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  The Last Minute (A Sam Capra novel)

  Book (Grand Central Publishing)
  

  Rating (38 reviews):

  (4.4/5)

  

  Revenge Driven Thriller

  To say that Sam Capra is motivated would be an understatement. His ex-wife, who committed treason against the CIA and cost Sam his job with the "Special Projects", now lies in a permanent vegetative state. His former employers are actively pursuing him for his alleged crimes that occurred while trying to clean up the mess that his wife created. On top of that, a mysterious criminal group, The Nine Suns, has kidnapped his newborn son, Daniel. The only way Sam will ever see his son again is if he finds and murders the man who holds the evidence to expose the Nine Suns. If he fails to kill the man, his son will die. Like I said, motivation is an understatement.To assist with this assignment, Sam is provided with a hacker, Leonie, whose young daughter, Taylor, has also been abducted. Together, they set out to hunt down the man who stands between them and their children. Emotionally conflicted, the pair struggles to come to terms with killing an innocent man, but they decide... 3/5 Ethan - See all my reviews This review is from: The Last Minute (A Sam Capra novel) (Hardcover) To say that Sam Capra is motivated would be an understatement. His ex-wife, who committed treason against the CIA and cost Sam his job with the "Special Projects", now lies in a permanent vegetative state. His former employers are actively pursuing him for his alleged crimes that occurred while trying to clean up the mess that his wife created. On top of that, a mysterious criminal group, The Nine Suns, has kidnapped his newborn son, Daniel. The only way Sam will ever see his son again is if he finds and murders the man who holds the evidence to expose the Nine Suns. If he fails to kill the man, his son will die. Like I said, motivation is an understatement.To assist with this assignment, Sam is provided with a hacker, Leonie, whose young daughter, Taylor, has also been abducted. Together, they set out to hunt down the man who stands between them and their children. Emotionally conflicted, the pair struggles to come to terms with killing an innocent man, but they decide... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 5, 2012

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  Thriller

  Sam Capra, former CIA and hero of "Adrenaline", again fights off international criminals and tries to save the life of his new-born child while his ex-wife lies in a coma. The book is fast-paced, full of thrills-a-minute while Sam fights off criminal factions from all sides, including his former friends from the CIA. Mila, his mentor from "Adrenaline", is also back and this time she reveals how she became the woman who will go up against anything and anyone. Her part of the story is mesmerizing to say the least and reveals another chapter in the Sam Capra series. Sam is forced to team up with another woman who also had her child taken from her by the mysterious criminal factions that seem to multiply, not knowing which side is the right side, and their hopeless job is to find and kill an innocent man if they want their children back. Fortunately, Sam is an expert in parkour, jumping and running off buildings and roofs which help him in fighting the odds. It looks like there will... 3/5 emily swan "emily" (florida) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: The Last Minute (A Sam Capra novel) (Kindle Edition) Sam Capra, former CIA and hero of "Adrenaline", again fights off international criminals and tries to save the life of his new-born child while his ex-wife lies in a coma. The book is fast-paced, full of thrills-a-minute while Sam fights off criminal factions from all sides, including his former friends from the CIA. Mila, his mentor from "Adrenaline", is also back and this time she reveals how she became the woman who will go up against anything and anyone. Her part of the story is mesmerizing to say the least and reveals another chapter in the Sam Capra series. Sam is forced to team up with another woman who also had her child taken from her by the mysterious criminal factions that seem to multiply, not knowing which side is the right side, and their hopeless job is to find and kill an innocent man if they want their children back. Fortunately, Sam is an expert in parkour, jumping and running off buildings and roofs which help him in fighting the odds. It looks like there will... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 6, 2012

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  LOTS OF ACTION..Audiobook Review

