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Rugrats is a great children's book, because children can learn about friendship, and the difference between good friends and bad friends.
Children would enjoy this book, because it deals with all the obstacles that kids need to accomplish!
This story is about four children that are best friends and they are only about four years old, and one of the children has an older cousin named "Angelica", which picks on her little cousin, and his three friends all the time. The four children's names are Tommy, Chucky, Phil, and Lil, which Phil and Lil are twins , and Tommy's parents are the main parents in this story.

The short story "Ten in the Bed", I think is one of the best children's books that I have ever read! This story is written by Penny Dale, and its copy write is 1988!
Children can learn about picking on their older brothers, or sisters by kicking them out of their bed, so they can have the whole bed to their selves!
This book is basically about ten children is a bed, and smallest child keeps telling the rest of the children to move ever, and eventually the small child is the only child left in the bed.

In this book Pooh, Piglet, and Rabbit all come up with a plan for unbouncing tiger. The reason that they want to do this is because tiger always bounces into them and they fall to the ground. So Rabbit comes up with a plan to unbounce tiger. The plan was to take him into the woods and get him lost for one night so the next day when they find tiger he wouldn't be bouncy anymore.
The lesson that the book teaches is basically that the way one person or thing is, whether it's a bad thing in your eyes is the way they will always be and no one can change that.
The age level for this book is 4-8. This book was a very good book. I have liked Winnie the Pooh since I was about 4 years old and I would recommend this book to kids everywhere.

Walt Disney's Winnie the Pooh and Tigger too is an excellent book for children to read. It is a classic book that has a great story about the characters. Winnie is a lovable bear and a big fan of all children.And then you have Tigger who bounces all over the place and is full of energy. Children go nuts for this. Even when I was a child I loved too read Winnie the Pooh books cause they are all so good. I especially like this one in particular though. It has marvelous illustrations and tells a great story, very understandable for children. I will end by saying that this book should be one that is owned by all children,no child should have to go with out Winnie the Pooh.

This is the first of Phil's 'XXXenophile Collection' books, which were drawn from his earlier adult comics. The nine stories in this graphic novel are each as funny as any Phil Foglio fan would expect, and if you are not a fan then this book could very well bring you over to our side. While the stories are undeniably of an adult, although not necessarily mature, nature they depict loving, caring, humorous individuals. And for any fans of Buck Godot you should recognize one of the characters in a story from this book. Volume One is worth more than every penny you will pay for it in the laughs it will bring you.

I love Phil Foglio's work. Rife with explicit content, this is not for the meek. I highly recommend it for the short stories contained, only because the artfully drawn caricatures are worth waiting for. I poured through this volume (and have already done so with the other four) with wild abandon. Comic, inventive-the situations the stories are based upon are really quite varied and they hold the readers' interest-and also overtly perverse, I thoroughly enjoyed this collection. I am a Phil Foglio fan for life!

Science fiction sex comedy - it actually makes sense, and this is done very nicely. The vignettes are all well drawn in Foglio's amusing style, and are all gentle and consensual. Some (maybe most) are a little kinky, but there are no dark or hard edges here.

I have trouble calling this erotic, even though every tale (and occasional tail) is 'anatomically explicit.' Foglio's stories are just too comical and cartoonish. The SF angle allows for some otherwise improbable premises, so there are many different angles on mankind's oldest entertainment.

The series is funny, affectionate, and memorable. You may not remember any one story a month later. The happy, funny tone is what's worth a return visit, maybe again and again.

I love XXXenophile!

Too much erotica is violent, misogynistic, and takes itself too seriously. XXXenophile, by contrast, is non-violent, girl-friendly, and funny as hell.

I would recommend XXXenophile (any of the collections) for any adult who likes good comics; but I would especially recommend it for people looking for well-written, entertaining erotica (even if they're not into comics).

There are very few books that are genuinely sexy and uproariously funny, but this is one of them.

For fans of Phil Foglio who remember his "What's New with Phil and Dixie" here is the long awaited issue on "Sex and D&D". In a departure from his previous XXXenophile Collections this graphic novel is a single story that follows a typical D&D party in an adventure. Okay maybe typical is the wrong word, but any gamer (You know who you are) will recognize the characters immediatly. Not a gamer? You poor thing. Don't worry the story requires only that have a sense of humor and it will take care of everything else. For any adult that is now or every was a D&D player not reading this book would be a tragedy that would leave you forever scarred. Don't let this happen to you, buy this book now. And if you never were a player this book is still to wonderful to pass up, order a copy and I think you will agree.

