Foundation

Second Foundation (Foundation Novels)
$14.00
Asimov's breath-taking third installment of the Foundation saga is the best of the original trilogy, and that's far from a small claim.

Driven by various searches for the mysterious, fabled Second Foundation, this book invokes a fascinating cast of scientists, dictators, even future novelists all grappling with the predicted fate of the galaxy and it's obscure relationship to the enigmatic Second Foundation. The book is at once poetic and logical, and fiercely both. Asimov's passion for and ideas about his foundation concept are limitless and absorbing throughout - the twists and turns of the plot are mesmerizing - the lurking, shifting commentary on good and evil is fascinating.

A sequence involving The Mule in psychic combat with a rarely seen member of the Second Foundation is one of the most spellbinding chapters of popular fiction I've ever read.

The series on the whole is superb. The first, Foundation, is a wonderful bright, imaginative sequence which is, by turns, stirring, insightful and awesome for it's detailed world building.

The second book in the trilogy, Foundation and Empire slips ever so slightly for me in it's over-complex plotting (I'd still give it four stars), but sits well as a prelude to the events of this third installment. Somehow, in 'Second Foundation' the complexity flows effortlessly with the action and breakneck pace of the writing. The trilogy is resolved brilliantly, unpredictably and manages to fulfill readers, whilst alluding that there could potentially be so much more to enjoy in the Foundation concept.

Asimov's great achievement is that his scientific basis is so strong, one virtually achieves the pleasure of reading fiction and non-fiction simultaneously. He has the plotting mind of a detective novelist, opening small surprises for the reader gradually throughout the plot. The continuity of the novel's universe is immaculate and logical, a pleasure to read as one might admire the engine of a beautifully built machine. Yet at the same time, the characters are involving, though, by the nature of an epic text, they must be drawn quickly and vividly; by the terms of Asimov's genre, they are also a complete success.

It will be interesting to see if the Foundation books stand up to film adaptation, as has been canvassed recently in Hollywood rumor. Some of the concepts are so clever, they go far beyond the mere visual. I fear, that movies based on these novels will be so dumb ed down as to lose the quality which makes them unique.

Either way, in novel form, they are that rare perfect specimen of their genre - emotive and scientific, clever and utterly compelling; 'Second Foundation' is the jewel that completes a spellbinding achievement of epic science fiction writing. No futuristic fiction has yet topped it.

Foundation (Foundation Novels)
$14.00
I was trying to find it a long time ago and in amazon it was so cheap.
Good quality, fast shipping

The Foundation
$13.99
The Zac Brown Band is truly country's best new group. Their musical ability is fantastic and their song variety is outstanding. This CD is one worth having in your collection.

Avon BEYOND COLOR Line Softening Mousse Foundation Ivory
$12.00
I should have read the reviews before buying this.
I agree with the other 2 1 star reviews.
Very oily and greasy. Also, there was clumps left on my face... Dont know how else to explain it.
I tried wearing it twice, thinking maybe the first time I applied it wrong or something...
But, same issues
I did not like at all.
I am usually a liquid foundation wearer.
When I purchased this, I also purchased Beyond Color Skin Smoothing Compact and I love it!