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The Young Man and the Sea : Recipes and Crispy Fish Tales from Esca

Friday, July 31st, 2009 at 10:15 pm  
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When a chef writes a cookbook, he or she must make often complex restaurant dishes accessible to home cooks without sacrificing the things that make them great. This is precisely what David Pasternack, chef at New York's Esca, has done in The Young Man and the Sea, a collection of 100-plus simple yet remarkable seafood recipes that cooks at all skill levels will want to try.

Featuring salads, including a delicious one of grilled tuna and artichokes; raw dishes such as Black Sea Bas with Pine Nuts; and pastas like Fettuccine with Rock Shrimp, Corn, and Jalapeño, the book also offers grilled and pan-fried favorites, like Grilled Snapper with Almond-Oregano Pesto, and "crispy" dishes, including a superlative Fritto Misto Amalfitano, among other course standouts. Throughout, Pasternack shares sage advice and cooking insights (for example, use a relatively low-temperature for frying to maintain fish moistness), that will broaden any cook's knowledge. Interspersed with stories of fisherman and local seafood markets, and with color photographs throughout, the book offers a singular, passionate understanding that will translate into great home cooking. --Arthur Boehm

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Wow!!....All the great restaurant recipes now at home!!
 
Review Date: May 7, 2007
Reviewer: Michael Catalano, Royal Oak, MI
I've visited Dave's restaurant, Esca, many times over and have never been disappointed. He does amazing things with seafood...especially with foods which I would never think of eating raw. I've always wondered how he does such masterful dishes and this book gives me that insight, and it's so simple. I can't wait to start serving crudo to my guests!
A Fresh Breeze of a Cookbook
 
Review Date: October 9, 2007
Reviewer: Zen Chef, New York
Isn't there a paragraph of the Scriptures that goes like this : "Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day, teach him how to cook it and he'll eat it everyday"? Well if it's not written that way it's because 'The Young Man and the Sea' wasn't published at the time! If you are lucky to live in New York and have visited Esca then you know this restaurant is the real thing. The secret of it's greatness is pristine fish, fresh produce and simple but flawless technique, there is no better chef or teacher than David Pasternack when it comes to our slimy friends... you should see the picture where they wiggle in terror as he approach the fishnet. Just follow one of his simple step by step recipes and you'll never go back to your old ways of cooking fish. Guaranteed. This is a "must have"!
fantastic book
 
Review Date: December 6, 2007
Reviewer: yetistampede, Dublin, Ireland
This is sure to be one of all time favourite cookbooks. Very engagingly and clearly written and really good recipes. Must go to Esca on my next trip to NY!
Missing ingredient!
 
Review Date: August 27, 2007
Reviewer: Barbara Wellesley,
Can someone from Artisan Books or Mr. Pasternack please post the corrected recipe for "Scallops with Sauteed Spinach and Roasted Parsnips" (pgs. 216/217) here?

The description stays: "This dish is one of those seasonal bits of perfection that can't be improved upon. I love what the orange does to the parsnips -- namely, brings a little sweet acidity and zesty flavor to them."

Mmmm... I'm sure I'd love it too. Unfortunately, there's no mention whatever of orange in the recipe. Not in the scallop recipe, or the recipe for Roasted Parsnips that follows on the next page. Not in the list of ingredients, nor in the directions.

That quibble aside, the book is gorgeous and the recipes original, well thought-out and fresh. It's given me a renewed desire to buy and cook more fish - especially those outside my usual repertoire and comfort zone. But please, give your readers the Roasted Parsnip recipe -- with the orange included this time!

Alice in Action: Computing Through Animation

Friday, July 31st, 2009 at 10:09 pm  
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This six-chapter supplementary text uses Alice, a three-dimensional virtual reality authoring system, to make programming easy and fun for the novice programmer. Alice was developed to help teach introductory programming techniques in a less syntax-intensive environment, and addresses some of the barriers that currently prevent many users from successfully learning to program. By introducing core programming topics such as objects, methods, and variables within the context of the Alice environment, users will be motivated to continue their studies in programming.

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Opened the Door!
 
Review Date: July 9, 2008
Reviewer: M. Caelius,
I am an attorney/geek that has toyed on and off with various programming languages for a number of years. However, there were always certain concepts that eluded me. Prof Adams book, combined with the free software generously provided by Carnegie Mellon (just google Alice and Programming to download), really "opened the window" for me!