  I rated it 3 stars for a reason.I won't rehash the summary/plot...others have done that.I love Jeff Abbott.And this book is full of action and adventure - which I thoroughly enjoy.The action gets a 4 1/2.But from an audiobook standpoint, I got so sick and tired of hearing - "I just want my child/son"...became quite annoying.If I had read it, instead of listened to it, I could have skimmed over that and it may not have bothered me.I don't like how he left the ending with Leone...blah...pathetic - other reviewers disagree with me on that.If you read, skim over the whining, if you listen, it will annoy you.Overall I recommend this book and this author.SPOILER*********Now that he has his son, hopefully, the son will not be dragged in to further books. 3/5 Laura Todd (Central KY) - See all my reviews This review is from: The Last Minute (A Sam Capra novel) (Hardcover) I rated it 3 stars for a reason.I won't rehash the summary/plot...others have done that.I love Jeff Abbott.And this book is full of action and adventure - which I thoroughly enjoy.The action gets a 4 1/2.But from an audiobook standpoint, I got so sick and tired of hearing - "I just want my child/son"...became quite annoying.If I had read it, instead of listened to it, I could have skimmed over that and it may not have bothered me.I don't like how he left the ending with Leone...blah...pathetic - other reviewers disagree with me on that.If you read, skim over the whining, if you listen, it will annoy you.Overall I recommend this book and this author.SPOILER*********Now that he has his son, hopefully, the son will not be dragged in to further books. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 4, 2012

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  The Last Minute (A Sam Capra novel)

  eBooks (Grand Central Publishing)
  

  Rating (38 reviews):

  (4.4/5)

  

  Revenge Driven Thriller

  To say that Sam Capra is motivated would be an understatement. His ex-wife, who committed treason against the CIA and cost Sam his job with the "Special Projects", now lies in a permanent vegetative state. His former employers are actively pursuing him for his alleged crimes that occurred while trying to clean up the mess that his wife created. On top of that, a mysterious criminal group, The Nine Suns, has kidnapped his newborn son, Daniel. The only way Sam will ever see his son again is if he finds and murders the man who holds the evidence to expose the Nine Suns. If he fails to kill the man, his son will die. Like I said, motivation is an understatement.To assist with this assignment, Sam is provided with a hacker, Leonie, whose young daughter, Taylor, has also been abducted. Together, they set out to hunt down the man who stands between them and their children. Emotionally conflicted, the pair struggles to come to terms with killing an innocent man, but they decide... 3/5 Ethan - See all my reviews This review is from: The Last Minute (A Sam Capra novel) (Hardcover) To say that Sam Capra is motivated would be an understatement. His ex-wife, who committed treason against the CIA and cost Sam his job with the "Special Projects", now lies in a permanent vegetative state. His former employers are actively pursuing him for his alleged crimes that occurred while trying to clean up the mess that his wife created. On top of that, a mysterious criminal group, The Nine Suns, has kidnapped his newborn son, Daniel. The only way Sam will ever see his son again is if he finds and murders the man who holds the evidence to expose the Nine Suns. If he fails to kill the man, his son will die. Like I said, motivation is an understatement.To assist with this assignment, Sam is provided with a hacker, Leonie, whose young daughter, Taylor, has also been abducted. Together, they set out to hunt down the man who stands between them and their children. Emotionally conflicted, the pair struggles to come to terms with killing an innocent man, but they decide... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 5, 2012

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  Thriller

  Sam Capra, former CIA and hero of "Adrenaline", again fights off international criminals and tries to save the life of his new-born child while his ex-wife lies in a coma. The book is fast-paced, full of thrills-a-minute while Sam fights off criminal factions from all sides, including his former friends from the CIA. Mila, his mentor from "Adrenaline", is also back and this time she reveals how she became the woman who will go up against anything and anyone. Her part of the story is mesmerizing to say the least and reveals another chapter in the Sam Capra series. Sam is forced to team up with another woman who also had her child taken from her by the mysterious criminal factions that seem to multiply, not knowing which side is the right side, and their hopeless job is to find and kill an innocent man if they want their children back. Fortunately, Sam is an expert in parkour, jumping and running off buildings and roofs which help him in fighting the odds. It looks like there will... 3/5 emily swan "emily" (florida) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: The Last Minute (A Sam Capra novel) (Kindle Edition) Sam Capra, former CIA and hero of "Adrenaline", again fights off international criminals and tries to save the life of his new-born child while his ex-wife lies in a coma. The book is fast-paced, full of thrills-a-minute while Sam fights off criminal factions from all sides, including his former friends from the CIA. Mila, his mentor from "Adrenaline", is also back and this time she reveals how she became the woman who will go up against anything and anyone. Her part of the story is mesmerizing to say the least and reveals another chapter in the Sam Capra series. Sam is forced to team up with another woman who also had her child taken from her by the mysterious criminal factions that seem to multiply, not knowing which side is the right side, and their hopeless job is to find and kill an innocent man if they want their children back. Fortunately, Sam is an expert in parkour, jumping and running off buildings and roofs which help him in fighting the odds. It looks like there will... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 6, 2012

