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  Crescent CTK170CMP Mechanics Tool Set, 170-Piece

  Home Improvement (Cooper Hand Tools)
  

  Rating (54 reviews):

  (4.6/5)

  

  We are always reaching for this

  I currently work at an agricultural sales and service business and we bought this set for quickly tossing into the truck when we needed to go fix something. It works well for that but we also have found it's almost easier to grab this case just in the shop rather than running back and sifting through the toolbox to find the right tool.Now you have to consider what you are going to use this set for. For most people it will be good enough quality for their jobs. Great set for a DIY mechanic. Now if you're a long time professional mechanic who's got the money, buy yourself some snap-on stuff; for the rest of us, it'll work good enough.Lots of tools and are very well organized. Plenty of sockets and enough wrenches to get you by (all the usual, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, and some metric, I can't remember what other sizes).My major cons with the product is the plastic case. The case folds open with the top two "wings" folding out exposing all the tools... 5/5 Dillon D Barnes (Kansas, USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Crescent CTK170CMP Mechanics Tool Set, 170-Piece (Tools & Home Improvement) I currently work at an agricultural sales and service business and we bought this set for quickly tossing into the truck when we needed to go fix something. It works well for that but we also have found it's almost easier to grab this case just in the shop rather than running back and sifting through the toolbox to find the right tool.Now you have to consider what you are going to use this set for. For most people it will be good enough quality for their jobs. Great set for a DIY mechanic. Now if you're a long time professional mechanic who's got the money, buy yourself some snap-on stuff; for the rest of us, it'll work good enough.Lots of tools and are very well organized. Plenty of sockets and enough wrenches to get you by (all the usual, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, and some metric, I can't remember what other sizes).My major cons with the product is the plastic case. The case folds open with the top two "wings" folding out exposing all the tools... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 22, 2009

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  The best overall tool set i've owned

  This is my 4th crescent set I've owned. This set has everything you could need for most repairs on automobiles, it is my standard issue tool box when headed to the you-pull-it junkyards. Only complaint is the clips used to close the 2 door halves to the plastic case will eventually wear and break. But the tools are high quality. The 1/2" ratchet has taken some nice abuse with a 3 foot long cheater bar to losen rusted 3/4" hitch bolts at the junkyard. A great kit for the back of any vehicle. 5/5 D. Broncheau (Spokane WA) - See all my reviews, March 30, 2009

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  NICE!!!!!!!!!

  I already own this set for myself and just purchased two sets for other family members for Christmas. This is an awesome and very durable set especially for the money. I have owned other sets that were somewhat more expensive but just did not compare with the quality of this set. I would reccomend this set to anyone who is a do it yourselfer or is looking for the perfect gift for the professional. You will not be disappointed in your purchase. I have used this set for numerous applications from inside the home to farm use on tractors and equiptment as big as bulldozers and have yet to break anything in this set. Note a little care and clean-up afterwards always helps with any tools no matter what, but if you are mechanically minded you already know this. Ladies this is a perfect gift for the man in your life. 5/5 Joseph R. Driggers "J.R. Driggers" (South Carolina) - See all my reviews, December 1, 2009

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  List Price: $181.86
  Price: $96.56
  You Save: $85.30 (47%)

  3/8-inch drive tools and 1/4-inch drive tools are included (SAE and metric)

  Contains a carefully selected assortment of hand tools needed for most industrial, mechanical, and consumer applications

  Lock-on sockets will not slip off during use

  All tools contained in a sturdy, folding plastic case for easy storage and transport

  Tools meet stringent new ANSI and ASME specifications and come with a full satisfaction guarantee

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  Crescent CTK148MP 148-Piece Professional Tool Set

  Home Improvement (Cooper Tools)
  

  Rating (9 reviews):

  (4.3/5)

  

  Best Kit Ever!

