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Archive for April, 2009

Bruce Lee: Artist of Life

Posted by traciehicks on April 8, 2009

Synopsis

Bruce Lee has been recognized primarily for his physical skills and tactical principles in the art of unarmed combat. But Bruce Lee: Artist of Life reveals that Lee was a man who was equal parts poet, Philosophysopher, scientist, actor. producer, director, author, choreographer, Martial Artsl artist, husband, father, and friend, dedicated to artistic expression with the goal of self-knowledge. Bruce Lee: Artist of Life is a collection of writings comprising eight parts: writings on Chinese Gung Fu, Philosophysophy psychology, Jeet Kune Do, acting, and self-knowledge, as well as a section of Lee’s poetry and letters, revealing a side of Bruce Lee rarely seen letters, revealing a side of Bruce Lee rarely seen previously. As John Little writes in the Introduction, “No matter what the topic…you get the distinct impression from reading Lee’s words that hee, indeed, was a ‘real man,’ a real human being, who was in fact laying bare his soul.”

My husband  just got this book today. What do you all think of it?

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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Vampires

Posted by traciehicks on April 8, 2009

Vampires are the hottest topic in popular culture today. From the now classic novels of Anne Rice, to the mega- selling series by Stephanie Meyer to the hit HBO series “True Blood” based on the bestselling novels of Charlaine Harris, the undead are certainly not dead in terms of books sales. Now, those curious about the history and lore of these creatures can get up to speed in the refreshed edition of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Vampires. It provides a detailed explanation of the origins of vampires and insight into the fascination they hold in literature and belief.

–Complete history and origins of this mythic creature
–An explanation of the various rules that vampires exist by
–A lively and exhaustive literary discussion of vampires and their importance in fiction

 

 
I just got this book today. What are your thoughts on it?

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