Female Books

You're in for a treat with this tempting and entertaining look at the complete java lowdown joined by heartfelt expressions of friendship. Every coffee affecionado, of whom there are legions, will appreciate the intricate look at variations of
the brew, the detailed instructions for ultimate enjoyment combined with the aroma of true friendship. Sassy illustrations and sophisticated insights make this a delightful book to read and to give to those "special people" who have made my life a little brighter with their friendship. I can't wait to see my coffee-loving friends enjoy reading this colorful serving of smooth indulgence.

Weapon is one page turner of a book. Once you start reading you will not want to put it down. Kassandra Taser, the book's lead character is a government agent out for revenge. And she kicks some major @ss getting it too. The mixture of strong characters and high action makes this book a good read. Buy it!

it were thrilling!! Go and see it!! I highly recommened it!!

This is a timely, must-have book for anyone who cares about reducing the level of poverty in our country. In an ambitious undertaking, History Professor Frank Stricker examines fifty years of attempts to solve problems of poverty. His analysis covers the historical settings as well as the political decisions, public attitudes, and public policies enacted from the 1950s to the present time.

Stricker examines the War on Poverty in the 1960s under President Lyndon Johnson and evaluates its scope and effectiveness. He shows how job training and other antipoverty programs didn't lower poverty levels as expected because an equal effort wasn't made to create good jobs. In one enlightening chapter he describes the causes that led to a shift from a war on poverty to a war on the poor. At a time when the focus should have been on the effects of global changes, deindustrialization, and recessions, blame was shifted to individual habits and accusations of laziness of the poor. It seems that it has been much easier to blame the poor for their poverty than to deal with the complex conditions that cause poverty.

The author provides eye-opening evidence that demonstrates how the poor fare in other countries. As he points out "American capitalism does not initially produce more poverty, but American governments offer fewer income supports to help the poor than every one of fourteen other rich nations." To see the effects of this lack of support, one need only to read today's headlines expressing concern about the uncertainty of our economy and the worry it is causing. Many middle class Americans are now facing a likely fall into poverty. In other industrial countries income supports help people get through the bad times of the markets.

In the last section of his book Stricker argues for a much-needed debate on ways to win the war on poverty and offers seventeen suggestions of his own. Foremost among them is the need for government to stimulate job creation and to create good government jobs, real jobs that provide real benefits. One that comes to mind would be hiring more inspectors to check on the safety of our food, drugs, toys and other goods. Stricker acknowledges that many of his suggestions will be politically difficult to achieve because of ideological differences among political parties and differences of opinion among citizens. But he points out that if we care about eliminating poverty we must try. Whether more low-income Americans can be moved to vote and more politicians can be unchained from increasing corporate influence will only happen if the attempt is made.

Stricker's book is a thoroughly researched history written in a clear, down-to-earth style. It is a good read from beginning to end, and also a valuable reference book for citizen activists interested in learning how specific programs to eradicate poverty have worked. "Why America Lost the War on Poverty-And How to Win It" answers the questions it asks and gets my enthusiastic recommendation!

Glenn Muncy has written a fascinating book about human sexuality from the Bible's point of view. It is an accurate and compelling study of why God did create us as male and female, presented in a unique and interesting CSI crime scene investigation format. I learned many interesting things from Glenn Muncy's wise insights into scripture. And his engaging personality shines through the pages, making this a thoroughly enjoyable book to read. I heartily recommend this book to anyone who has ever wondered why God made us the way we are!

Astute, empathetic observations from a former board member of NOW who has observed women's liberation and seen men's issues go unrecognized.

I want to thank the author immensely for sending me this fabulous work that kept me engaged on a train ride from Baltimore to New York. The book had me so enthralled that I was at my destination before I realized I had left my starting point.

The story has some overtones of a Richard Mattheson novel (Somewhere in Time) as Chad Henson (his name is similar to the author's) becomes infatuated with a recently deceased movie star named Frances Langford. Frances' magical voice is what does the trick for Chad. Through means kind of out of Jerry Lewis type movie, Chad is able to travel to the past and meet Frances, first as an elderly woman and then her more younger self. Chad is convinced that Frances was always searching for her perfect mate when she sang Will I Ever Know and that Chad himself is that perfect mate.

The author goes on to perfectly capture the mood of the 1940's and its many Hollywood icons. Telling any more about the book would be a spoiler but I hope the Mr. Henry will let me know when the next installment of the story will be ready because I can't wait for it to come out!

A good read. The heroine was so busy running away from relationships, because she thought she wasn't pretty. She was delightful.

This book is a rare thing. By that I mean that although there are many, *many* herb books on the market, and a goodly percentage of those books are categorized as female-specific, this particular book doesn't feel like mere repetition of basic material, or intent subverted by its personalized approach and themes. I purchased it because there was an elegant little drawing of poppies on the cover, and the price was low enough that I thought to take the risk despite a lack of review. It was a good choice. The book has an accessible feel to it; as an ethnobotanist I appreciate the veracity of information. As a very UNscientific scientist, I appreciate the humanistic "real people" kinda tone which doesn't lose its impact on individual readers by being *too* specifically personal. It reads well and easily. Many of the inclusions are very catalytic in terms of promoting one's own experiences to experiment and pick up where the book leaves off. I'm also very grateful for the overall "tone" of the book. It does not preach or advocate a specific, tightly defined lifestyle. It is not boring. It doesn't get tangled up in its own self-conscious attempt to fuse good writing and good reading. You don't *have* to know a lot about herbs in order to appreciate it, but I believe the more you do know, the more you actually *will* appreciate it. I don't think you have to be female to get something useful from this book. And I definitely believe you don't have to be a specific type of female, or in a particular age group, in order to find great relevance and value. In a perfect world, we give books like this one very freely -- we give them to our daughters when they first start their monthly bleeding cycle. We give them to our sisters and friends when they're pregnant or new to motherhood. We give them to our mothers on mother's day or as croning gifts. We learn. We grow. So do the herbs in our gardens and our knowledge and experience.

Asma El Dareer does an excellent job with this book. She gives a in-depth and at times very graphic representation of what female circumcision actually is. This book depicts the tools used, the manner in which they are used, and the consequences that are involved with this dangerous practice. It is advised that this book is very graphic and is complete with pictures, however, any woman that needs to be reassured of the privileges that they receive by living in te U.S. should definately read this book.