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The second edition is designed to help allied health professionals keep their focus, make connections, and improve their overall understanding of the anatomy and physiology they need to succeed in the field. Each chapter is written and developed into manageable modules of content that place a conceptual order on the facts and terminology. Relevant clinical stories draw readers in, keep them connected to the content and provide the platform for developing critical thinking skills. The focused narrative is accompanied by outstanding illustrations that help allied health professionals learn key concepts. ... Read more

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Great item
This product was exactly what I needed.Before ordering from Amazon, I found this product on Ebay but I was confused because some of the listing were in paperback and/or international version?I found myself reading in great detail to select the proper text book.For a few dollars more Amazon gave me exactly what I wanted with less confusion.Good job amazon!

Perfect
The product is exactly as described and arrived well before the advised ETA.

I am studying massage therapy and believe that this book will be an invaluable addition to my clinic library.A perfect reference source.

Good Condition , does NOT include Wiley Plus
The textbook came in new condition and included "Clinical Connections", which was not mentioned in the description so I purchased it separately and now have to deal with the hassle of returning it. Also, my class required that I have "WileyPlus", which came with the textbook in our campus bookstore. I called Amazon to see if Wiley Plus was included, and they connected me to people at Wiley who assured me that the book did include WileyPlus.

They were incorrect. The book came with a cd that allowed me to register the book on the Wiley Website, but that is different from WileyPlus - which costs about $75 from the WileyPlus website. So the great price I thought I was getting on the textbook was really not that great once I factored in the extra cost of purchasing WileyPlus.

However, if you just need the textbook, Amazon does have one of the most competitive prices on it, and it comes in perfect shape. I would recommend the textbook to any student that needs it, and if you also need WileyPlus- get it off ebay and save half the cost of purchasing it directly through Wiley's website.

not so great
I was under the impression I was getting the cd-rom that came with the book (AS ADVERTISED) but didn't get it. And I didn't even get the registration code for WileyPlus. I chose expedited shipping and received the book after about a week. Is that expedited? When I did get the book, it was in new condition and that's what the 2 stars are for.

Great introductory text to anatomy/physiology
This book in my opinion has the one of the best introductory material in this field (probably at the high school/junior undergraduate level)... I use Gray's Anatomy (Ed by Standring) as a more detailed anatomy reference and several other books for physiology but go to this book first since it highlights the important ideas and sets the stage perfectly to delve deeper. This book has fabulous pictures, lucid explanations, and summaries at the end of each chapter. A great self study book. ... Read more

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Three hundred and fifty-one men were executed by British Army firing-squads between September 1914 and November 1920. By far the greatest number were shot for desertion in the face of the enemy. Controversial even at the time, these executions of soldiers amid the horrors of the Western Front continue to haunt the history of war. This book provides a critical analysis of military law in the British army and other major armies during the First World War, with particular reference to the use of the death penalty. This study establishes a full cultural and legal framework for military discipline and compares British military law with French and German military law. It includes case studies of British troops on the Frontline.
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A short study presenting the position of the Society of Saint Pius X regarding the pope, and the objections others have made to this position.

Sedevacantism presents the origin and history of the sedevacantist movement and its various schools as well as a demonstration of the ultimately absurd consequences of its principles. It follows the prudential attitude of Archbishop Lefebvre by avoiding vain and futile polemics yet simultaneously refusing to shift the problem so far into the theoretical realm that no practical conclusions can be drawn. ... Read more

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Lefebvreism: A Real Problem to the True Solution
In my review below, I quote extensively from the erudite work of Fr. Anthony Cekada, to whom I give full credit when defending sedevacantism from the likes of the SSPX and others who malign our position.

" All traditional Catholics know the disastrous effects the changes of Vatican II produced. We resisted those changes as harmful to souls, even though they were approved with what purported to be the authority of the Church. All of us have grappled with the problem of how to reconcile the doctrine of the indefectibility of the one, true Church of Christ and her authority on one hand, with the state of the post-Vatican II Church on the other.

