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Summer Reading Triumph
This is one of the required books at my school for Summer Reading to gain entry into the 11-3 english class. I was hesitant at selecting this book to read first, but I did and I loved it!! This book was thrilling. I have never read a book quite like it. I couldn't put it down! Mark Twain was brilliant. If you are reluctant at buying this book, don't be, it's wonderfully delightful. | 45 stars
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A book for beginners, or even non investors
The 100 ways are actually elaboration of 100 adages of diverse sources from JKF's "How could I have been so mistaken as to have trusted the experts?" to Pope John XXIII's "See everything, overlook a great deal, correct a little".Some sayings are interesting. Most are quite mediocre, like "Buy low, sell high" "In the long run, it's earnings growth that drives the stock."I bet that most of the experienced investors or traders, who have read more than two trading books, will be disappointed by this one. | 12 stars
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Difficult for the lay person
I've practiced time line therapy for a few years now and find the technique invaluable. The book, however, left a lot to be desired in that it referenced concepts not explained and jumped around alot. If you have taken a class or seminar this may be a good reference, but if you are just exploring the topic, I wouldn't suggest this book. | 12 stars
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Incredibly moving - everyone should read this book!!!
I would list a number of books on my "favorite list", including "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "Cathcher in the Rye". This book, however, has moved me like no other. It is the most raw and candid telling of the emotional turmoil that life can throw at us. No being should ever have to suffer through a life like Martin Gray's. We should just be thankful that he has chosen to share his traumatic experiences and inspirational perserverence with the rest of the world. Do yourself a favor, READ THIS BOOK. | 45 stars
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Solid Introduction to Scientific Evidences For God
This is a solid introduction to the scientific evidences for the existence of God.It contains numerous arguments from various disciplines inluding physics, astronomy, cosmology, and biochemistry. The author does a masterful job of poking holes in evolutionary theory and naturalistic explanations of the origins of the universe, life, etc. This is summed up by former Texas A&M; University professor Walter Bradley, who said: 'I think people who believe that life emerged naturalistically need to have a great deal more faith than people who reasonably infer that there's an Intelligent Designer.' The truth of this becomes abundantly clear throughout the text of this book.Although this is basically a general introduction to the topic, Lee Strobel has made a strong case for those who are open minded enough to consider it. It is certainly a reinforcer for those who already believe that God exists and is the Creator. It is a good starting point for open minded skeptics. For those who are steeped in the religiosity of Darwinism and naturalistic beginnings, it may help open their eyes a bit. I recommend it. | 34 stars
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Relentless
This is the second Harris book I've read. I enjoy her attention to detail and the storyline. She has created wonderful people as her characters. It seems that she knows them like family. I read for entertainment and like books that are stories with great endings. Harris will be an author I'll look for. | 34 stars
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Read This Book After You Read Into Thin Air and The Climb
This book is very valuable to read in combination with "Into Thin Air" and "The Climb." These two books have more details on what happened up on Mount Everest during the tragedy. This book is focused more on Lene's personal journey during, before and after the Everest tragedy. It was an amazing journey and she was very determined and brave. | 34 stars
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The Cultural and Linguistic Basis for Name Signs
This interesting book explains the use of name signs in the deaf community. Perhaps the most valuable feature of this book is the Name Sign List that shows the "acceptable" name signs sorted by letters of the alphabet. The reader can see which locations on the body are unlikely to represent other words beginning with the same letter. This avoids confusion when a letter of the alphabet is used to represent a person's name. A real "must have" book for any serious student of sign language and deaf culture! | 45 stars
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Millionaires really do think differently!
Only you can make changes in your life! Harv does a great job of calling it like it is and holding you responsible. It is only human nature that people want to blame someone else for their problems, but nothing will really ever change if you do that. Stop making excuses for your failures and "bad luck"!Money is attracted to the "millionaire mind" that is ready for it. If you win millions in the lottery tomorrow, it will all be lost in a few years unless you are truly prepared for the riches. Chances are you won't win the lottery, so create a real plan for financial success with this book.Do you want to be a millionaire? All you have to do is change the way you think! This can be done, but it isn't necessarily easy to do depending on how you were raised and who you associate with. I really liked this audio book and will listen to it again and again! His personal affirmations are really good and he has a lot of excellent quotes on success. The key is to take action and get started making changes today!The only "negative" is Harv is promoting his own personal coaching services, but that is to be expected from a "self-help" book. Buy this and do what Harv says to do if you are sure you want to be a millionaire! | 45 stars
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one of the best books in the history of written language
this book is a book for intellectuals all about alternate realities where one of einstiens theories has completey taken over.its a collection of short stories,each set in a alternate reality where one of his theories is true and everywhere and with each short story you are whisked away to a magical star wars meets the wizard of oz type environment.this is one of the astounding books ive ever had the fortune to come across and it begs the statement......................."question reality" | 45 stars
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Pretty good
I read this book rather quickly, plain and simple, it was good but could have been better. I think his previous works were much better. 8 on a scale from 1 - 10. Mom's "tongue" and attitude during most of the book left much to be desired.I enjoyed each of his other books immensely and look forward to those to come! | 34 stars
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Timeless Classic
This book is a timeless classic. This book has a lot of common sense information that we as humans tend to over look when it comes to interaction with people. If you want to learn how to listen and consider other people (as a leader), this book is for you. | 45 stars
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The Passion For Life Discovered!
This is one of the most heart warming books that I have ever read. A friend suggested the book to me at a point in my life when challenges and disappointments were simply overwhelming. I felt dispair just as John Harding did. I shared that same emptiness in my heart and within my soul... I questioned the reason to live or at least how my life could be of any value when everything seemed so bad!?! This book was exactly what I needed to read so that I could find "the true meaning of life". This book was my first stepping stone to really change my life- I continue to read other inspirational/motivational books, etc. I would like to thank this very special man for entering my life. I really needed that same enthusiam for life that he holds in his heart and through his actions. His optimisim motivated me enough to discover things about myself and for that I am eternally grateful. I thank you, Matt. You are indeed a true friend. | 45 stars
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Can't Put it Down!
This is a great book. I was completely pulled into the world created by Wilkie Collins. The characters are great, the suspense is fantastic. The end notes were very helpful, as someone else said in their review. I just could not put this one down - I'd rush home from work every day and bury my head in this book. It is such a joy to find a book that has that effect! | 45 stars
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Exceptional compendium of degree and certificate programs
This comprehensive directory is an excellent source for those looking to enter the field of alternative or complementary medicine. In a market with such tremendous growth and clutter, there is a viable need for a resource such as this to sort through what is available nationally. The book includes: a reader-friendly section defining all terms and fields associated with the industry, how to choose a program, what programs are available sorted by location, the top schools and programs, accrediation information, professional organizations, and self-study resources. The only piece missing was an updated version. Hence, that is on its way to being published in September of 2000. After months of research, this is by far the best directory I have encountered. | 34 stars
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The service given by those that talked my son through the purchase are to be commended!
