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21. Everyone Here Spoke Sign Language:
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22. How You Stand, How You Move, How
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23. Vineyard Stalker: A Martha's Vineyard
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24. The History of Martha's Vineyard
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25. Walking to Martha's Vineyard
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26. Setting Up Your Shots: Great Camera
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27. Martha's Vineyard: Contemporary
 
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28. The vineyard
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29. The Martha's Vineyard Cookbook,
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30. Vineyard Blues: A Martha's Vineyard
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31. Good Night Martha's Vineyard (Good
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32. Recultivating the Vineyard: The
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33. Understanding Vineyard Soils
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34. The Black Dog Summer on the Vineyard
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35. The Romance of California Vineyards
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36. Vineyard Days, Vineyard Nights:
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37. The Houses of Martha's Vineyard
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38. Vineyard Tales -Reflections on
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39. Vineyard Fear : A Martha's Vineyard
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40. Death on a Vineyard Beach

21. Everyone Here Spoke Sign Language: Hereditary Deafness on Martha's Vineyard
by Nora Ellen Groce
Paperback: 169 Pages (1985)
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Asin: 067427041X
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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From the seventeenth century to the early years of the twentieth, the population of Martha's Vineyard manifested an extremely high rate of profound hereditary deafness. In stark contrast to the experience of most deaf people in our own society, the Vineyarders who were born deaf were so thoroughly integrated into the daily life of the community that they were not seen--and did not see themselves--as handicapped or as a group apart. Deaf people were included in all aspects of life, such as town politics, jobs, church affairs, and social life. How was this possible?

On the Vineyard, hearing and deaf islanders alike grew up speaking sign language. This unique sociolinguistic adaptation meant that the usual barriers to communication between the hearing and the deaf, which so isolate many deaf people today, did not exist.

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5-0 out of 5 stars Very readable
I bought the book because I found out my great grandparents were deaf and that my great grandmother was from Chilmark on Martha's Vineyard. The book was very interesting although I didn't learn much about my particular relatives.

5-0 out of 5 stars Love this book! (a deaf reader)
This is the right attitude toward the deaf people in Martha's Vineyard back in the 17th and 18th centuries. I only wish it was true in USA and elsewhere today but it isn't.

This book also talk of people that aren't deaf, were using sign language to talk to each other - for example, from one boat to another or from the cliff down to the beach or because the high wind was drowning out their voices. I can think of many examples that people can use sign language today. Scuba diving sign language is so limited so why not use ASL? A person can tell a minister of an emergency problem quickly from the back of the church without having to go up to whisper in his ear. One could 'talk' to another person in the next building without opening windows. (Windows can't be opened in some office buildings) I could go on and on.

Today, parents are using sign language with their babies (not deaf). Some researchers are saying that it enhances language, cognitive, and social-emotional development. However, I am sure that at the same time, there are some parents of deaf babies, are being told not to use sign language. There are few schools that are pro-oral. Those deaf babies need sign language even more. Where are their language and social-emotional development?? This is irony and sharp contrast to this book. This book prove that all deaf babies need to be exposed to sign language everyday by comparing the Vineyard Deaf people to the Mainland Deaf people.

I am keeping this book to show others because it does support my view of point on the education for the deaf.

5-0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book!
I read this book a couple of years ago after reading Oliver Sack's book "Seeing Voices". I read many books each year and I must agree with the other readers here in stating that this is one of the books that has stuck with me. The sense of community and integration encountered by the deaf people on Martha's Vineyard are truley lessons to us all on acceptance and normal treatment of disabilities. I only wish it had a follow up edition.

5-0 out of 5 stars A book not to be forgotten
There are about 10 books I've read in my life that are vivid years later.This is one of those.We're given the chance to see what it might be like to live in a place without prejudices about people being different because of something like deafness. I learned a tremendous amount about deafness, sign language, and life on a New England fishing island community in bygone years. Don't miss this wonderful book.

4-0 out of 5 stars An interesting look at a unique deaf cultue
"Everyone Here Spoke Sign Language" is a look at the effect of a large deaf population on Martha's Vineyard.Though a dry read at times, this book gives an interesting look at how for once in the history of deaf culture the *hearing* adapted for the deaf instead of vice versa.While most people might assume that the large deaf population would force a hefty amount of deaf people to adapt to hearing life, the opposite was actually true; the brilliance of Martha's Vineyard was that nearly all hearing people knew sign language to some degree.

The book analyses cultural impact of the large deaf population within the Vineyard's communities, which was biologically caused by the genetic predisposition for deafness.The book, largely written like an anthropological study, focuses on both physical and cultural aspect of the deafness in the communities.However, the most interesting implications within the book are those discussing deaf and hearing interrelations. ... Read more


22. How You Stand, How You Move, How You Live: Learning the Alexander Technique to Explore Your Mind-Body Connection and Achieve Self-Mastery
by Missy Vineyard
Paperback: 336 Pages (2007-05-23)
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Asin: 1600940064
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5-0 out of 5 stars Alexander Technique
I have been practicing the Alexander technique for over 2 years now and I just want to comment to those people that said they bought this book because they expected to be able to learn Alexander technique from it or for someone else looking to learn it by themselves, that you really cannot learn Alexander technique from a book. It is a wonderful tool for any person looking to improve their body-mind connection and functioning, but you need to study it with a certified Alexander teacher.
The reason for this is that you will not know what you are feeling and in the beginning of Alexander's work even he recognized the fact that what you think you are doing with your body is not actually what you are doing with your body. So you need a teacher to guide you, correct you and work with you so that you will be able to properly identify your misuse and after working with a teacher for awhile you might be able to work with it alone. Teachers are relatively inexpensive [I pay $50 for weekly 1/2 hour sessions] and you can find private teachers and classes through [...]

5-0 out of 5 stars I'm impressed!
I am new to the the Alexander Technique. This book gives clear explanations of the theory as well as provides several guided exercises which really put the theory into action. If you are ready for a lifelong journey of exploring yourself and your habitual patterns, this is a great way to start.

5-0 out of 5 stars Great book
This is a great book.It arrived in a few days in excellent condition.The price was very good.

5-0 out of 5 stars Great help for a new Alexander Technique student
This book was recommended to me by my Alexander Technique teacher. It's been extremely helpful to me in understanding Alexander Technique (and how the human body works) better and what is possible with the technique. It was fascinating to read about people overcoming fears or becoming better at sports, music, and anything else they're doing. I'd say in many instances her examples can be applied in your own life whether you're learning Alexander Technique or not. For example, she tells a story about a student who is a piano player who gets bad performance anxiety and she retrains him to not get a fear response when he's playing the piano. I'm actually afraid to drive because of two bad car accidents and hadn't driven in years. After reading this, I started to want to drive again and have done a few very short trips. I've tried some of the techniques she used on this student to help me overcome my fear. I still have a lot more work to do but it's a big step for me. The last time I drove, I didn't freak out afterward as I have in the past. Just understanding how the brain and fear responses work was so helpful.