The combination of copying and pasting code (thus eliminating typo errors)and then "seeing" the results of ones efforts via an animated graphic, is a really good idea! The overarching metaphor is that object oriented programming is similar to producing a modern movie, you've got to work through the book to really get it, but imho it works! And usually drives home the all important underlying programming concept/s. It keeps one engaged! The graphics (though apparently designed for middle school students work well), and are not overly "cheesey" when viewed by adult eyes (if you have a bit of imagination (-:

Prof Adams prose is relaxed, and fun (which helps when learning). The book is very well organized beginning with object oriented program design, moving through functions, methods, properties, etc, and ending with an appendix chapter on Recursion. Copyright is 2007, so this book is very relevant.

There are other books out there written to be used with this program, but I'm glad I found this one, and highly recommend it to anyone interested in really "getting" the all important elementary concepts of OOP (object oriented programming).

Rave Master Volume 26 (Rave Master (Graphic Novels))

Friday, July 31st, 2009 at 8:29 pm  
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Rave Master Volume 26 (Rave Master (Graphic Novels))
 
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Belnika comes to the horrifying realization that Haru is part of the intruders that she's come to dispatch! Unfortunately for her ambitions, she is not exactly an expert swinging a sword. Besides, Haru just has no intention to fight her. Plue's arrival helps Belnika see the light as well. However, upon realizing that Haru is the Rave Master, she's wondering, what gives here--she's supposed to be on the side for good!

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Panasonic SC-HT830V 5-Disc DVD/VCR Combo Home Theater System

Friday, July 31st, 2009 at 8:08 pm  
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The Panasonic SC-HT830V Home Theater System can handle all your entertainment needs, thanks to a combo DVD/VCR player with an integrated amplifier and AM/FM receiver. It delivers 470 watts of total power output (800 watts peak) and 5.1-channel surround sound through its two tower front speakers (with height-adjustable stands), two satellite surround speakers, one center channel speaker, and one dual-unit active subwoofer (which has a built-in amplifier). The surround, satellite, and center channel speakers are all magnetically shielded so as not to interfere with your TV's video signal and are wall mountable. This system also features built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic II decoders.

The 5-disc DVD player/changer is compatible with a wide range of disc formats, including DVD-Audio, DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, and CD-R/RW, as well as HighMAT, JPEG, MP3 and WMA file formats. The incorporated High-Performance Media Access Technology (HighMAT) provides enhanced the method of storing, arranging and playing back personal digital photo, music and video collections on recordable discs such as CD-RW media. Other features include a 10-bit, 54 MHz DAC (digital to analog converter), cinema mode, dialogue enhancer, and Depth Enhancer feature (for startling depth and true-to-life skin tones, as well as a soft, movie background focus). It also features a 4-head, Hi-Fi VCR with commercial skip feature, and an AM/FM tuner with 30 total presets (10 AM, 20 FM). It provides the following connections:

  • Composite Video Out: 1
  • Composite Video In: 1
  • S-Video Out: 1
  • Component Video Out: 1
  • Analog Audio In: 2
  • RF In: 1
  • RF Out: 1
  • Headphone: 1

What's in the Box
5-disc DVD/VCR combo with integrated amplifier/receiver, 1 subwoofer, 2 front speakers, adjustable stands, 2 surround speakers, 1 center channel, remote control, speaker cords, printed instructions

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  • 2 tower speakers with adjustable stands, with 3 compact speakers
  • VCR with Long Record and Playback, High Speed Rewind, 6-Head Hi-Fi Stereo Sound, MTS and SAP
  • Built-in 5-disc DVD/CD changer with Advanced Progressive Scan, Depth Enhancer, Variable Zoom, Cinema Mode and more
  • Front Speakers - Tower Speaker with Adjustable Stand 2-1/2 Full Range and 2-3/8 tweeter
  • Center - 2-1/2 Full Range x2 and Piezo Type Super Tweeter

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Texas Longhorns iPod Case for iPod Nano

Friday, July 31st, 2009 at 7:55 pm  
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Protect your iPod and represent your favorite team all at the same time with this great NCAA iPod case for your iPod nano

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JVC Professional SR-DVM600US 3-in-1 Video Recorder

Friday, July 31st, 2009 at 7:20 pm  
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JVC Professional SR-DVM600US 3-in-1 Video Recorder
 
