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Author : David
Edition : 1st
Number of Pages : 112
Publisher : Virtualbookworm.com Publishing
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Product Description "The 7 1/2 Habits of Highly Humorous People" is an easy and fun book to read. The practical applications on how to improve your sense of humor make this a 'keeper.' This book reveals the mysteries to improving your sense of humor to be happier, healthier, have better relationships and make you a highly humorous person. This funny, uplifting and endearing book will teach you the secrets of using humor to decrease stress, cope with adversity and enhance the good times. It tells the story of one man's rise from the depths of illness and chronic pain to the heights of success attributable to his daily humor habits. He explains his discovery of how the simple use of HUMOR can transform your life and the world you live in. This book begins your journey of enhancing your Humor Horizons. James Brown "felt good," and so will you when you read this book and change the course of your life. Customer reviews The 7 1/2 Habits of Highly Humorous People by David M. Jacobson by .. Nancy Eaton (NJ)
Where would we be without humor in the world? Would you want to live in a world without humor? I don't think so!
The author begins by giving us a definition of a "highly humorous person". He describes this type of person as someone you will be drawn to and want to spend time with. You will enjoy their company no matter what your surroundings might be. Most people possess these traits; however, few reach their potential of being a highly humorous person.
The author then goes on to explain the 7½ habits of highly humorous people. You will find it interesting that the first one listed is only "The Half Habit" - Mastering your thoughts. David explains that you don't need the whole habit in order for it to be effective.
On a very personal note, when the author talks about the ½ habit, he tells the readers that ten years ago psoriatic arthritis seized many of his joints and as a result changed his self-image. He entered a bicycle race which was a fundraising event and managed to cross the finish line after 115 miles. He received the Jim Elliott Award which is given to someone with a chronic illness who is not the normal type of person to compete against healthy individuals. David also received a silver medal. Due to all the media attention, he was considered the person the next year to win the gold medal. However, on David's first training ride the next year, his knees and back prevented him from going past one mile. David began to feel depressed. After all, he was the inspiration to many and now he could not ride the bike for more than a mile. Also, his ego was involved. For a moment, David felt his only choice was to give up. This was a negative thought and he had to bring in some humor to help him out of this situation. It didn't take David very long to come up with the idea of riding a unicycle in the race. His goal was to ride the unicycle 50 miles. It was difficult because of the cold and wind and after 48 miles his body told him it was time to quit. Did he? No way. David's humor came into play and he told himself to go another couple of miles and he could laugh and tell his grandchildren about this one day!
I found the chapter on Self-Effacing Humor very interesting. The author states that you should know your weaknesses and turn them into strengths. Poke some fun at yourself in order to open some communication. When you laugh at yourself, it is a very healthy form of humor.
There are many other interesting parts of this book but I don't want to spoil it for anyone so I will stop here.
As soon as I saw the cover of this book, I knew I was in for a treat! Did you ever give much thought about the meaning of humor? David M. Jacobson has written a guide to humor and this book shows the reader just how talented this author is when it comes to writing. As you go through each section of this book, you will find them both funny and serious at the same time. The author has delivered a book that is written in a very clever manner. He has incorporated some ideas that I never would have thought of doing such as adding a backward instead of a foreword, a preface that lists things we can do with this book if we don't like it, a postface and a fast foreword. David Jacobson does an excellent job of showing the important role that humor plays in our lives. This is a very well written book. What I really enjoyed most about it is the way the writer includes many of his own personal obstacles in life and added the results of how humor has helped him work his way through it all. It just goes to prove that no matter what happens, we need to just sit back, relax and try to put some humor into our thoughts. Maybe things won't look so bad after that. As you read through this book, you will come across many statements made by David that make so much sense. You will find yourself thinking "Wow! That is so true." This is an inspirational read as well as one that you will find thoroughly entertaining. This is a fast paced book that you could read in a couple of hours so get ready to sit back, relax and enjoy David Jacobson's humor "therapy". I highly recommend "The 7 ½ Habits of Highly Humorous People".
Nice addition to library  by .. Reader Views (Austin, Texas)
Reviewed by William Phenn for Reader Views (3/08)
David M. Jacobson, MSW, LCSW is a professional speaker, licensed psychotherapist and social worker. He is a self-proclaimed international expert in humor and health and is also President of Humor Horizons. Among his other affiliations is the National Speakers Association. David received the National Hero Overcoming Arthritis Award and the Arthritis Foundation's Lifetime Achievement Award. He has been presented with the "Joy Mask" for his work with the Korean Broadcasting System, The President's Award from Flashnet Marketing and the Jim Elliot Award for his fund-raising, 50-mile unicycle ride. David also served on the Arizona's Governor's Office for Children's Justice Task Force.