Also, her take on the importance of the words we use when doing Alexander Technique was so helpful. I am apparently extremely sensitive to words. When my teacher suggested that I not contract something, I tightened it more. From what I read in the book, I said maybe we should say expand rather than not contract. As soon as she said it, my body shifted into better posture and I felt about 4 inches taller. For at least a week after that, I merely had to think the word expand and my body would shift like that. It was quite amazing.



5-0 out of 5 stars Will get you through the tough times
Found this book to be exceptional. I've been working with two Alexander instructors for over two years. My instructors are great, but this book really opened some doors for me. Just accept that you can't read it all at once--you need to return to it again and again, and new doors will open! ... Read more


23. Vineyard Stalker: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery (Martha's Vineyard Mysteries)
by Philip R. Craig
Paperback: 256 Pages (2010-12-01)
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Asin: 145162476X
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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J. W. Jackson, the ex-Boston cop turned fisherman, cook, and jack-of-all-trades, delves deep into the mysterious depths of his beloved Vineyard in author Philip Craig's most compelling caper yet.

With his wife, Zee, and two kids visiting relatives in "America," J.W. is alone and quickly tiring of his temporary bachelor status. A request from Carole Cohen comes as a blessed diversion. Carole wants J.W. to find the person who's stalking her brother, Roland. Known locally as "The Monk" for his reclusive ways, Roland lives on a beautiful piece of Vineyard real estate that he co-owns with his cousin Sally Oliver. A number of people, including Sally, would do almost anything to convince Roland to sell his valuable property. But does that include violence?

J.W. is happy to take on what looks like a short and easy assignment, though he soon realizes that Roland may lead a more complicated life than his austere living arrangements suggest. And when a body turns up near Roland's land, what seemed like a property dispute takes a detour into murder -- with J.W. in the midst of the action once again.

Featuring a rich mix of money, lust, pride, and jealousy, spiced with a little poignant regret, Vineyard Stalker is a page-turning and deftly plotted addition to this popular and engaging series in which Martha's Vineyard itself is always the star. ... Read more

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4-0 out of 5 stars A Wonderfully Paced Read
Vineyard Stalker is my introduction to Philip Craig. I can honestly say I enjoyed meeting his characters. Each person added a great deal of depth to the story. Also I now would like to visit Martha's Vineyard to experience all the rich detail laid out in the storyline.

I found some of the plot to be a little unbelievable but I take it with a grain of salt. None of it takes away from the story as you try to solve the mystery along with the protagonist.

In the end, I am now hooked on Mr. Craig's books. I cannot wait to go back and start from the beginning. I believe this is number 19 in the series. I look forward to some good reading very soon. You will not go wrong if you pick this book up and introduce yourself to the cast of characters in the Vineyard.

PATRICK RALEY is the author of the mystery, detective novel entitled "Precedent of Justice". Find out why Publisher's Weekly calls him "the next John Grisham."

5-0 out of 5 stars Classic Craig
I've read each book in order and his writing of the lead character, JW Jackson, has grown over time.I'm a little sad that its all over....

3-0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the other Vineyard mysteries
I've read all of Philip Craig's mysteries set on Martha's Vineyard and have enjoyed them, except for the author's frequent insistance that guns are good things to have handy.What made the books enjoyable to me was the setting.I've never been to that trendy island, but the books took me there, to the beaches, Edgartown, the fishing fleet, etc.

Somehow this book just didn't do it.At least, it wasn't as scenic as the other books.The mystery plot was rather humdrum, and the outcome wasn't satisfactory.The characters were not especially interesting.In fact, they are pretty much one-dimensional.But where the book failed for me was in the atmosphere.The juices just weren't there.

Other reviewers have described the plot in considerable detail, so I won't go into that or give away the denouement.Suffice it to say, from a visceral standpoint this mystery novel just wasn't up to the usual from Craig.Perhaps he was not up to his best level when he wrote it, since he was ill for a time and has since died.Apparently there are a couple of his unpublished books to come.I hope so and I hope they are better than this one.

5-0 out of 5 stars Another Great Book
What a fun book, quick read great for summer and always on the mark.I've gone through four of his this last month...keep them coming!

5-0 out of 5 stars The last vineyard Mystery
Sadly this will be the last vineyard Mystery from Philip Craig. He died this past May and will be sorely missed by those of us that have read every one of his books. I totally recommend starting this series from the beginning and you will get to knowall of the characters that are repeated in each book. Watch JW fall in love with Zee and watch their two children grow. JW is always able to figure out the mystery and the reader can never figure it out before he does. Philip Craig will be a hard act to follow. ... Read more


24. The History of Martha's Vineyard
by Arthur Railton
Hardcover: 512 Pages (2006-06-14)
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Asin: 1933212004
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Published in association with the Martha's Vineyard Historical Society, this comprehensive illustrated history of the island is written by its foremost authority.
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3-0 out of 5 stars History
Don't look for entertainment here. This book is extremely dry but it does document a lot of history

5-0 out of 5 stars An outstanding, definitive guide results.
The History of Martha's Vineyard: How We Got to Where We Are is the only book a library should need on the subject: it doesn't just begin with human habitation, but moves from the region's geologic formation through the end of World War II, using a quarter-century of research in the process of detailing its changes. Any Vineyard resident or visitor will find this perfect for learning how the Vineyard played an important role in American history, with local color and family history supplementing wider considerations of Vineyard influence. An outstanding, definitive guide results.

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25. Walking to Martha's Vineyard
by Franz Wright
Paperback: 96 Pages (2005-04-05)
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Asin: 0375710019
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In this radiant new collection, Franz Wright shares his regard for life in all its forms and his belief in the promise of blessing and renewal. As he watches the “Resurrection of the little apple tree outside / my window,” he shakes off his fear of mortality, concluding “what death . . . There is only / mine / or yours,– / but the world / will be filled with the living.” In prayerlike poems he invokes the one “who spoke the world / into being” and celebrates a dazzling universe–snowflakes descending at nightfall, the intense yellow petals of the September sunflower, the planet adrift in a blizzard of stars, the simple mystery of loving other people. As Wright overcomes a natural tendency toward loneliness and isolation, he gives voice to his hope for “the only animal that commits suicide,” and, to our deep pleasure, he arrives at a place of gratitude that is grounded in the earth and its moods.


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5-0 out of 5 stars Like Father Like Son
Twenty-five years ago I read Franz Wright's father's poetry feverishly. Twenty-five years later I read the son even more feverishly. James Wright did do a good job no matter what the son says. Success comes in many different ways. Including loneliness, or "trying/to stay alive", even abandonment. "All is for the best in the best of all possible worlds." This is an odd place I can finally agree with Voltaire's satire in his famous novel Candide.