Acquiring this book on my son's ipad, I thought would be an enormous hassle, as this gadget was new to us. The person who talked my son through it was very patient, and the book itself is wonderful and easy to follow. Thank you | 45 stars
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Decency wins out over adversity
This is John Hersey's wonderful "feel good" novel set in Italy during WW II. Major Victor Joppolo has been assigned senior civil affairs officer of the allied occupied town of Adano. Joppolo, an Italian-American, is a good man who only wants to do what is best for the town. He befriends the town's citizens, determines their needs, and tries to accommodate them. In addition to the major concern of getting the people fed, he learns that the town once had a bell that was rung every quarter-hour until Mussolini had it removed to be melted down for ammunition. Joppolo goes on a mission to get the bell back or replaced somehow.Of course there must be a black hat countering Joppolo's every good move, and that person is General Marvin, the dictatorial, self-important, and ultimately destructive Commander-in-Chief - obviously based on Gen. George Patton. Joppolo is willing to bend and even subvert orders to accomplish what he perceives his task to be: to bring order, decency, and democracy to the war-torn and defeated town. He succeeds marvelously, despite Marvin's interference, and receives the praises of all the Italian civilians he deals with (sometimes this is overdone just a wee bit). Hersey's Italian characters are warm and very human; especially good are the proud fisherman Tomasino and Joppolo's interpreter Giuseppe. Hersey based his novel on a short article he'd written for LIFE magazine, which told of a visit he'd made to the American military governor at Licata, Italy, in 1943. The book is entertaining and life-affirming - interesting for a war novel. | 34 stars
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Seriously...
Seriously... anybody that rates this book anything other than 5 stars is a complete idiot. He is a hero. | 45 stars
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Enchanting Period Tale
Absolutely loved this book. Riveting enough that I couldn't put it down. It has been one of the few books in a while that I've read that I didn't have the ending pegged right away. Basically this is an exciting plot twisting book that isn't like most books written about this time period which can turn into sentimental love stories or boring fact driven biographies. This book is neither of those definitely recommend to mystery lovers! | 45 stars
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Worth your Time
A close relative has recently been diagnosed with macular degeneration. I found this book very helpful in understanding the ravaging effects of macular degeneration, yet also providing solid information on ways to combat and cope with this disease. It is clearly written and easy for a layperson such as myself to understand. I'd recommend it to anyone with a similar interest. | 45 stars
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Voltaire's masterpiece!
This volume is the great culmination of Voltaire's beliefs. The humor, honesty, cynicism, and perspective that Voltaire is noted for comes shining through in this excellent work. It is a series of articles on subjects important to philosophers of Voltaire's time, such as religion, humanism, and ethics. This book is about 350 pages in Penguin's typical trade-paperback format. I treasure my copy of this book, and I think you will too if you at all like philosophical discussion. | 45 stars
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as expected
Book was great! I love the personality that Carnegie puts into the book, it is really motivational and I would recommend it to anybody. | 45 stars
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What happened?
I used to be a huge fan of the "Ashes" series, and I was disappointed with "Flames in the Ashes", but "Treason" is far worse. The book opens with a story that is totally different then the rest of the series and horribly jumps from one plot to the next. Anyone who is a fan of "Out of the Ashes" will be very upset after reading this novel because it is not what we've come to expect from WWJ. | 01 star
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Earns its place in the list of classics
It is easy to see why this book made it in to the list of classics. Herman Melville is a whiz at descriptive text, though at times this makes the book a little long in the tooth. This book is less about a 'story' of the white whale and more a picture of what whaling is all about and whales in general. I enjoyed reading Moby Dick, but it's not a book I'll read again and by the end of the book I was relived I'd finished. | 23 stars
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A perfect book!!
This book is perfect in every way. The author pulls you into a new world, where love will refuse to die. It well writen, a wonderfull story plot, relistic, and perfect in every way possible. This is a book for anyone!! | 45 stars
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Codependent No More
The book is a very good read and is definatly worth a look.Its a self help book and is very imformative on how to deal with the aspect of helping and living with a person with addiction. It also helps you see that you are just as important in the grand scheme of things as your partner,brother, sister etc....especially when you are the one dealing with all their problems... | 34 stars
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Too cool- love the cats
This book is just too awesome. Every time I think about it I want to get a shovel and dig it out of my garage again(I have a carnivorous garage that I keep my books in). The cats are just great, and my own cats often seem to have a touch of psi themselves! | 45 stars
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An important foundation for serious politics
I picked this book up in a local store, just before Christmas. I wanted to get a feel for the person the U.S. had just elected as president and how he might be expected to cope with the burdens of current times. The book is well-written and a pleasure to read. The main themes running through the content give me hope for the world.The problems have grown so large, complex and immediate that only a sober discussion of facts and an earnest search for solutions can give direction on how to solve them. But even then, it remains for proposals to be put into action - something only the largest governments can ensure.Barack Obama's stated belief that politics needs to base on sober discussion of facts and compromise, rather than ideology and unilateral action, would be a sound foundation for getting a handle on the global problems challenging the world. I hope many people all over the world pick up this book, read it, and realize the importance of sober, factual analysis and discussion. We, the people, need to get involved, in whatever manner the system we live in allows. We need to show the politicians and the media that we need and appreciate that kind of coverage, rather than one-sided emphasis of negatives.I live in Switzerland, a comparatively tiny country, but one steeped in an older and more direct democracy (possible due to the small size), comprising four offical languages and multiple cultures. At the very core of Swiss government and politics are empathy for other views and working out viable compromises. But recently, there has been a tendency towards right-left polarization and a simplification of discussion that has been very disturbing.So the analyses in this book about the evolution of how politics and campaigning function in the modern world has been enlightening and has brought into better focus what's going on in Switzerland. It has shown me the importance of working to nip this in the bud, before our politics, as well, devolve into a circus. | 45 stars
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Hardy hits the big one!
Ah, the small town of Casterbridge, or rather the outskirts to start. Michael Henchard's drunken stupor leads to the sale of his wife and child. Years later, now a successful mayor of Caterbridge, the two women come back into his life, and his world falls apart all over again. Read about his chaotic journey into his own personal hell and the resulting reactions from the rest of the townspeople. Mystery, scandal, betrayal, all wrapped into one delightful package! | 34 stars
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Thanks for the memories AL ...