Mr. Jacobson's book was a pleasant surprise compared to some of the other comical editions by others. His mixture of poetry and prose brought a refreshing tone to this little 120-page volume.
David explains the seven and a half habits in this way, beginning with "The Half Habit." "The half habit: This is a half habit because you don't need the whole habit in order for you to be effective." He goes on to say that it is the most difficult habit to maintain because it is the habit of changing your thoughts.
Habit number one he says is to treat humor as a necessity. As much as using the bathroom is a necessity, so is humor--placing an importance on treating your sense of humor as high up as a basic bodily function.
Habit number two is termed "Use Self-effacing humor."
What it is and how to use it, when making yourself the butt of a joke.
The third habit is very self-explanatory. "Keep your eyes open for humorous situations or create them with your imagination."
Habit number four begins with a cute poem and is titled, "Use the Power of Humor and its positive influence on your own self and that of others."
Habit five goes into detail on how to use your humorous imagination to improve your communication. This chapter deals with the ability to communicate with others.
In habit number six, David throws in his own words that are not in Webster's.
"Humorize with Humorgy," he professes that your whole life will change.
The grand finale comes in habit seven when David says, "Act like the highly humorous person you've become or are becoming."
I enjoyed "The 7 ½ Habits of Highly Humorous People," and think it would make a nice addition to a library. It's a well-worded, funny little book that would make great reading on an airplane. I gave it a B and that was only because I did not find all the photos as funny as the verbiage.
Thought reading this was going to be fun. And it was fun! by .. Boomer Times editor ()
I could tell by the silly man on the cover of the book, it was an unusual book -112 pages of extremely good advise.
The reader needs to know this is not a joke book. There are plenty of them in bookstores. No, this is a serious humorous book, if that is possible. Jacobson has been a very ill person and he used humor and other special qualities to get him through to where he is today: brilliant, vibrant and living a life of "helping others" and making people laugh.
He believes that humor can change your life for the better; that humor can get you through the most catastrophic events of your life. Jacobson says that "a highly humorous person is the most resilient person on the planet."
The 7 1/2 Habits of Highly Humorous People will make you smile, laugh and find more inspiration than you can imagine. For many occassions buying a few of these books will be the "perfect" gift!
The Best Book Ever Written by .. Everything In Abundance (Om)
Life is funny if you let it be. Even when you feel like it shouldn't be, deep down in your spirit there is humor waiting to giggle out into the world. David M. Jacobson reminds us to let the laughter loose in his book, "The 7 ½ Habits of Highly Humorous People." It isn't a joke book, but it is a delightful reminder to watch for the jokes in life, even, or maybe especially, the ones that are on you.
David has had his fair share of jokes played on him. Is he bitter? Not that I could tell. He emits happiness through the pages of his book. He shares joy and it's contagious. Be warned that you will not be able to read this book without cracking a smile and likely will come away from it a better person. Of the 7 ½ habits you'll learn about, I think the half habit is the most important and the best way to get started on changing your life. Simply, it is to change the way you think. Not a simple task! Turning the negative thought into a positive one is challenging, but the rewards are immeasurable. What finding the positive does for yourself is life changing, and the thoughts you share with others can have a profound influence on them. The other 7 habits are equally reflective and uplifting, from realizing that humor is a necessity to humorizing with humorgy (you'll have to read the book to find out what that means!); the lessons within this book are not meant to simply help a class clown to develop his style but to show the world the power of laughter.
David uses his self proclaimed necessary self-effacing humor to open his world to the reader. It becomes very easy to understand how he needed to let out those giggles and how it changed his life. Throughout the book he throws in one liners and obtuse observations and this made me laugh out loud. It is a funny read, but also a wonderful life lesson guide. Would you go to a guru who sits atop a unicycle? Maybe you should. This book is well written and easily accepted as truth. It holds deep insights regarding inner spirit and higher powers, and interpretations of classic comedy. This is a mix you cannot miss! (this book review was written by another person ... i found it on the internet ... but you must buy this book today ... it is a must read!!!)