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  LOTS OF ACTION..Audiobook Review

  I rated it 3 stars for a reason.I won't rehash the summary/plot...others have done that.I love Jeff Abbott.And this book is full of action and adventure - which I thoroughly enjoy.The action gets a 4 1/2.But from an audiobook standpoint, I got so sick and tired of hearing - "I just want my child/son"...became quite annoying.If I had read it, instead of listened to it, I could have skimmed over that and it may not have bothered me.I don't like how he left the ending with Leone...blah...pathetic - other reviewers disagree with me on that.If you read, skim over the whining, if you listen, it will annoy you.Overall I recommend this book and this author.SPOILER*********Now that he has his son, hopefully, the son will not be dragged in to further books. 3/5 Laura Todd (Central KY) - See all my reviews This review is from: The Last Minute (A Sam Capra novel) (Hardcover) I rated it 3 stars for a reason.I won't rehash the summary/plot...others have done that.I love Jeff Abbott.And this book is full of action and adventure - which I thoroughly enjoy.The action gets a 4 1/2.But from an audiobook standpoint, I got so sick and tired of hearing - "I just want my child/son"...became quite annoying.If I had read it, instead of listened to it, I could have skimmed over that and it may not have bothered me.I don't like how he left the ending with Leone...blah...pathetic - other reviewers disagree with me on that.If you read, skim over the whining, if you listen, it will annoy you.Overall I recommend this book and this author.SPOILER*********Now that he has his son, hopefully, the son will not be dragged in to further books. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 4, 2012

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  The Last Minute

  Book (David Fickling Books)
  

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  Last Minutes & Lost Evenings (CD w/bonus DVD)

  Music (Epitaph)
  

  Rating (5 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  Fun CD and DVD

  Within the last couple of months I became acquainted with Frank Turner's music. I purchased his vinyl England Keep My Bones, which is superb. What I appreciate most about Mr. Turner is his song writing. He tells stories in all of his songs, which is probably why his music resonates so much with his fans. I'm amazed how many folks take his songs or lyrics and create awesome tattoos on their bodies. Anyway, he also has tremendous energy and passion for his music, and the DVD clearly shows that at work. Last Minutes and Lost Evenings is an excellent collection of songs. I listen to it in my car and while working out. I look forward to getting more of his music in the near future. 5/5 Shaun (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Last Minutes & Lost Evenings (CD w/bonus DVD) (Audio CD) Within the last couple of months I became acquainted with Frank Turner's music. I purchased his vinyl England Keep My Bones, which is superb. What I appreciate most about Mr. Turner is his song writing. He tells stories in all of his songs, which is probably why his music resonates so much with his fans. I'm amazed how many folks take his songs or lyrics and create awesome tattoos on their bodies. Anyway, he also has tremendous energy and passion for his music, and the DVD clearly shows that at work. Last Minutes and Lost Evenings is an excellent collection of songs. I listen to it in my car and while working out. I look forward to getting more of his music in the near future. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 9, 2013

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  Frank Turner Is A Singer-Songwriter Hitting His Stride

  It is hard to review music in a text format without drawing at least some comparisons to other artists, in this case the guy Frank Turner most reminds me of is Billy Bragg. Both are English, both are singer-songwriters with similar vocal styles. Frank Turner is a bit less political and his arrangements here are often fleshed out a bit more by a band.Frank Turner writes about the same kinds of things that Bruce Springsteen has always written about. In his song "I Still Believe" Turner rejoices in music being an integral part of life and how it can save us all.And I still believe in the need,For guitars and drums and desperate poetry.And I still believe that everyone,Can find a song for every time they've lost and every time they've won.To me this sums up Turner quite well, he's a guy writing about his life and taking us along on a journey along with him. When he does get political, where I usually disagree with him 100% I still... 5/5 Darren O'Neill (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews This review is from: Last Minutes & Lost Evenings (CD w/bonus DVD) (Audio CD) It is hard to review music in a text format without drawing at least some comparisons to other artists, in this case the guy Frank Turner most reminds me of is Billy Bragg. Both are English, both are singer-songwriters with similar vocal styles. Frank Turner is a bit less political and his arrangements here are often fleshed out a bit more by a band.Frank Turner writes about the same kinds of things that Bruce Springsteen has always written about. In his song "I Still Believe" Turner rejoices in music being an integral part of life and how it can save us all.And I still believe in the need,For guitars and drums and desperate poetry.And I still believe that everyone,Can find a song for every time they've lost and every time they've won.To me this sums up Turner quite well, he's a guy writing about his life and taking us along on a journey along with him. When he does get political, where I usually disagree with him 100% I still... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 4, 2012