5-0 out of 5 stars Lovely, Simply Lovely
In the book of poems titled Walking to Martha's Vineyard, Franz Wright will surely ponder reader's minds everywhere. There is a constant theme involving spirituality throughout his poems. Often you will find his poetry calling out to a higher power or demanding faith through fear. He provides a sense of something that is hidden to the outside world that only he will ever fully understand. He keeps secrets from his audience. The spirituality woven throughout this collection of poems can be compared to Rainer Maria Rilke's poetry, although it is not as heavily demanding in the spiritual sense. Wright's actual prose can better be compared to Some Thing Black by Jacques Roubaud.

Franz Wright was born in Vienna in 1953, and grew up mostly in California. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Walking to Martha's Vineyard and was a also finalist for his work titled The Beforelife. He currently lives in Waltham, Massachusetts with his wife Elizabeth and works for the Center for Grieving Children and Teenagers.

His poems are all connected in an orderly fashion that slowly moves the poetry forward with a subtle taste of satisfaction. There is no set form to his free verse and he uses punctuation for a reason, never taking it lightly. In his poem "Fathers," Wright beautifully discusses and compares his own father and a higher power, or a heavenly father. He calls out to the creator of the stars to create a new heart in him. I believe the most beautiful stanza in the poem is right after this when he writes, "Homeless in Manhattan, the winter of your dying." It flows so beautifully on the page. There is a constant sense of wanting to belong and to be loved. The last line reads, "and how often I walked to the edge of the actual river to join you." It is so wonderful because it is so real. It is not known to whom he is calling out to. It could be his real father that passed away when he was a child, or the Heavenly Father. It could be both.

His poem titled "June Storm" speaks about a sad journey through life - always living with a question and never knowing any answers. He always ends his poems with a very solid statement that ties the entire poem together, but at the same time leaves the mind to wonder. In "June Storm" specifically he talks about how as a child and now as an adult he does not know the names of trees or birds or leaves. There is a sense of realization that comes with age and is also despised. He ends the poem in three lines saying, "I felt this as a child, and now I know it."

When reading this work of art, it is best to read it from beginning to end in order to obtain connections and meanings in their entirety. While one poem can inspire you, all of the poems can change you. Wright's poetry should be read by everyone, religious or not, because there is no damnation, only captivating secrets and questions among the pages.

5-0 out of 5 stars wonderful
It's a remarkable book, and his poems are so true. Look at the poems about his father; that should make the decision.

5-0 out of 5 stars Exquisite...
Franz Wright speaks to me, perhaps more so than any other modern poet, and he does so with an elegant, minimalistic style.He has a keen way of recognizing the common, often mundane aspects of our existence. Yet, when he captures them on paper and puts his characteristic spin on them, it's a thing of beauty.

Not to mention, Wright has lived. I mean really lived. This is an artist who has suffered from major depression, alcoholism, poverty and has come out on top. Although if you talked to him, I am sure he would say that everyday is a journey of new found meaning and sobriety. From interviews I've read, he is a class act!

This collection, as a whole, is about redemption and his new found idea of positive living. Everyone could learn from that.
The poems are never long, never tiresome or tedious and always interesting. He uses rhyme scheme sparingly and when he does, it's hardly noticeable. I also love his use of white space. In my opinion, no matter how great a poem is, if it's laid out poorly it becomes boring and its meaning lost.Wright understands that and has structured each poem to be its own work of art.Some of these poems could actually be framed.

Unlike other Pulitzer winners of the past, I feel that Wright definitely deserves the honor bestowed him.

Favorite poems and quotes from "Walking to Martha's Vineyard":

1. University of One- "And I've lost my fear/of death/here, what death/There is no such thing./There is only/mine,/or yours-/but the world/will be filled with the living."

2. Untitled- "Some say/the more you stray/the more you're/saved,/I wouldn't be surprised/....Set the mind/before the mirror of eternity/and everything will work."

3. Letter- "The humiliation I go through/when I think of my past/can only be described as grace./We are created by being destroyed."

Go out and buy this book. I promise it will speak to you...

5-0 out of 5 stars The Maturation of a Natural Poet
With this volume, I believe, Franz Wright finally, fully passed from beneath the shadow of his father, the famous poet James Wright. In fact, upon Walking to Martha's Vineyard being awarded the Pulitzer for poetry, James & Franz became the only father & son tandem awarded the Pulitzer Prize in the same category.

Like a number of critics, I felt much of Franz's earlier work got bogged down in issues relating to abuse and addiction - it seemed for a time he was destined to banish himself to a truncated audience by making himself into a single issue, thematic poet. However, in Walking to Martha's Vineyard, Franz Wright forcefully breaks free from simple categorizations - his poetry comes alive, embracing the whole of human experience, including of course genuine suffering and loss. This slender volume is somatic, visual and emotive - it reaches the reader on many levels. Also it's mastery of the line, the springboard of rhythm, is a wonderful balance of experiment & tradition.

I give Walking to Martha's Vineyard by Franz Wright 5 stars - something I rarely do. I think there is much here for almost all lovers of poetry to cherish. I believe you will find yourself, like I have, returning to its treasures over and over again, always wanting for more.
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26. Setting Up Your Shots: Great Camera Moves Every Filmmaker Should Know
by Jeremy Vineyard
Paperback: 155 Pages (2008-07-01)
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Asin: 1932907424
Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Over 100 storyboards with simple descriptions.
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5-0 out of 5 stars Must have for anyone in the Entertainment Industry!
Definitely a book to read, it's widescreen format is kinda cool too. Everything about this book is nice, it's jam packed with real world explanations of shots and even has storyboards to accompany the writing too which I find extremely helpful. Moving on... The Contents are comprised of eight Main Chapters and a hundred and fifty four Sub Chapters for example:
Basic Cinematic Techniques.........................1


Pan..............................................................2
Tilt...............................................................3"
Dolly............................................................4"
Not to mention over three hundred Movies as reference, fantastic illustrations! I use this sometimes when I'm out in the field and most of the time in studio. Again there is all aspects being shown not just Principal photography but Basic Cinematic Techniques, Composition Techniques, Crane Techniques, Movement of Camera, Perspective, Camera Techniques, Editing that's just some of the meat and potatoes under the hood of this hot rod SHOTS book. Trust me you won't be disappointed in getting this book for on the shelf or take it with you on the go in your back pack or briefcase. This book might not be by my side at the computer but I definitely keep it a few feet away on my reference bookshelf....ha ha ha. Five Stars.

5-0 out of 5 stars very pleased
Very pleased with my purchase. Arrived on time and in protective packaging. It was brand new. I would buy from this seller again.

