Lemon

I hope this book becomes a model for others to follow. Wouldn't it be a treat to have the culinary explorations of other basic food ingredients encyclopedically presented with such loving care and authority? The recipes are skillfully presented, well-tested, and taste great. They are written carefully, with sufficient background so interested cooks can easily duplicate them. We learn a little more with each recipe: about sumac, nigella seeds, kaffir lime leaves, and adding lemon flavor in each aside. The personality of the cook and her love of lemons comes streaming through each of these recipes.

Of Lemon Marmalade she writes, "I love this so much I've had dreams about it." Of Hollandaise: "Ethereal and gorgeous, this is better than butter." Of Lemon Curd: "...disappears by the spoonful at midnight." This book is fun to read. You are swept up in her love of lemons and her skill at presenting us with great ways to employ them.Reading this book makes you want to bring all the sunshine in lemons to your table immediately.

One of my favorite recipes is the Lemon Bread Pudding French Toast. Try this for yourself and then introduce breakfast or brunch guests to this wonderful treat. My family and I also love the Clay Pot Roasted Chicken with Chermoula and Olives. The flavors in this are so amazing my son insisted that I make it again that same week. The recipe says of unglazed clay pots, "...fold a piece of parchment paper or foil to fit the bottom, so the chicken doesn't stick." Helpful hints like this make cooking a lot more fun. I recommend this book without reservation. Try a few of the recipes and you will defintely add a few to your home menu.

I simply love this book. It is clear that the author spent a lot of time researching and getting lots of good information for us home cooks. I never dreamed there were so many ways to use this inexpensive citrus fruit. Lori's recipes using the zest, peel, fruit, juice have opened my eyes to the many flavorful possibilities that abound. I will never waste any part of lemons again! It was so smart to include ways to add lemon to favorite recipes I already use. I also found her recipes creative and easy to follow. Best of all, they work. So far, my favorite Lemon Zest recipes are delectable Creamy Lemon Fettuccine (few ingredients and delicious), Steamed Sea Bass with Ginger, Lemon, and Scallions (not fattening but flavorful), and scrumptious Lemon Pound Cake ( lemony and moist.)

Lemon Zest: More Than 175 Recipes With A Twist is the penultimate lemon lover's cookbook offering mouthwateringly delicious recipes suitable for every meal, and every course of every meal. There's Lemongrass Lemonade for those family friendly summer picnics, as well as homemade Lemon Vodka for those special occasions when the kids are asleep! From Black Olives with Lemon and Hot Red Pepper; Lemon-and-Coriander-Cured Salmon; Asparagus with Luscious Lemon Sauce; and Grilled Eggplant with Lemon and Mint; to Chicken with Lemon, Cumin, and Mint; Lemon-Caramel Ice Cream; Moroccan-Style Lemon, Red Onion, and Parsley Salsa; and Steamed Mussels with Lemon, Cream, and Parsley, Lemon Zest will prove itself to be a popular addition to any lemon loving kitchen cook's recipe reference collection.

At least I think it is one of a kind. It is a clever idea of presenting study skills in a way that kids enjoy. It isn't called study skills it is just about how to remember what they are trying to learn. My children love to hear the story again and again. They also have done better in school by learning about how to learn. It is a pleasant way to approach a serious subject: how to do better in school. I'm so glad the writer offers this help to children in K-3. I just haven't found much that does the job. The lesson plans in the book are original and right on target.

Someone told me about this book and how it teaches kids learning strategies. It does it with a story to get their interest. I've been using the ideas in this book and they are a big help. It can help any kid but especially one with LD. The writer has a website with free stuff that helps a lot too.

I found this book by finding a lesson plan from it listed in the Gateway to Educational Materials which is sponsored by ERIC. That is a huge educational site operated by the US Dept of Ed.
The lesson plan referred to the book which contains other great plans and hands on activities for helping kids develop motivation and memory skills. I improved some of my own memory skills from some of the ideas in this book and some of the references the author lists in the book. It also has a great story and cute song (with musical notation) that helps with motivation.