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  Great compilation

  Just push play and enjoy a few of Frank Turner's tunes. This is one of those c.d.'s you can listen from beginning to end. 5/5 derek - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Last Minutes & Lost Evenings (CD w/bonus DVD) (Audio CD) Just push play and enjoy a few of Frank Turner's tunes. This is one of those c.d.'s you can listen from beginning to end. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 13, 2013

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  SanDisk Sansa Clip+ 4 GB MP3 Player (Black)

  Network Media Player (SanDisk)
  

  Rating (0 reviews):

  (3.8/5)

  

  The Clip+ does everything it needs to, and nothing it doesn't.

  I owned the first generation clip, and the new 8gb clip+ retains everything that was great about the first while adding all around refinements.Pros:- Overall build quality has improved, but especially with the clip mechanism.- Files on MicroSD integrate seemlessly with the on board memory.- The volume and power buttons have more ergonomic placement on the device.- Sound quality remains great.- Audiobook files can be sped up slightly to save some "reading" time.- The interface is a little smoother and nicer to move through.- The square trackpad makes it easier to navigate without looking at the player. (good for runners)Cons:- No cap on the MicroSD slot, so that could potentially get dirty.If you don't need gimmicks such as touch screens and web browsers, then this player is quite possibly the best on the market for value, size, and quality. The Clip+ is definitely worth the few extra bucks over what... 4/5 S. Rysdyk (Michigan) - See all my reviews, September 18, 2009

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  Great upgrade to an already great budget player

  If all you are looking for is a great sounding, small, cheap mp3 player with a display and expandability options, then the clip + is your best choice. This is very similar to the old clip with the following major differences:- two minor button placement changes (improvement)- UI is a bit smoother (menus scroll now)- volume normalizing/gain- micro-SD slot for up to 16 added gigs (which is huge)- a little thicker, probably due to SD support- clip is no longer removable (depending on your preference, this is a good or bad thing-guess you could just rip it off and file it down if you wanted to)As always, it sounds great and blows away the iPod Shuffle in terms of value. So light and small--great for the gym. If you need your mp3 player to play games, surf the internet or serve double purpose as a grocery list, then this isn't for you, but if you're on a budget or just need something that plays music and does so well, this is the one. 5/5 musicfan (Somerville, MA USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: SanDisk Sansa Clip+ 4 GB MP3 Player (Black) (Electronics) If all you are looking for is a great sounding, small, cheap mp3 player with a display and expandability options, then the clip + is your best choice. This is very similar to the old clip with the following major differences:- two minor button placement changes (improvement)- UI is a bit smoother (menus scroll now)- volume normalizing/gain- micro-SD slot for up to 16 added gigs (which is huge)- a little thicker, probably due to SD support- clip is no longer removable (depending on your preference, this is a good or bad thing-guess you could just rip it off and file it down if you wanted to)As always, it sounds great and blows away the iPod Shuffle in terms of value. So light and small--great for the gym. If you need your mp3 player to play games, surf the internet or serve double purpose as a grocery list, then this isn't for you, but if you're on a budget or just need something that plays music and does so well, this is the one. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 9, 2009

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  Really nice technical improvements, but didn't need to "fix" the outside of it.

  So recently, because I love my Sansa Clip so much for exercising, and I thought I could use one more, I picked one of these up at Bestbuy. I have used it for about a week so I can't say anything about the longetivity of the new Clip Plus, but I can tell you about everything else. First I will give you the cons since there is only one and that is also only about preference. I personally LOVED the sleek look of the original sansa clip, but that has been replaced with a sort of glittery finish on the front. That is about it and to add to this, everything else from the outside such as the plastic used has been revamped to feel better in your hands and is just overall better quality. Now on to the most important part, the features. The main thing that sets this apart from the original clip is the addition of a microSD card slot. This can take up to a 32gb microSD card, so if you were to pair one with this, you could potentially get a 36(!)gb memory for this puny little item. That is the... 5/5 Pramod Agrawal - See all my reviews, September 19, 2009

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  List Price: $49.99
  

  Memory card slot for pre-loaded cards

  Store up to 1000 songs

  Rechargeable battery lasts up to 15 hours

  Digital FM tuner with 40 presets

  Built-in clip for easy carrying

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  Who is the Baby Now?

