I Books

When my daughter was young, she loved this book and so did I. Written by Dr. Seuss it is of course an excellent book for young children and it is short. On those nights when it was late and she was in bed and begged for me to read her a story, I read this one. It also helps to alleviate the natural fears that children have.
The main character repeatedly encounters a pair of pale green pants with no one inside them. Terrified, he runs and hides whenever he sees them. However, eventually he has a close encounter and discovers that the pants are lonely and frightened. This leads to a sustained friendship.
The lesson here is one that I always explained to my daughter, the fact that in nearly all cases the fear of the unknown is greater than is justified by what the unknown actually is. Knowledge leads to understanding and understanding is the key to conquering fear. That is a lesson that all humans need to learn and relearn throughout life.

I traded a huge purple stuffed dog, for Sneetches and Other Stories when I was 5 or 6. THIS story is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE! Imagine my joy to see it published on it's own. I am 43 now, and highly recommend this little book.

My kids and I love this story. It is a little scary and can be read with a lot of drama. It is also great because you can use it as a teaching tool when your kids are scared of the unknown.

My recommendation though is to spend the extra couple bucks and pick up the book (Sneetches and Other Stories) in which this story was published. The other stories are just as fun!

Perhaps my top pick for the bedtime stories.
The eyes of a child grow large, their tiny heartbeats quicken and their grip tightens upon your person. Questions arise every other page from their interested brains as to "What do you think is gonna happen next?". Until the last few pages when all is revealed what's green and has been walking in the dark, the cutest of giggles begin.
Upon leaving the childs room, lights go out and the exchange of good nights are given; even thou it is but a humourous book, none-the-less do the tiny folk remind you to leave the closet light on when exiting the room.
I think those are the best critiques in the world.

A Suessage walk in the forest dark.

LadyGray
Author of the Yuletide Tale - White Holly

This book was always one of my favorites because me and my grandpa would read it together all the time and in the beginning I would always be scared but then at the end I would be laughing so hard!

This was a great book - if I had just one book about Win 95, this would be it.

i have read the book for the 3rd edition but this was in my class Tim class some one stole the cd for the book so i couldnt do some of the things it sead to do so im just going to try to get the next best thing

Livingston & Straub combine thorough knowledge and casual writing skills nicely, resulting in an easy to find by, easy to follow and easy to execute by reference tome. A " Windows 95 Secrets " tweak, MaxMTU / DefaultRcvWindows, effected a software cost savings equal to the cover price!

Before you call me, look at 'Windows 95 Secrets' by Brian Livingston & Davis Straub, This book provides essential, and much undocumented information about Windows 95 features, installation, Plug and Play, boot files, the Windows desktop, relationships to DOS, networking, performance, and more. Helpful for everyone from the neophyte to the most intense power user. A great gift.

This excellent reference manual has become an indispensable corner stone of my computer library. Well written in clear and concise English the book is full of tips and tricks -- many of them undocumented by Microsoft. "Windows 95 Secrets" has helped me through a number of problematic situations including ones having to do with Network, modem, fax and printer setup and trouble shooting. If you are considering the purchase of only one Windows 95 reference book: this is the one.

I searched everywhere for this book, and when I found it, I practicly lunged at it, and it was beyond worth it. Step into the life of the young sleuth, Lili, as she uncovers mysteries by finding the birthdates of the victims and the suspects, so she can use her mothers ring to solve the cases. I love the series; I bought all of the books within a month. Enjoy!

This is a very good series, despite being so short. I love how the mysteries are incorporated with tidbits of astrology. It's really very interesting and engrossing. Another thing I love is the blossoming romance between Lily and Hiromi is so fun and you'll be screaming for them to get together the whole time. Lily is an astrology whiz who has just taken over her missing mother's job; Spica. Spica is a detective who uses her secret ring to call upon the spirits of each sign to help her solve the murder or mystery. The little spirits are adorable and each has a distinctive personality based on their representative sign. Throughout each book their will be author's notes telling you about the sign being investigated at the time. The mysteries themselves are varied and some (as in later in the series) can be downright frightening! This isn't a book that will scare you, however. It's a story about mystery, lost love, a missing parent, and fun. There are many funny bits to lighten the story up. The art style involves a lot of shading and screen tones. It is very detailed. This is a great series all around and I definitely recommend it!

This is a good series. It's about Lili, a high-schooler who solves crimes with the help of a magical ring containing the spirits of the zodiac signs (Virgo, Scorpio, etc.), who give her clues to track down who did the crime, and how.

The art is pretty good, but not what I would call remarkable. The story is mostly meant for younger kids, so a 10-year-old would probably like it a bit more than a teenager. If you're trying to get a friend of yours interested in manga, (or want to find out about manga yourself) this is a good choice for fans of Nancey Drew and Encyclopedia Brown.