One lesson plan gives memory cues for remembering left from right. Another gives memory cues for correcting digit reversals.
Another gives help with improving vocabulary and spelling, etc.

An evocative memoir of the author's stay [1953-6] in what's now Northern Cyprus. Much of the landscape was still as he described it when we visited Belle Pais, Famagusta, Kyrenia, and Nicosia, the Tree of Idleness and other sites on our hiking trip to Cyprus in 2001. His adventures in buying and maintaining a house rival those of Peter Mayle's "A Year in Provence"written many years later. The peaceful interludes in the hills are marred by foreshadowing of the political turmoil and tragedies that would engulf Cyprus in the following decades, leading to the departure of Durrell and other foreign nationals. Some of those towns and even cities remain ghost towns to this day

This book, along with a couple by Henry Miller and a few others of Durrell's, was responsible for causing my husband and me to leave life and jobs in LA and move to Greece for nearly a year. Bitter Lemons is part memoir, part political commentary, part travel writing, and part philosophy. It's the story of Durrell's fairly brief stay on the island of Cyprus, conflict between Greeks and Turks, impending world war, buying a house and trying to settle into a unique niche of the world. It's a book about Life and all its myriad difficulties.
Tip-top - and wonderful writing. It's one of those books whose memory will stay with me always.

_Bitter Lemons_ begins as you would expect a piece of travel writing to do-- with Durrell's impressions about Cyprus, some history, the stories of his first days there and the way in which he comes to make himself a home on the island.

Where it ultimately goes, however, is somewhere far different than most travel writing. Durrell is drawn into the conflict around Cypriot independence and is forced to examine his position as expatriot in a troubled environment.

The initial chapters of the book are so lovely and the scenes sketched so charming, that something in the reader rebels when the book turns its attention to the problem of terrorism and the echos of violence. That very quality, of course, is what lifts the book above the average travel book as it creates a Cyprus for the reader than is far more real-- not just a utopian garden existing somewhere far, far away for the weary reader to someday visit.

A THOUGHT IN THREE PARTS- a brilliant trilogy of three plays where Shawn explores the consequences of minds laid bare. A very sexually charged no bull dialogue where thoughts are scattered and pieced together without inhibition to explore human thought. An amazing play that really draws you in.

MARIE AND BRUCE- Another blunt exploration of the human condition in which Shawn portrays a wife with no problem laying her thoughts and feelings out in the open against a socially and emotionally inhibited husband who easily bends to the strong, decisive will of his wife because of his lack of will and superficial feelings. It is much more complex than I could explain but an impressive contrast of characters.

AUNT DAN AND LEMON- A very interesting tale of a girl and her friendship with an acquaintance of the family that leads her to explore truths that doesn't get discussed at cocktail parties. A good story that gets turned into great social commentary.

THE FEVER- An unbelieveable tale of a privelaged man recalling the tale of his growing up and sorting out the ideas of Communism but more so of social class. He goes through a mental journey of how he came to be in possession of the things he has and the history behind political movements. The best piece of social and political literature I've ever read. There's a lot of truth in this play and I would recommend this over any works of Marx.

Overall a collection of four great plays. No weak link. Wallace Shawn is truly one of the greatest playwrights of our time. I'm sure we'll all look back and realize this.

There is not, and to my knowledge has never been, a playwright like Wallace Shawn. His plays are not the least bit entertaining, nor were they intended to be. They are the intellectual equivalent of dining on razor blades.

This collection is a nice balance of his early, sexually and emotionally explicit plays -- imagine "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" meets "Oh, Calcutta" -- along with his two great works of political and moral philosophy, "Aunt Dan and Lemon" and "The Fever".

It's hard to describe the latter works, hard to convey their brilliance, difficulty, and, finally, their tremendous ability to disturb. "The Fever" is a monologue and "Aunt Dan and Lemon" relies as much on monologue as dialogue, so neither has ever been much of a hit with audiences used to soundbites and smash cuts. Both could also be said to be assaults on the audience, for you cannot sit through productions of them or read them without having some fundamental beliefs questioned and, if you've really paid attention, upset. At their heart, these works seek to undermine a simple belief which most of us take for granted: that we live a relatively moral, decent life and that we are, at heart, a good person.