  TV Series Episode Video on Demand
  

  Rating (8 reviews):

  (3.6/5)

  

  Obsessed w/ Baby/Birthing Shows :)

  I LOVE this SHOW!! Probably one of the best labor and delivery shows! If you're pregnant and obsessed with watching anything baby and delivery-you will more than likely love this show! :) 5/5 HappyCamper:) - See all my reviews This review is from: One Born Every Minute (Amazon Instant Video) I LOVE this SHOW!! Probably one of the best labor and delivery shows! If you're pregnant and obsessed with watching anything baby and delivery-you will more than likely love this show! :) Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 11, 2012

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  Bad Move, Lifetime

  I am a registered nurse and a prospective midwifery student, so I am well aware as to the ins and outs of a hospital. First, I HATE the way there are random scenes of nurses doing absolutely nothing; talking about mundane things and skipping down hallways. That's not to say it doesn't happen ever in hospitals. It certainly does, as in any workplace, but why were there so many of those shots spliced in between scenes of birthing women? It doesn't add much to the show and it kept throwing me off. Second, and more importantly, this is a horrible representation of normal birth. Lifetime is not trying to show women what healthy births look like, its trying to capitalize on the reality t.v. wave that has plagued the airways for some time now. And in order to do that, it has to make birth look dangerous, terrifying, and scary. The advertisement speaks for itself. 2 screaming women that are red in the face, clearly frustrated to even be in the position of having to birth a baby. It's... 1/5 ofloveandshadows - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: One Born Every Minute (Amazon Instant Video) I am a registered nurse and a prospective midwifery student, so I am well aware as to the ins and outs of a hospital. First, I HATE the way there are random scenes of nurses doing absolutely nothing; talking about mundane things and skipping down hallways. That's not to say it doesn't happen ever in hospitals. It certainly does, as in any workplace, but why were there so many of those shots spliced in between scenes of birthing women? It doesn't add much to the show and it kept throwing me off. Second, and more importantly, this is a horrible representation of normal birth. Lifetime is not trying to show women what healthy births look like, its trying to capitalize on the reality t.v. wave that has plagued the airways for some time now. And in order to do that, it has to make birth look dangerous, terrifying, and scary. The advertisement speaks for itself. 2 screaming women that are red in the face, clearly frustrated to even be in the position of having to birth a baby. It's... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 30, 2012

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  Loved the program

  I was pregnant with my first when this show came out. I learned more by watching this program than I did in birthing class. I learned that if you kept yourself together you would not end up like some of the scarier moments. Not only that but I learned every birth is different. So I was pleased and more calm when I went to have my birth. Could actually ask questions about what was going on with my birth. Thought program was very informational and couldn't help cheering on some of the moms. 5/5 BetsyRoss1775 (Minnesota) - See all my reviews This review is from: One Born Every Minute (Amazon Instant Video) I was pregnant with my first when this show came out. I learned more by watching this program than I did in birthing class. I learned that if you kept yourself together you would not end up like some of the scarier moments. Not only that but I learned every birth is different. So I was pleased and more calm when I went to have my birth. Could actually ask questions about what was going on with my birth. Thought program was very informational and couldn't help cheering on some of the moms. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 22, 2013

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  Hip Hop ABS - Last Minute ABS

  DVD (Beach Body)
  

  Rating (37 reviews):

  (4.1/5)

  