Highly Humorous Reading may lead to happiness by .. Mr. Max H. Bortnick (Troutdale, Oregon USA)
The book "The 7 1/2 Habits of Highly Humorous People" by David, M. Jacobson is good reading and very funny. I enjoyed reading it and it is improving the quality of my life every day by looking for the humor in stressful situations.
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Author : J. K. Rowling
Publisher : Arthur A. Levine Books
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Product Description HARRY POTTER BOXED SET 1-7 includes the seven phenomenal Harry Potter hardcover books by best selling author J. K. Rowling. These books are housed in a collectible trunk-like box with sturdy handles and privacy lock. Bonus decorative stickers are included in each boxed set. Customer reviews Harry Potter Boxset Books 1-7 by .. Terry A. Slade (Gunnison, CO, USA)
I purchased this box set as a Christmas present. I was concerned about it arriving on time. The worry was needless, as this order came lightening fast!!!! It was just as described. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend purchasing from this seller. I was 100% satisfied.
Great series!!! by .. All-access Customer (USA)
This series is a very intriguing story about a boy called Harry Potter who finds out he is a wizard. Harry is challenged by many obstacles, but always seems to overcome them. This series is good for 5th graders to all adults. It is science fiction/fantasy, not hard to comprehend. This series has nothing to do with the devil/atheism. If you read this series, you won't stop until the end.
Good books, bad shipping and "chest"  by .. Xero (VA, USA)
The picture is misleading... It looks like a sturdy box with metal corners and such. All of it is a printed mess on laminated plastic-cardboard like material. Excellent books inside mind you - just crappy presentation and packaging. The imagery of the product are there to mislead you into thinking that a quality chest was created in order to store your books. Obviously the prototype was used and may have been made out of a decent material.
The actual shipment of the object wasn't given much thought. The corners were crushed rather nicely - further detracting from the display.
Packaging and binding don't do the books justice by .. Drew Heywood (Richmond, VA USA)
Scholastic did a great job designing the U.S. editions of the Harry Potter books. The illustrations are outstanding, far better than in the British edition. Unfortunately, the quality of the binding is terrible. I've had to tape the spines of three of my books, some after just a couple of readings.
If you would like to buy an heirloom set, try the Special Edition set still available at amazon.co.uk. (Sorry, but I can't insert a link.) It's significantly more expensive and you have to pay overseas shipping, but the books have genuine cloth bindings with place marker ribbons and come in a nice, cloth-covered case. By all appearances, they should last a few decades. I'm very pleased with my set and plan to buy at least one more set to pass on to my children. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Everything arrived on time from seller by .. Toni L. Cusimano (Murrieta, CA)
Everything arrived on time. Like everyone stated the case is cardboard and will rip apart in no time. Don't get it wet.
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Author : J. Vernon McGee
Number of Pages : 152
Publisher : Thomas Nelson Publishers
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Author : Robert Thomas
Number of Pages : 524
Publisher : Moody Publishers
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Product Description Through the centuries, the book of Revelation has captured the fascination of the church. This commentary on chapters 1-7 is part of a series that propounds a conservative, evangelical theology in a context familiar with the broad range of views. Customer reviews Top notch by .. Kenneth R. Isakson (Las Vegas NV)
If you're a serious student of the Bible and escatology then Thomas's commentaries are a must. He spells things out (literally) and his is a very valuable resource.
Great Commentary for all levels of readers. by .. Carl A. Dixon (Bradenton, Fl United States)
This commentary is clearly written from one particular point of view but not without detailed clear explanation regarding opposing views. Regardless of your view of interpretation this commentary can be used as an informative read or a technical study. His greek translation is especially useful and can be understood even if you are only familiar with the greek alphabet. I have read through this volume a couple of times and am particularly impressed at the fairness of presentation of opposing views. If you are interested in understanding the Revelation make sure you have both volumes of Thomas's book on your shelf.
Thomas on Revelation by .. Irenaeus (Massachusetts, USA)
Too often, those holding to a particular theology merely pick verses to fit into their doctrinal framework. This is one of those books where you have to dig deeply in order to prove your conclusions, because the results will be so controversial. I encourage readers to compare and contrast with works from the other perspectives. Unfortunately, with all these works at this level, it is not too hard to become lost in the wealth of detail.