5-0 out of 5 stars Review by Mark F. Armstrong, Filmmaker
Truly a one-stop encyclopedia of visual storytelling techniques using storyboarding sketches and containing references to several all-time classics including Blue Velvet, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, the Matrix, Rashomon, and She's Gotta Have It.Highly recommended!

5-0 out of 5 stars A great primer!Worth the money!
This is a great primer to help get the juices flowing for creative shot-making for someone just starting to make films! I am happy I got it and will definately keep in the library to consult before each video shoot.Kudos to the author!

5-0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have For All Amateur Directors!!!
I received this as a Christmas present. Some relatives in Bowling Green got this for, and it's a very interesting read, because they know I love writting and directing movies. The last movie I made was in October, called 'Pumpkin Man' In the book, you will learn about techniques such as Pan, Tilt, Dolly, Zoom, Montage, Open up, Fall down, Fly over, Long shot, Vertigo, and much more. I will definitely use this book when I direct 'Pumpkin Man 2' I highly recommend SETTING UP YOUR SHOTS: GREAT CAMERA MOVES EVERY FILMMAKER SHOULD KNOW!!! ... Read more


27. Martha's Vineyard: Contemporary Living
by Keith Moskow, Robert Linn
Hardcover: 224 Pages (2010-05-25)
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Each year the pristine beaches, lush pine forests, and picturesque New England towns of Martha’s Vineyard draw tens of thousands of admirers to this beautiful island. Some of these visitors have become part-time residents, building contemporary homes alongside the traditional Victorian cottages, sea captains’ mansions, and colonial farmhouses that comprise the island’s cultural and architectural heritage. Rarely does one find such a concentration of outstanding contemporary design.

Authors Keith Moskow and Robert Linn expand their 2005 survey of Vineyard residential design to present twenty-five new houses that extend the traditional Vineyard vernacular of shingled houses and cottages. Each of the architects has described the goals for the project and the source of the design. Some reference nautical themes, others environmental concerns, and still others appropriateness of materials and scale. A significant number rely on a plan strategy based on a series of pavilions to minimize intrusion in the landscape while still taking advantage of views and prevailing breezes. What links the houses is that they are all built to stand the test of time in the sometimes extreme marine environment and they respectfully break with tradition. ... Read more


28. The vineyard
by Wayne Jacobsen
 Paperback: 299 Pages (1992)
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Asin: 0890819254
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars Understanding drawn from nature revealing a fullness of life in the Vine
Wayne Jacobsen takes the readers into the vineyard of his earthly father and shows through his life working in that vineyard a depth of understanding as it pertains to Biblical references to life in the True Vine.For those reading passages in John where Jesus uses the vineyard to communicate attributes integral to walking with him, but who are not familiar with the intricacies of keeping a vineyard and the wealth of symbolism found there, this book opens a whole new basis from which to glean precious insight.The chapters are relatively short which can provide a devotional type approach to reading the book.The briefness of each chapter provides an opportunity to set the book down and just meditate, or consider the main point presented, giving it time to settle. The end of each chapter found me wanting to read the next in order to discover the pearl presented, while at the same time savoring the flavor of the chapter just completed.Ultimately, the mark of this walk in two vineyards with Wayne, that of his father, and that of our Father, is the deeper appreciation for His nature and provisions for us to partake of that nature. ... Read more


29. The Martha's Vineyard Cookbook, 4th: Over 250 Recipes and Lore from a Bountiful Island
by Jean Stewart Wexler, Hillary King Flye
Paperback: 320 Pages (2008-06-17)
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Asin: 0762747242
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30. Vineyard Blues: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery (Martha's Vineyard Mysteries)
by Philip R. Craig
Mass Market Paperback: 224 Pages (2001-06-01)
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Asin: 0380818590
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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A surprise visit from a dear old friend only adds to the joys of good weather, great fishing, warm breezes and loving family for J. W. Jackson this idyllic island summer. The ex-Boston cop is thrilled to see accomplished bluesman Corrie Appleyard strolling up his driveway, guitar case in hand. But days later, J.W.'s elation turns to dread when a rundown summer shack burns to the ground -- the latest in a string of suspicious fires. And when an unidentified corpse is discovered in the ashes, J. W. fears that the charred remains are Corrie's. Now twin obligations to friendship and the truth are leading him into an ugly morass of arson, extortion, secrets, and murder. And he'll go to the dangerous ends of paradise to bring a killer to justice -- because this outrage has slammed J. W. Jackson in the heart.

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You can almost taste the freshly caught bluefish and smell the tangy saltair in Philip Craig's newest Martha's Vineyard mystery, a seasonaldelight featuring former Boston policeman J.W. Jackson. J.W. hasn't seenlegendary bluesman Corrie Appleyard since he was a child, and whenCorrie arrives on the Vineyard for a rare concert appearance, J.W.couldn't be happier.It's almost enough to take his mind off the seriesof arson fires that have destroyed the dilapidated summer cottages thata local slumlord rents out at outrageously high prices to college kidswho've come to work and play in the famous summer colony. But whenCorrie's precious guitar is found at the site ofthelatest fire, andan unidentified body is pulled from the ruins, J.W. fears the worst.

Although he's already busy trying to track down a blackmailer who's beenthreatening Susanna Quick, his wife Zee's close friend, J.W. agrees toinvestigate the arson fires for the owner of the cottages,which leads him into still another unsolvedmystery: why is Zee soopposed to his newest client?By the time the connection between thearsonist, the slumlord, Susanna, and Zee is unraveled in a surprisingdenouement, you'llhave worked up an appetite. Luckily, the author has included the recipes ofVineyard favorites at the end of this tastymystery. J.W. is an extremely appealing hero, a man of simple pleasures who's not averse to putting himself on the lineto defend his wife, his family, and his close-knit community of friends and neighbors .Thepacing won't keep you from a nap after a day ofsun and salt water, but the book moves along nicely, the Vineyardlandscape is lovingly and authentically evoked, and the characters arewell drawn. Vineyard Blues is another satisfying outing for this accomplished writer (who also brought us AFatal Vineyard Season, A Shoot on Martha's Vineyard, Death ona Vineyard Beach) and his likable protagonist. --Jane Adams ... Read more

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4-0 out of 5 stars J.W. meets an Old Friend.
Philip R. Craig's VINEYARD BLUES explores the musical subculture of the island as blues musician Corrie Applewood pays a visit. Corrie and J.W.'s father were friends and Corrie is on the island to give a couple of swansong concerts.
The ram-shackled shacks that are rented to visiting college students are being burned and no island resident is sorry the eyesores are disappearing until one yields a body. J.W. is convinced the body belonged to Corrie when he discovers Corrie's beloved Martin guitar in the yard.
Join J.W. and friends for a beach vacation.
Nash Black, author of SINS OF THE FATHERS.