  ONLY 5 MIN Standing Ab work & 9 min Basic Dance Routine

  This is another DVD off Hip Hop Abs w/Shaun T. who has a great personality, enthusiasm, energy, friendly, good instruction & love of dance.As my title stated, this is only 5 min abs w/counter on the bottom. It's all standing, ab twists, knee lifts, standing crunches, etc. Some of it has a dance flair, but most is flat out fitness. Because of his personality, I gave it 3 stars & it's honest in how little content it is. I felt it only a tiny bit, I could have felt more doing reg dance in the same amount of time. I did get a little bored. Though if the one song that plays wasn't a recent top 40 & Shaun wasn't so enthusiastic, I would have died in boredom & turned it off. Those in shape would feel nothing. Those out of shape will love it.The extra Dance Floor tutorial has pretty good real music, is very easy dance moves, mostly different step touches, 3 step turn, a double "snake" w/lifted leg & simple but stylish fwd grapevine for "battling" You won't get winded at all. All... 3/5 Touch Remedy "TouchRemedy" (Nassau, NY) - See all my reviews This is another DVD off Hip Hop Abs w/Shaun T. who has a great personality, enthusiasm, energy, friendly, good instruction & love of dance.As my title stated, this is only 5 min abs w/counter on the bottom. It's all standing, ab twists, knee lifts, standing crunches, etc. Some of it has a dance flair, but most is flat out fitness. Because of his personality, I gave it 3 stars & it's honest in how little content it is. I felt it only a tiny bit, I could have felt more doing reg dance in the same amount of time. I did get a little bored. Though if the one song that plays wasn't a recent top 40 & Shaun wasn't so enthusiastic, I would have died in boredom & turned it off. Those in shape would feel nothing. Those out of shape will love it.The extra Dance Floor tutorial has pretty good real music, is very easy dance moves, mostly different step touches, 3 step turn, a double "snake" w/lifted leg & simple but stylish fwd grapevine for "battling" You won't get winded at all. All... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 18, 2007

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  Just Great!

  I felt my muscles tightening in all the right places by doing the exercises on this DVD the first time I tried it. It was very easy and fun to do. Anyone can do this without much modifications. However, please be aware that the exercises on this DVD is ONLY 5 MINUTES LONG! 5/5 S. Berry - See all my reviews, August 11, 2007

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  Great for 5 min!

  This is a great 5 min workout for your abs. If you don't have time or you just want to make sure you work out your abs in addition to doing cardio, this is great. I could feel my abs staying tight even an hour after doing it. You can definitely feel your abs working. 5/5 B.Reader "momathome" (Vienna, VA United States) - See all my reviews This is a great 5 min workout for your abs. If you don't have time or you just want to make sure you work out your abs in addition to doing cardio, this is great. I could feel my abs staying tight even an hour after doing it. You can definitely feel your abs working. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 10, 2007

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  More Last-Minute Knitted Gifts

  eBooks (STC Craft | Melanie Falick Books)
  

  Rating (33 reviews):

  (4.5/5)

  

  Deserves Ten Stars

  I waited in anticipation to Joelle's follow up of "Last Minute Knitted Gifts' and was not disappointed. If I could rate this ten stars, I would do so. I have to wear a tracheostomy tube in my throat to breathe, and on page 99 there are patterns for the most beautiful (and soft) cowls one in my position ever hope for. Not only one, but three designs. How wonderful! As I slowly turned each page, what a "delight"...This book far exceeds it's name. Cannot wait to rush to LYS tomorrow and scoop up yarn for several projects I already have tagged as a "must have". I am so delighted with this book, if I could, I would give the author one of the biggest hugs she has ever received. This book has a wide range of projects surely to please any knitter. Whether you are a beginner or advanced knitter, this is the book for you. Thank You JH..Sandy 5/5 Sandra H. Elston "Sugar" (Spokane, WA USA) - See all my reviews, August 16, 2010

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  Inspired

  I adored Joelle Hoverson's first book and had hoped she'd do another.... The first noticeable thing about the book is the photography - it's beautiful! Well worth the price of the book as a "coffee-table" knitting book. Props to Anna Williams.She organized the chapters by the typical length of time it would take to complete a project: less than two hour gifts, 2-4 hours, 4-6 and onward. For gifts, this is perfect, nothing worse that thinking a a gift will take 2 hours only to find yourself on the clock for 4 hours and only half way through (sometimes project length is deceptive). Plus a chapter on simple, but clever gift wrapping ideas using yarn. And there are a few pages dedicated to specific stitches & finishing techniques- note there is not a "basics section"- you'll have to pick up knitting basics elsewhere.Hoverson stretches the gammet of projects - baby & adult socks, cowls, sweaters, vests, accessories, wrist warmers, blanket, scarves... pretty much... 5/5 Stacey M Smith (Fredericksburg, TEXAS) - See all my reviews, August 19, 2010

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  Some projects great...others are not