Traditional Catholics have offered various solutions. Some (including SSPX and the reviewer above) base their resistance to the changes on the notion that individual members of the post-Conciliar hierarchy are abusing their authority. Others (sedevacantists) contend that men who have defected from the faith now occupy the Holy See and all (or most) episcopal sees, and that all such sees at present are therefore juridically vacant -- or that there is at least a doubt present as to whether the current occupants of these sees obtained or retain juridical authority.

The sedevacantist position -- I risk oversimplifying a complex issue -- flows from two considerations: one of fact, the other of law.

1. Fact. Certain pronouncements of Vatican II and the post-Conciliar popes on religious liberty, ecumenism and various other doctrinal matters appear to contradict, sometimes word for word, previous Church teachings, or appear to propose as true certain teachings which the Church has condemned in the past. Those who adhere to the sedevacantist position would contend that such pronouncements represent a public defection from the Catholic faith.

2. Law. According to church law, public defection from the Catholic faith automatically deprives a person of all ecclesiastical offices he may hold. Theologians and canonists such as St. Robert Bellarmine, Cajetan, Suarez, Torquemada, and Wernz and Vidal maintain, without compromising the doctrine of papal infallibility, that even a pope may himself become a heretic and thus lose the pontificate. (Some of these authors also maintain that a pope can become a schismatic.) This possibility is recognized even by an authoritative commentary on the 1983 Code of Canon Law:
"Classical canonists discussed the question of whether a pope, in his private or personal opinions, could go into heresy, apostasy, or schism. If he were to do so in a notoriously and widely publicized manner, he would break communion, and according to an accepted opinion, lose his office ipso facto. (c. 194 §1, 2º ). Since no one can judge the pope (c.1404) no one could depose a pope for such crimes, and the authors are divided as to how his loss of office would be declared in such a way that a vacancy could then be filled by a new election." (James A. Corridan et al. editors, The Code of Canon Law: A Text and Commentary commissioned by the Canon Law Society of America [New York: Paulist 1985], c. 333.)

Now, one who opposes the sedevacantist position may care to argue that members of the modern hierarchy are not guilty of heresy, or that (pace Robert Bellarmine and commentators on the 1983 Code) a pope cannot fall from office through heresy.

It is unfair and unreasonable, however, to assert that thesedevacantist -- who merely puts two entirely defensible propositions together and draws a logical conclusion from them -- has "rejected the authority of the Pope." Such is tantamount to calling the sedevacantist a schismatic. But he is no such thing, as is evident from one highly respected commentary on the Code:
"Finally, one cannot consider as schismatics those who refuse to obey the Roman Pontiff because they would hold his person suspect or, because of widespread rumors, doubtfully elected (as happened after the election of Urban VI), or who would resist him as a civil authority and not as pastor of the Church." (Wernz-Vidal, Ius Canonicum [Rome: Gregorian 1937], 7:398)

I concede (ruefully) that members of the sedevacantist camp have frequently adopted a rabid tone against others in the traditional movement. But sedevacantists aren't the only ones guilty of this. Their opposite numbers in the movement -- partisans of positions of the St. Pius X Society -- have in return consistently tried to demonize the sedevacantists.

All this poisons the atmosphere and makes impossible any rational discussion of a serious and complex issue."

Useful book on the world's most frustrating and vain Protestant sect
I am entirely in sympathy with the traditionalist stream in the thinking of sedevacantists. But then again.....

There is an old joke: Is the Pope Catholic? And an older answer: you can't be more Catholic than the Pope.

But the sedevacantists try.

Like the innumerable versions of the "two-seed-in-the-spirit-Baptists" there are lots of flavours of sedevacantism, but the vanilla argument usually runs along the lines of:
1) "pope" ....[sneer] .....(x) [x, pick one! It's a random variable!], wasn't Pope because he....
2) was a secret Freemason, or
2a) sacrificed babies, or....
2b) shhhhssssshhhh, wasn't really Italian, or...
2c) shhhhsssssss....wasn't from an Italian noble family, or....
2d) sshhhhhhhsss....wasn't from the *right* Italian noble family

and therefore could not validly be Pope so therefore we don't have to:
1) obey Catholic doctrine and the magisterium
2) obey the Pope
3) ever ever ever celebrate the Novus Ordo (the heresy Mass!)
4) pay any attention to Vatican II

So the sedevacantists are...(wait for it)...*MORE* Catholic than the Pope.