3-0 out of 5 stars So-So Entry in a Good Series
Another Installment

I have loved the Martha's Vineyard mysteries for their wonderful evocation of the Vineyard.The hero is likeable enough, but the mysteries are pedestrian.It is all about the true Vineyard setting.By this 8th installment, I'm not sure if it was the author who was tiring of the formula or if it was me, but this did not leave me eager to grab the next one (though I will, for certain, in due course).I think this one had a little less Vineyard, particularly a little less "fresh Vineyard," i.e., aspects that the series had not been over again and again.I also thought the stretch to combine the man's man hero (builds his own house, ignores authority, and has a red monster of anger within (or some purple prose like that)) with an effort at hip understanding of the modern world and its sexual mores interfered with the story as a whole, not to mention the tiresome practice of the kids calling their parents "ma" and "pa" (while they are toted along on potentially lethal trips by "pa"), as if that demonstrated some old-fashioned purity.In short, hoping for better in book #9, which would mean a return to pure love of the Vineyard and fewer attempts at social commentary.

4-0 out of 5 stars Vineyard Blues
Another excellent novel by Phillip Craig-a new plot line in the mystery series that is such good reading! If you have been a regular reader of Vineyard Mysteries this one won`t disappoint you!

5-0 out of 5 stars Great writer. . . .
Fun mystery writer, always a different twist than you thought at the end. I like how author's stories are all centered on Martha's Vineyard and
some of the character's carryover into or from other books.A very comfy read.

4-0 out of 5 stars another fine Vineyard mess
Corey Appleyard arrives on the island, carrying a guitar and memories of JW's daddy from many years ago.The happy reunion is shortlived, though, as an arsonist is setting Ben Krane's shacks on fire on a regular basis.And, a dead body is found inside one of those shacks.Is it insurance[...]?Some connection to Philadelphia gangsters?Is Ben Krane's love life connected to it?You must read it to find out.Enjoy. ... Read more


31. Good Night Martha's Vineyard (Good Night Our World series)
by Megan Weeks Adams
Board book: 18 Pages (2007-05-28)
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Many of North America’s most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these boardbooks designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for the continent’s natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area’s attractions—such as the Rocky Mountains in Denver, the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Lake Ontario in Toronto, and volcanoes in Hawaii. Rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place.
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5-0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Having been to Martha's Vineyard as a nanny, I wanted to share the island with my son until we can get there some day.The book had many of the island's characteristics and tourist spots portrayed.The illustrations are wonderful and capture the magic of the island.

5-0 out of 5 stars Good Gift
Children who have experienced the magic of Martha's Vineyard will love this board book. I know several and feel like I've found the perfect present for them. The book is a wonderful tour for tots across the island, from the colorful gingerbread cottages to the agricultural fair to an afternoon playing at the beach. I think Good Night, Martha's Vineyard will delight children that have spent a day, a month, or more on Martha's Vineyard. ... Read more


32. Recultivating the Vineyard: The Reformation Agendas of Christianization
by SCOTT H HENDRIX
Paperback: 280 Pages (2004-07-30)
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Scott Hendrix argues in this book that the sixteenth-century Reformers all shared the same goal--to replant authentic Christianity in the vineyard of the Lord, the same European Christendom which, they believed, had been devastated by the medieval church. Thus he believes it is more accurate and useful to speak of one Reformation and to locate its diversity in the various theological and practical agendas that were developed to realize their goal of Christianization. Hendrix emphasizes the common concern of the reformers rather than the better known conflicts that developed among them, and he chooses the term "Christianization," whose goal embraced Catholic as well as Protestant reform, for that concern in order to denote the unity in their goals and express both continuity and discontinuity between the Middle Ages and the Reformation. ... Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars Back to Basics
This book is a much needed breath of fresh air for the student and scholar of the sixteenth century and particularly the various reform movements that swept Europe during this time. The author successfully and convincingly corrects the tendency to zealously differentiate the reform movements (Protestant and Catholic) which many do in a way that makes ecumenical dialogue and clear-eyed analysis almost impossible. I have been guilty of this tendency and it was instructive to read this book which provides a gentle but authoritative contextual "push" in a more authentically historical direction.

The vantage point that this work offers is invaluable for a proper understanding of the legacy and heritage of the Reformation and seems to me to offer the potential for the opening of more ecumenical doors in the future, between and among Protestants as well as Catholics. The goals of the Reformation were as basic and timeless as the church's goals today, and an honest appraisal of the Reformation and its legacy can offer much in terms of cross-cultural and interfaith dialogue, even while valuing and respecting the individual reform movements to which many of us trace our faith tradition as well as the unifying themes that most Christians sought to lift up at the time and continue to today. ... Read more


33. Understanding Vineyard Soils
by Robert White
Hardcover: 240 Pages (2009-04-28)
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Terroir connotes a sense of place that imparts a distinctive character to wine. A central component of terroir is the soil and its immediate surroundings. Thus, an understanding of the basic properties of soils and how they function as a "living skin" on the earth's surface is of fundamental importance to grape growers and winemakers. Stripped of scientific jargon, Understanding Vineyard Soils explains to a wide audience how soils form and why they are so variable. Robert White describes essential chemical and physical processes involving nutrients, water, oxygen and carbon dioxide, moderated by the activities of soil organisms, and proposes remedies to alleviate adverse conditions such as soil acidity, compaction, poor drainage and salinity. The pros and cons of organic viticulture are discussed, as are the possible impacts of climate change. The author explains how sustainable wine production requires grape growers and winemakers to take care of the soil and minimize the impact of their activities on the environment. This book is a practical guide for viticulturists and for the lay reader who is seeking general information about soils, but who may also wish to pursue in more depth the influence of different soil types on vine performance and wine character.

Understanding Vineyard Soils will discuss new developments, especially in precision viticulture and organic viticulture. The introduction will address new technologies (near and remote sensing, digital soil mapping) as well as traditional soil classification. Following a chapter on site selection are the three core chapters on vineyard and soil management - The Nutrition of Grapevines, Where the Vine Roots Live, and The Living Soil. The book is written from an international perspective - the important points discussed in Chapters 1 through 6 are illustrated with examples drawn from many wine regions around the world. ... Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars New textbook on viticultural soils
The old standard text was Soils for Fine Wines but this is quite a nice book. Fully up to date on the literal aspects of terroir, the soil beneath the grape vines. Robert White has written extensively on soil science and this book hits on both soil science basics (always in relation to wine grape growing though) and specific vineyard soil issues including climate change, organic viticulture, and sustainability. Modern land management techniques are also discussed, digital soil mapping and remote sensing for example. Good as a text for viticultural studies. ... Read more


