The Dave rides again!
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This is the third of the Dave Hooper novels from Joh Birmingham.  It continua's the accidental hero's fight against ancient creatures from another dimension - they have found portals into the human world and are wreaking havoc.  Dave also carries on with his internal battle to do the right thing vs what he'd rather be doing.

In Ascendance Dave is working closely with the Russian spy Karen to try and save New York and at the same time fighting his baser desires so he can save his country, and maybe the whole human race.

This fast paced book is a "white knuckle ride" of battles, brawls, twists and turns as Dave and his new ally take on an increasingly sophisticated foe .

This is one of those books that you cannot put down until you've read it cover to cover.  I loved it - 88 stars!

BTW  - If you like this book I highly recommend you also read John's other alternate history trilogies, Axis of Time and The Disappearance.  They are well researched, well written and extremely exciting.  John also has a habit of killing off your favourite characters when you least expect it.  All up they make for engrossing reading.
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This is another challenging ride and pretty ride by Paul Gallas. I am spoiled by Paul's more recent videos, of which he has included some newer features, however it is a challenging ride with beautiful scenery. I will definitely keep it in my collection of great virtual rides to choose from and drip sweat over. Lori
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This episode starts with Amel in the Dragon School being brought up to speed by Lenora, a more advanced rider. Savette is still missing and no one wants to hear Amels concerns about events or Starie.  Raolcan, her dragon, gives her encouragement as well as direction in making plans to find Savette on her own.  She and Raolcan escape Ruby Isles and land where they think Savette is being held.  Surprise!  Her fellow dragon riders show up to help in the search.
  This is a most exciting book, and I was not ready for it to end.  Similar to prior volumes, this one builds on the previous stories and is a springboard for the next.  This style of publishing reminds me of how Alexander Dumass books were originally printed as installments in newspapers, and creates a similar level of excited anticipation.  I am sure the writer will catch much grief from readers over it, but by being available on Kindle Unlimited, the cost issue to the reader is removed, leaving only the hunger for the next episode.  Good job, Ms. Wilson!
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Absolutely a fun ride. Yes, it's point A to B, but as the Author has stated before - it's supposed to be. It's an awesome throw-back to the old style fantasy with a bit of humor thrown in. very well done! I'm ready for the sequel!
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Dave Edmund's best - and he has some good ones! Filled with classics like Home In My Hand, Sweet Little Lisa, Crawling From The Wreckage, Creature From The Black Lagoon, Bad Is Bad, Dynamite...hell, every song is great (except maybe We Were Both Wrong which is just good.). If you love Dave Edmunds you already have this, if you're Dave-curious, get it. You'll be be hooked. Great rock 'n' roll!
3598327
Danny Boone is at it again.....
This time back to the roots and giving us songs the whole family ends up singing along too!
Love Ya D-BIZZLE!
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I love Dave, the
Despicable Me 2, 9-inch talking figure.  Everybody in the family enjoys talking to Dave and I'm astonished at how much abuse he can take.  My grandson loves to interrogate him and he gets pretty rough with Dave, but Dave is built tough!  Delivery was prompt and merchandise in excellent condition.  I am very satisfied with this purchase.
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Roy Gaines is back in the limelight! With this nice outing he shows that he is still on top of the game. Nice guitar licks in the T-Bone Walker mold.
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George and Harold are back. Their comic book publishing business is in full swing. After turning the Invention Convention into a teachers worst nightmare they end up in detention and that's where the fun really starts.
This book is full of the same "poo poo humor" of the first book, but I enjoyed it more. Dav Pilkey knows boys and the mischief they can conjure. Every boy I know under 15 enjoys Captain Underpants. I think they secretly wish they could have these kinds of adventures. Who wouldn't want to battle talking toilets with cafeteria food?
In the end, Captain Underpants and wedgie power save the day. You can read the book to find out how.