  Being a farmer, I need a good set of tools that is easy to carry with me everywhere I go and has what I need in it so I don't have to drive back to the shop to get it. This set has it all! Of all the sets I have owned over the years, this Crescent set has been tha absolute best. I have used it to build a carousel, fix the tractors, adjust the doors in our market, you name it. All if the tools inside cover all the bases. I highly recommend it!! 5/5 Dennis M. Norton (Harvard, IL United States) - See all my reviews, December 8, 2005

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  good set

  This is a good tool set. It does not compare with SK, but is worth the 56 dollars I spent for it at Costco. 4/5 Joel A. Loeffler "joel" (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews, March 12, 2006

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  Crescent Mechanics Tool Set - 148 Piece

  The kit works well for our application (large system electronics repair). We have only noticed one problem. When you pull the socket bits out of the driver, the magnet breaks off and can be lost. Out of the 9 kits that we purchased 4 of them have broken. Over all we are happy with the product, but have sent back the bit driver for exchange. 3/5 Corey P. Pachniak "Eaton Global Services" (Raleigh, NC) - See all my reviews, March 8, 2007

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  List Price: $151.67
  Price: $80.26
  You Save: $71.41 (47%)

  Case: Plastic, Cathedral Door with Handle

  Contains all tools needed for most industrial applications

  World famous Crescent brand

  Meets ANSI load specs

  Includes 1/4-Inch, 3/8-Inch and 1/2-Inch quick release ratcheting drives

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  Crescent: A Novel

  Book (W. W. Norton & Company)
  

  Rating (56 reviews):

  (4.5/5)

  

  A delight for all the senses

  Diana Abu-Jaber's lush tale of cooking, love, longing, and exile set against the US's ongoing conflict with Iraq stirs the soul and totally fills the senses.Crescent is a love story between an L.A.-born and -bred, green-eyed, half-Arab blonde chef and an exiled Iraqi intellectual with a mysterious past. Interwoven into the Sirine and Han's love story is the fable of Abdelrahman Salahadin, told by Sirine's uncle, the gently devoted man who raises her after her parents are killed overseas when Sirine is nine years old. Both Abdelrahman's destiny and Sirine and Han's love unfold amid lush surroundings, complete with the heady aromas of Middle Eastern food and the fragrance of the mejnoona tree, which blooms behind the busy café where Sirine works.Anyone who appreciates either good food or a good love story will find Crescent an absolute delight. Crescent is beautiful and sensual and languid all at the same time, like a perfect Spring day in Oregon. 5/5 Maureen Clifford (Salem, OR USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Crescent: A Novel (Hardcover) Diana Abu-Jaber's lush tale of cooking, love, longing, and exile set against the US's ongoing conflict with Iraq stirs the soul and totally fills the senses.Crescent is a love story between an L.A.-born and -bred, green-eyed, half-Arab blonde chef and an exiled Iraqi intellectual with a mysterious past. Interwoven into the Sirine and Han's love story is the fable of Abdelrahman Salahadin, told by Sirine's uncle, the gently devoted man who raises her after her parents are killed overseas when Sirine is nine years old. Both Abdelrahman's destiny and Sirine and Han's love unfold amid lush surroundings, complete with the heady aromas of Middle Eastern food and the fragrance of the mejnoona tree, which blooms behind the busy café where Sirine works.Anyone who appreciates either good food or a good love story will find Crescent an absolute delight. Crescent is beautiful and sensual and languid all at the same time, like a perfect Spring day in Oregon. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , June 16, 2003

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  Delightfully Delicious....