Their arguments left this Anglican convert scratching his head. And yep, I hate the Novus Ordo and would prefer the Latin Mass, but what ya gonna do?

The sedevacantists arguments is to go be protestants and to say they are Catholics.

This useful book presents the origin and history of the sedevacantist movement and its various whacked-out schools (it does miss some, and boy are these people fun to read about) and also gives a respectful and precise answer to the "ultimately absurd consequences of its principles."

Unlike my review and flippant tone, this book is a sober examination of the problem and response, treating these ape-sh---crazy people with charity and respect in an attempt to persuade them from their error. Me, I'd say "look out below! You've thrown away your fire insurance!"

Highly recommended. ... Read more

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Darkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns…

Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire.Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in theskills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship.Soon he is on the journey of a lifetime, his eyes open to awe-inspring new places and people, his days filled with fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems. Before long, Eragon doesn’t know whom he can trust.

Meanwhile, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle–one that might put Eragon in even graver danger.

Will the king’s dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life. . . .


Praise for Eragon:
“Unusual, powerful . . . fresh and fluid. An impressive start to a writing career that’s sure to flourish.” –Booklist, Starred
“Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic with his precocious debut.” –People
“The new ‘It’ book of children’s lit.” –U.S. News & World Report
“An auspicious beginning to both career and series.” –Publishers Weekly

A #1 New York Times Bestseller
A #1 Publishers Weekly Bestseller
A USA Today Bestseller
A Wall Street Journal Bestseller
A Book Sense Book of the Year
A #1 Book Sense SelectionAmazon.com Review
Surpassing its popular prequel Eragon, this second volume in the Inheritance trilogy shows growing maturity and skill on the part of its very young author, who was only seventeen when the first volume was published in 2003. The story is solidly in the tradition (some might say derivative) of the classic heroic quest fantasy, with the predictable cast of dwarves, elves, and dragons--but also including some imaginatively creepy creatures of evil.

The land of Alagaesia is suffering under the Empire of the wicked Galbatorix, and Eragon and his dragon Saphira, last of the Riders, are the only hope. But Eragon is young and has much to learn, and so he is sent off to the elven forest city of Ellesmera, where he and Saphira are tutored in magic, battle skills, and the ancient language by the wise former Rider Oromis and his elderly dragon Glaedr. Meanwhile, back at Carvahall, Eragon's home, his cousin Roran is the target of a siege by the hideous Ra'zac, and he must lead the villagers on a desperate escape over the mountains. The two narratives move toward a massive battle with the forces of Galbatorix, where Eragon learns a shocking secret about his parentage and commits himself to saving his people.

The sheer size of the novel, as well as its many characters, places with difficult names, and its use of imaginary languages make this a challenging read, even for experienced fantasy readers. It is essential to have the plot threads of the first volume well in mind before beginning--the publisher has provided not only a map, but a helpful synopsis of the first book and a much-needed Language Guide. But no obstacles will deter the many fans of Eragon from diving headfirst into this highly-awaited fantasy. (Ages 12 and up) --Patty Campbell

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BRISINGR EXCLUSIVE: The audio edition of Brisingr features a revealing Q & A between best-selling author Christopher Paolini and editor Michelle Frey.

OATHS SWORN . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide.

Following the colossal battle against the Empire’s warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still there is more at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep.

First is Eragon’s oath to his cousin Roran: to help rescue Roran’s beloved, Katrina, from King Galbatorix’s clutches. But Eragon owes his loyalty to others, too. The Varden are in desperate need of his talents and strength—as are the elves and dwarves. When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes from every corner, Eragon must make choices— choices that take him across the Empire and beyond, choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice.