For those of us who have experienced conflict with an opposing force. You know how hard it is to relate that experience to someone who wasn't there. So, you just keep your past to yourself. After all it was a long time ago, and no one really cares anyway.Besides, most of the best war stories have already been told by people who weren't even there. They all seem to remember the gorey details of ambushes and attacks, and they all will admit to being scared, and how they survived by the grace of god and a fighting spirit they didn't know they possessed. These heroes can still smell the odor of burning flesh and remember with graphic detail the missing body parts of their best friends. What they can not ever seem to remember; was the unit they were assigned to, or the fire support base they lived in, let alone what Corps area they were fighting in.Al Severs book Xin Loi, Viet Nam gives all those "wanna bees" a true and graphic experience of what it was really like in a real unit, with real people, at real places during his tours in Viet Nam.And for all the real people out there who want to read how somebody else did the same things you did. You'll find this book very moving as you will identify with every page in the book. The author didn't invent the tactics but he relays them through words in a clear and familiar way that you will identify with and remember.If you weren't there, then this is the last book you will ever have to read about relationships, thoughts and feelings from somebody who has experienced daily combat for much longer than he had to, but not long enough to quell the pure excitement of yearning for one more mission with a team that did not understand the meaning of quit. | 45 stars
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One niggle
This is a good introductory book for UML in general. My one complaint is in the handling of the diagrams. Whoever put the book together was loathe to put any diagrams in the middle of pages, so they are all at the top or bottom of a page; consequently they are sometimes in the wrong place - in the middle of a previous section, on another page, or some other odd place. | 34 stars
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verry good book about a strong family.
good story about a man and his love of life.it's the story of his sons and their many different choices.i loved it. | 34 stars
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A Mix of Terrifying and Corny!
From the copyright date (1980) I could tell that "Whispers" was one of Dean Koontz's earlier books. And it is notably different from his more recent ones.It is about a young woman named Hillary who has been abused as a child yet has made it big in life. Then, without warning, she is attacked by an acquaintance named Bruno in her own home on night. He tries to rape and murder her, but Hillary manages to get a gun on him, but then incredibly, she allows him to leave only to endure another attack by him that very morning. But then, she stabs him twice in the belly with a knife, after which, Bruno staggers away to die!Thinking that it's all over, Hillary gets involved in a corny and sappy romance with a police officer that wants to be an artist. Then, she encounters Bruno yet again! Has he actually come back from the dead?Then launches a frantic investigation into Bruno's past in order to explain these strange events and Bruno's motivations.Although parts of the book were truly chilling, other parts were totally sappy and corny which made me want to wretch, especially the love scenes! And there were a lot of events in the story that were totally ridiculous and appalling like Hillary just allowing Bruno to leave after attempting to rape and murder her! Who in their right mind would just allow someone that dangerous just walk out instead of popping him, preventing future attempts on not only on her life, but on others?And that conversation with a frog that the policeman, Tony, had while asking Hillary out was corny. He was no doubt trying to be charming, but I found it to be just stupid.I gave this book 3 out of 5 stars because there were a lot of stupid, ridiculous, and downright corny scenes like there are in almost all of Koontz's books. Many other scenes were unarguably terrifying, however. Indeed, the rape and murder scenes were truly graphic, even more so than in his other books I have read.But although the author obviously tries to make the reader feel sympathy for the murderous Bruno with stories of childhood abuse, my mind just could not get past his atrocious acts of rape and murder for me to do so. At best, I wound up feeling only apathy for him and looking forward to his death as being in the best interests for all concerned, including both Brunos.Overall, I found it to be an interesting read, but not the best. | 23 stars
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not as I remembered it
This is definitely not "A Christmas Carol" as I have grown to know it through other versions and movies over the years, but it was an easy read and it was nice to read around Christmas time :-) | 34 stars
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What a boring book
I was looking for something to get me motivated. I've read many biographies and autobiographies and found them fascinating. This particular one is rather difficult to get in to primarily because of the Q and A style it was written in. | 01 star
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God keeps his promises
To get the impact of Jabez's prayer and the later annilahion of the Haminites and the Amalikites one must refer to Gen.9:18-29, Ex.17:8-15 and Lev. 18:1-29. Ham (Noah's son)didn't just see his Dad (Gen.) There was a shame, a perversion or lust. Ham received a curse for the pervertion. Shem avoided the temptation by not even looking,thus gaining a blessing. The curse and blessing was to remaining generations. Shem's generations of decendants include Abram, Judah, and Jabez. IChron4 says Jabez was honorable (godly). Because of Godly obedience he was blessed. It continued from Shem's blessing. God chose to do this. Ham's decendants included the people of Cannan. (Hamites, Amalikites). ... See Lev. 18:1-29 particularly v.24,29. Also see God's promise to Amalikites in Ex. 17:8-15. The Isralites were just passing through as many other travelers did at that time and were doing no harm. God promises sin brings destruction | 23 stars
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Pride and Prejudice book
The book was in excellent condition. It also arrived in a timely manner. I have no complaints about the product or service. | 45 stars
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very exciting
Couldn't wait to get to next page. Wonderful mystery. Read more of this author. Ordered the meg a pack -very good | 45 stars
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Excellent Medical Dictionary
I have used the Dorland's Medical Dictionary for 25 years working in a hospital transcription position. This dictionary makes looking up words easy and in most cases I could find what I was looking for in here when I could not find it in the Stedman's. I am buying books for working at home and this is one of my first choices. | 45 stars
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The other side
Mr. Lapierre and Mr. Clancy present the other side of the story. The one you will never hear in the press. The truth. It is not only informative but also a good read. Read it. Read the other side. Do some research and make up your own mind. | 45 stars
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One of My Favorite Judy Blume Books
In the winter of 1947, 10-year-old Sally J. Freedman and her Jewish family (consisting of her parents; grandmother, Ma Fanny; and brother, Douglas) move to Miami Beach, Florida, from New Jersey because of her older brother's poor health. Here Sally's imagination runs wild--she believes one of her neighbors, Mr. Zavodsky, is really Adolf Hitler in disguise. She even creates numerous short stories in her head, including one where she confronts Hitler himself, as well as one in which she saves a distant relative named Lila from a grim fate in Dachau.Being separated from her father, who she calls Doey-Bird, also makes it more difficult for Sally to adjust in Florida. Yet he tries to make time for her, even though he remains in New Jersey to work. Eventually, Sally does make friends with a few of her classmates and even fantasizes about dating her own "Latin lover", Peter Hornstein, who is in her class."Starring Sally J. Freedman As Herself" was one of the first books I ever read by Judy Blume, sometime in middle school I believe. It also happens to be one of my favorites by her. I reread this one constantly, so much that I had to purchase a second copy to replace my first. Highly recommended and ideal for girls 9 to 12-years-old. | 45 stars
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IF YOU LIKE THRILLERS...
This book is a must! It is an excellent read! | 45 stars
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A very special book
This is a very special book. It's beautiful and shows rooms that are timelessly bright and cozy and comfortable, which is what I would expect, but it also has a warmth and emotion that is hard to find in decorating books. The book also has a practical side with lots of advice on how to decorate to make your home full of heart and warmth and comfort. | 45 stars
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Little Women
The book was rich in a kind of sensitive way. It was writenfrom the eyes of Jo, the tom boy. There are 4 sisters. Jo and Amy havea temper tantrum. Mr. March is away working. A rich neighbor has a grandson that all of them get to adore one way or the other. It is written in a classical way, which is rare these days. I hardly ever give books a 5, but this time is an exception. END | 45 stars
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Lost momentum...