  The scents, scenes and stories from this book will follow me for the rest of my life. I felt somehow changed inside when I finished the last page---enlightened and educated about Middle Eastern people and in awe of their myths, food and lives. I came away changed, enchanted and wanting to visit the Baghdad of Han and Sirine's story. Ms. Abu-Jaber has woven a beautiful, intricate, sweet-scented tale of love, food, families and life. The descriptions of the food made such an impression on me that I went and found some of the recipes from the story to make for myself so I could experience the flavors and make them my own. I highly recommend this book...I wish that all Americans could read this to better understand the culture of the Middle East. 5/5 Marion "dragonfly80@hotmail.com" (Louisiana) - See all my reviews, July 17, 2003

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  "A crescent moonexquisite in its incompleteness"

  Abu-Jaber's latest novel, Crescent, is a lyrical tale of love, family and tradition, peopled with characters of Arabian descent, who live in an enclave in the heart of Los Angeles, California. Whether Iranian, Lebanese, Iraqi or Jordanian, all have in common the longing to return to the homelands of their youth, impossible given the socio-economic and political changes of the last decades. The author speaks particularly to the Iraqi exiles, in a poignant portrayal of their memories, folktales and family connections. She does so in poetic phrases that remind this reader of the prolific Alice Hoffman, as page after page is filled with such deeply moving images, sounds and smells that Crescent redefines cultural stereotypes, allowing each individual his/her own identity.The most important ingredient in this tasty concoction is the Arab-American Sirine, a master cook of ethnic delicacies at Nadia's Café, a Lebanese establishment, where students and other patrons gather to... 5/5 Luan Gaines "luansos" (Dana Point, CA USA) - See all my reviews, May 4, 2004

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  List Price: $13.95
  

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  Crescent 5-Piece Locking Plier Set

  Home Improvement (Cooper Hand Tools)
  

  Rating (12 reviews):

  (4.8/5)

  

  Quality

  Crescent has been around for many years providing quality tools. I am very happy with these tools. 5/5 R. P. Dimalanta "gizmo_fan" (Newport, RI USA) - See all my reviews, January 31, 2010

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  "Vice Grips" by any other name are cheaper.

  Great tools, great price. Crescent is a good brand. Quality throughout. Buy these. 5/5 George N. Prietz III "gnprietz@yahoo.com" (Greenfield, Wisconsin) - See all my reviews, September 10, 2007

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  Crescent Quality

  Crescent is a name well know for it's quality. The price of the five pliers amounts to approximately $6.00 a piece which cannot be beat. A very good price for a top quality item. 5/5 Poppa of 4 (Warren, MI) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Crescent 5-Piece Locking Plier Set (Tools & Home Improvement) Crescent is a name well know for it's quality. The price of the five pliers amounts to approximately $6.00 a piece which cannot be beat. A very good price for a top quality item. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 31, 2010

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  List Price: $50.59
  

  5 piece set includes 5 inch, 7 inch and 10 inch curved jaw locking pliers plus 6 inch and 9 inch long nose locking pliers.

  Versatile curved jaw design also features integral wire cutter.

  Compound action for powerful non-slip locking grip.

  Long nose design features a wire cutter that gets into hard-to-reach spots.

  Nickel plated finish resists rust and corrosion.

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  Crescent CTK70MP 70-Piece Mechanics Tool Set with Storage Case

  Home Improvement (Cooper Hand Tools)
  

  Rating (12 reviews):

  (3.8/5)

  

  Terrific tool set for an awesome price!

  Great all around tool set with a quality finish. Combination wrenches feel great and are made to last. 3/8" and 1/4" Ratchet are also very well made. They come with a socket lock to prevent sockets from popping off like the old days. All sockets are easy to read and are listed in both metric and in inches. Case is well made and holds everything almost in place, excluding the sockets which are not securely in place. Despite other reviews case DOES come with black latches to lock the case, as seen in the photos. They are attached to the plastic wrap over the case. Just snap them on and your done. No instructions for snapping them on, only takes a second to figure out.The Crescent 70-piece tool set is probably the best bang for the buck, period. Mine was purchased for $49.12 on Amazon and it was absolutely worth every single penny. Must buy for those who already own pliers, adjustable wrenches, etc!Thank you Cooper Hand Tools! 5/5 Monte "Watch lover!" (Florida) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Crescent CTK70MP 70-Piece Mechanics Tool Set with Storage Case (Tools & Home Improvement) Great all around tool set with a quality finish. Combination wrenches feel great and are made to last. 3/8" and 1/4" Ratchet are also very well made. They come with a socket lock to prevent sockets from popping off like the old days. All sockets are easy to read and are listed in both metric and in inches. Case is well made and holds everything almost in place, excluding the sockets which are not securely in place. Despite other reviews case DOES come with black latches to lock the case, as seen in the photos. They are attached to the plastic wrap over the case. Just snap them on and your done. No instructions for snapping them on, only takes a second to figure out.The Crescent 70-piece tool set is probably the best bang for the buck, period. Mine was purchased for $49.12 on Amazon and it was absolutely worth every single penny. Must buy for those who already own pliers, adjustable wrenches, etc!Thank you Cooper Hand Tools! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 17, 2009