34. The Black Dog Summer on the Vineyard Cookbook
by Joseph Hall, Elaine Sullivan
Hardcover: 224 Pages (2000-05-10)
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Asin: 0316339326
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Over the past thirty years, The Black Dog Tavern has grown from a small island haunt to a nationally renowned restaurant. Its astonishingly successful local store and nationwide mail order business have spread the famous black lab logo around the world. No trip to the Vineyard, by presidents, movie stars, or ordinary folk, is complete without a meal at The Black Dog. Until now there has been no way to enjoy such Black Dog classics as a Huey, Louie, Quahog or Fish Chowder; or Fudge Bottom Pie without going to the Vineyard.Amazon.com Review
The Black Dog Tavern on Martha's Vineyard is a cult classic--and anyone who'seaten there will recognize the distinctive black-lab T-shirtthat fans of the restaurant all over the world wear. Now, with The BlackDog Summer on the Vineyard Cookbook, by Elaine Sullivan, those same diners can bring the Dog's savory new New England fare back home as well.The best of these 100-some recipes center around the Black Dog's specialty:breakfast. Aficionados will find such familiar favorites as Eggs in theGrass (poached eggs over asparagus with hollandaise sauce), "M" Go Blue(banana and blueberry pancakes; the name recalls a University of Michigancheer), and Huey, Louie, Andouille (a pepper, onion, and andouille sausageomelet). The book's step-by-step depiction of omelet preparation isparticularly useful, even for veterans; the illustrations for this andother cooking technicalities, like clam opening, are precise andeducational. Other standout recipes include Quahog Chowder, Crunchy PecanChicken with Lemon Sauce, Caramelized Scallops with Smoked Chili Cream, andSeared Tuna on Watercress Salad. Desserts such as Fudge Bottom Pie,Blueberry Pudding with Lemon Sauce, and Black Dog Ginger Cookies evoke theBlack Dog's comfy-cosmo flavor, while scattered pictures and vignettesevoke the restaurant's casual vibe. With a pantry listing and useful cooking tips,this exuberantly designed book is a happy, well-produced effort. ... Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars outstanding
I purchased thisbook a few years ago for friends that opened a 'BLACK DOG LODGE' bed & breakfast. This cookbook has the neatest recipes and we both love it so much I had to have my own copy.It's outstanding!!!

5-0 out of 5 stars Black Dog Tavern Cookbook
I really enjoyed this cookbook.I am originally from New England and it reminded me of many of my favorite meals (especially the seafood). The recipes are easy to follow and the meals are superb.It was especially cherished because the Chef is a relative.Enjoy!

4-0 out of 5 stars fun
A nice collection of easy, low key recipes.Very nice addition to one's library of casual cooking.

5-0 out of 5 stars One of the best cookbooks ever
As a regular buyer and user of cookbooks, this cookbook is one of the easiest to use and has loads of good recepies.Several of the recipes are now part of my daily menu plans.My family especially likes the Pork Cutlets with Madiera Sauce.Plus, finding a Stuffed Quahogs receipe that is so much like my grandmother-in-law's famous Quahogs is a rare find!

5-0 out of 5 stars I admit it, I'm a cookbook junkie
I like cookbooks with lots of beautiful pictures and this one rates five stars for its pictures and interesting stories. I like recipes that use ingredients most of us have in our kitchens although recipes with the more exotic ingredients are welcome, too.Recipes have to be easy to prepare and not too time-consuming.Black Dog scores points here, also.But, the bottom line is, are you happy with the end result of all your labors and would you make the recipe again.So far, Black Dog fulfills this requirement with the recipes I have tried. For instance, the clam chowder recipe is excellent.I highly recommend this cookbook.I think it would make a great gift for the novice as well as "seasoned" cook. ... Read more


35. The Romance of California Vineyards
by Molly Chappellet
Hardcover: 80 Pages (1997-11-15)
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Explore America's beloved wine country in this virtual tour of Northern California's distinctive vinyards and winemaking facilities. Breathtaking photography by acclaimed regional photographer Daniel D'Agostini sheds new light on the vintner's way of life amid the natural beauty of Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, and the Sierra Foothills. The art of grape-growing and the pleasures of winemaking in this lush countryside are extolled in excertps from the writings of wine authorities, quotes from vintners, and passages from literature. Longtime vintner Molly Chppelet's introduction discusses the historic roots of Northern California's winde regions, as well as the various methods of growing grapes to create etraordinary vintages. A list of recommended vineyards to visit, along with an appendix--complete with visitor information--of special inns and restaurants both on and off the beaten path, concludes this perfect gift for the wine lover. ... Read more


36. Vineyard Days, Vineyard Nights: The Romance of Martha's Vineyard
by Nancy Ellison
Hardcover: 176 Pages (2004-06-01)
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Award-winning photographer Nancy Ellison offers an intimate glimpse of America's most fabled vacation island-Martha's Vineyard. Her romantic photographs capture landmarks such as the beautifully colored Gay Head Cliffs, the bustling farmers' market, weathered clapboard houses, haunting sunsets, and picturesque lighthouses. Ellison also explores unexpected views of the changing landscape that have often been overlooked.

Accompanying the photographs is text by Cape Cod resident and renowned travel writer Paul Theroux. His evocative essay reflects on the changing moods of the Vineyard. Diverse Island personalities including year round residents such as the shipbuilders and lobster men as well as celebrities Art Buchwald, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Walter Cronkite, Carly Simon, Bill Styron, Mike Wallace, and others come together in Vineyard Days, Vineyard Nights. There has not been a Vineyard book in many years. And now, Ellison's collection of photographs fills that gap and makes the perfect souvenir of the Island. The book is not only a wonderful treasure for visitors but is an intimate portrait of the Vineyard that residents will recognize and embrace as their own. ... Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars GREAT GIFT!
GAVE THIS AS A GIFT TO A FRIEND WHO LIVES ON M. VINEYARD. SHE LOVES IT AND DISPLAYS IT AND WE ALWAYS LOOK AT IT. GREAT THOUGHT! JOYCE

5-0 out of 5 stars WELL DONE!!
I am a resident of Martha's Vineyard and I find Nancy Ellison's book the best photography book ever done on the island.She treats her subject matter, be it people or landscape, with great integrity and respect. Her composition shows a wonderful artistic talent and her use of matted paper gives the reader a sense of paintings not photographs.It is a book no lover of the Vineyard can be without.

1-0 out of 5 stars REALLY BAD
I live on Martha's Vineyard and I have seen many books of photographs of the island. This book is just not very good. The matte pages are an unnecessary affectation and they tend to make the photos look like old postcards. The author drops names of boats and celebrities, but some of the pictures are blurred or show their subjects from the back. Surely these folks didn't pose for these obviously quick fan snaps. Not the quality one would hope for from a professional photographer. Oh, by the way, the romance of this book also escapes me. Please think twice before spending so much money on such a slapdash enterprise. ... Read more


37. The Houses of Martha's Vineyard
by Keith Moskow
Hardcover: 224 Pages (2005-06-02)
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Each year the pristine beaches, lush pine forests, and picturesque New England towns of Martha's Vineyard draw tens of thousands of admirers to one of our country's most beautiful islands. Some of these visitors have become part-time residents, building contemporary homes alongside the traditional Victorian cottages, sea captains' mansions, and colonial farmhouses that comprise the island's cultural and architectural heritage. Rarely does one find such a concentration of outstanding contemporary designs that complement, rather than overwhelm, the diverse ecology and history of this unique place.