Robert L. Thomas' work in the Wycliffe Exegetical Commentary series is based upon his methodical study of the Book of Revelation for years. It was the subject of his doctoral dissertation at Dallas Theological Seminary, and he makes us feel his intense lifelong interest. This is easily the best, most detailed commentary from the pre-tribulational, dispensational perspective. In fact, most of the rest in this school are shallow enough I would suggest avoiding them. While upon reflection I disagree with Thomas' conclusions, he certainly engages the text exegetically. Even when I disagree with Thomas, I respect his effort to defend and systematize his conclusion. If I had a serious interpretational question, Thomas' work is one of the few resources I would reach for. Unfortunately, this work has not gotten the attention it deserves as Moody dropped the series after he finished (and while Doug Moo was halfway done with his Romans commentary.) Note: The second volume has the indices for both volumes one and two!
The works from other perspectives that I recommend examining are Greg Beale's in the NIGTC series, David Aune's in the WBC, and Robert Mounce's in the NIC series.
One of the best commentaries on Revelation by .. (Kissimmee, Florida United States)
This is one of the best commentaries on Revelation that I have encountered. While it is written from a dispensational point of view, it was encouraging to get to chapter four and not find that John's summon into heaven is automatically interpreted as being the rapture of the church. (For me, this particular interpretation has always been so obviously strained that it is embarrasing to me when folks actually try to preach it from the pulpit. It is also the farthest thing from a literal exegesis that you can get, in a place that does not even require a symbolic interpretation.) Almost all of the major opinions and arguments pro and con for each passage are cited along with their respective proponents and they are presented with great precision and scholarship. Although the author definitely has his own point of view, he is careful to write in a manner that at least comes across on paper as being fair and impartial to the reader. Even though the exegesis is scholarly, it is not written to such a technical extreme that no one but a PhD can understand it. On the contrary, it is quite accessible to the average reader, yet has enough "meat" for anyone intersted in an indepth study. In short, you will enjoy reading it. This volume along with its companion volume on chapters 8-22 by the same author would be a highly prized addition to your library.
A Great Commentary by .. Howard Hsieh (California, U.S.A.)
This is a very informative and detailed commentary on the Book of Revelation written from a premillennial dispensationalist viewpoint. I have found this commentary to be extremely useful for my study and for my teaching. I highly recommend this volume (chapters 1-7) and also volume 2 (chapters 8-22). I highly recommend this commentary.
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Author : Margaret Thrall
Number of Pages : 2
Publisher : T&T Clark
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Product Description For over one hundred years, the International Critical Commentary series has held a special place among works on the Bible. It has sought to bring together all the relevant aids to exegesis linguistic and textual no less than archaeological, historical, literary and theologicalwith a level of comprehension and quality of scholarship unmatched by any other series. Customer reviews Comments on ICC Commentary on 2 Corinthians by M. Thrall by .. C David Abernathy (Waxhaw, NC United States)
This commentary is extremely thorough, offering multiple possibilities of interpretation on nearly every exegetical issue in 2 Corinthians. Dr. Thrall is highly qualified by her many years of research and study to comment on this Pauline letter. She also reviews other commentaries fairly and with equanimity. Footnoting is extremely thorough. If there is any fault to this commentary, it is that she goes too far in presenting all the possible interpretations but not far enough in making a commitment to which interpretation is to be preferred.
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Edition : 2
Number of Pages : 184
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Product Description Akane gets the lead in the school play and Ranma learns that kissing is such sweet sorrow. Ryoga and Ranma try to find the legendary "Spring of Drowned Man," and twisted sister Kodachi Kuno concocts poisoned treats to snare Mister Saotome. Customer reviews Parting is such sweet sorrow... acting is even worse by .. E. A Solinas (MD USA)
Martial-arts comedy "Ranma 1/2" is not something you really associate with Shakespeare. But that is just one of the problems that Rumiko Takahashi's sex-switching hero has to deal with in the seventh volume of "Ranma 1/2" -- there's also girl's locker rooms and some lethal cooking.
Ever since Akane was little, she has wanted to play Juliet in the school play (especially since she was always cast as Romeo). Now at last, she will. Problem is, there are too many Romeos: crazy Kuno, lecherous Happosai, stalkerlike Gosunkugi, and even Ranma himself.... once he learns that the prize is a trip to China. Even worse, Akane's father takes it upon himself to make sure that "Romeo and Juliet" finally kiss....
In the next story, Ranma learns that Ryoga has a map to a Japanese "spring of drowned man" -- which will make both of them normal again. Problem is, it's under the girls' locker room, which has been painstakingly booby-trapped in order to snare Happosai. And Ranma and Ryoga, being male, are not exactly welcome....