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  Tools fine, case a piece of junk

  If you are looking for just the tools, this is an ok buy.The product packaging and storage case are total piece of junk though so if you want the tools and plan to use them often I suggest getting a better case. As noted in the other reviews there are fasteners to latch the case shut, but they come separately to be clipped into place (also junk imo as they are very cheap plastic which broke instantly).We ordered this as a Christmas present. As shown in the photo the item arrives open faced with a clear hard plastic screwed onto the surface. This clear cover however is super cheap plastic and arrived cracked; Upon opening our Amazon box pieces were sent everywhere since nothing was keeping them in tact...what a mess...pieces under tables, under the couch, one the cat batted off as a toy. We pieced it back together eventually after finding them all, but that was seriously annoying to have to even bother with if the packaging were at all thought through from a... 2/5 Kasanka Girl (Seattle) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Crescent CTK70MP 70-Piece Mechanics Tool Set with Storage Case (Tools & Home Improvement) If you are looking for just the tools, this is an ok buy.The product packaging and storage case are total piece of junk though so if you want the tools and plan to use them often I suggest getting a better case. As noted in the other reviews there are fasteners to latch the case shut, but they come separately to be clipped into place (also junk imo as they are very cheap plastic which broke instantly).We ordered this as a Christmas present. As shown in the photo the item arrives open faced with a clear hard plastic screwed onto the surface. This clear cover however is super cheap plastic and arrived cracked; Upon opening our Amazon box pieces were sent everywhere since nothing was keeping them in tact...what a mess...pieces under tables, under the couch, one the cat batted off as a toy. We pieced it back together eventually after finding them all, but that was seriously annoying to have to even bother with if the packaging were at all thought through from a... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 11, 2011

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  Tool sets are great but check the picture to make sure

  I love the way you can grab a set of tools that has a place for everything, go and get the job done, wipe the tools clean and put them away. If there is an empty slot or space I look for and find the tool and my set is complete for the next time I am called out to be Mr. Fix It. Less lost tools. I find the 170 piece set has the best value. It plus a hammer and I am ready to go 2/5 Window guy "Sunshine WC" (Indiana United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: Crescent CTK70MP 70-Piece Mechanics Tool Set with Storage Case (Tools & Home Improvement) I love the way you can grab a set of tools that has a place for everything, go and get the job done, wipe the tools clean and put them away. If there is an empty slot or space I look for and find the tool and my set is complete for the next time I am called out to be Mr. Fix It. Less lost tools. I find the 170 piece set has the best value. It plus a hammer and I am ready to go Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 8, 2008

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  List Price: $155.75
  Price: $40.00
  You Save: $115.75 (74%)

  1/4-inch and 3/8-inch quick-release ratcheting drives

  Chrome vanadium finish for durability and long-lasting good looks

  Set comes in a durable folding plastic storage case

  70-piece mechanic's tool set with wide assortment of SAE and metric tools for almost any task

  SAE and metric sockets and combination wrenches

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  Crescent

  eBooks (Dragon Moon Press)
  

  Rating (103 reviews):

  (4.4/5)

  

  Creepy cool Crescent!