After reading two Dave Robicheaux mysteries by James Lee Burke, I was anxious to read a novel by this author. White Doves at Morning is actually a historical fiction based on the lives of Burke's great-grandfather and great-great-uncle.White Doves is set in New Iberia at the outbreak of the Civil War. New Iberia is in the Louisiana Bayou-the same locale as his Robicheaux series. The tart-tongued Willie Burke is the son of an Irish woman who runs a boarding house. Robert Perry is the son of rich plantation owners. Yet these two lads are fast friends and they find themselves pulled into the Civil War. Their roads take them down separate paths during the war. Perry (by virtue of his birth) is an officer and gets shipped up to Virginia. Willie starts out as a private and begins his enlistment at the Battle of Shiloh. I found the parts that involve the war to be the most engrossing in White Doves. Despite not really believing in the principles of the war, Willie distinguishes himself and eventually becomes an officer as well. But unfortunately, I think that Burke lost some of his momentum after the war ended. What happens afterward is too contrived and too rushed. And things just worked out a little too nicely (something that certainly wouldn't have happened during the long and ugly period of Reconstruction).Burke also deals with many issues back home in New Iberia. The beautiful Abigail Dowling, is an abolitionist from Massachusetts. Both Perry and Willie are in love with her, although they have a hard time reconciling her politics to their actions (unknown to them, she is actually part of the Underground Railroad). Willie has taken a liking to an intelligent slave girl, Flower Jamison, and teaches her how to read and write. Flower is the daughter of a plantation owner, Ira Jamison, who is ruthless and refuses to recognize Flower as his daughter. There are more than enough villains in White Doves, and Burke describes many of them as "white trash." Some of them will get their just rewards, while others will form the beginnings of the Ku Klux Klan.White Doves at Morning is a decent book, and Burke's characters are engaging and his writing is always first rate. His descriptions of Louisiana are a work of art. But I just think that he got bogged down with the plot somewhere along the line. Knowing what a good writer he is, I was expecting a stronger effort from him. | 23 stars
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Ghostdancer
Michener went way beyond on this one. I enjoy getting out the maps to check & see the places he describes on the Chesapeake. | 45 stars
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It's a very helpful book!
Honestly it was what I needed and it didn't take me the whole book to find it either. It might not be for everyone but I feel everyone who takes the time to read the first few chapters of the book would benefit if are someone lost or unhappy/unsatisfied with where they are in life. In fact I actually have a friend that is going through something similar so I felt confident enough to lend it to him. Hopefully he'll be able to find it helpful too! | 34 stars
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Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men was a fairly good book. I just read it for my Honors English 9 class for my reading list over the summer, and I knew pretty much what was going to happen since my sister read it a few months ago for her English 9 class, but it was still a very good read. There were parts in the story that at first i didn't understand why that needed to be in the book, but they are actually really important in the overall story and they help to understand why certain things are happening.Everyone who worked at the farm didn't really know what was wrong with Lenny, but they still accepted him for who he was and didn't judge, so that made me wonder what it would be like if everyone was like that now. There is always someone who has to be a jerk and try and ruin someone's life, and in this book it was definitely Curley. Everyone was fine with Lenny until the end when they realized what he could do, and then they took things way overboard.If you're planning on reading this book, then I strongly suggest having some tissues with you at the end. | 34 stars
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excellent murder mystery with an asian flavor
Very good work.His writing from the first person perspective of the half caste Thai cop is top notch.If you like dark humor, this is for you as well.Fans of Carl Hiaasen would enjoy this, I think.Burdett invokes Bankok of today in his own way that makes you want to travel there even with the seedy underbelly that he has created.Highly Recommended. | 45 stars
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Love or Hate
If you're looking for a classic that's a great read, then this is your book.This book is about a man named Lockwood who comes to Wuthering Heights for a job as a servant. When he meets a man named Heathcliff and becomes interested in his heritage. He learns from a woman named Nelly Dean that Heathcliff is a very interesting person. Heathcliff, a dark mysterious person, was in love with Catherine and it turned into a love and romantic story. But Heathcliff get torn away from Cathy by her brother and a family living four miles living down the road named the Lintons. Heathcliff has a son named Linton. Catherine has a daughter named Catherine and Hindley (Catherine's brother) has a son named Hareton. Now a new love story comes out consisting those three children.You will not be sorry you read this book. It's a tragic reality love story and it's a classic. What do you have to lose? | 45 stars
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Wow...
My only regret is that I didn't read this sooner. An epic tale with characters not soon to be forgotten. | 45 stars
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A first-rate biography
After reading Ambrose's so-so history of the transcontinental railroad, I was admittedly looking at reading this book with low expectations. Fortunately, this book is far superior to Ambrose's more recent work.Ambrose does a great job at showing what Eisenhower was like prior to his election as President. Although a generally affectionate work, Ambrose also points out the flaws in the man. The book shows the value of hard work and intelligence, as Ike was essentially a self-made man who got where he was without any special family or friend connections.This book also depicts the dangers of politics. As Eisenhower gets more involved in the political arena, he becomes a less admirable person, succumbing to the hypocrisy that seems inherent in that field.This is a well-written portrait of one of the more significant people of the last century. I look forward to reading the second volume and learning more about Eisenhower the President. | 45 stars
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Book is great; cd's not so
The book is very organized, with great details and fun exercises. But the audio portion is a bit tedious--has too much English instruction for how to complete the exercises, I would prefer more pure Spanish immersion. | 23 stars
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Hilarious!
This is one of the funniest books I've read in years! The main character is on the verge of losing his marriage due to hiding expensive purchases from his wife and he puts all his efforts into an eBay sale gone bad! Ha! Clearly this story could only be told in a brilliant work of fiction like this one. Nobody would believe it could be true. | 45 stars
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Prelude to some very tough future choices
The road traversed by humanity has always been filled with bumps, potholes, rough edges, and unpredictable forks. However, when the artificial sun appeared in 1945, some of the potholes became chasms. For the first time, it became possible for humans to rid the earth of human presence. At that moment, fear of technology became a part of the human psyche. Fortunately for us all, nuclear weapons have remained too destructive to use again and we can only hope that this remains the case.However, another more revolutionary event was taking place coincident with the Manhattan project, namely the development of electronic equipment. The ability to create and transfer enormous amounts of information continues to alter the human condition at an extraordinary rate. John L. Peterson, a futurist in national security issues, uses electronic communication and computers as a basis to project the future. And this thoughtful exploration of global trends should be read by all who wish to influence what is come.Some of the predictions are obvious. The populations of all developed nations are aging. With smaller numbers of workers supporting the public pension systems and rising per capita health care costs, the projections are disturbing. Add in a rising number of AIDS cases; for example, and it is clear that rationing of health care is inevitable. A partial list of other items explored are global warming, changing social values, global economic trends, future technological advances, and the apparent stratification of world society.While the list of problems is overwhelming, the message is not one of despair, although the author does put forward some cynical options. A tremendous economic expansion is taking place throughout Asia, and unless derailed by political unrest, this expansion will fuel improvements in many areas. Europe has been largely stagnant while recovering from vaporization of the iron curtain and that burden is starting to be overcome. Some of the plausible technological achievements are so awesome that it will seem as if all things are possible.Peterson does raise some unpleasant realities. Africa between the Arab north and the wealthier southern tip may be beyond saving. Old tribal conflicts, a rapidly expanding population, little modern infrastructure, and an exploding AIDS epidemic combine to indicate that assistance can only delay the inevitable. Recent events in Rwanda and Somalia underlie how difficult it is for developed nations to make a real difference.Our world is now changing at a pace that is breathtaking. In all change, there is the possibility for both hope and despair. As is often the case, fear is the worst enemy. Only by mounting a concerted effort to deal with the course of the change can the worst of the negative consequences be avoided. And that takes understanding of the problems, something found in abundance in this book.Published in Journal of Recreational Mathematics, reprinted with permission. | 34 stars
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Thank God for Julia's appetites, particularly for Excellence in many pursuits.