There are very few writers who I think are truly necessary, writers without whose voices I would feel absolutely bereft, even less human. Wallace Shawn is one of those writers.

Wally Shawn is truly a genius, unsung, who has influenced a number of important playwrights and writers. Peremptorily odd plays and not for everyone, but artful, articulate, risky and amazing...he'll be appreciated postmortem, but read him now, and pray that he gets produced more often in the US.

This is a fabulous work. The book is large every page is like 2 pages of a regular size book. Great photos on all of the major breeds. The history section in the front is very informative. I read it cover to cover over time and this is the book I refer to when I want to show a breed to a friend.

This is a very beautiful book with lovely photos of horses. You can learn soo much from this book and about all different types of horses. This book also tells about horse sports and how they started to give you more of an understanding. Great for horse lovers.

As an illustrator, I have to say that if you're looking for a good photo reference for horses this is perhaps the BEST guide you could ever ask for. The breed section alone is well worth the investment, and the photographs provided are just exquisite.
Once again DK publishing has come through with a gorgeous guide book, and I for one am tremendously grateful they did.

Here's a book on buying a first horse which is addressed directly to parents. It includes a lot of common-sense suggestions... The book addresses commonly-asked questions and walks the reader through the purchasing process. There are chapters on equipment, housing, and safety tips, as well as breed registry addresses and a glossary of terms. There's a helpful boarding quiz, and it is full of common-sense advice. Lisa Kiser, Editor of Horse Play Magazin

The guide is an excellent tool for familiarizing one self with the various aspects of working with horses. I recommend this book to families interested in horse ownership. using simple, yet informative vocabulary that even non-horsy folks can understand, the author answers in great detail lots of questions one may have before purchasing what will become a major expense, as well as a trusted companion. So, for all you future horse owners out there, be sure to order a copy of A Parent's Guide To Buying That First Horse before you set out on your search. It's bound to make it a less rocky road!!! Sara Marcus, Horse People Magazine, New York

Mules are included in this guide for parents as they embark on the purchase of that all important baby sitter for thier child. Sixteen chapters cover information on breeds, equipment, housing, health, safety and organizations. Well written and organized, this guide for parents can be read and enjoyed by the children for whom the purchase is being made. This would be a great opportunity for parent and child to share the book together. With this guide the purcahse of the first horse for a child should be an enjoyable and safe endeavor. It would be an ideal addition to any riding instructor's library to share with prospective buyers. The Brayer, Sue King, Denton, Texas

I love cooking and have loads of cookbooks. This is by far my favorite book for cooking Thai food. I've had this cookbook for about 5 years, and despite the addition of 6 other Thai cookbooks to my library, this one is the most reliable. The dishes are all easy to prepare, and they taste delicious. Although I like my other books, but when I'm craving a Thai meal I always grab this gem with the hot pink cover first and know that I'll be delighted with my results.

I have always been intimidated at the thought of preparing Thai food. Not anymore! This book shows you just how easy it is to prepare delicious Thai dishes - some better than you can get in Thai restaurants! The beef salad is outstanding and the Thai Noodles are remarkably easy. I love this cookbook!!!

This book provides a person with all the basics needed for those popular Thai dishes such as Pad Thai and the curry based dishes. The book also provides pictures of the ingredients to be used for each recipe, which is extremely helpful when you're not sure if you're using the right ingredients. The directions are simple to follow. I'm Thai, and I found this book very helpful in learning how to prepare foods I miss from home.

Let's do the pluses first. The book is beautiful, the layout-- lots of yellow-- is inviting, the photographs of these desserts make your want to cook them, and there are a lot of unusual recipes here.