  I'm a horror/sci-fi reader who's very picky about the books I buy. So when I first heard about a free podcast novel called "Crescent," I jumped at the chance to listen. I mean, why not? It was billed as horror and sci-fi and it was FREE! As soon as I listened to the first chapter, I was in love. Phil Rossi's Crescent was the perfect blend of my favorite two genres. It was like Stephen King's "The Shining" meets "Battle Star Galactica." A haunted space station provides a nasty case of the chills, while a corrupt mafia-style politician and his psycho henchmen give the fear factor a wicked edge. It's practically a race between these two elements to see which one is going to lay waste to the main characters first. The writing is tight, the characters gritty, and the plot holds up well to the very end. All too often I've read horror books that fall apart once the monster is revealed. Not Crescent! What it promises, it delivers.Best of all, Crescent doesn't rely on... 5/5 Helen H. Madden "Heat Flash podcaster" (Yorktown, VA United States) - See all my reviews, July 9, 2009

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  Riveting - A wild ride!

  I'll be transparent - I haven't read much science fiction or horror. I just like a great story that sucks me in to a new world and keeps me intrigued and engaged. Crescent is amazing. I couldn't stop telling friends about it and I know my wife is done hearing me rave about the characters and story.Rossi has written a story that transcends the genre - in a similar way that Battlestar Galactica did. You'll either find you can't put it down or you'll only read it during the daylight hours. It's that good. 5/5 Matt L. Walker (tucson, az) - See all my reviews, July 9, 2009

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  Phil Rossi is the next (and better!) Stephen King!

  Alright, let me just tell you that this book is so gripping, you'll realize you haven't blinked in hours as you find yourself drawn into Rossi's intricate world. It's the first truly scary book I've read in years. And more than that- it's not just an in your face terror fest (don't get me wrong, it's totally that too), but a really phenomenal story, filled with lush details and characters you feel connected to on a level that I haven't experienced with ANY other book (honestly!). I just can't say enough good things about it. BUY IT, you will be on here the next day writing your own rave review, I promise!!!! 5/5 LynZ (Easton, CT) - See all my reviews This review is from: Crescent (Paperback) Alright, let me just tell you that this book is so gripping, you'll realize you haven't blinked in hours as you find yourself drawn into Rossi's intricate world. It's the first truly scary book I've read in years. And more than that- it's not just an in your face terror fest (don't get me wrong, it's totally that too), but a really phenomenal story, filled with lush details and characters you feel connected to on a level that I haven't experienced with ANY other book (honestly!). I just can't say enough good things about it. BUY IT, you will be on here the next day writing your own rave review, I promise!!!! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 9, 2009

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  List Price: $2.99
  

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  Crescent PRO Series Diagonal Compound Action Pliers

  Home Improvement (Cooper Hand Tools)
  

  Rating (6 reviews):

  (2.7/5)

  

  Maybe I expected too much

  This tool does cut well, but not as well as I thought it would. This side cutters does cut wire fairly easy but is still inferior to the Greenlee Side cutters, in terms of ease of use. The spring is a nice feature but if you don't close it each time it is hard to get back in your plier pocket on your tool pouch. I may have been expecting a little much since it says "compound Leverage". 3/5 Brandon Giesinger (MN USA) - See all my reviews, December 14, 2007

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  Stronger than I expected.

  So I have to be honest, I bought these as my dirty/rough work diags in an effort to keep my Klein's sharp. I've been very surprised by these pliers. They even cut straight through a threaded conduit coupling without too much effort. I've had them for a couple years now, and the only thing wrong with them is that the rubber knob on the lock tab has fallen off. It's unusual for a diagonal cutter of this size to have such a fine pointed tip, which is wonderful for my uses. I use these daily on the job and if they ever break I'll likely buy another pair. 4/5 N. Greenia - See all my reviews, April 17, 2012

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  Cheap materials, nice compound action

  Used only a few times, the tip of one blade snapped off while nibbling on thin coathanger-gauge mild steel wire.The levered compound action of the grip is great though - allowed cutting of heavier gauges with less effort than standard grips, but I would not buy again. 2/5 D. Hamm (NYC, NY) - See all my reviews, March 7, 2012

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  List Price: $25.17
  

  Heat treated joint rivet for smooth and consistent operation.

