smart and they use vocab that's not too hard tounderstand. Meg is the main character. She is the one in the story who has to take a lot of responsibility but she doesn't want it all. Charles Wallace is the youngest in the story and seems the smartest. He has a funny way of knowing if something is wrong with his sister or mother. Calvin is a friend of the Murrys who is popular unlike the Murry kids, but he likes the Murrys more. He comes to the Murry's house a lot because his mom is very mean to him whenever he is at home. Also because she won't let him in after a certain hour.

Review- I think that this book is a great book. The book has wonderful details- they help you picture the scenes, characters, monsters etc. I think that on a scale from 1- 10 I would give this book a 9. This is because it didn't have all the action I liked. This book is a fantasy book.

A grown-up book with a child-like cover
I read this book when I was 15.By this age I had read all of Micheal Crichton's books and Anne Rice's books up until that point in time.I didnt think I would have any trouble reading a book intended for middle school students.I understood the story fairly well, but I after I finished the book I felt confused and realized I did not truly understand the underlying premise for the story.So I did what all 15 year olds do and forgot about it.

However now that I am 22, I found that the meaning of the book become clearer to me.I have also found that I like the book a whole lot better than I did when I was younger.It was more interesting and compelling even though I already knew what was going to happen.

This book is like the "Chronicles of Narnia":you have to read it again as an adult to understand what you miss out on during your first reading as a child.Thus you realize what this book is really saying and you develop a better appreciation for it. ... Read more

Isbn: 0440498058
Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Fantasy    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    3. Classics    4. Juvenile Fiction    5. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    6. Science fiction    7. Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic   

The Illustrated Man (Grand Master Editions)
by Ray Bradbury
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That The Illustrated Man has remained in print since beingpublished in 1951 is fair testimony to the universal appeal of Ray Bradbury's work. Only his second collection (the first was Dark Carnival, later reworked into The October Country), it is a marvelous, if mostly dark, quilt of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. In an ingenious framework to open and close the book, Bradbury presents himself as a nameless narrator who meets the Illustrated Man--a wanderer whose entire body is a living canvas of exotic tattoos. What's even more remarkable, and increasingly disturbing, is that the illustrations are themselves magically alive, and each proceeds to unfold its own story, such as "The Veldt," wherein rowdy children take a game of virtual reality way over the edge. Or "Kaleidoscope," a heartbreaking portrait of stranded astronauts about to reenter our atmosphere--without the benefit of a spaceship. Or "Zero Hour," in which invading aliens have discovered a most logical ally--our own children. Even though most were written in the 1940s and 1950s, these 18 classic stories will be just as chillingly effective 50 years from now. --Stanley Wiater ... Read more

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A Great Collection
This is a collection of 18 short stories, loosely tied together by the premise of The Illustrated Man, a man whose tattoos move and shift to tell the stories.Some of these stories were published in various magazines between the fall of 1947 and 1951; others first appeared in this collection.This book was ranked 10th on the Astounding Analog All-Time Poll in 1952, and was tied for 22nd on the same poll in 1956.It was ranked 33 on the 1999 Locus All-Time Poll for collections.It was also nominated for the 1952 International Fantasy Award for fiction.

Almost all of the stories in this collection are outstanding.There is a wide variety of stories, some are horror, some are fantasy, and some are science fiction.He can create settings like no other author, as the feelings and emotions of the pieces are what set him apart from the rest.This collection stands the test of time.

Surprisingly morbid for the era
The most obvious feature that sets this short story collection apart is the morbidity and darkness of it.Almost every story is about something gone horribly wrong.You don't see that too often, I think authors are afraid to write that kind of story, but Bradbury does it well, and has a good way to present the stories (via the illustrated man) that explains why they're morbid.
I think two or three were feel good stories.Many revolve around rockets and invaders from Mars, which is completely representative of that wonderful time before the Russians became our big enemy.

The Illustated Man
This book is probably the greatest book I've ever read! It's a woderful blend of reality of then and of the future yet to come. It starts out with a man that meets the illustrated man and is told the story of how the illustations came to be. The illustrated man is litteraly illustrated with tatoos,and at night the tatoos would move, speak and play out stories of the future.Then the man stays and watches the stories come together and alive. The stories are so incredible i could hardly put the book down.This book made me think of things in a whole different way. Seeing how people then thought of things then that are nothing now or what he believes will and still can happen is a real eye-opener. I would most deffinetly reccomend this book to anyone thats looking for a good story. ... Read more

Isbn: 055327449X
Subjects:  1. Classics    2. Fiction    3. Fiction - Science Fiction    4. Science Fiction    5. Science Fiction - General    6. Fiction / Science Fiction / General   

Ruin Mist: Keeper Martin's Tale (Ruin Mist Chronicles Series)
by Robert Stanek
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Loved it from the first paragraph
This is a wonderful book. My husband and I both enjoyed reading it. The characters are well developed and the story well written. Congrats to the author on the recent awards! We are looking forward to the rest of the books.