Eragon is the greatest hope to rid the land of tyranny. Can this once-simple farm boy unite the rebel forces and defeat the king? ... Read more

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Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse
For the love of all that is good and holy who is letting him keep publishing these books. This one had even less plot than the first two combined! Everyone makes nothing but stupid mistakes at every turn and then cries that they messed up. In this book alone he steals from Darth Bane, The Dragon lance Chronicles, Lord of the Rings, Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion and others that I can't remember off the top of my head. The only reason I read this one was to get it off my list of unread books. It was flat out terrible. If you liked it, try reading one of the books he stole from and you will realize just how bad of a job he did.
SPOILERS!!!!!
Ok, these are some of my major complaints about stupid people in the book, but I don't want to give it away if you have yet to read it.
Brom is his dad, like no one saw that comming.
His old teacher guy kills himself by going to battle when he was incapable.
The Varden leader almost dies from like half a dozen cuts.
Eragon magically gets a new sword and it is the best one ever made, what a happy coincidence.
Roran getting in touble, he knocks up Katryena before the wedding.
And every body casts really pitiful spells and are astounded that they do nothing of value.
Seriously, Eragon is nearly bested by like five dwarf assassins even though he noticed them before they attacked.
This book makes me lose faith in humanity.

Really good
This was a really good book and I completely disagree with the people who say it is bad. If you don't like bloody violent books, don't read bloody violent books! You don't give a book a bad review because you don't like the genre that's just your loss, you give it a bad review if it is written badly, which it is not. If it was written badly everyone would agree because that is pretty much a fact. My opinion opinion people is tat this book is a great follow up from the first two and i am excited for the next one to come out. id even be happy if he paolini kept writing them not agonized. it is a very thrilling book with bits of suspense and humor. you will love this book!

Great Story
Awesome next installment of an epic tale!And, the story continues.... eagerly awaiting the 4th!

Mediocre
There's quite a bit to complain about. It's a ripoff of Tolkien with few original ideas whatsoever. The thoughts of the dragons don't feel like the thoughts of dragons and he makes a half-assed excuse for it. The characters all have that read it before feel with most of the established status-quo.
But I'm forced to complement the chapter by chapter storylines which can be strong at times but when you string it all together the story is still weak too my tastes.

A huge waste of my time - I want my money back.
I've never posted a review before but I felt so strongly about how bad this book was, that I had just had to do it. I am an avid reader, I read all kinds of genre's and styles. I enjoyed the first two books well enough, they were a fun read with a compelling curiosity of how he would dethrone the king. They were creative and kept you going.

Brisingr is none of these things. It's boring, pointless and stupid. It's obvious that the author has not planned the plot of these novels out at all, he just makes it up as he goes. Instead of a big show down with an evil dragon riding king and a consummation of a budding relationship with a hot female elf, we get page after page of dwarf politics and boring filler.

Mr. Paolini, if you are reading this, I will NOT be reading your final book and you owe me $18.95. ... Read more

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Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy - until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed.Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power.Now his choices could save - or destroy - the Empire.

"An authentic work of great talent." -- The New York Times Book Review

"Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic with his precocious debut." -- People

"Unusual, powerful, fresh, and fluid." -- Booklist, Starred

"An auspicious beginning to both career and series." -- Publishers Weekly

A New York Times Bestseller

A USA Today Bestseller

A Book Sense BestsellerAmazon.com Review
Here's a great big fantasy that you can pull over your head like a comfy old sweater and disappear into for a whole weekend. Christopher Paolini began Eragon when he was just 15, and the book shows the influence of Tolkien, of course, but also Terry Brooks, Anne McCaffrey, and perhaps even Wagner in its traditional quest structure and the generally agreed-upon nature of dwarves, elves, dragons, and heroic warfare with magic swords.

Eragon, a young farm boy, finds a marvelous blue stone in a mystical mountain place. Before he can trade it for food to get his family through the hard winter, it hatches a beautiful sapphire-blue dragon, a race thought to be extinct. Eragon bonds with the dragon, and when his family is killed by the marauding Ra'zac, he discovers that he is the last of the Dragon Riders, fated to play a decisive part in the coming war between the human but hidden Varden, dwarves, elves, the diabolical Shades and their neanderthal Urgalls, all pitted against and allied with each other and the evil King Galbatorix. Eragon and his dragon Saphira set out to find their role, growing in magic power and understanding of the complex political situation as they endure perilous travels and sudden battles, dire wounds, capture and escape.