  Co-molded grips for added comfort, and superior control.

  50% increased cutting power.

  Chrome Vanadium steel for increased durability.

  Induction hardened cutting edges for a longer cutting life.

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  Crescent

  Book (Dragon Moon Press)
  

  Rating (103 reviews):

  (4.4/5)

  

  Creepy cool Crescent!

  I'm a horror/sci-fi reader who's very picky about the books I buy. So when I first heard about a free podcast novel called "Crescent," I jumped at the chance to listen. I mean, why not? It was billed as horror and sci-fi and it was FREE! As soon as I listened to the first chapter, I was in love. Phil Rossi's Crescent was the perfect blend of my favorite two genres. It was like Stephen King's "The Shining" meets "Battle Star Galactica." A haunted space station provides a nasty case of the chills, while a corrupt mafia-style politician and his psycho henchmen give the fear factor a wicked edge. It's practically a race between these two elements to see which one is going to lay waste to the main characters first. The writing is tight, the characters gritty, and the plot holds up well to the very end. All too often I've read horror books that fall apart once the monster is revealed. Not Crescent! What it promises, it delivers.Best of all, Crescent doesn't rely on... 5/5 Helen H. Madden "Heat Flash podcaster" (Yorktown, VA United States) - See all my reviews, July 9, 2009

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  Riveting - A wild ride!

  I'll be transparent - I haven't read much science fiction or horror. I just like a great story that sucks me in to a new world and keeps me intrigued and engaged. Crescent is amazing. I couldn't stop telling friends about it and I know my wife is done hearing me rave about the characters and story.Rossi has written a story that transcends the genre - in a similar way that Battlestar Galactica did. You'll either find you can't put it down or you'll only read it during the daylight hours. It's that good. 5/5 Matt L. Walker (tucson, az) - See all my reviews, July 9, 2009

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  Phil Rossi is the next (and better!) Stephen King!

  Alright, let me just tell you that this book is so gripping, you'll realize you haven't blinked in hours as you find yourself drawn into Rossi's intricate world. It's the first truly scary book I've read in years. And more than that- it's not just an in your face terror fest (don't get me wrong, it's totally that too), but a really phenomenal story, filled with lush details and characters you feel connected to on a level that I haven't experienced with ANY other book (honestly!). I just can't say enough good things about it. BUY IT, you will be on here the next day writing your own rave review, I promise!!!! 5/5 LynZ (Easton, CT) - See all my reviews This review is from: Crescent (Paperback) Alright, let me just tell you that this book is so gripping, you'll realize you haven't blinked in hours as you find yourself drawn into Rossi's intricate world. It's the first truly scary book I've read in years. And more than that- it's not just an in your face terror fest (don't get me wrong, it's totally that too), but a really phenomenal story, filled with lush details and characters you feel connected to on a level that I haven't experienced with ANY other book (honestly!). I just can't say enough good things about it. BUY IT, you will be on here the next day writing your own rave review, I promise!!!! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 9, 2009

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  Crescent AT610CS 6-Inch and 10-Inch Cushion Grip Adjustable Wrench Set with 15/16-Inch Jaw Capacity, 2-Piece

  Home Improvement (Cooper Hand Tools)
  

  Rating (2 reviews):

  (4.5/5)

  

  Wrench set

  These were the wrenches that were requested for a tool chest and they were at a good price and arrived quickly 4/5 Barb - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Crescent AT610CS 6-Inch and 10-Inch Cushion Grip Adjustable Wrench Set with 15/16-Inch Jaw Capacity, 2-Piece (Tools & Home Improvement) These were the wrenches that were requested for a tool chest and they were at a good price and arrived quickly Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 6, 2012

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  Adjustable wrench review

  The item is just what I wanted, and my husband was very pleased with it on Father's Day, and commented on the good quality of the product. Also, the item arrived very quickly. The only complaint I have is that I was charged for shipping, when it should have been "free shipping." 5/5 Ruth Leister (South Jordan, UT USA) - See all my reviews, June 26, 2009

