THE BLACK ARROW: A TALE OF TUNSTALL FOREST

Advantages: You may gain insight into a turbulent time in English History - the War of the Roses (white and red)
Disadvantages: It is not always easy to unravel who is on which side at which time; sentences can be long and complicated.

...projects and gives extracts, discussing many of his books as he puts them together with enthusiasm ~ As I knew the book had been published in 1889, but written "some time ago" according to the preface, I read through the journals to see how THIS book had developed. There was comparatively nothing. Five references in passing. No outline and plot in advance. In May 1883 there is the first mention in a letter to his friend W. E. Henley: " . . . THE influenza has busted me a good deal; I have no spring and am headachy. So, as my good Red Lion Counter begged me for another Butcher's Boy - I turned me to - what thinkest 'ou? - to Tushery, by the mass! Ay friend, a whole tale of tushery. And every tusher tushes me so free, that may I be tushed if the whole thing is worth a tush. THE BLACK ARROW: A TALE OF TUNSTALL FOREST is his name: tush...

jesi 31.10.2006 · Read review
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Review of The Black Arrow - Robert Louis Stevenson

Poison arrows...an "angelic" read!

Advantages: Gives a new perspective on heaven!
Disadvantages: Had to end.

...A while ago my younger sister had a book clearout, knowing my love of reading she ?donated? them to my ongoing book club that I run through my workplace, hence the review. The book I will now review is - ?Poison Arrows by Morag Prunty? This is a shock book to me. I only picked this book up to read as it was on the top of the pile and my daughter was asleep and I didn?t want to disturb her?.. Not really a reason is it! But by god (excuse the pun), I?m glad I did! I will try to do a general overview, there is rather a varied storyline happening so bear with me! Christian is a cupid, this means he is a messenger of God and aids in the ?pairing? of suitable couples on earth, he is by design also gay, something that makes for some great lines from fellow cupids further on in the book, especially from a cupid called Mayday who has...

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Review of Poison Arrows - Morag Prunty

Arrows: Light at the end of the Tunnel

Advantages: Reasonably good driver pairings.Increased funding
Disadvantages: Still not the richest team around.

...The British-based Arrows team have had a lengthy period in the doldrums since they were a poorly funded team and despite producing attractive race cars they were not deemed competitive. They were regularly expected to be among the back markers with the likes of the Minardi team.Even getting a point would be considered an achievement. It is now beginning to look as though there is light at the end of the tunnel for the hugely popular Oxfordshire-based outfit. Funding has been secured from several sources and recently the Arrows got a very good fifth place at the Canadian grand prix. Jos Verstappen driving a very good race to collect two valuable points. Their other driver Pedro De La Rosa looks to have a good future and these two drivers as a pair are good enough to win more points,providing the team can increase their reliability...

ashford 02.07.2000 · Read review
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Review of Arrows

White Arrow misses the bullseye

Advantages: They have some?
Disadvantages: Their ability to deliver, poor customer service, very unreliable due to subcontract delivery system

...*** SOME USEFUL BACKGROUND INFORMATION *** White Arrow is a courier service which was founded by GUS the catalogue retailer in 1949 and being going downhill ever since as you'll find out in this review. They now subcontract the services of local delivery men in most major towns and cities. Usually its a one man company who drives around one particular area and therefore reliability is variable. Whenever you have a problem with one driver, White Arrow will simply assign an alternative driver. I remember the days where you used to see their blue vans drive around with the big white arrow on the side. Nowadays, it could simply be a white Astramax or Ford van. The company now have re-invented themselves and now call themselves Reality Group Limited. Believe me, their service is very limited and that's a reality. Their customer...

flurey 23.01.2003 (23.09.2003) · Read review
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Review of White Arrow Express

Seeing Red

Advantages: The graphics are decent, multiple ending, multiplayer?
Disadvantages: Linearity, lack of interactivity, poor characters, retreat and recover antics, limited GM

...*A review which is primarily based on the single-player experience of the FPS, Red Faction II.* The nanotechnology created by Capek on Mars had been brought to Earth where it would again be stolen. And then stolen again and again. But Alias would take the technology for the Republic of the Commonwealth. With the nanotechnology Chancellor Sopot transformed Alias, as well as an army of soldiers, into super-soldiers whom were superior in all aspects. Sopot feared these fighters and so ordered his Elite Guard to execute them. As a survivor, Alias, now an ally of the rebellious Red Faction, and one of a squad of six super-soldiers, seek to eliminate Sopot. Grenades cannot be thrown when dual-weapon wielding, however Alias cannot even lob a grenade whilst shooting with a single weapon, hence he is not the sharpest of shooters. As...

scream4bruce 14.07.2009 · Read review
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Review of Red Faction II (PS2)

"We have a Broken Arrow !"