The best new book in a long while!
I checked this book out from the library, and really enjoyed it! This is really rare, since I read almost constantly, and I'm having a progressivly harder time of finding good books in the library. I enjoyed reading about this fascinatig world and its characters. The concept of the world where elves and men are enemies was fascinating, and it was interesting to see that in the ancient history of the world it was ruled by dragons and titans. This was a very origional book, which is refreshing since many new books often copy other books. All in all this was an excellant book, and I look foward to reading the next one.

Great Book
In this first of the series, Robert Stanek brings us into his world of Ruin Mist Chronicles series. The story unravels as part mystery and part fantasy beginning with a frightening encounter with a mysterious old woman, the arrival of a strange visitor in a small village, and the order by the elf queen to return across the seas. On the ship, the elves are ambushed, and thus the story is set in motion. A good start to a great series. ... Read more

Isbn: 1575450429
Sales Rank: 129832
Subjects:  1. Fantasy    2. Fantasy - Epic    3. Fantasy - Series    4. Fiction    5. Fiction - Fantasy   

The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches (Keeper Martin's Tales Series, Book 1)
by Robert Stanek
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Calling all fantasy lovers!
This book was very good. It created a whole new way of thinking about magic and dreams. Also, it brings to life a magical place. It was an amazing tale. I liked reading things from Seth, Adrina and Vilmos's point of view. In my book, 'The Kingdoms and the Elves' deserves a lot more than five stars. I highly recommend it.

If you liked Harry Potter you will like this
One of my best books of the year. If you liked Harry Potter you'll love this. If you didn't you may still like it. Its funnier and more action.

Beneath the covers with a flashlight...
Beneath the covers with a flashlight, staying up in hopes of discovering Seth's, Vilmos's and Adrina's next adventurous obstacle, I read the first three Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches books in the series and am currently halfway through four. Filled with the suspense of what comes next and interesting twists, this magical story left me dreaming into the night. Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches books can be an easy read for people of all age groups. Best wishes to Robert Stanek, I am looking forward to the next book. ... Read more

Isbn: 1575450593
Sales Rank: 84782
Subjects:  1. Children: Grades 3-4    2. Fantasy - Epic    3. Fantasy - Series    4. Fiction - Fantasy   

Web of Deception : Misinformation on the Internet
by Steve Forbes, Anne P. Mintz
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A most important book of the Cyber Age
"Web of Deception" is a wake-up call to adult on-line users of the Internet and arguably the most important book of the Cyber Age to date. Its focus is on the deliberate deceptions on the Net that can wreak havok on your health, privacy, investments, purchases, business decisions, and legal affairs.

Editor Mintz and her collegial experts wrote the book not to scare but to empower Internet users to take control. "Web of Deception" should be required readingfor Internet users and in all computer classes. It can also be a valuable text in a course on the Dark Side of the Information Age.

An Essential Book on an Important Topic
Web of Deception: Misinformation on the Internet is an essential read about a topic many of us deal with several times a day.

General search engines create the databases we search by finding what they can. No time is spent judging and analyzing the accuracy of the site or the reputation of the publisher. Fine, this is how general web search tools work but this is also why it's IMPORTANT that the searcher take a few moments and think about where the material is coming from and who is producing it.

Mintz has assembled an all-star roster of experts to provide the reader with the information and skills needed to recognize, understand, and deal with web credibility and authority issues.

Vital to anyway using web-info!
This is an important collection of articles, written by people who have been leaders in analyzing information retrieval and content well before there was a web. This is an eye-opener
even for other experienced information professionals but it is especially important for people who are relying on the web as their source of personnel and professional information.

Rather than scaring folks from using the web, this book is an incredibly useful tool in helping individuals, other researchers, teachers, and business people to use the web more effectively.

Thanks to Anne Mintz and her colleagues for publishing this book and thanks to her employer for supporting her efforts in making us all more responsbile users of web information. ... Read more

Isbn: 0910965609
Sales Rank: 121836
Subjects:  1. Computer Bks - General Information    2. Computer Books: Internet General    3. Computer Crime    4. Computer Networks    5. Computer network resources    6. Computers    7. Electronic information resourc    8. Electronic information resource literacy    9. Evaluation    10. Information Storage & Retrieval    11. Internet - General    12. Internet fraud    13. Internet searching    14. Security