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  List Price: $36.83
  

  Wide cushion grip handles of forged alloy steel and heat treated for toughness and durability

  Chrome plated finish resists rust and corrosion

  All dimensions proportioned for greatest strength and minimum weight

  Used by professional mechanics, industrial tradesmen and home mechanics

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  Crescent Dawn (Dirk Pitt Adventure)

  eBooks (Berkley)
  

  Rating (134 reviews):

  (2.8/5)

  

  Can't believe I kept reading...

  I'm as guilty as anyone in keeping the Dirk Pitt series alive (I haven't read much of Mr. Cussler's other series), because I keep coming back, like a battered wife or an abused Black Lab loyally slinking back to its master. Maybe it's because I don't know any better. Or maybe it's because I'm hooked ("Clive, I can't quit you!"). But most likely it's because Sahara, Dragon, Cyclops, and even Raise the Titanic! were books that made a junior-high me love to read. And now that I write books of my own for a living, I guess I owe a debt to those writers like Mr. Cussler who made me want to do what they did. While adoring athletes my whole life never got me into the big leagues, my love and loyalty for writers as far ranging as Cussler and Camus and Margaret Wise Brown DID get me somewhere...So that's probably why I read this book.All of that being said, Crescent Dawn is just awful. I mean, it is one of the worst books I've ever read. And that is the only reason I'm taking the... 1/5 Maddies Mom and Dad - See all my reviews This review is from: Crescent Dawn (Dirk Pitt Adventure) (Hardcover) I'm as guilty as anyone in keeping the Dirk Pitt series alive (I haven't read much of Mr. Cussler's other series), because I keep coming back, like a battered wife or an abused Black Lab loyally slinking back to its master. Maybe it's because I don't know any better. Or maybe it's because I'm hooked ("Clive, I can't quit you!"). But most likely it's because Sahara, Dragon, Cyclops, and even Raise the Titanic! were books that made a junior-high me love to read. And now that I write books of my own for a living, I guess I owe a debt to those writers like Mr. Cussler who made me want to do what they did. While adoring athletes my whole life never got me into the big leagues, my love and loyalty for writers as far ranging as Cussler and Camus and Margaret Wise Brown DID get me somewhere...So that's probably why I read this book.All of that being said, Crescent Dawn is just awful. I mean, it is one of the worst books I've ever read. And that is the only reason I'm taking the... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 3, 2010

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  Cussler and son drowned by prior success

  This book is what happens after a successful author spends years cashing in on a successful formula, runs out of ideas and (possibly abetted by the publisher) cannot even be bothered to do a decent job of editing.As an example of bad editing, consider that one character is in her twenties but has a mother aged 94.Other reviews will tell you plenty of things that are wrong with this book. I'll just add one more. With two main characters called Dirk, it would help to have something like a nickname to distinguish between references to the two characters.Frankly, if the senior Cussler wants to continue the franchise with his son successfully established as an author, he needs to tell his publisher to back off and he needs to slow down. He should spend a year or two working on the next book with his son and teaching him the craft properly. 1/5 David Emanuel (Tulsa, OK USA) - See all my reviews, December 11, 2010

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  A new dawn for Dirk Pitt?

  Dirk Pitt returns after a two-year hiatus, "Arctic Drift" (11/08). Several years ago another favorite author of mine Craig Thomas wrote a novel titled "All the Grey Cats." In it he brought together many of his older characters. Clive Cussler does that in "Crescent Dawn." It just feels comfortable to have Dirk, Rudi and Al back again. Publishers Weekly called it "bloated" but when you look at the four Dirk Cussler novels, they're all about 550 pages in length. The Cusslers pull out all the old cliches, but they still work for me. You will enjoy this one too. 5/5 Marcus A. Lewis (South El Monte, CA United States) - See all my reviews, November 18, 2010

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