The Houses of Martha's Vineyard presents twenty-four Vineyard homes, built in the past twenty years, by internationally renowned architects, among them Robert A. M. Stern, Steven Holl, and the Polshek Partnership, and emerging practitioners who have produced some of their best work on Martha's Vineyard. Stylistically diverse, the houses featured in this book offer environmentally sensitive designs and innovative solutions that respond to, but do not mimic, the island's rich architectural past.

Glorious color photographs, detailed architectural plans, and project descriptions document the challenges and solutions reached by each architectural firm. Complementing the visual material is an introductory essay by architect Keith Moskow, which sets the historical and architectural context for these gracious new homes. ... Read more


38. Vineyard Tales -Reflections on Wine
by Gerald Asher
Paperback: 288 Pages (2000-07-31)
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Every wine has a story, and Gerald Asher tells it best. Asher, wine editor of Gourmet magazine, has an unsurpassed knowledge of vineyards, wineries, and wines. Vineyard Tales gives an expert's advice on decanting, tasting and serving wine, plus evaluates wines from around the world, setting each wine in the context of a region's history and culture.Amazon.com Review
Raymond Chandler bristled at being called "one of the greatest mystery writers of all time"; he considered himself a good writer who just happened to write mysteries. Wine writing has its own system of pigeonholes--a grape ghetto, if you will--in which the reader is secondary and the tasting note is king. Happily, Vineyard Tales proves one thing: Gerald Asher is an excellent writer who just happens to write about wine--as well as the people and the land that shape it. In 29 essays, most of which have appeared in slightly altered form on the pages of Gourmet magazine, to which he contributes regularly as the wine editor, Asher demonstrates his gifts as researcher, historian, phrase turner, and storyteller. Like a master winemaker, Asher skillfully blends tannic opinion (anyone on the quixotic quest for the perfect food/wine pairing should find his piece "Wine and Food" the final word on the subject) with floral grace notes (his "Orvieto: Fair Lily of Umbria" is layered with romance worthy of subtitling on Bravo Network). He merges structure and backbone (he's the history teacher you wish you had, dropping tidbits like: in 1869, 42 percent of U.S. wine came from Missouri; in 18th century England, London merchants openly added Syrah to their Bordeaux--"Hermitaged" wines fetching a premium) with style and length on the finish (the punch line of "Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon" is pure O. Henry, while "Letter from Burgundy" containsobservations such as, "Difficult wines improve with the years about as often as difficult people do").

As with any case lot, the occasional corkiness wafts off Vineyard Tales: no essays are dated, so references to "recent" vintages confuse, while accounts of Asher barrel-tasting vintages of wines now long gone lend a musty air to otherwise fresh writing. And if he can't completely shake the wine writer's tendency to "bottle drop" (in Asher's case, an 1899 Haut-Brion), he never abandons his audience. As Asher writes in his introduction, "In every glass of wine, I have found, is a story. In these pages I will tell you some of my favorites." Lovers of wine--or good writing that just happens to be about it--won't be disappointed. --Tony Mason ... Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars Superb wine writing

This book is a compilation of twenty-nine "Gourme"t articles. Asher writes about wine in Crete, France, Portugal, Italy, Spain, California, Oregon, Washington and Long Island. In each article, the wine is placed in the region's history and culture. The articles also cover a wide range of subjects, including matters of taste, pairing wine and food, old wine books in English, French wine drinking traditions, decanting, and Asher's personal memories of wines.

Asher writes in a clear, poetic style; this is certainly one of the most beautifully written books on wine in English.

Example: "A glass of good wine does not need to be picked apart or burdened with jargon. It will find its echo among old memories (and sometimes anchor a new one). Smell and taste, with a tug at emotions, always pulls the past into the present, the there and then into the here and now. Somewhere in that there and then are familiar faces, snatches of happiness, half-forgotten stories and glimpses of places now far away."

Robert C. Ross20072008

4-0 out of 5 stars A good collection for the very serious
This is not necessarily the best wine book of its kind, but its category is not as populated as it should be, so Gerald Asher's contribution is welcome. Not many treatments cover a diverse array of regions, aim to educate on wine rather than merely review it, have arguments to make, and remain unapologetic about the seriousness with which they approach the subject. Other such books may be written by more prolific tasters (Robert Parker) or are more comprehensive in scope (Frank Prial's), but none appear to rival the depth of Asher's knowledge.

Drawing on what must be an impressive library, chapters on Burgundy, Sauternes, and Château Haut-Brion give readers a sense of what these wines were like two hundred years ago with the lucidity of a tasting note scripted today. Other chapters are equally informative but less interesting, reflecting Asher's frustrating tendency to draft an essay so rich in information that it is almost scholarly. Many chapters are more valuable as a source of research (should one ever need it) than as a literary companion to a glass of wine on a lazy night. The unremarkable essay on Hermitage is written as though it were a university term paper -- presenting the history of the appellation, right down to citations to Plutarch and a tome on the history of wine published in 1824, but saying comparatively little about the wine and its virtues. Similarly, the chapter on Corbières takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the Visigoths' sacking of Rome, the Inquisition, and the court of the Sun-King, but if you want to learn more about the character of Corbières wine and whether it would please your palate, you must look elsewhere.

What makes Asher's book worthwhile is its open-mindedness towards wine regions that do not generally receive gushing reviews or haughty fanfare. Asher has written the definitive piece on California's Edna Valley region, known for its crisp and flavorful Chardonnays, and he also reports from Long Island, Washington, and even Missouri. More chapters are about American wine than any other country's. But judging from Asher's passion for Barbaresco and Orvieto, even the author would be happier seeing Italy better represented.

5-0 out of 5 stars Remembrance of Things Past: tales from wine tasting
This book is a collection of wine tales. Each of them could stand by itself as a refreshing piece to read. The virtue is that the collection of tales approach wines from the way we remember wines: time, ambience, location and a bit of history of the place. The writer lets you know what he likes and why he does! It is a perspective useful when you are able to find some of the wines that are discussed and taste them. If you know that the overwhelming taste of OAK is not a sign of aging potential, this book is for you!

