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 The Source $16.98 In response to the last review, this CD (1991) was cut before talking timbuktu (1994), and to my ears is in fact a much better record. Toure is with his own band here, with the celeb's just making token background appearences on a few tracks. The Ry Cooder session sounds like it is under a coat of post-production varnish, where as this record's sound is much more immediate and fresh. Of Toure's "electric" discs in wide release, I think this is the most satisfying listen from start to finish, without the production overpowering the music, which is compelling even unaccompanied (such as on Radio Mali.) Talking Timbuktu achieved its goal of making Toure a star in the west, but his other albums, which are not "crossover" records, are far more rewarding...  Gregory of Tours: The Merovinigans (Readings in Medieval Civilizations and Cultures) $24.95 Gregory of Tour's (538-594), History of the Franks, is a momentous piece of history that gives historians immense amounts of information on Merovingian Gaul. However, because of the length of the work (approx. 620 normal size pages) some editors/translators (Murray and Brehaut for example) have thought it prudent to abridge the text to give you the most important sections etc. However, this edition is simply expensive, simplistic, lacking, and brief. A MUCH better and substantially cheaper text is ASIN:0140442952 A History of the Franks (Penguin Classics). Not only does the Penguin edition have a much more substantial introduction (which provides the reader the historical background and importance of the text) but has the same aids that this edition boasts (notes, footnotes, character lists, map, genealogies) for easier comprehension of a chaotic time. Gregory of Tours, Bishop of Tours, writes in a simplistic style with GREAT detail but is not at all difficult to understand thus no need to abridge - Gregory also provides chapter headings that describe aptly the episodes (of which he is sometimes involved) so the reader can easily see what is most important. This edition is simply inferior to the Penguin edition. The text definitely deserves 5 stars but this edition does great injustice to the reader.  Walt Disney World Quest: Magical Racing Tour (Playstation, 2000) $22.95 Does anyone know if this will play on a PS3? If not, does anyone know if it's available for the PS3? Thanks, Andy  Smokers by Sports Pressee 30"x22" Art Print Poster $20.00 Smokers by Sports Pressee Image Size 30"x22" Paper Size 30"x22" Fine Art Reproduction on High Quality Art Paper. Retails for $20.00 or more. |
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