You will enjoy this book of revelations; about where Julia found her beloved husband, he being the equivalent of a lucky hand for her at cards in life's game. Her fame and fortune were the results of his tireless and clever efforts to enhance her natural inclination to enlarge and perfect her pursuits. Their happy choices of homes and places to go and things to do throughout the World; and perhaps a notch higher than most aspire to. Life was for lusty pursuits but should also be a chance to attain excellence for oneself and for others. Julia aspired to be a teacher, finally, rather than a cook only, however gourmet for guests and family. Why can't everyone enjoy the best by learning how....? What a great concept - and then to follow through in an exhaustive and finally successful effort to bring forth the books, the appearances, the teaching. My generation is so lucky to have known about her. This book just puts the creme fraiche on the berries! A grand read. | 45 stars
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The Nazi Bible
I found this book very interesting for the purpose of understanding Hitler. It's not light reading but rather its value is in the information and insights it provides.A key time period in Hitler's troubled life was perhaps when he was in the hospital after getting mustard gas in his eyes during WW I. He found out that Germany had lost the war. He was devastated after all he had seen and experienced during his four years in the trenches. He eventually recovered his eye sight but realized he would never be able to paint or draw again.And I think Hitler began to severely resent those who had not experienced those things.It goes on to tell about what Hitler was doing after the war, his involvement with various political parties, etc..From there he started giving speaches in beer halls where fights often broke out with the communists. People got beat up. Sometimes they got killed. It was during those times that Hitler began life long friendships with people like Hess.Eventually Hitler's simmering rage and resentment was focused on three groups:1. the bourgoise2. the Marxists3. the JewsThe borders between these groups got sort of blurred in Hitler's mind. For example he blamed the bourgoise for not fighting against the Marxists, he says Marx was a Jew, etc..In this politically correct world we live in today it is unusual to find someone who so openly hated other people based mainly on race and religion. He viewed the Jews as unwelcome foreigners in Germany who were defiling the pure Germanic blood by marrying German girls. The effects of this 'cross breeding' (as he puts it) he felt could only be corrected over hundreds of years through a process of extermination and sterilization.Hitler refers to a document of questionable authenticity called 'The Protocols Of The Elders Of Zion' which claims to prove that the Jews have been scheming to take over the world for hundreds of years. This document is I'm sure a favorite for neo Nazis and many other suspicious people like William Cooper. Cooper died in a shootout with sheriff's deputies, undoubtedly believing they were agents of the New World Order who had come to arrest him and take him to a secret concentration camp.Not everyone believes this but supposedly the Russians recovered the bodies of Hitler and Eva Braun and were able to perform autopsies on them. They discovered that Hitler was sexually malformed. I suspect this is true and explains why Hitler never really had any sort of serious or long term relationship with a woman.So there's a sexual frustration component to Hitler's philosophy I think. He was perhaps projecting his own deepest resentments and fears when he created his 'survival of the fittest' ideology.Interesingly Hitler took a bullet to save one of his officers during WW I. Years later in Munich one of Hitler's followers took two bullets to save Hitler's life when they tried to overthrow the government and were put into jail.There's a great Twilight Zone episode about the Nazis called "He's Alive" with Dennis Hopper. Several other TZ episodes deal with Hitler and that time period including the great "Death's Head Revisited".This book became the blueprint for a holocaust. In that sense I recommend it for people who are interested in history.Jeff Marzano[...] <--- previous product links removed by editors for some reasonThe Mind of Adolf Hitler the Secret Wartime ReportThe First CircleClint Eastwood Collection: Where Eagles DareHogan's Heroes - The Complete SeriesTwilight Zone: The Complete Definitive Collection | 45 stars
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A good introduction to Carver
A good introduction to Carver, who was a man of charm and impracticality, intensity and feminine tenderness, humility and immense ego, and who was simultaneously devoted to Christian orthodoxy and an ideosyncratic strain of nature mysticism. Kremer's introduction is nicely written and strikes a proper balance between hero-worship and debunking. Despite the black scientist's unusual combination of personality traits, his virtues and faults remained largely constant throughout his career, so some of Kremer's examples seem repetitious. That's no problem. In books like this one, you can skip and skim in good conscience. | 34 stars
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Great Read
This second part of the Bolitho series continues toentertain with action and suspense! Now it's Adam'sturn to carry on the Family seafaring tradition! | 45 stars
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Couldn't be written by Ludlum
I agree with another reviewer here who said that they couldn't believe that this final Bourne book was written by Ludlum. I had to read the prologue twice, trying to understand what the heck it was saying. I only read the first page, and I wonder if it had been translated from Chinese or some other non-English language by one of those automatic translator programs. I could only make it through the first page. I am going to give the book away. I don't have time to waste, and I am not a masochist. I have a copy of The Tailor of Panama and will read that instead. Don't waste your time. Pick up something by John Le Carre instead. | 01 star
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Great product
I have the story mostly memorized from reading the book and watching the movies, and the narrator does a good job of changing up the voices and carrying the emotion of the story. It did take a little while to get used to her voice, but I am enjoying the tale. You can never go wrong with Jane Austen. She is funny, witty and has a keen eye into human nature. Enjoy! | 45 stars
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entertaining for what it is.
This book is not a literary gem per se, it is a memoir of Toby Young's experience as an outsider who tried to break into the New York society of rich and famous through sometime outrages antics. He infuses dry, sarcastic British humor into the critical analysis of the American social class structure of Meritocracy. I was hooked on the book as soon as I read the first paragraph. Definitely a fun and entertaining read. | 45 stars
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For those who have felt that sense of longing in our hearts.
