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    Kelly's 1998 (111th ed)

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    Handbook of Sec Accounting and Disclosure: 2004-2 (Handbook of Sec Accounting and Disclosure)

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    Fundamentals of Securities Regulation

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    Business Education Index 2000 (Business Education Index, 2000)

  5. The Fundamentals of Power Transmission & Distribution Chart

    The Fundamentals of Power Transmission & Distribution Chart

  6. World Database of Consumer Brands and Their Owners 1998

    World Database of Consumer Brands and Their Owners 1998

  7. Agriculture In The United Kingdom, 2003

    Agriculture In The United Kingdom, 2003

  8. Organization Charts: Structures of 230 Businesses, Government Agencies, and Non-Profit Organizations (Organization Charts, 3rd ed)

    Organization Charts: Structures of 230 Businesses, Government Agencies, and Non-Profit Organizations (Organization Charts, 3rd ed)

  9. County Business Patterns South Dakota 1999 (County Business Patterns. South Dakota, 1999)

    County Business Patterns South Dakota 1999 (County Business Patterns. South Dakota, 1999)

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    Meeting the Educational Needs of Children and Young People in Hospital

  11. Iraqi Weapons of Mass Destruction: Intelligence Assessments (Command)

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  12. World Consumer Markets 1998/99

    World Consumer Markets 1998/99

  13. Wards Business Directory (Ward's Business Directory of U.S. Private and Public Compani)

    Wards Business Directory (Ward's Business Directory of U.S. Private and Public Compani)

  14. Business Forms on File 1998 Update (1998 Update)

    Business Forms on File 1998 Update (1998 Update)

  15. Florida, 1997 (Census of Retail Trade, Final Reports, Geographic Area Series)

    Florida, 1997 (Census of Retail Trade, Final Reports, Geographic Area Series)

  16. South Dakota Business Directory (South Dakota Business Directory, 1999)

    South Dakota Business Directory (South Dakota Business Directory, 1999)

  17. 2003 New Hampshire Manufacturing Directory (New Hampshire Manufacturing Directory)

    2003 New Hampshire Manufacturing Directory (New Hampshire Manufacturing Directory)

  18. 1999-2000 Georgia Business Directory: The Ultimate Sales and Credit Tool

    1999-2000 Georgia Business Directory: The Ultimate Sales and Credit Tool

  19. Miller Gaas Guide 1998: A Comprehensive Restatement of Standards for Auditing, Attestation, Compilation, and Review, and the Code of Professional Conduct (Serial)

    Miller Gaas Guide 1998: A Comprehensive Restatement of Standards for Auditing, Attestation, Compilation, and Review, and the Code of Professional Conduct (Serial)

  20. South Carolina, 1997 (Census of Retail Trade, Final Reports, Geographic Area Series)

    South Carolina, 1997 (Census of Retail Trade, Final Reports, Geographic Area Series)

  21. Ohio Business Directory 2004 (Ohio Business Directory)

    Ohio Business Directory 2004 (Ohio Business Directory)

  22. County Business Patterns Wyoming 1999 (County Business Patterns. Wyoming, 1999)

    County Business Patterns Wyoming 1999 (County Business Patterns. Wyoming, 1999)

  23. Progress Of Scrutiny - 9 April 2004: House Of Lords Paper Euc-6 Session 2003-2004

    Progress Of Scrutiny - 9 April 2004: House Of Lords Paper Euc-6 Session 2003-2004

  24. New Hampshir Business Directory (New Hampshire Business Directory, 1999)

    New Hampshir Business Directory (New Hampshire Business Directory, 1999)

  25. Consumer China 1998 (Consumer China)

    Consumer China 1998 (Consumer China)

Regency Christmas 1998 (Regency Christmas)
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Delightful Christmas Romp; Stand-out Reading
  • A pleasant group of Christmas based Regency short stories.
 Regency Christmas 1998 (Regency Christmas)
Fairchild, Metzger, Layton, Lane Kelly
Manufacturer: Signet
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0451197356

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This is a thoroughly charming collection of Regency romances set at Christmastime, each lively and heartwarming without being too sweetly sentimental. Barbara Metzger brings energy, humor, and skill to her exceptional story, "Three Good Deeds," in which a young widow's three sons atone for breaking the vicar's window by reuniting their mother with her former love, the heir to the local manor. Carla Kelly captivates readers in "The Christmas Ornament," an insightful, funny, and moving story of a well-intentioned young man of a scholarly bent whose awkward attempts to court a childhood friend leads them on an erratic course to perfect understanding. In "Felicity's Forfeit," Elisabeth Fairchild uses traditional Christmas games to unite an American Southern belle and a responsible English lord, who refuses to place his need for money above his desire for love, despite his family's mysteriously lost funds. Author Allison Lane provides a "Second Chance" for a governess with a sad and secret past and an earl's younger son, whom she loved and lost years ago. And in "Hounds of Heaven," Edith Layton gives a large and devoted puppy named Titania the unique task of teaching a proud but obtuse lord--whose marriage proposal has been inexplicably rejected--a much-needed lesson about the true nature of fidelity and the real blessings of love. --Ellen Edwards

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Delightful Christmas Romp; Stand-out Reading .......2005-04-01

I enjoy regency anthologies for those days when I just want to read a quick and fun story. The Christmas ones are usually the most delightful especially since I love the holidays!