Wow.. i got my package already by the 20th and i orderd by 16th wow.. it was fast! good job amazon. and your fast service. I Love the book so much its makes me just want to scream! *Laughs* Anyways thanks guys!

Romp between the sheets, in the hallways, and anywhere else the mood strikes. And strike it will --

This book picks up where the first five left off. Volumes 1-5 collect the short pieces from the comic book originals. This is a new story, and the only XXXenophile book with one story end to end. It is a fantasy quest, in search of a god's missing libido. The questers find it, and it works its god-like power over them, in pairs, threesomes, and moresomes.

It pays to have a versatile attitude towards what passes between adults when reading this book. That may not matter too much, though. The cartoony couplings (and triplings, and more)are hard to take seriously, even when the participants are seriously hard. Still, it's not for people with tender sensibilities.

The good news is that this is a central chapter of a much longer story, so there are prequels and sequels to anticipate. The sad news is that Foglio has not yet given us the rest of that story. I, for one, can't wait.

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For all those "What's New" fans who waited reasonably patiently all those years for "Sex and D&D" to finally get addressed, here's your answer. This is the first xXxenophile collection-format book that's just one long story, and it's hilarious. Take your standard D&D group (well, as standard as is possible in Phil Foglio's imagination) and send them on a quest involving a basketball-sized ruby that invokes incredible lust in anyone who touches it, and you've got the funniest, sexiest adventure since Scherazade used to tell bedtime stories. Buy this.

I LOVE this book. I'm a single mom and this book is perfect for me. I couldn't have told my son any better that he is my wish come true!

This book is adorable. I love the whole concept of the book. It puts into words all the things I want to say to my son, since he is my wish come true.

The illustrations are incredible! The content kinda goes astray, hence the 4 stars. But the story is wonderful. Being a 40 year old first time Mom, in a time where many women are having difficulty having babies, this book speaks to my heart!

This is another beautifully written book my Marianne Richmond. The Mother Bear tells the story of her pregnancy to her son. She describes her feelings & emotions. How she couldn't wait for his arrival and how he is "Her wish come true". The baby bear just loves to hear his mother tell him the story. Just like my son loves to hear me read this book. I love to tell my son that he is "my wish come true". Ms.Richmond is an amazing author. You could never go wrong with her books.

Beautiful dancers in wonderful costumes photographed in the landscapes of the Nevada desert. Great quality photography and paper for the price.

Beautiful photos of lovely dancers in beautiful, natural settings. This is a classy, fun calendar and has some variety in costuming as well. I'm very happy with my purchase of this calendar.

Enjoy,
Linn/YaShara

This calendar is great for lovers of the desert and of belly dance. It is not cheesecake - it shows diverse women who really are serious dancers whom I have seen perform. The photography showcases the stark beauty of the desert, the grace of the women, and the beautiful costumes.

I received this as a gift and I love it. I would recommend it to anyone who plays poker or knows anyone who plays. It's easy to read or you can just look at the great pics.

While the price seems high for a 154 page book it is so nicely done that
I must recomend it. The lay out is pure coffee table style, something that
you can pick up at leisure and skim thru. The features 52 poker hands played at the World Series of Poker, historical information, biographies,and great photographs.

If I was going to be trapped on a desert Island and I could only bring three items with me, I would bring a fully supplied fishing boat, a desalinization plant, and a harem of playboy playmates.

I would not bring this book. It just wouldn't be practical. I suppose I could use the pages as kindling for a fire, but that would just be a waste of money. I'd imagine there are plenty of plants and brush I could use instead, so why waste the space bringing the book. Plus, the boat will be fully stocked, so I'll bet there will be matches on board, or maybe even a starter log.

But that scenario aside, it's a great book for poker aficionados and degenerate gamblers alike. For those who are new to the game it's a great way to learn about its rich history. For those who are illiterate, there are many spectacular pictures to look at while you hope and pray that no one discovers your dark shameful secret. Then again, if you are illiterate, you aren't reading this right now, so I guess it doesn't matter.

Take it from me (someone who hasn't known the author for 12 years) this book is great.