Trust is fragile and does not come without an open heart.C.S. Lewis' book on the four loves: affection (between a parent and a child), friendship, romantic love, and charity or love towards God is truly a remarkable piece of work.Professor Lewis writes with an easiness rare amongst writers, speaks deliberately and with wisdom in his words.He speaks of trust and of hearts, of humanity and humility. Truly, this is a moving book (or was for me) as well as a book which takes the seriousness of love rather lightly and playfully, for good reason. The seriousness and playfulness of love are but opposite sides of the same coin.Read this book with an open, honest, yet vulnerable heart. One needs to take risks in the matters of the heart. And you shall experience the best of dark and bright.--spaceboy | 45 stars
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A must read for those considering the Craft.
I first read Robinson's Born in Blood prior to my being raised in 1991. It is a fascinating work, necessary to understand where we as Freemasons originated which is not in some invented conversion from an "operative" guild but a true historical providence which is compelling and fascinating in truth.Robinson himself is said to have so much respect for it after the book's publication that he too became a Mason, which is a wonderful story in itself.Born in Blood is a wonderfully researched and satisfying look at our history. I have given away dozens of copies to those interested in this great fraternity, many of whom have taken their obligations.Born in Blood is that first step to make on your journey to join the great men of history in this wonderful tradition. | 45 stars
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Essential reading for families traveling abroad.
A great source of advice on traveling sanely with kids and good references to other resources on traveling in Europe. As expats living in London, we have used this book both for ideas on what to do in England and on our trips to the continent. Be sure to check out suggestions from other readers (short-listed in the book) as additional ideas to the ones the authors discuss in detail - we've tried a couple of these and found them worthwhile. Good advice on strategies for coping with being together for long stretches on the road, and how to be understanding of the different expectations everyone has of any big vacation, even if it's shorter than the Harrimans' extended trip. | 34 stars
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Lord of the Rings
Book was new as advertised. I am happy with this purchase! It was a gift for a grandson, who is most happy with it! | 45 stars
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You must face the razor to find the kingdom
Here I am, like the Steppenwolf, approaching the age of 50. I understand him now for I have lived his life. His deepest thoughts are mine- indeed, they read exactly like my own journals. No wonder I am told that Hesse is my soul mate. It is true.I lived Steppenwolf's solitary life. I knew his crisis. I share his rejection of bourgeois society because it grates the fundamental essence of my soul. And I know what he means by the strength derived from knowing that you can leave this world any time. I know the conviction to never sell yourself into wage slavery for mere money. I know his night wanderings, his books, his music, his rooms, his cigars, and his wine. I know.But I also know his central crisis. For when we are ready then a door really does open to a higher perspective. I literally walked through that door in the wall for "madmen only." Like the wulf I had always sensed the golden moments that form the golden path to that door. I was eventually shown it. I had always suspected that man was more than a half rational animal, that he was a child of the Gods and destined to immortality. When you are ready, when you are sick enough of the petty ego, you will be shown the kingdom on the other side of time and appearances. It is just necessary to stumble through your share of dirt and humbug before you reach Home.Time and the world, money and power belong to the small and shallow people. To the rest, the real men, belongs nothing. Nothing but death- and eternity- and the kingdom. | 45 stars
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Mornings on Horseback
I enjoyed the book but was disappointed when I found 30 percent of the book was footnotes. I took it with me to read while I waited for an event and it ended except for footnotes, | 34 stars
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One Ring to rule them all and in the darkness bind them.
All three volumes in one book!Join Frodo on his quest to destroy the One Ring and protect the middle earth from the Dark Lord. Meet orcs, elves, dwarves, hobbits, the tortured Gollum, the wizard Gandalf, face the terrible ringwraiths; discover the lores and songs of ancient folks and lost lands. Become part of the legend!Altogether a wonderful book, with hours and hours of suspenseful pleasure. Tolkien's worlds are so complete and researched you would swear they actually existed. You'll find several appendices with maps, chronologies, family trees, calendars, pronunciation and writing guides... A classic and a gem! | 45 stars
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A shadow of the original
I didn't expect a lot, which was a good thing. Herbert and Anderson have produced "mainstream SF" -- decent characterization, interesting ideas, and adequate plot, but lacking the richness and brilliantly constructed framework of Dune. As other reviewers have mentioned, the authors practically bash you over the head with things they want you to "get," rather than let you puzzle it out yourself like the inimitable Frank Herbert did.Bottom line: it's enjoyable enough for a bit of light reading, and for the game of exploring the possible history of the Dune universe, but don't expect anything nearly as good as the classic Dune series. | 12 stars
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Book Purchase
THis went really well. I got exactly what We were looking for. I did do normal shipping and that seemed to take a long time. Rather than that the experience was fantastic. | 34 stars
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Vonnegut rules
Vonnegut was the best American writer of his time and hopefully generations from now will realize the amazing foretelling and vision this man had. | 45 stars
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not very helpful
This had a lot of basic information on ADD, but it wasnt very interesting. It didn't offer a lot of practical help either. Most of what was in it I already knew. I don't recommend this book. | 12 stars
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A True Gem!
The World According to Garp is one of the best books I have ever read. It is filled with sex, anti-sex, love, heart-ache, dark humor, family values, the list goes on and on. Irving mastered characterization in this novel, by giving us just enough for us to connect with the characters, but not too much to bore us. I was intrigued from the first chapter, and sad when the book ended...not because of the story, but because I just wanted more! | 45 stars
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Fabulous
Seeing the generations unfold and the way each one affected the other was awe inspiring. I would love more of these. | 45 stars
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This book is wonderful, hilarious and clean!