Advantages: nonstop action, typical John Woo style,
Disadvantages: repetitive, Travolta

...This movie starring John Travolta as Major Vic Deakins and Christian Slater as Captain Riley Hale concerns a situation called "Broken Arrow", when a nuclear armed plane, in this case a B2 Bomber flown by Maj. Deakins and Capt. Riley, gets lost in combat. Travolta and Slater start off as buddies, who fight together in a camp boxing match and in this round Travolta wins and slates Slater for not having enough fighting spirit. While on a training mission Deakin then makes sure the B2 goes down and crashes, while at the same time ejecting the two nuclear bombs on board. Hale, who Deakin assumes is dead, gets found by Terry MacMichael (Samantha Mathis), a Ranger who just happens to be in the area checking out a complaint of an elder woman. Both of them go together to try to stop Deakin from accomplishing his plan of selling the nuclear...

thepunisher 21.10.2006 · Read review
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Review of Broken Arrow (DVD)

I'm rubbish at giving reviews a title

Advantages: Can be fun to do; will test your patience and commitment at times; will help you hone in your observation skills
Disadvantages: The way the pieces are printed, can make the puzzle rather arduous at times

...I was in an ASDA store just after Christmas with my elder brother and we came across a number of Ravensburger 1000 piece puzzles. We had a quick browse through the pictures on the front of the boxes and decided to buy one each. We said that we would challenge each other and see who could finish their puzzle first. I bought the Concorde and Red Arrows puzzle, for just £5.99 which I thought was an absolute bargain. I had anticipated it to be more like £10.00. The history of Ravensburger as a company, stems from back in the late 1800?s and early 1900?s in the German town of Ravensburg. Otto Maier did a number of things before officially creating the company. The trademark of Ravensburger Games was registered in 1900 at the patents office and that saw the start of the company as a big player in the market. The company also produces...

thespurs 26.01.2005 · Read review
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Review of Ravensburger Concorde & Red Arrows Puzzle

Red hot

Advantages: Suitable for work or for a night out. Very sensual.
Disadvantages: Everyone wants a squirt

...I was bought a bottle of Hugo Boss Deep Red for my birthday and was very impressed. It simply exudes sensuality from the box to the fragrance. The box is black with a hot red interior. The bottle nestles inside also a deep red colour with silver lettering to denote the make and type of perfume. The bottle tapers sleekly from the botton upwards making it very easy and pleasant to hold. On to the actual fragrance itself. There are three notes to the fragrance. The top notes, the ones you'll smell first but also the ones that will evaporate first - usually within 1-2 hours. In Deep red these are Blood Orange, Clementine, Blackcurrent and Pear. The middle notes sometimes referred to as the heart notes linger a little longer - usuallywith 2-4 hours. Here these are Ginger Flower, Pittosporum, Freesia and Ambrette. You can...

hatchethannah 14.04.2006 · Read review
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Review of Hugo Boss Deep Red Eau De Parfum Spray

Red Door

Advantages: Smells lovely
Disadvantages: None

...I Love this product its my 'signature' perfurme whenever I wear people always say I smell nice (which is nice!). The price has dropped over the years and you can pick up a bottle of Red Door eau de Toilette Spray 100ml from Superdrug for as little as £16.99 and if you are an ebay user cheaper still. Smell Quote 'Sensuous blend of deep, rich florals features a captivating scent that fills the senses. A very feminine scent.' - Totally agree with this statement it's a lovely fragrance. Packaging Comes in an elegant bottle as per photograph. Sizes= Can be bought in either 25ml, 50ml or 100ml bottle Summary Good value for money fragrance, goes well with the lotion (which is makes the skin feel very smooth). An ideal gift. I always seem to go back to the perfume time and time again, a change is always good, but this is...

jinxyjo 19.06.2009 · Read review
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Review of Elizabeth Arden Red Door Eau De Toilette Spray

It's all Red

Advantages: lovely scent, attractive, not too expensive
Disadvantages: /

...I always seem to get loads of deodorants, perfumes and body sprays for chirstmases and birthdays, and of course I cannot complain - I love things like that.. With the Christmas just passed I received a set of four Charlie body sprays. I'd used Charlie products before and l have always loved it, though I had yet to try the ones in this set: black, secret,pink and red. It was time to put the red body spray to the test. The bottle itself is quite attractive, a very cute little size. It is an incredibly shiny red colour too, most certainly eye catching. On the front 'Charlie' is written in swirly writing, with 'red' underneath it, giving it a look of glamour. It has a little red plastic cap on the top too, which makes a clicking noise when you pull it off. The spray itself is in the form of a little plastic red nozzle which you push...

Amy69 27.09.2009 · Read review
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Review of Revlon Charlie Red Body Spray