Finally, Kodachi decides to depart her exclusive girls' school so she can take some cookies to "darling Ranma." Unfortunately for Ranma, he gets photographed in a rather suggestive position with Kodachi -- and soon she's spreading the photographs far and wide. Now Ranma will have to get the negative, and try to avoid Akane's jealousy over Kodachi.
Poor Ranma has a tough time: he gets poisoned, blackmailed, drenched, drunk, punched and trampled, humiliated in an ultra-tight spandex thong, and (almost) kisses Kuno. In other words, it's more or less an ordinary week for poor Ranma, who seems to have a disproportionate number of nutty people around him.
And these three stories show the surreal scenarios that Takahashi can concoct -- especially the dueling Romeos and the Kuno estate, where Kodachi keeps her pet alligator. The middle story of the three is a bit stretched out, with Ranma's fruitless efforts to get into the locker room, but the first and third are pure gold.
And in this volume, despite their constant fighting, Ranma and Akane do demonstrate how they care for each other. Not only do they (almost) kiss, with Ranma being flustered and disgruntled that it wasn't the real thing, but he voluntarily eats Akane's cookies just to make her feel better. If that isn't true love, I don't know what is.
Romance, cookies and tiny pervs are only a few of the comic sources in the seventh "Ranma 1/2" volume. "You ashked for it, Romeo...."
ranma 1/2 volume 1 by .. torrh ()
I think for all manga lovers this is an amazing book and is none stop funny. is a must read.
the story runs something like this.....ranma( the main character) when he gets splashed with water well POOF he's a girl big problem eh(yes i'm CANADIAN)and 2 make matters worse he needs to marry a girl that he absolutly hates.but thats all i'll tell you for now so if you want to find out what happeneds well your gonna need to go buy it .definitly worth it
Probably not recomended for younger childen( when ranma is a girl he runs around topless,and YES it does show)
DEFINITLY worth every penny you spend on it .
it'll keep you laughing throught he whole thing.
"hope this helped"
from a true fan mewme(yes it's my nick-name and yes it's strange.)
Romeo & Juliet Ranma style by .. ()
It is a typical day at school, but Akanes being asked to be Juliet in the school play. Who will get the roll of Romeo? Kuno, Ranma, Happosi the perv, or Gosunkugi. Will any of them ever learn what the play really is about? Ryoga gets a map of the lost Jusenkyo. Ranma & Ryoga have to work together in order to reach their goal under the girls locker room.... This is a great twisted manga story that left me laughing and gawking for hours 8D
Gosunkugi's Back! Romeo and Juliet in Ranma! by .. Emie (Woodinville, WA USA)
Yay!^^ A Romeo and Juliet play happens in Ranma! *thinks those seem to happen in every series*....But it is REALLY GOOD! Also, Gosunkugi is back in it, and so is Kodachi! Yup, this is another great Ranma 1/2 Volume! Ranma 1/2 Volume 7 rocks, and I highly reccomend it!
Kodachi comes back! by .. Amber (Jonesboro, Georgia)
I won't lie--Kodachi, Ranma-chan, and Shampoo are my favorite characters. Now, while Shampoo doesn't show up in this volume, the other two do. Seeing Ranma try to be both Romeo and Juliet is hilarious! And Akane and Ranma-kun (as well as Ranma-chan and Kuno) finally kiss, but there is a misconception...Finally, everyone's favorite martial arts rhythmic gymnast comes back, and she has a whole bunch of surprises just waiting for Ranma! Don't miss this book! The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars is cause I don't care for the Romeo and Juliet half of the book, but it might be your thing!
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Author : Kaplan
Edition : Workbook
Number of Pages : 176
Publisher : Kaplan Publishing
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Product Description The SCORE! Mountain Challenge Math Workbook, Grade K/1 will encourage children to have fun learning key math concepts including: - Shapes
- Numbers
- Telling Time
- Counting Money
- Measuring
- And MUCH More!
This exciting, interactive workbook equips children with crucial math skills and empowers them with the confidence they need to confront any learning challenge and achieve their goals. This unique approach includes: - 6 theme-related base camps full of questions, fun activities, practice quizzes, and a trip up SCORE! Mountain.