As with most anthologies, one or two stories stand out and I tend to read those over and over. In this grouping, Carla Kelly's "The Christmas Ornament," and Elizabeth Fairchild's "Felicity's Forfeit" were the two that captured my heart! Both had unusual and wonderful female lead characters.

"Livy" (Olivia) in "The Christmas Ornament" was intelligent, yet filled with common sense and compassion. She was not only able to express herself well but bring the shy, bookish "Jemmy" (James) out of his shell. The many secondary characters were well fleshed out even in this short story. James father advising him that "I have often suspected she (Olivia) is even more intelligent than you," and "Take her seriously as you would any man ... learned that from your mother." The outrageous comments that came out of James regarding Olivia - "You smell remarkably like a biscuit." I loved his professor ways!!! But will he lose her to another - an Adonis, rich and sophisticated with an eye to changing Olivia. Or will Olivia trust her father (who had a hand at matchmaking) and her own instincts?

Felicity of "Felicity's Forfeit" was a wonderful and different female lead (from America's south) and Bingham Kirby was our equally honorable male lead. Forced by the loss of his father's fortune, he must marry an heiress. Lost fortune is the key - the money was actually hidden for safekeeping by his forgetful father who makes vague references to wood and leaves when telling them where the money is. To choose a bride, Bingham hosts a holiday gathering which includes many wealthy young women. The reader is drawn into the Christmas fun and games. And Bingham's kindness shows as he invites the penniless vicar's daughters and their American cousin to join in the fun. But can there be a happily ever after? Bingham is ever mindful of his duty and a penniless American is not on his bride list!

The other stories were notable, but not standouts to me. I enjoyed "Three Good Deeds" and loved the dog in "The Hounds of Heaven." Allison Lane's "Second Chance" was a dark, disturbing tale, more like a sad pioneer historical then a regency. I found it depressing!

But this book is worth having and re-reading. A keeper for me.

3 out of 5 stars A pleasant group of Christmas based Regency short stories........1998-10-23

This was an enjoyable Regency anthology built around the Christmas season. However, as is common with anthologies the stories were not all equal. The best story was Carla Kelly's "The Christmas Ornament". Olivia and James, were refreshingly unlike the typical Regency couple, especially James, whose shyness and absent-minded professor personality was truly winning. You could just picture a young Jimmy Stewart or Hugh Grant playing the character. Of the five stories this was the one that I wish had been a full-length novel. My second favorite was Edith Layton's "The Hounds of Heaven", which was full of humor and the true spirit of the Christmas season, despite having the least amount of Christmas "trappings" in the group. Again, a charming hero and a sweet and different plot twist. The only drawback for me was that Helena, the heroine, was not fully drawn-out, probably as a result of the limitations of the short-story format. Barbara Metzger's "Three Good Deeds" and Elisabeth Fairchild's "Felicity's Forfeit" were both pleasant Regency fare. Both stories managed to fit a great deal of detail and some originality into their short frameworks. The only story I didn't enjoy was Allison Lane's "Second Chance". The hero, Jeremy, was actually quite attractive, but I could not warm up to the overly dramatic plot, and found Alice annoyingly self-pitying rather than tragic as she was obviously meant to be. It's hard to enjoy a romance when you only like half of the couple. All five stories featured very charming and well-drawn male leads, and in fact most of the stories were told from their points of view, which I enjoy, since I read romances for the heroes. Overall, a nice group, which Regency fans should enjoy, and which does get you in a pre-holiday spirit.
Time 75 Years 1923-1998: An Anniversary Celebration
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Fairly good retrospective of Time Mag
 Time 75 Years 1923-1998: An Anniversary Celebration

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Country Review, Luxembourg 1998/1999
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    		Country Review, Luxembourg 1998/1999
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    Manufacturer: Commercial Data International, Inc.
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    Binding: Paperback
    ASIN: 1583101144

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    Commercial Data International's (CDI) Country Reviews are concise, up-to-date sources for political and economic information on the 190 nations defined by the U.S. State Department as Independent States of the World, plus Serbia and Montenegro. In addition, data on Hong Kong and Taiwan are included in the Country Review for China.

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    California's Gold Rush Country 1848-1998
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      Leslie A. Kelly
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      Country Review, United Arab Emirates 1998/1999
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        Debra Ewing
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        Commercial Data International's (CDI) Country Reviews are concise, up-to-date sources for political and economic information on the 190 nations defined by the U.S. State Department as Independent States of the World, plus Serbia and Montenegro. In addition, data on Hong Kong and Taiwan are included in the Country Review for China.

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        High Power Rocetry, Volume 13, Number 3, May 1998
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            Country Review, Cape Verde 1998/1999
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              Country Review, Croatia 1998/1999
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                Debra Ewing , and Robert C. Kelly
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                High Power Rocetry, Volume 13, Number 6, August 1998.
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