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The SR-DVM600 three-in-one video recorder the all-digital formats of MiniDV, 40GB HDD, and DVD in a compact package complete with A-D encoding as well as various editing and dubbing capabilities. DV native format recording to HDD can be performed, allowing the unit to make exact copies of DV tapes. The model is equipped with an RS-232C interface to further enhance system applications. Thanks to these advantages, the SR-DVM600 is ideal for both home users and professionals as it makes media duplication and professional archiving of existing analog footage easier than ever. Create finished DVD programs without a computer IEEE-1394 dubbing to/from MiniDV tape High quality DVD creation and duplication 40 GB HDD storage for extended recording time (up to 473 hours in FR480 mode) and high speed DVD duplication (up to 8X) Full auto repeat discs can be made RS-232C interface for custom installations Records and plays DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM. Also plays DVD+R and DVD+RW DVCAM playback MiniDV Compatible with major non-linear editing systems External wired remote control terminal Allows disc authoring for auto-repeat (for makingdigital signage discs) Bit rate optimizer for superior quality DVD authoring 18 pre-installed menu background images Playlist editing from clips on hard drive IEEE-1394 (iLink) DV in and out for connection to NLEsystem or DV deck/camcorder; Y/C (S-video) input/output (x2); Composite video/audio input/output (x2); BNC video output connector; Y-Pb-Pr component output; Optical and coaxial digital audio Unit Dimensions (WxHxD) 17.1 x 3.8 x 14.6 / Weighs 12.9 pounds

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  • Player incorporates the convenience of MiniDV, DVD and a hard disk drive in a single device
  • Accepts and plays multiple signal formats:
  • Records and plays DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM. Also plays DVD+R and DVD+RW
  • DVCAM playback (MiniDV)
  • External wired remote control terminal

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Sylvania DVC840E DVD/VCR Dual-Deck Combo

Friday, July 31st, 2009 at 6:29 pm  
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Sylvania DVC840E DVD/VCR Dual-Deck Combo
 
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Sylvania's DVC840E brings unprecedented performance for such an affordable player. From its high-end progressive-scan DVD video output to MP3 music playback from homemade CD-Rs, DVD-R/RW playback, and backward compatibility with your library of VHS tapes, the DVC840E is a jack of most entertainment trades. Your camcorder or gaming console plugs right into the unit's monaural front-panel input for hassle-free connections.

Whether your living room is currently home to an HDTV or you're merely thinking of "someday," the DVC840E stands ready to deliver the full potential of your DVDs. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts.

Other DVD features include Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel digital output (a coaxial connection, cable not included) for hookup with a compatible audio/video receiver and speaker system, simulated surround sound through any two speakers, search speeds up to 100x, 10-point bookmarking, and parental lock.

The monaural VCR's four-head design ensures smooth slow-motion play (forward and reverse) and clear still-frame images, and the unit records and plays back stereo audio in hi-fi sound. Nineteen-micron heads deliver the clearest possible picture when recording or viewing in EP (extended-play) mode. The VCR also offers a built-in calendar, advance programming, and auto head cleaning.

Inputs and outputs include front and rear audio/video and an RF input/output for the VCR, and, for the DVD player, component-video, S-video, and composite-video outputs, as well as stereo analog and coaxial digital-audio outputs. Auto power off conserves energy and extends product life.

What's in the Box
DVD/VCR, remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, a stereo analog audio interconnect/composite-video cable, and warranty information.

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  • Progressive-scan DVD video output; four-head VCR
  • 181-channel cable-ready autoset PLL tuner
  • CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, and MP3 playback
  • Zoom, search, slo mo, still frame
  • Front A/V jacks and headphone jack; all-in-one remote

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Kerr Home Canning and Freezing Book

Friday, July 31st, 2009 at 4:58 pm  
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Nancy Drew: The Phantom of Venice

Friday, July 31st, 2009 at 4:02 pm  
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The stakes have never been higher as Nancy Drew joins an international undercover investigation to track down a phantom thief in Venice. The police have few leads and you might be the only one who can stop the thefts of historic artifacts Can you spy on suspects and collect clues before the crime syndicate catches up to you.? Dare to Play

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  • Master Italian as you dig for clues
  • Create a fashion statement or a new disguise
  • Travel the canals and listen to singing gondoliers
  • Deal out the fun in the Italian card game Scopa
  • Cover costs with creative ways to earn Euros

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Disney’s High School Musical 3: Senior Year Bundle with Mat

Friday, July 31st, 2009 at 3:57 pm  
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Disney's High School Musical 3: Senior Year Bundle with Mat
 
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High School Musical 3: Senior Year DANCE lets your experience the energy, the fun, and the music from all three High School Musical movies.  Dance to the beat of "High School Musical" songs, explore movie locations, and play alongside familiar High School Musical characters.  Plus new songs from High School Musical 3: Senior Year will keep the Wildcat fun moving.

Features:
  • Dance to favorite "High School Musical" song from all 3 films
  • Play as familiar characters including Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, Chad, and Taylor, or create and customize their own unique Wildcat
  • Play with friends - compete in dance-offs or dance as a duo
  • Includes bonus footage from High School Musical 3: Senior Year

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  • Dance to favorite High School Musical songs from all three films
  • Play as familiar characters including Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, Chad, and Taylor, or create and customize a unique Wildcat
  • Engage in competitive multiplayer dance-offs for a fun dance party experience
  • Interact with scenes by activating special effects

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