- 150 book questions plus 60 interactive online items
- Challenge exercises designed to promote critical thinking skills
- Special sessions on Everyday Math, providing more practical ways to apply learning
- Friendly and helpful hints that guide students toward right answers
- Interactive online companion with quizzes tied to each session in book, providing students even more opportunities for learning success
Customer reviews Good content but to easy to "cheat" by .. Trish (Leesburg, Virginia)
Although the content in these books is pretty good, the answers are at the bottom of each page. For my 7 year old, it is OK as he is willing to cover the answers until he is finished with the work. My 5 year old is a different story... he simply copies the answers from the bottom. Having the answers at the bottom is just to tempting for this age group.
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Author : Jinsei Kataoka
Number of Pages : 184
Publisher : Bandai Entertainment
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Product Description Renton Thurston's a young 14-year-old who is tired of his monotonous life. The only thing that makes him happy is when he "lifts," an extreme form of aerial hoverboarding. His feelings of frustration come from his life of toil in his Grandfather's garage and being the son of an enigmatic yet legendary "hero." One day, a large LFO (Light Finding Operation) craft called Nirvash falls from the sky and a beautiful young girl named Eureka emerges and asks for repairs. When a smitten Renton literally falls over himself to help her, the two begin a journey that will change both of their destinies. From one of DBD's newest publishers! Customer reviews Oh Thank Heaven by .. J. Sherman (New York, USA)
Based on the hit anime by BONES, and developed by the team of Jinsei Kataoka and Kazuma Kondou, "Eureka Seven" is now available in print. Slaving away in his grandfather's garage while stuck in the shadow of his late-great father, young Renton Thurston dreams of adventures with the Gekko State, a ragtag group of skysurfing rebels. When Eureka, a full fledged member, comes crashing down in the LFO (Light Finding Operation) robot Nirvash, it's a dream come true. When Renton helps out Eureka and joins GS, however, he soons discovers that his idols aren't all they're cracked up to be. But when Renton becomes the co-pilot to Nirvash, he and Eureka find both their destinies entwined.
The story in this first volume sets up the main plot and cast with no major changes. The illustrations are the splitting image of the cartoon. You'll also come across a few typos here and there, but they're hardly noticeable. But most importantly, the manga maintains the feel of the anime (more or less). Vol. 1 also includes several mini-comics for a good laugh.
This comic is recommended for ages 13 and up: Violence, Adult Language, Adult Situations.
Too different from the anime.  by .. A. Christian (St. Louis, Missouri)
I'll be short, and to the point. Eureka Seven is an amazing anime. One of the best, I think. The manga, is a different story.
Volume 1 starts off mostly the same as the series, but there are things "amiss" here. Eureka, seems more like a doll than she ever did in the series. Renton, who fell in love with the girl at first sight and vowed to protect her seems like he's been downgraded to that of a boy with a simple crush. There is also no antagonism from Holland towards Renton in the beginning, and Renton's sister is also vaguely mentioned. I could go on with all the differences in the manga, but that would be too much of a spoiler.
Did I mention Renton can't ref/lift even if his life depended on it? It's ridiculous.
Anyway, if you're a hardcore Eureka Seven fan like myself, you'll ultimately find this first volume lacking and will be disappointed as the manga continues in later volumes. If you haven't seen Eureka Seven before, maybe you might like it. Maybe. Overall, I don't really recommend this either way. Sure the art is detailed, but in the end, isn't it the well developed story with interesting characters that made Eureka Seven the excellent series that is was? None of that here.
Eureka Seven, Volume 1 by .. T. Kuman ()
Eureka Seven Volume 1 isn't a bad manga: it contains good artwork and a solid translation. What brings it down is the anime counterpart which it is based off of. For whatever inexplicable reason, the manga feels weighted down with the task of outdoing the original it is trying to recreate as a graphic novel. It follows the anime somewhat closely in the beginning and thus, it is "more of the same." Generally, I don't have a problem with getting more of the same of a series that I greatly enjoy. But there is an odd feel to this manga, and, unfortunately, it comes across as a lesser series in this first installment.