In spite of the engrossing action, this is not a book for the casual fantasy reader. There are 65 names of people, horses, and dragons to be remembered and lots of pseudo-Celtic places, magic words, and phrases in the Ancient Language as well as the speech of the dwarfs and the Urgalls. But the maps and glossaries help, and by the end, readers will be utterly dedicated and eager for the next book, Eldest. (Ages 10 to 14) --Patty Campbell ... Read more

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Long winded any one
When I was a little kid, I started and read this book, and I found it quite good, then I read decent fantasy novels. This book is so immensity long winded that if you cut it down to important details, it would have been maybe thirty pages. In addition to having a paper thin plot that anyone could guess the "twists" the author blatantly rips off other authors and works as opposed to creating his own ideas. The ancient language is Latin and dwarves speak german! Urgales are simply orcs. All of the characters are shallow and make nothing but one terrible decision after another. Also, the magic users in this book are super weak and whinny "oh, I can't heal him easily, it a paper cut, better draw on my magic reserves!" seriously, this book is nearly as bad as Harry Potter. Don't waste your time on this book if you can read above a third grade level.

Eragon
If you have read this far into the reviews, you are a nut. Trust me when say this.

Loved it!
I must say I can't really understand what all this "Copy-cat fuss" is all about. Sure, this amazing story have similarities to Tolkien, even I could see that and I'm not an avid Tolkien fan, but so what. Evil lords, dwarfs, elves and dragons - isn't that what Fantasy is all about? That is the meaning of the word genre. Otherwise you'd have to discard basically every action movie because they all have explosions, car chases, beautiful women and violent scenes.

I found it very original (I didn't read with a sinister mind to find faults), and the idea of Saphira and the relatinship that develops between them was totally a new story to me. The world that opens up is intriguing and full of interesting details.

The only reason I don't give it 5 stars it's because the writing is a little bit dry at moments. Also the author does quite a bit of "tell instead of show", which, if he would have done it properly, would have added further to the development of the characters and the "meatiness" of the plot.

Still, it's a great book that I thoroughly enjoyed and absolutely recommend!

Blind
I don't understand why people have to compare everything they have ever see, say or hear to everything to they saw, heard or read. Grow up. Why can't you base your judgments on the story? Sure, Mr Paolini might be young but, he has written a great story about faith, courage and love. What more do you want. Sure the storyline has holes but, that's not what it's about. See the whole, not the holes.

This is amazing!
This book is gripping. When you pick it up, it is nearly impossible to put it down, even if you arent supposed to read it at the moment! ... Read more

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Gerard Doyle vividly re-creates the world within Christopher Paolini’s bestselling Inheritance Cycle in this superbly narrated set of audiobooks. The 3-story Inheritance Cycle prepack includes Eragon, Eldest, and Brisingr for more than 67 hours of listening pleasure.


Eragon (14 CDs):
Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy–until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices could save–or destroy–the Empire.

Eldest (20 CDs):
Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. Soon he is on the journey of a lifetime, his eyes open to awe-inspiring new places and people, his days filled with fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems. Before long, Eragon doesn’t know whom he can trust.

Brisingr (23 CDs):
Following the colossal battle against the Empire’s warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still there is more at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep. Can this once simple farm boy rise to become the leader he must be in order to unite the rebel forces and defeat the King?


BRISINGR EXCLUSIVE: The audio edition of Brisingr features a revealing Q & A between best-selling author Christopher Paolini and editor Michelle Frey. ... Read more

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awesom stories
Paolini created a series of stories which are full of action.He points out the idea that one must take action against wrong when others are hurt.He also reveals the internal struggle of some who grow up doing as others do and then find themselves recognizing the value of all life regardless how small.His main character is Eragon who becomes a dragon rider, but Eragon also has Nasuada, Roran, and Arya as well as Orik and his teachers. The stories end with Eragon seeing a victory and yet also a defeat.