This is a terrific book! I read it as a kid (about 20 years ago) and it was just as funny to me as it was back when it was written. This kind of humor really stretches across generations. I've been sharing some of the "letters" that I remember with my teenagers, and it always gets a chuckle out of them. If you have the chance, the inclination or the curiosity, PLEASE PLEASE get this book! I promise it'll be worth it."Well son, I must go now and help your father. He just lit a match to see if there was any gas in the gastank. There was, Love, Mama." | 45 stars
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Healing
this is a great book on healing yourself I own it however I'm giving it as a gift. There is some wonderful advice in here. Looking forward to hearing what my friend thinks of the book. | 45 stars
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Aztec
Superb narration of the Cortes adventure, plus another insight of the life of Malinche.You will love this reading plus you will start to understand differently this incredible Woman.Very accurate historic details, the best combination of novel and true facts I ever seen | 45 stars
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MOVE OVER COSBY'S
OKAY, Okay I guess I don't get out much, there are rich Afro-Americans, and I am not one of them. But if I were I would not name my children Mink or Sterling and then to have a boyfriend name Golden, I think Ms McMillan loves the good things in life, gold, silver and mink coats. Oh and we can't forget Spice, but thats a nickname, I was disappointed that no one was named Sugar. I read this book and still not sure if I even liked it, I guess this one has to grow on you. But I was sadden that other than Spice's love for Carmen, nobody really loved anybody. Talk about dysfunctional families. If you are the nosy type and like secrets, read it just to find out Carmen's. Don't rush out and buy this one. I did not read "Knowing", but after One Better, I am not in a hurry. You should always say something nice. I liked the color of the cover. (I only reviewed this book because my sister Ann likes my reviews) | 12 stars
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Insightful but lacks unity
D'Arcy's book is somewhat of an anomaly, for it is both highly intellectual while appearing to be a popular history. The reason for this is that it is an academic volume which lacks sufficient footnotes and documentation. While in many ways this is not integral to the substance of the book, it does dim the possible inflence of the work to the main audience, the professional historian.That said, I very much enjoyed his review of the evolution of historical theory and the position the Christian worldview has played or should be allowed to play in that evolution. However, I think D'Arcy attempts too much in a single book. He attempts to render a thorough explanation of the merits and demerits of theories like historicism, positivism, etc. while also finding a path upon which a Christian view of history can travel.Ultimately, his most important contribution in this book is his re-examination of historicism (which many Christian scholars and historians as well have written off) and his analysis of the work of Battista Vico as the first modern historian, in which he offers insightful interpretation and application of Vico's theory of history for the modern scholar. | 23 stars
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Pointless Protestant Programing
I'll never understant the point of Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone)Especially when one reads *(John 20:30, John 21:25, 2 Thess 2:15, 2 Peter 1:20, 2 Peter 3:16 and certainly [1 Tim 3:15])* Anyone that likes a book such as this needs to read and meditate on those verses, because the doctrine of scripture alone cannot even be backed up with scripture. I noticed that Anti-Catholic reviewer JL Foster sited no scriptures? nor Catholic Catechism? | 01 star
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THIS WAS THE WORST BOOK EVER!!
I WAS FORCED TO READ THIS BOOK IN MY LIT CLASS, AND I CAN SAY ITS THE WORST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ. THE PLOT WAS BORING. THE CHACTERS SUCKED. IF I COULD GIVE IT ZERO STARS I WOULD IN A SECOND! SO THIS IS JUST A WARNING TO ANYONE WHO THINKS IT MIGHT BE GOOD, DON'T READ IT!! THE MOVIE SUCKED TOO! | 01 star
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dickens at his worst
We read this for a bookclub and were so disapointed. Dickens can be so good. I think this was a series written early in his career. It is trite, boring, rambling and the story goes nowhere. The characters will annoy. | 01 star
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The Sky Liners audio book
Like all the Louis L'Amour audio books, this one is also as good as it gets. No one can tell a story as well as Louis L'Amour. I particularly like the Sackett series, but his other audio books are also great. What a way to relieve the boredom of driving on a long trip. | 45 stars
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The Good Story
The Good Earth is first and foremost a Good Story--a rich tale with a strong cast of characters woven together with a simple but deep storytelling technique. The story will mean different things to different people, but to me it was above all about family function and dysfunction, the importance of keeping ones feet in the "good earth," and the tragedies that arise when the poor become too poor and the rich become too rich. Buck's mastery is in weaving these distinct themes into a coherent story, one with the power to reach across time and distance to remain important even now.The Good Earth is also an Improbable Story, as common sense would suggest that the first-person account of a male Chinese farmer told by an American woman "shouldn't work." Neither should the dialogue style, which defies description. To me it often read like a literal translation of a Chinese conversation filtered through Pennsylvania Dutch--or perhaps it is colonial English? Feudal English? It was English, yes, but an English unlike any actually spoken. Buck's knowledge of the Chinese language and culture makes it work, and it allows her to create a world truly her own. This frees her from the need to use limiting linguistic devices such as the insertion of "real" Chinese words or the equally disorienting use of colloquial English in a setting that is clearly not colloquial in an attempt to make the characters seem more authentic somehow. Buck takes a risk in creating characters who speak like this, but it pays off.A simple story, yet full of meaning and poignancy, The Good Earth is a timeless and universal story. Although there are many differences between pre-Revolutionary China and the current times, the family dynamics, human nature, triumphs, and tragedies portrayed in this book are no less relevant. A Pulitzer Prize winner written by a Nobel Prize winner, this book and author deserve the accolades they were given. | 34 stars
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Kind of nice...
This is a Fantasy Game made into a comic. You have the Hero, the Bad Guys, the levels and secondary characters. There is a touch of humor, but most of it just didn't DO anything for me. The plot, like many a game I have played online, didn't go anywhere and it didn't go anywhere very, very SLOWLY. Frankly, Megatokyo or Misfile kept me interested til the last page and I am waiting for more volumes to come out so I can spend my cash on them. Those artists need to be supported.RPG World was like eating bland oatmeal. I had to remember to come back to it again and again to finally finish it off. And I am NOT waiting for the next volume. I DO not plan to spend my cash on any more of these discs. It just didn't click for me. | 12 stars
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Don't purchase direct; go to Utrecht
I don't own this book, but I have studied a borrowed copy. For me it's just a coffee table book about one man's vision, but not a working tutorial. The 2 star rating is my opinion of what you get for $95.If you must have it, at least look at a copy first. Then I would suggest you check out Utrecht Art Supplies who carries both editions at $95/$50 and discounts them occasionally when they have one of their sales. This weekend (Memorial Day) it's 40% off (Yes, $57 for the hardcopy) plus free shipping if you order a couple of extra items to bring the total up to $75 including the book. They do collect sales tax if you live in a state where they have brick and mortar stores, but, let's not quibble. If you missed the Memorial Day sale check back every so often as they have different offers at different times. BTW, I have no interest in Utrecht other than being a long time customer. | 12 stars
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Forever Young
I read this book mostly to discover how this guy keeps creating successfully after all these years when virtually all his peersin rock have 'burned out or faded away'. Cobain checked out cause he lost the passion. Many older rock stars still tour, but they have no new material. Neil's new album should be titled 'Are you still passionate like me?' cause he hasnt lost it. What I realized in the book - his secret is his constant changing gears. He goes to country to hard rock to folk to R&B and other places. He plays acoustic guitar or electric or piano. He solos with guitar or harmonica. He sings in high falsetto or lower registers or a whisper. He plays with Crazy Horse, CSN, Booker T & the MG's, and many others. He can also retreat to his model trains when he gets sick of music all together. It's the variety that keeps him from burning out and losing the passion. This is something we can all learn to do as we age. Keeping a wide variety of interests, hobbies, and other activities keeps you from burning out and allows you to keep the passion for life. There are references to Neil's firing band members & leaving wakes of destruction, but if he didnt keep changing gears he would have quit a long time ago, then those guys would NEVER play with him again. A lot of interesting stories here and despite the complaints from other readers about the author, he still had unprecendented access to the people & places that make the story.Bottomline message: It's not better to burn out OR fade away, it's better to have a variety to spice up your life and keep the passion. Read the book and learn from it. | 34 stars
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beware: may be low carb recipes but have high sodium & fat...