  This book really has some pretty photos. I have completed two projects so far: Baby Bonnet, and Soft Baskets. I am currently knitting the easy baby cardigan. I'd say that I am an intermediate, but definately not an advanced knitter. The Baby Bonnet is darling to look at, but has a funny fit when you put it on the child. Also, I may be a loose knitter, but I knit the hat with the needles and yarn recommended and the hat was huge on my 8 month old, so I had to unravel the whole thing and knit it again on size 6 needles. The soft basket turned out cute (but is a little floppy knit in the recommended Blue Sky Alpaca Cotton yarn) and so far the baby cardigan is going well, although I wished the pattern was for older babies too (not just newborn-9 months). Anyway, I think some of the ideas in the book are corny (reusable hot coffee-cup sleeve) and others are quite pretty (big lacy scarf)! For a intermediate level knitter the instructions are bit confusing, and most of the patterns... 3/5 lulu - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: More Last-Minute Knitted Gifts (Hardcover) This book really has some pretty photos. I have completed two projects so far: Baby Bonnet, and Soft Baskets. I am currently knitting the easy baby cardigan. I'd say that I am an intermediate, but definately not an advanced knitter. The Baby Bonnet is darling to look at, but has a funny fit when you put it on the child. Also, I may be a loose knitter, but I knit the hat with the needles and yarn recommended and the hat was huge on my 8 month old, so I had to unravel the whole thing and knit it again on size 6 needles. The soft basket turned out cute (but is a little floppy knit in the recommended Blue Sky Alpaca Cotton yarn) and so far the baby cardigan is going well, although I wished the pattern was for older babies too (not just newborn-9 months). Anyway, I think some of the ideas in the book are corny (reusable hot coffee-cup sleeve) and others are quite pretty (big lacy scarf)! For a intermediate level knitter the instructions are bit confusing, and most of the patterns... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 26, 2010

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  Last-Minute Knitted Gifts

  Book (STC Craft/A Melanie Falick Book)
  

  Rating (125 reviews):

  (4.2/5)

  

  A great Gift Book

  This is a beautifully presented book, it was a real treat to open it up with it's eau-de-nil facing pages and quality paper. It would be a beautiful gift itself!The book opens with the assumption that the reader already knows something about knitting but does cover such basic ground as gauge, equipment, and yarn types. It does this is in a concise but complete enough way. Then there is an extensive section on colour that manages to cover the basics in a non- condescending way and add some useful takeouts such as suggesting that we twine yarns together to see how they look rather than just hold the skeins adjacent....and colour really is Hoverson's thing - you can tell this even without being aware of her background as a fine arts student and stylist. The colours and photographs are stunning. Probably my favourite is some fluorescent, fuzzy, red bootees on a citrussy background - stunning combo.The patterns are grouped into sections based on how many... 4/5 Sally Holloway "By The Bay" (New Zealand) - See all my reviews, November 13, 2004

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  Gorgeous book, beautiful results, but...

  I should start by saying I adore this book. The patterns are universally tasteful, unique, and gorgeous. Your friends and family would be thrilled if you made any item from this book. Another reviewer said color is Joelle's thing, and that is true. As far as color and design go, the book is truly inspiring.That said, I can see two areas for improvement that prevented me from giving a 5-star rating: First, the photography, while beautiful, is sometimes less than helpful for the knitter. Sometimes items are shot in such isolation that it's difficult to envision them on someone, sometimes there are no shots of the whole garment laid out so that you can see the final shape. Sometimes shots are not of the whole item at all, even if they are modeled.Second, there are quite a few mistakes in the patterns. Joelle has posted all the pattern corrections on the Purl website, though, so as long as you're aware of them it's no problem. You can find the corrections... 4/5 J. Kaufman "guessica" (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews, January 12, 2005

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  Beautiful but flawed...