The Perfect Fantasy Series
I'll have to admit I had heard about Eragon a long time before I decided to read it.I knew there was a movie out and the author was 15 when he wrote it, etc. etc.Also, my brother-in-law had loved Eragon and knowing that I love the Fantasy/Science Fiction genre, he highly recommended it to me.I just always assumed this series was too "young" for my liking being in my 30's.That coupled with the negative reviews from the movie really turned me off to giving the book a chance.Very bad decision.With an itch for a really good fantasy series like George R.R Martin's "A song of fire and Ice", "Lord of the Rings" and many books in the Star Wars Expanded Universe I gave in and decided to give Eragon a try.Well literally 30 minutes into the story I knew it was something I should have never put off.The rest of the book was EXACTLY what I was looking for.From a perfect mixture of dragons, magic, monsters and a healthy dose of human element, to the way Paolini builds the readers interest with a fast paced plot which all just seems to make sense from within the context of the story.In addition the way he describes the power and usage of the weapons to the use and limitations of magic was absolutely phenominal.It was a breath of fresh air to read something so well described and seemingly though out.Not to mention the incredibly exciting chases, battles, and trial and tribulations of the main characters.Some people might say he wrote too much like Tolkien or he copied this from here and that from there.To that I say bring it on and then some!If this is somehow wrong than I don't want to be right ; )

In summary, this is an huge recommendation for one of the best fantasy series I've ever read and like many other reviews, I'm counting the days until the next book is released.I just hope Paolini can deliver an ending to this series worthy of the first three books as a whole.The one "slight" ding on this series is with Eldest.I, and others I've talked to, feel it became a little long winded in parts where not much happened for a while, but it could have been worse and there certainly were great parts.Once through the rough parts in Eldest the reader is greatly rewarded for their efforts in Brisinger.Brisinger's last 5-10 chapters was some of the most exciting stuff I've ever layed my eyes on and it actualy ached to not have the next book queued up and ready to read.

3-Book Boxed Set
My son got these books as they were being released ... he has re-read them so many times, that they are held together with duct tape.I bought this boxed set as part of his high-school graduation present.He absolutely loves this book series and can't wait for the 4th book to come out.

good choice for long car rides
This item helped me drive across the country without going mad, good buy if you need something to drive to

Great "Cycle"
I'll be honest, it took me a long time to read Eragon because the beginning is pretty slow. Once I got past the first . . . 30 pgs I started getting way into it. I love this series even though the some of the magic words are hard to pronounce. This is the ultimate fantasy. One of the best books that I've read in a long time. You know how when you read a book and you get into it. You either start feeling things for your characters? Well that's what a good book is and that's how this book is. It's also believable (even though it has dwarfs and stuff in it). I recommend this book to anyone who loves a good thriller/fantasy. And Christopher pollini is coming out with another (the last one) soon. ... Read more

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Gerard Doyle’s masterful performance on audio sweeps you into the wondrous epic world created by Christopher Paolini. This special collection includes the first two audiobooks in the Inheritance cycle, Eragon and Eldest, for nearly 40 hours of listening pleasure.

Eragon (14 CDs):
Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy–until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices could save–or destroy–the Empire.

Eldest (20 CDs):
Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. Soon he is on the journey of a lifetime, his eyes open to awe-inspring new places and people, his days filled with fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems. Before long, Eragon doesn’t know whom he can trust. ... Read more

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Trillogy or Cycle
This is the next great fantasy epic.I can hardly wait to finish the 3rd on and finish the cycle.

what an awesome book
A great book given life by an excellent reader. Keeps you on the edge of your seat even after the batteries of your Cd player run out. I would recommend it to any one who enjoys fantasy and wants to lose themselves in a story of dragons and magic.

AWESOME JOB GERAD!!!!!
For those of us that are Potter heads, it will always be hard to match the superb job that Jim Dale had done on the Harry Potter books. But be that as it may, Gerad has produced an awesome job on the Paolini books. Bravo Gerad!!

Eragon
An excellent refresher for the story that has it's continuation this October, at last. The narrator does a marvelous job capturing characters with his voice and it moves well.

eragon/eldest audio book
Good pack - wish there were less disks (like MP3/4 format) to deal with.First set had duplicate disk two and no disk one but Amazon quickly replaced it.Recording voice is great and story is easy to follow. ... Read more

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Box Set Contains: 160 page softcover 2nd edition rules book (ISBN 0553014323) ... Adventure Two: Blade of Allectus ... GM Screen. SPI 3860. ... Read more

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Gone but not forgotten.
Perhaps the best fantasy roleplaying game ever.It's been out of print for over two decades and there are websites and international societies still devoted to it.Wide latitude in character creation and enough calculations for any RPG geek like me.A gem. ... Read more