5-0 out of 5 stars Outstanding and informative for neophytes and professionals
Gerald Asher's book is approachable and a joy to read, yet reveals a glimpse of the scholarly depth of his knowledge of food and wine.It is not full of vintage charts, wine reviews, buying suggestions or othermundane (and otherwise ubiquitous) information; rather, it is a charmingcollection of experiences and history, of wine regions and their principalcharacters and vineyards.This book is a wonderful complement to anyone'sfood and wine book library - no matter how large or small.

Fulldisclosure: Gerald is a friend, and I can assure you that the previousreviewer's understanding that he is not stuffy or pretentious is absolutelyaccurate, and this fact comes out in the most natural way in the book.

5-0 out of 5 stars A wine lover's treasure chest of short stories.
I was prepared to find a dull book.So many wine books are that way.This is an entertaining collection of short stories about making wine, eating food, walking in the vineyards all over the world.It is a history of wine without being boring at all.I started reading it randomly and found that I forgot I read a particular story a few weeks ago because Asher tells such a good tale ... Read more


39. Vineyard Fear : A Martha's Vineyard Mystery
by Philip R. Craig
Mass Market Paperback: 272 Pages (2004-04)
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Escaping the city and its violence, ex-cop Jeff "J. W." Jackson found solace in fishing, cooking, and simplyenjoying life on Martha's Vineyard -- and nothing, he figures, will ever entice him to leave. However, suddenly there's a very real possibility that his lady love Zee will be departing the idyllic island forever. And when a young student commits suicide, and a girlfriend-abusing thug starts spewing vicious threats, J. W. seriously considers a temporary escape from paradise. But it's a failed trio of attempts on his own life that ultimately propels him off-island -- and onto the trail of a stalker that's leading Jackson to the perilous peaks of the Colorado Rockies, where he quickly learns that, thorns and all, there's no place quite like his Vineyard home.

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5-0 out of 5 stars Zee Leaves & J.W. Mourns
VINEYARD FEAR by the late Philip R. Craig is one of those books that makes a cozy so much fun to read. The plot is intricate, solutions may be messy, but they serve the purpose.
Zee needs time alone to make the big decision and J.W. is afraid she may choose medical school over his frequent requests to marry him. J.W. is helping his friend John Skye move his vehicles to the Island when first a hit & run driver bounces him off a fender, second the gas logs in John's mainland house are turned on when J.W. is under-the-weather, and third he is checking on John's house when a bullet misses him. By then J.W. is sure someone is trying to kill him, but why or does the killer have the wrong man?
This title in the series takes the reader from Martha's Vineyard to the mountains of Colorado for some fast paced action and personal insight. An excellent read for a sunny day in the shade.
Nash Black, author of Indie finalists WRITING AS A SMALL BUSINESS and HAINTS.

5-0 out of 5 stars Another Keeper
As always, Philip Craig kept me enthralled.I have never been to the Vineyard but based on the author's descriptive writing I know I could find my way around the island.The ending is always a surprise.Craig's books never disappoint me.Definitely a keeper.

3-0 out of 5 stars Title Change
I absolutely agree with Mr. Wells!Changing the title of the book is sneaky - if I hadn't read the reviews, I would never have known that this books is actually "Cliff Hanger" which I just finished reading.While the book is quite good, I am very annoyed that the published appears to be trying to pull a fast one!

5-0 out of 5 stars Cliff Hanger
This book is also known as Cliff Hanger.it says what it was published as at the bottom of the book.Great book got me hooked on the series!!!

5-0 out of 5 stars A great read!
I would like to say that this is an excellent book--as are all of Craig's books I've read so far.They make me feel as though I'm right there on the island with J.W. and Zee, and it gives me a glimpse of what life is like on the East Coast.
And this book is a RE-issue--the author is NOT merely trying to pass off a previous book as a new one."Cliff Hanger"--the 4th book in Craig's Martha's Vineyard series--is out of print, and has been re-issued as "Vineyard Fear"--it says so right on the front cover of the book.
If you love a protagonist who's a bit of a wiseacre and a book that will keep you guessing AND make you chuckle, then Philip Craig is the guy for you. ... Read more


40. Death on a Vineyard Beach
by Philip R. Craig
Mass Market Paperback: 224 Pages (1997-06-01)
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Bullets and Bouquets

There is no room for murder on a honeymoon.

When J.W. Jackson foils an attempt to terminate former mob boss Luciano Marcus on the steps of Boston's Symphony Hall, it puts a definite damper on Jackson's and bride Zee Madieras's newlywedded bliss'especially when the mayhem follows them back home to Martha's Vineyard.

A part-time Vineyard resident himself, Marcus wants J.W. to find out who is behind the botched hit'an assignment the laid-back ex-cop can't refuse, since lady love Zee saw one of the would-be assassins and is now in peril herself. But with everyone from gangland rivals to Wampanoag Indians wishing Marcus harm, keeping the circling island sharks from the kill might be more than J.W. can handle.

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Customer Reviews (4)

4-0 out of 5 stars Another Vineyard Case. . .
I am a fan of this series, marching through them in order now, and this is number seven.Several points:First, you should only read these books if you know and love Martha's Vineyard.As mysteries, they are ho hum, and I don't think they really give a fair picture of the Vineyard to the uninitiated --- it is so much of an insider's perspective.Second, you should read these books if you do know and love the Vineyard.The author is so sympatico, and the Vineyard so recognizable, the books are one of the next best things to being there.Third, the books are best read in order, as the characters develop as they go.

Having said all that, this book was not my favorite.The mystery was unusually weak and slow moving.If you want to just try one, this is not THE one.

5-0 out of 5 stars Imperfect Honeymoon
DEATH ON A VINEYARD BEACH, is not a world in which J.W. wants to spend his honeymoon with Zee. His action on the steps of the opera in Boston, saves the life a former mob boss, Luciano Marcus. Marcus demands J.W. join his team of body guards, which lures the ex-cop back to the island.
Marcus's home is like a fortress, which houses his wife and grandson, but gives the old man no peace.
While J.W. is investigating, Zee learns to shoot with surprising results. J.W. is reunited with his old Sargent Joe Begay who has mysterious means for obtaining information.
The shattered honeymoon is one of Philip Craig's best.
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5-0 out of 5 stars Death on a Vineyard beach
All of Phil Craig's books are great. I have read them all and am very sad that there will be no more.Anyone can read his books. JW Jackson and his family are characters you would like to know in real life.Phil Craig will be missed.

5-0 out of 5 stars a honeymoon with a touch of danger
Newlyweds J.W. and Zee are off to Boston, and lo and behold, J.W. breaks up an attempted murder on the street outside the opera house.Luciano Marcus, the intended target, is greatful, and hires J.W. to track down who was after him.Could it be from his past mob ties, or somebody who will inherit his fortune if he dies? Or maybe angry Wampanoags who want the old man's cranberry bog (sacred Indian ground)?

This book has interesting side stories, and fascinating characters.And the ending scene is a thriller.A delish mystery! ... Read more


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