This book is great! Paul is truly a comic genius! I found myself laughing out loud alot while reading this, sometimes even hours after reading the book! I would definately recommend this book to anyone who has ever been annoyed with or by anything.

WoW! This gem is a must for the ever conscious consumer who wants to know that they are not alone in this crazy technology world. Simple and notorious examples of how life has gotten more difficult from the days of our grandparents. When the day has got you down, reach for the book and let your mind wander with laughter.

Paul's humor is second to none. In order for one to receive the full affect, I highly recommend everyone should see him live on stage. He will keep you laughing the entire show. The book displays his unique dry sense of humor however, the actual presentation is well worth a trip to one of his shows. And I guarantee after you've seen one, you will go time and time again. You will want to take all your friends and family to share the experience.

the complete review is listed as written by Herb Siegel.

Never before has a book revealed such complete and intimate details about the birth pains of what today we know as the modern theater. Mr. Frome introduces us to the creative geniuses who experimented with writing, directing and acting. We learn of their conflicts, motivations and final breakthroughs to greatness.

We follow their lives as they hone in on their acting methods. Their egos are examined, revealing how weakness becomes strength, which in turn can sometimes topple greatness.

The Actors Studio presents an all-star cast of the best creative talent available and how they struggled to make it! From the early years of the Russian theater and into the forties and fifties when experimental theater groups competed to find the true "method acting" techniques.

As a onetime student of the highly exteemed Sandy Meisner's Neighborhood Playhouse in NYC, I prize this book as a captain his log, noting an exciting journey around the world. One day it will be a major movie or play. But it will require only the best actors to portray the lives of greats like Adler, Brando, Cliff, Dean, Garfield, Kazan, Miller, Odets, Winters, Stanislavsky, etc. These names easily fill a book and it is called "the Actors Studio".

This is a book for anyone with a serious interest or involvement in film and theater. It will make both intriguing reading and invaluable reference material for students, teachers, people in the business (or those hoping to be) and dedicated movie- and theater-goers.

Professor Frome, who teaches dramatic arts at the University of Connecticut, really knows his stuff. In his new book he shows how Stanislavsky's introduction of "Realism," followed by collectives such as the legendary Group Theater and especially the Actors Studio, exerted their massive influence on the style and quality of acting and production in America. It's a story in which two seemingly incompatible elements, conflict and synergy, transfigured the face of drama.

There are fascinating insights into the characters of such icons as Marlon Brando, Montgomery Clift, Marilyn Monroe, James Dean and many others. Frome, who can be quite acerbic when he wants to be, doesn't hesitate to debunk some of the PR-inspired legends of this hugely formative era, and is pretty snitty about Lipton's TV series of the same name. Take a close look at the many photos, not one of which is a posed studio still.

Frome's five-page bibliography in small type, and his painstakingly inclusive index, bear witness to the mountain of research on which this impressive book is based.

My daughter loved the movie so I was very excited to see it in paperback. She's an avid reader for 9 years old and finished the book within 48 hours. She took it to school and was reading every free moment.

Well Done, and a must give gift for a young teen.

This is the best movie I have seen in years. It will warm your heart.
You will laugh and you will cry. Do not miss this movie!
Jo Reynolds
Ketchum, Idaho

"American Studio Glass 1960-1990" is a scholary and engaging look at the development and current state of this relatively new art form. Through experience and research the rapid evolution of art in glass form is described through history and from factory to studio. The acceptance in the high-art world, in museums and among collectors is documented in interesting and authoritative ways. The footnotes add considerable value to the text. This is a must-read for seasoned, new and future collectors as well as for curatorial and gallery staffs.

Dr. Lynn writes with authority and clarity and explains a generation's search to learn to manipulate glass and with it, to make art. We look forward to her next book, SCULPTURE, GLASS AND AMERICAN MUSEUMS.

I quote below a review of Martha Drexler Lynn's "American Studio Glass 1960 to 1990":


"Martha:

I have seen your new book "American Studio Glass 1960-1990" by Hudson Hills. It is fabulous, beautiful, wonderful, exciting!!!! Much much congratulations on a SUPERB JOB. As always, you are a credit to our profession.
Wow, you are incredible!

Barry Shifman
Curator of Decorative Arts
Indianapolis Museum of Art"