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An@tomedia: General Anatomy - Principles and Applications integrates both regions and systems in a concise and easily understandable text. This is a practically orientated book that introduces general anatomy concepts to medical, nursing and allied health students. Containing essential information for immediate comprehension of anatomical concepts and principles, over 700 clear illustrations, diagrams and real pictures of dissections further assist clinical understanding. ... Read more

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"Using the famous movie assault on the secret rocket base from You Only Live Twice, the James Bond 007 Assault Game creates a unique opportunity for role players and simulation gamers to come together in a fast-paced, exciting game of commando combat! ! One player, assuming the role of the deadly Karl Ferenc Skorpios and his villainous band, must successfully launch his rocket from the secret volcano base. The other player, controlling James Bond, Tiger Tanaka, Kissy Suzuki, and their intrepid Ninja band, must make the perilous descent from high atop the base to foil the evil plan. Individual playing pieces, representing the major characters and their troops, battle across the multi-level floor of the base, engage in fire combat and hand-to-hand struggles as the moments until launch tick by. Easy to understand rules allow players to quickly begin playing the four scenarios, and rules for solitaire and gamesmaster play add to the game's diversity." ... Read more

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Short but sweet
A slim collection of Bond short stories not published until after the author's death. Dealing as they do with greed, betrayal and conscience they are a worthy addition to any Bond aficionado's collection of stories about the man from `the Ministry of Defence'.

'Octopussy' is the study of a man in decline, as one Major Smythe, wracked by guilt over a wartime episode, gradually loses his will to live. With his secret almost mercifully exposed by a stranger, he makes his exit in the most bizarre manner since Dr No himself.

'The Property of a Lady' is a real curiosity with the final action set inside the main sale room of Sotheby's, of all places. Here Bond, aided by the suitably ice-cool Faberge expert, Mr Snowman, attempts to expose a pay-off to a Soviet spy involving a Faberge `Object of Vertu'.

'The Living Daylights' is a melancholy tale about a `hit' that has been assigned to Bond. It is deemed necessary in order to allow an agent, `272', to escape unhindered across from Soviet occupied East Berlin. Bond is cooped up in a small, musty apartment with the rather officious `Number 2' of West Berlin station and eventually falls foul of him when he hesitates at the last second as the identity of his target becomes clear. The two men make an interesting combination. In Bond we see a man still guided by humanity and in Captain Sender (Number 2) we see a man guided by nothing more than rules.

Three stories then to add to the already impressive litany of Bond adventures, and three stories that reveal more about the characters themselves than about any plot. As short stories they are unable to develop any kind of fast-paced, multi-faceted, globe-trotting battle between good and evil that make up the backbones of so many Bond adventures. However, in limiting themselves into looking into why people do the things they do and the consequences of actions they are no less interesting and thought provoking. ... Read more

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CONTENTS: * 210 Counters * 1 22"x32" Mapsheet * 1 Rules Booklet * 1 Paragraph Booklet * 79 Unit Characteristics Cards * 1 Mission Cartridge * 1 Cartridge View Sleeve * 1 Platoon Record Sheet Pad * 1 8"x32" Display Sheet * 2 Decimal Dice * 1 Counter Storage Tray ... Read more

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"BRIEFING: Two top M.I.6 operatives, working with the C.I.A. to uncover drug mugglers in New Orleans and on the Caribbean island of San Monique, have met suddent and mysterious deaths. Now a third agent, who had been observing Dr. Emman Kananga, the Premier of San Monique, has been found dead in his New York hotel room. All three deaths have occurred within the last 24 hours. Is someone simply out to destroy the British Secret Service, or is there some more ominous link that unites the three agents in death? MISSION: Unraveling the threads of these murders takes you to New York, New Orleans and San Monique. At these locations you will find clues to a master plot that threatens to undermine the very fabric of American society. As you penetrate into the mystery behind the deaths of your fellow agents, you will find yourself confronting the dark powers of voodoo, encountering the lovely and mystical oracle Solitaire, and defying the cutthroats who work for the American gangster known as Mr. Big. Your life is in the balance, for the next card to be played is Death!" ... Read more