The minus: Last night I baked the lemon tart photographed on the front cover. The recipe is easy enough to qualify for my "quick and easy dessert recipes for the lazy cook." The problem is that Ms. Longbotham doesn't give enough instructions. Please tell me what the following statement means: " . . . and continue stirring until the dough begins to come together when a small bit is pressed between your fingers." I don't have the foggiest notion what she means here. I do know the consistency dough must have before you attempt to bake it so I figured out what to do on my own. And I suppose any fool could look at the photograph and tell that at some point you've got to get the tart out of the pan, but Ms. Longbotham doesn't tell you that. I went to another dessert cookbook and found pages of instructions on tart baking so I found out-- among other things-- that I could use the baking sheet like a huge spatula for sliding the completed and cooled tart onto a serving plate. But shouldn't that information have been here? I think so.

In the author's defense, I did read through other recipes later and they seemed to have all the directions necessary. Maybe I just chose a lemon! Seriously the tart was delicious. I took it to work today and am taking an empty plate home.

Is it fair for a cookbook author to present too many temptations, to put forth such an enticing array of recipes that a hapless and hungry reader simply does not know where to begin? Apparently, Lori Longbotham was not bothered by such conundrums as she set about writing "Luscious Lemon Desserts." The lemon tart that graces the cover practically commands the user to quickly find the formula for making it. But that means fast-forwarding past other pictures and recipes that are every bit as gorgeous. Lemon meringue ice cream cake. Ethereal lemon angel pie. Lemon upside-down cake. Such sweet indecision eventually will give way to a test run in the kitchen and that is where the real value of this book becomes apparent. Cookbooks ask from their readers a sense of trust in return for the promise of recipes that work. Few have carried through on the pact better or more appealingly than this one. Each recipe I've tried-nine and counting fast-has worked like a dream, the short ingredient lists and straightforward instructions gently leading the way to sugar-coated bliss. The buttery lemon shortbread is phenomenal while the panna cotta is a dream come true. Lemon mousse is simple and sublime and has made me the most in-demand dessert maker among my friends. Long ago, I decided that a cookbook had paid for itself if it yielded one great recipe. In this case, Luscious has paid for itself tenfold and still counting. Anyone who revels in great desserts should put this one in their shopping cart and then into the kitchen.

What wonderful recipes! I made the lemon mousse for a dinner party, and it was the hit of the evening. I garnished each serving with sweetened whipped cream and a fanned-out sliced strawberry, and it looked like an elegant restaurant dessert. My guests were impressed and complimented me on the presentation, as well as the yummy flavor! The lemon pound cake is delicious, too, and freezes very well. I froze several leftover slices and have been enjoying them with my morning coffee. I can't wait to try the recipe for madelines--I recently bought a madeline pan for just this purpose! Thanks, Lori!

I keep having to buy new copies of this book. People borrow it and then tell their friends to read it, and the cycle continues until the book disappears again. As long as people are reading it and learning from it, I'll keep buying new copies. It should be in every home with children. Kevin Leman is a wonderful author with a great sense of humor!

I am not a reader, however, this book has the right ingredients to keep even the less than casual reader engaged. I cannot say that I am a great parent, but this book helps you gage how well you are doing as a parent. It's a good feeling to know that someone has the same feelings about the parenting approach that you are and is doing well with their children. However this book suggests that we as parents seek help from other parents to help improve our skills. Also, this book, however religious in tone, is not overly religious. Mr. Leman uses references from the Bible as well as provides quotes, but the whole book doesn't linger on it. I don't feel that their additions would offend a person. Great book to read for a parent to assist them in their life long investment as well as a means to see how you feel you are doing as a parent.

It is so appropriate that this is my first Amazon review. Well, my boys are 23 and 20. They were raised on Dr. Leman's wisdom since they were very young children. They are both Eagle Scouts, both loving, well adjusted young men. They were raised with appropriate consequenses as per Dr. Leman's advice; and I had the benefit of this book acting as a trusted friend when I had the occasional doubt as to my parenting skill and direction. This book still sits on my book shelf (awaiting grandchildren so that I can pass this on to my boys). With Dr. Dobson's classic, "Dare to Discipline" and Dr. Leman's excellent tool, "Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours", any parent will find the voices of reason they need to help define the paths that their children will take on the road to becoming responsible adults. It worked for my family! Thanks Dr. Leman!