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I had to rewrite this due to the review I first wrote was for another of Dave's sorry senior moment. ok now I have the right one. I did not have this concert in my collection so this was a real threat to find. I live in up state New York and it is such a shame that a great American form of music is so hard to find. Even Barnes &Nobles has almost cut jazz from their racks, thank God for Amazon you guys have become my music store. With tht said I'm finding all kinds of goodies to fill in holes and finding gems like this one here. I have another Amsterdam concert but not this one which is great concert which opens with Wonderful Copenhagan I didn't have this song what follows is the only recording of Dave's tune My One Bad Habit Is Falling In Love. The notes tell us that this was Eugege's first time out with the group he sounds like he has been there forever. I just love this vetsion of Dave's band the inner play between Paul and Dave is just priceless. It is sad that now both man are gone but thank God for recorded music. Tangerine is a treat to hear Paul just loved those standards. Now I was thrilled just to have the Copenhagen show but there are bonus tracks of a live set from the earlier version of the group from New York which is an added threat. I want through and listened to my whole collection a private tribute to Dave it take me a week but in the process I found some gems I didn't have and this was one of them. It is hard to think that Dave is gone his music has been a part of my life for almost my whole life I've been listening since the early 60s . Dave has played hete in Syracuse a number of times at our Jazz fest. A wonderful album by one of the greatest.
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This is a great DMB album.  I listened to this for the first time crusing in a convertible, what a way to enjoy Dave.  Just some nice tunes you can crank up and jam to, but not be obnoxious with.  There is thoughtful, intelligent songwriting here that longtime fans will enjoy and new fans will too.  Pick this up, kick back, and give it a listen, you'll ejoy it too.
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Classic Van Halen with a modern twist! Dave's voice is OK, remember he is in his mid 50's, but still sounds fine. There is no denying that Eddie Van Halen wasn't screwing around in the studio! He is INSANE on the guitar! Wolfgang stands his own, he isn't Michael Anthony, but is proving to be a fine musician. And Alex is fantastic as well! He hasn't lost anything, he is still true to his sound!
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blast from the past.  to bad the tour was cancelled. Dave must be a bitch to work with. Just sing and shut up.
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Funny, sad, poignant, entertaining, insightful and educational! Dave was our guest during his kayak down the Murray in Australia in 09 and enthralled us over dinner with his stories, we've followed him since and reading this book is like being back at the table with him. Happy Trails Dave
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I recently purchased the 2-DVD set of the Concert for George and, desiring to listen to it in the car over and over and over again, went out and picked up the 2-CD soundtrack. Overall, marvelous and just as spectacular as the audio on the DVD. One gripe--the track "Horse To The Water", performed by Jools Holland on the DVD and featuring a blistering Tom Scott sax solo, was left off. Otherwise, I think all the concert tracks (save for the Monty Python numbers) are included. This set is sure to see some wear and tear in the Honda over the coming weeks, and is a perfect complement to the DVD set. Well done!
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This was a great DVD, I also have the CD.
Both are very much like the other live CD's.  One of things I love about Dave Matthews Band, is they sound great live, just like they do on their albums.  Never out of tune!  Always smooth and rythmic, and I just love the instrumental solo's, which you get a lot more of on the LIVE albums.
Even though I wasn't at the actual concer, it sound like it was an amazing concert to be at (only if I could of afforded the tickets).
Basically, to sum it up, this is a really nice gift to get for any DMB fan (even if it is for yourself)!  Splurge and buy this one, it is SO worth the money!
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Rest assured, a repeat of VH3 hasn't happened here.
The more I listen to it the more I absolutely love it! There are some really good songs, with great moments in a lot of places. THANK YOU Van Halen!!
Nobody plays like Eddie. He doesn't introduce any new guitar pyrotechnics here but he playes every bit as good as he did 30 years ago. The guy's still got it!
Dave's voice isn't as bad as some of the reviews here say. He's about where he was in 1996 when VH came out with the first "Best Of" album- but he really sounds like the old Dave at times. GREAT to hear!
On the DVD- It's a short 4 song acoustic session with Panama, Beautiful Girls, You and Your Blues, one one other (maybe just the intro/jive talk Dave does). They were really having a good time playing Panama, that was good to see.
Unless it's hidden in some Easter egg somewhere, the live song "You Really Got Me" that they released online isn't on this DVD. That was disappointing, but maybe they're going to put out a whole show like this later, who knows?
I really hope they put out a blu-ray of some of the recent shows.