  Like some other readers, I found this book visually enticing--but when I went to use it, the flaws became more apparent.There do seem to be some problems with the pattern directions--I am an intermediate knitter, and so I could catch some of them, but other patterns just left me flummoxed. I'm also not a super-fast knitter, so most of the time estimates were way too low for me--a three-hour project might take me six, for instance.Another problem for people at all levels is that most of the patterns use luxury yarns, and some are used in quantities that are far too expensive for the sort of quick pick-up gifts this book purports to offer. Substitutions aren't always easy to make unless you are sufficiently experienced to figure out gauges and yardage--or have access to a yarn store with helpful personnel willing to figure it out for you.That said, there are some gems in this collection: the pashmina cowl (which I made with a less expensive but still... 3/5 Aviva N. (Northampton, MA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Last-Minute Knitted Gifts (Hardcover) Like some other readers, I found this book visually enticing--but when I went to use it, the flaws became more apparent.There do seem to be some problems with the pattern directions--I am an intermediate knitter, and so I could catch some of them, but other patterns just left me flummoxed. I'm also not a super-fast knitter, so most of the time estimates were way too low for me--a three-hour project might take me six, for instance.Another problem for people at all levels is that most of the patterns use luxury yarns, and some are used in quantities that are far too expensive for the sort of quick pick-up gifts this book purports to offer. Substitutions aren't always easy to make unless you are sufficiently experienced to figure out gauges and yardage--or have access to a yarn store with helpful personnel willing to figure it out for you.That said, there are some gems in this collection: the pashmina cowl (which I made with a less expensive but still... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 20, 2005

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  Last Minutes and Lost Evenings

  Digital Music Album (Epitaph)
  

  Rating (5 reviews):

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  Fun CD and DVD

  Within the last couple of months I became acquainted with Frank Turner's music. I purchased his vinyl England Keep My Bones, which is superb. What I appreciate most about Mr. Turner is his song writing. He tells stories in all of his songs, which is probably why his music resonates so much with his fans. I'm amazed how many folks take his songs or lyrics and create awesome tattoos on their bodies. Anyway, he also has tremendous energy and passion for his music, and the DVD clearly shows that at work. Last Minutes and Lost Evenings is an excellent collection of songs. I listen to it in my car and while working out. I look forward to getting more of his music in the near future. 5/5 Shaun (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Last Minutes & Lost Evenings (CD w/bonus DVD) (Audio CD) Within the last couple of months I became acquainted with Frank Turner's music. I purchased his vinyl England Keep My Bones, which is superb. What I appreciate most about Mr. Turner is his song writing. He tells stories in all of his songs, which is probably why his music resonates so much with his fans. I'm amazed how many folks take his songs or lyrics and create awesome tattoos on their bodies. Anyway, he also has tremendous energy and passion for his music, and the DVD clearly shows that at work. Last Minutes and Lost Evenings is an excellent collection of songs. I listen to it in my car and while working out. I look forward to getting more of his music in the near future. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 9, 2013

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  Frank Turner Is A Singer-Songwriter Hitting His Stride

  It is hard to review music in a text format without drawing at least some comparisons to other artists, in this case the guy Frank Turner most reminds me of is Billy Bragg. Both are English, both are singer-songwriters with similar vocal styles. Frank Turner is a bit less political and his arrangements here are often fleshed out a bit more by a band.Frank Turner writes about the same kinds of things that Bruce Springsteen has always written about. In his song "I Still Believe" Turner rejoices in music being an integral part of life and how it can save us all.And I still believe in the need,For guitars and drums and desperate poetry.And I still believe that everyone,Can find a song for every time they've lost and every time they've won.To me this sums up Turner quite well, he's a guy writing about his life and taking us along on a journey along with him. When he does get political, where I usually disagree with him 100% I still... 5/5 Darren O'Neill (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews This review is from: Last Minutes & Lost Evenings (CD w/bonus DVD) (Audio CD) It is hard to review music in a text format without drawing at least some comparisons to other artists, in this case the guy Frank Turner most reminds me of is Billy Bragg. Both are English, both are singer-songwriters with similar vocal styles. Frank Turner is a bit less political and his arrangements here are often fleshed out a bit more by a band.Frank Turner writes about the same kinds of things that Bruce Springsteen has always written about. In his song "I Still Believe" Turner rejoices in music being an integral part of life and how it can save us all.And I still believe in the need,For guitars and drums and desperate poetry.And I still believe that everyone,Can find a song for every time they've lost and every time they've won.To me this sums up Turner quite well, he's a guy writing about his life and taking us along on a journey along with him. When he does get political, where I usually disagree with him 100% I still... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 4, 2012

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  Great compilation

  Just push play and enjoy a few of Frank Turner's tunes. This is one of those c.d.'s you can listen from beginning to end. 5/5 derek - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Last Minutes & Lost Evenings (CD w/bonus DVD) (Audio CD) Just push play and enjoy a few of Frank Turner's tunes. This is one of those c.d.'s you can listen from beginning to end. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 13, 2013

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