My first reaction: dismay. The author set himself up for failure? Why did he erect barriers to wrap his point away from sight? First, the convoluted dialect of Danny his hero. Plus the hero himself: who can relate to a 12-year-old grossly overweight due to hormone imbalance? Let alone to the setting of white-trash California in 1947?

But then a minor magic happened. I saw real literature emerge, in Danny's first-person account of his trials and tribulations in his emerging life. Behind the barriers noted, real life and truths and a genuine valid response to them. Neither oversolemn preaching, not too-flamboyant flaring, either.

Is the book a "cult classic" as earlier reviews here suggested? Well, maybe/maybe not... But the book solidly echoes some traditions in literature. (1) Main Character: an overweight satirist? Well, think John Kennedy Toole's A Confederacy of Dunces-shrill in parts compared to this book. (2) Setting? The curlique-tattered environment of languor. Think early Truman Capote stories in the south. (3) Language-style? The diction-Danny speaks in his own "idiolect" (personal language) comprised of erudite diction charmingly misallopropped at times, and lavish punctuation-capitals, parentheses-and free-range syntax unabashed by grammar fences. For this, think William Burroughs' Naked Lunch, with its combo amalgam of babytalk, pre-Spanglish, drug diction, so-gai camp, and what else...

Of course I'm biassed there. I speak/write in my own amalgamated idiolect of polyvalent dictations myself, so I especially enjoy Donny's verbalacities such as the following typical enough:

"Why do explicit persons talk so mean to We Children?! Even although I am almost 6 feet of height plus look a whole alots older due to Department and Premature Pubescence then 12. I am only 1 humane boy!"

Danny trials, he tribulates, he triumphs. A lively plot whereby the radio heroine is unmasked, Danny finally beats up the bully, and awakens transformed in the hospital, and as for his "unattainable" heartthrob Fred?!... General human issues somehow validated amid the specifics of grotesque, frank burlesque, and Local Color. Or, wait-perhaps not in spite of, but by means of?! Amazingly, the book ended up on my All-Favorites shelf (secondary position, admittedly). Author O'Malley has, if not genius, at least the talent of an individual artistic vision which shapes mundane subjects. Last I heard, that was, like, "literature."

The title of the book might sound to some like one of those period-western novels. It is not!

You may feel resistant as you begin the book, because the protagonist speaks in an odd, uneducated way and seems unlikable. You will be richly rewarded for hanging in, however.

Has a sweet, lasting quality, this book. The voice of the protagonist remains inside of your head like a dear friend, even months after finishing.

Lemon Gulch not only has an authentic voice, not only is entertaining and endearing, but it also has the ability to teach even a bigoted person about compassion, diversity, and empathy -- by putting him inside the shoes of someone he thinks he dislikes. Which is really pretty amazing when you think about it.

As if that weren't praise enough, hang on to your hat: I believe this book is in the league of Catcher In The Rye.

It's hard to imagine that a young American boy who describes himself as "6 feet tall although only 12 years of age...red greasy hair and pimples...and stutter horrid while conversing...fat as a hog plus additionally purported to wet bed sporadically" can be the sympathetic protagonist of Donovan O'Malley's first novel - Lemon Gulch. Whether sympathy is the right emotion the reader is certainly drawn into this young man's (Danny) saga of woe and bizarre experiences all happening in six weeks of his life. The exotic 'white trash' American language peppered as it is with Danny's upward mobile vocabulary, two or three adjectives instead of one, redundant adverbs and many superfluous prepositions takes a little getting used to but soon one finds that Danny starts creeping in to your thoughts and reveries. He is certainly no hero, with all his faults, his often unpleasant behaviour and his grossness of body and manner, but he works his way into your concern and compassion for his many predicaments. Deep down Lemon Gulch is a story of a very warm and caring person who is battling against insurmountable odds in "A Often Uncaring World."