Alex To Books

As readable as a novel, but based on painstaking research, Ross's account of the Jews who lived out the Holocaust in Shanghai focuses on four individual and their families. There is another book that deals mostly with the religious Jews in Shanghai (which Ross, disappointingly, ignores except for one or two disparaging remarks), but this book presents an excellent overall picture by following the lives of specific people. Highly recommended.

i'm a student in college and found this book very helpful. i used the book to start a community education project in my college's neighborhood. i've referred it to several of my friends who also love it. i highly recommend this book if you're a young person wanting to make a difference in the world.

The design of this book is as vivacious as the works in the exhibition. Glee is a brief but striking impression of the work of twenty artists who have embraced digital technology and are using it to refresh and revitalize abstract painting. In her succinct introductory essay, Cappellazzo describes how two of the twenty artists exhibited--namely Jim Isermann and Peter Halley--have been "primary sources" for the other eighteen. Both Halley and Isermann create works that are intellectually complex, yet visually so simple they transcend the limitations of art-historical categorization. By being included in this exhibition, Halley and Isermann, come across as not only a kind of art-historical reference but more importantly as energetic contributers to abstract painting in the new millenium. With Halley and Isermann as inspiration, the other eighteen painters foreshadow energetic new directions in abstraction. For anyone apprehensive about the future of painting amid the digital revolution, Glee is assurance that abstract painting is as vigorous as ever.

The author dives into suicide, euthanasia, suffering, right to die and the biblical perspective on each of these topics, offering various angles, sources of references and thoughts on these topics.

Drawing on his own medical experience, he is bold in offering his own stance on these subjects, a rare peep into a medical doctor's mind on such matters. It is rare to have a doctor be so open in his or her stance on such matters.

Very readable, extensively researched with source references for the reader. Enjoyed it.

Interest in green, sustainable building practices is great and the prior editions of GREEN BUILDING PRODUCTS have helped builders choose among the latest offerings, so any library strong in homeowner construction or builder guides needs the revised edition, which provides descriptions and manufacturer contact details for over 1,600 environmentally preferable products and materials. A 'must' for any collection regularly catering to builders and owner-builders.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

I love this book! It's a history of Greyhound in beautiful photographs do justice.Take a look back through the years as coaches progressed from bonnetted coaches to the legendary coaches like the "scenicruiser",Mc-8's,MC-9's and even "Silver Eagles" to name a few.This book is a gem.

Well written using terms & illustrations beginning & continuing quilters will find useful. Anderson and Hargrave each share their expertise on the subject of putting the final quilt together with hand or machine quilting. The book answered many of my questions.

Deftly edited by Dain Ginerelli, "Hot Rod Roots: A Tribute To The Pioneers" is profusely illustrated with images selected from the more than 20 photographs and thousands of hours of videotaped interviews with the people and cars that broke records on drag strips and in dry lake beds with their ingeniously adapted motor vehicles that transformed discarded car bodies, flatheads, and four-bangers into the American automotive phenomena that would become universally recognized as the 'hot rod'. Comprised of informed and informative essays by seven experts, "Hot Rod Roots" covers such diverse issues as hot rodding and World War II, belly tanks and other speed related changes, track roadster racing, and drag racing, the spreading popularity of hot rods through magazines and car shows. Of special note are A. B. Shuman's essay 'From Out of the East' and Mark A. Morton's 'Hot Rod Heritage'. Simply stated, "Hot Rod Roots" is a 'must read' for anyone who has every owned, worked on, ridden in, or spent their youth admiring the great American hot rod!

Pardon me. Because this book is out of print, could you please help me get one copy, old or new?

Thank you so much for your help.

Respectfully,

John Wong j.t.wong@worldnet.att.net

I picked this book up at a discount book store a few years back. I found it very helpful when I landed a game show audition! Good tips on what they are looking for.