Like another reviewer, I really wanted to LOVE this cookbook but after reviewing all the recipes and nutritional information, I quickly discovered that they called for alot of processed ingredients. IE. several recipes called for CANNED CHEESE SOUP. I have learned to eat healthy whole foods and I just couldn't bring myself to even try or go back to processed foods. First they are LOADED with sodium, which will reek havoc on your blood pressure. Secondly, I was disappointed with the MANY HIGH FAT meats that were used in the recipes. To be considered a healthy and safe way of eating, I think this author has gotten it all wrong...They should have included only LEAN meats and HEALTHY FATS in their recipes along with WHOLE FRESH INGREDIENTS. And the lack of photos, that just ended it for me altogether. This cookbook will be recycled at the Half Price Bookstore or Goodwill. Good luck with your quest for healthier dining options! This one is NOT it! | 01 star
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Ick...How dare I!
I always feel unworthy to review anything classical, or that even written a long time ago, for the simple fact it is not my place to critise the masters of the written work, or to even begin to understand what it was like to live in that era. Therefore, I am left without an option but to base a review on the level of my enjoyment, which is no reflection of how great the novel is written or what a classical piece of artistry it may be. I cannot give this novel 5 stars because I truely found my attentiion wavering, and I felt thankful that the book, which seemed drawn out to me, was closing to end. It is undoubtably a classic storyline, the 'prejudice' of Mr Darcy, the love developing between the unlikely, but I had seen the movie, and generally knew the storyline, but felt to fully apperciate this story, I must have read it. Maybe that contributed to the sense of boredom that came with this novel to a degree, particularly whilst it was winter (in the novel) and Mr Darcy and Jane's friend were out of town. I got sick of the letters in the book, and began to think about other things while reading them, increasing the time it took me to read it. Sadly, I think with a increased patience, I could have really liked this novel, but I just was thankful I had finished it. I am sorry to burst any 'Pride and Prejudice loving' bubbles, just telling it how I saw it. Then again, I don't really know that much about the classics. | 23 stars
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A must read for any Scrooge
Nothing is off limits in this collection of essays. Sedaris let us into the world of department store elves, most of whom should not be anywhere near children in the SantaLand Diaries essay. Seasons Greetings is Sedaris' answer to those wretched holiday newsletters bragging about how great everything is for everyone complete with family photos of everyone in their matching holiday outfits. Holiday pageants and their butchering by teachers are the subject of Front Row Center. Religious zealots and rich yuppies also get their own essays.Even though there are only 6 essays in this book, all are funny. You'll be grossed out by some, but what's a David Sedaris book without some gross out humor. Chances are you probably know people who closely resemble those being mocked in this collection.Perfect for those who loathe the Christmas music on the radio starting November 1st and store displays in the middle of summer. This collection is one that I re-read every Christmas season and treasure along with the annual Christmas Story marathon on tv. | 45 stars
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Shocking and rewarding
One of Christie's shorter pieces is also one of her greatest successes. Hey, if you've never read Ellery Queen, it won't seem like plagarism. Blunt outcome is so well hidden you'll never see it coming. And yet after you do, it seems obvious from the beginning. Certainly one you should add to your Agatha collection. It's chilling and unforgettable... | 45 stars
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A poor rehash of The Ten Commandments
After reading this book I've concluded in 1960 - 68 I must have attended the most progressive Pennsylvania rural farm school! Back then we began every day with a greeting to our teacher and classmates, a sharing called "show and tell" rules for behvaior - called The Ten Commandments" were posted on the blackboard and our student work was displayed daily and at PTA meetings - oh and we also had individual education goals - it was called the homework list posted daily! I think if we have reached the point in America that teachers need to teach children how to say hello, how to behave towards others, etc. we are in BIG trouble as a nation. These are skills we learned in church and in our home and yes back then out teachers and principal read from the BIBLE every day! This book is trying to reinvent the wheel and in the process stealing the ideas of Maria Mountessours- such as circle time each morning, work stations, display art - all of which she knew in the 1800s. I do not recommend this book. I recommend teachers read Maria's work and work for the day when teachers are free to clearly state when something is morally right or wrong! | 01 star
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A wonderful book
Since many others have given through explications of the book, let me just say that this book is among the very, very few that I return to every few years and re-read - and always find something new to delight me. This is wonderful piece of historical fiction, murder mystery, and philosophical wonderings, all wrapped up in single, exceptional work. | 45 stars
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really Good
I liked the cd. the information was precise and the voice was easy to understand. great information on the cD | 45 stars
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incredible
A must-read for teenagers and adults alike. The book that made me realize that words are what matters in this great universe. | 45 stars
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poor photocopy
I got this for my son who loves Greek myths. I thought this version would be a good one because it said it was a photocopy and totally unabridged. However, the photocopy is so poor that he can't even read it! Some of the pages are only half photocopied, so they are missing half the words. Some of the pages are mixed up and out of order. He eventually gave up trying! | 01 star
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Robert's Rules Rule!
If you wish to be consistent in your meetings, "Rules" is essential -- this edition allows quick checks with the option of going to the complete rules when necessary.I recommend this brief edition highly | 45 stars
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Feel the Force of Psychic Sleuthing
I read the 2nd book "Better Read Than Dead" before reading her first book & was instantly a fan of Victoria Laurie's creative writing skills. So, I was aware of Abby's psychic power before plunging myself into her 1st book.Still in this 1st book, it was a revelation of how Victoria Laurie, a bona fide psychic herself, externalize her gifted ability in the form of her created character, Abby Cooper to de-mystify her chosen profession. In this book, Victoria Laurie has done credibility to her profession by portraying them as normal beings with the same type of frustration, humility & sensitivity just like you and me.It is a rare insight into the workings of a psychic mind seen thru Abby Cooper who reveals how she comes to her conclusion thru certain symbols, places, physical descriptions of people or allusion to stories etc. Abby articulates her thoughts & feelings thru the psychic process to create an intimate feeling of sharing her success & frustration in interpreting her symbols. You feel as if you are part of Abby's team involved in solving the mystery.Dutch, Abby's romantic interest, is perhaps representative of society's skeptisicm towards the pyschic profession. They do have a on-off-on-off relationship that continues in the series that entices the readers to read on to see how far in the relationship they will go or not go ahead.One thing for sure, Abby Cooper series is definitely something to look forward to! | 45 stars
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Great guide to help you chose what you may like
This is not a "tell all" or an "include all" guide to adult movies. Instead this guide does two things. First it lets us know what types of movies you can get through Good Vibrations and why they are so selective. That probably isn't so interesting to most readers of this review. The second thing this guide does is give a good background on what adults movies should do, advice on finding what you like, and a historical lesson on the industry. If you are looking for hundreds of pages of reviews, that isn't this book, nor will this book give you a blow by blow description of the movies it does review. Instead it helps you figure out what you are looking for and how to find it before you waste another chunk of money on porn you can't stand to watch. | 45 stars
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