Enter Renton Thurston, our 14-year-old protagonist who is the grandson of a mechanic and lives in a boring city where his only means of enjoyment is "lifting," surfing in the air on "trapar" (transparent light particles). A beautiful girl who goes by the name of Eureka crashes into his house while surfing on a special LFO (light finding operation--basically a gigantic mecha that can also ride the trapar with the assistance of a surfboard). She asks them to help repair the Nirvash (the LFO's name). Renton falls in love with Eureka at a glance and so, when she leaves for battle alone as a military attack ensues their meeting, he leaves his grandfather in order to help her by giving the Nirvash its missing component--the Amita Drive. The battle ends in a surprising fashion and it is revealed that Eureka is a member of "Gekkostate," a group of radicals fighting the government whom Renton idolizes. And so the chapter closes with Renton being asked if he is willing to join Gekkostate and stay with them on their airship, Moonlight. Needless to say, he accepts their offer and his adventure begins.
That is the premise of the Eureka Seven. There are many things that could be added to the summary, but I do not wish to disclose other details that involve more complex plotlines.
It doesn't sound bad on paper, and the manga is actually quite good. There are some glaring negatives, however: The action can be hard to follow at times and there are moments when it's a chore to continue reading. Even for a die-hard Eureka Seven fan, this may be pushing it a bit too much. I must also add the characters feel like stereotypes and come across as shallow. Renton is the teen who falls in love and emerges the hero. Eureka is the girl the boy falls in love with but doesn't return the boy's feelings. The manga follows the anime, but neglects the characteristics that make the anime an outstanding show: character development.
Sure, there are differences between the mediums (the anime and the manga), but the anime stands out as the product to buy with its fantastic cast of characters, beautiful animation, good music, and high episode count per DVD. I can understand the characters in the manga filling a stereotypical role so that their drastic changes and maturation throughout the course of the series are more apparent, but they are barely holding my interest as they are now.
For the fan of the Eureka Seven anime looking for something to satisfy their hunger while waiting for the release of the next DVD, by all means pick this up. But I personally feel that this volume lacks some key components of a quality series and so will not appeal to many casual manga fans. However, check it out before purchasing or even crossing it off your list, because there is a high chance you will enjoy it. There is a reason to buy this volume, and that is because volume 2 breaks the monotonous trend of following the anime closely. From there, the manga decides to interpret the stories differently and present them in a fantastic format.
Volume 1 lacks many things, but sets the stage for a phenomenal ensuing volume.
NOTE: on page 75, on the lower left panel with Eureka and Renton, their lines are switched. Besides this one mistake, Bandai has a great presentation with color pages and original sound-effects.
SURFING REBELS by .. Sesho (Pasadena, TX USA)
Young Renton is sick of his life in a do nothing town, slaving away for his cranky mechanic grandpa. The only joy he gets is riding his ref board, a device used to surf the trapar winds, energy waves in the air. He dreams of joining Gekkostate, a rebel organization that lives to defy the official city governments. Not only are they a bastion of counter-culture, they are also a symbol to the young to go against the system and live their lives on their own terms. Of course, the government's main priority is to crush them. That's what they're in the course of doing when a mecha, called an "LFO", crashlands on Renton's home! Once he gets over the initial shock, his emotions run the other way, when a strange but beautiful looking young girl named Eureka steps out of its hatch. Renton is instantly a slave of love! The forces of Gekkostate have come to Renton's grandfather in search of a device called an "Amita Drive" which grants an LFO incredible powers and was created by Renton's dad, who is currently missing and presumed dead after saving the world. Will Renton's dreams finally be fulfilled even as he falls deeper in love and gets a reality check when he meets the rest of the Gekko's crew?
This first volume of the manga Eureka Seven is based on the anime of the same name and serves as pretty much a summary of the first DVD volume. That doesn't make it bad. I really liked the anime and found the manga just as enjoyable. Some plot points are cut short and some are added so you get a different experience here. The concern of Volume 1 is really about Renton getting his dream of joining Gekko State to come true, but finding that the dream leaves a bit to be desired as he becomes the whipping boy of the Moonlight's crew. Also, his view of the members has to be adjusted a bit from the photos and articles he's read about them, as up close, he finds their personality flaws on display. They're really not flaws, it's just the difference between their image and the real person. I do feel that the manga version can be enjoyed without having seen the anime. The only complaint I have with this book and any manga featuring mecha is that it's hard to tell one mech from the other. In anime you have colors and voices that let you tell the difference. In manga, you only have shading to help you out, unless you radically differentiate the robot designs from each other. A good read.
Eureka Seven volume one by .. Elise Atwood-youngstrom ()
the manga is very different then the anime, but in a good way. in fact i enjoyed the manga more then the anime. i recomend both reading and watching Eureka Seven. they both have there strong points and both make very good stories.
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