This manga is great! It has comedy, mystery and action. And the art is beautiful. Its too bad that there is not much on it on the web... Cause it never got turned into a tv show, and so it is not known very well :( I recommend that you buy this and introduce this to your friends, make them read it even though they might judge the book by its cover! my buddies say that they didnt like to read this because of the cover T_T! its a good manga!

I LOVE Zodiac P.I.! It's wonderfully written, with a awesome cast of characters and catchy plot! I've read all 4 of the books so many times that I accidently ripped the spine of the 4th volume...oopps.

~The Characters~
Lili (NOT Lily) Hoshizawa is a 13 yr. old astrologist on a search for her mother,Kaoruko Hoshizawa,who disappeared 2 years ago. In the meantime,she busts mysteries under the alias Spica P.I. and leaves the police, along with her own father, scratching thier heads as to who she is. She solves crimes with 2 things: the birthdate of the victim and the help of 12 zodiac spirits who give her clues and guidance from Lili's summoning of her Star Ring.
Hiromi Oikawa,however,is another story. Good-looking,yes, Hiro is also a detective(much to Mr. Hoshizawa's annoyance) and deals with the mysteries in a logical manner. At times, he's a regular pain in the behind. Hiromi is also allergic to girls, including his own sister, Megumi(whose vainity is VERY annoying..I'd like to do nothing more than kick her and Michelle/Sailor Neptune over a cliff. They're so AIR-HEADED...) I find that very funny.......poor Hiromi!!

I enjoyed Fine's first book and have recommended it to
clients wanting to buy a new piano. I have seen
first hand how it saved some clients tons of money.
For those who already have the first book, I highly
recommend buying this updated version.

I would seriously recommend this book to anyone thinking of buying a new piano. It lists every brand I've ever heard of and many I haven't. There is a tier system set up so you can compare brands within a price range. My wife and I learned a lot about pianos in general, which helped us make our decision as to which one to buy. It's a supplement to the main book and comes out every year.

Larry Fine's book is an invaluable source not only for those of us in the piano business, but for anyone who owns a piano and especially for those who are seeking to purchase one. I highly recommend it.

The previous positive reviews are true; this is an indepensable book for anyone in the market for a piano.

This little book is worth it's price many times over for those seriously piano shopping. I learned so much about pianos and brands. I've played a wonderful Kawai upright for 16 years and am ready to purchase a grand. I thought all these brands I'd never heard of before were "no-names", definitely not what I wanted. Well, after a month of research and many trips to piano stores, I am buying one of those no-names! My Estonia 190 (6'3") will be delivered in a week!

The second installment of one of the best scifi anthologies around and also the first where my all-time favorite Joker of all time Jube the Walrus is introduced (or is he a joker or something else entirely you will have to read to find out.

The story forces on an invading force from outer space dubbed in typical pulp fashion "The Swam" the stories focus on the attempts by Aces and Jokers to fight it and by a tyrannical cult to control it in the mistaken belief that the swarm's arrival is for the greater good of all humanity.

There are also appearances by other Aces including Cord, the Great and Powerful Turtle Captain Trips and an unfortunate teenager named Kid Dinosaur who can change into any of the long dead reptiles that he has knowledge of...unfortunately his mass doesn't change.

This is another time where my powers of description do not measure up to how great this book is

If you are a fan of

Lewis Shiner
Walter Jon Williams
Pat Cadigan
George R.R. Martin
Roger Zelazny

Then do yourself a favor and find a copy of this book.

Aces High is a high class, and high up restaurant catering to the Aces, the Wild Card victims with powers. It is expensive and snooty, run by one of their own, a man named Hiram Worchester, who has the ability to control weight.

The Aces have two serious problems in this book, and the stories all relate to these somehow, the menace of the alien Swarm, and the crazy black magic style power use of the Astronomer, a geeky crazed black magician type.

The other memorable nasty, Demise, with his death gaze and regeneration abilities, also is introduced in "If Looks Could Kill".

Wild Cards 02 : 01 Pennies from Hell - Lewis Shiner
Wild Cards 02 : 02 Jube: One - George R. R. Martin
Wild Cards 02 : 03 Unto the Sixth Generation: Prologue - Walter Jon Williams
Wild Cards 02 : 04 Jube: Two - George R. R. Martin
Wild Cards 02 : 05 Ashes to Ashes - Roger Zelazny
Wild Cards 02 : 06 Unto the Sixth Generation: Part One - Walter Jon Williams
Wild Cards 02 : 07 Unto the Sixth Generation: Part Two - Walter Jon Williams
Wild Cards 02 : 08 Jube: Three - George R. R. Martin
Wild Cards 02 : 09 If Looks Could Kill - Walton Simons
Wild Cards 02 : 10 Jube: Four - George R. R. Martin
Wild Cards 02 : 11 Unto the Sixth Generation: Epilogue - Walter Jon Williams
Wild Cards 02 : 12 Winter's Chill - George R. R. Martin
Wild Cards 02 : 13 Jube: Five - George R. R. Martin
Wild Cards 02 : 14 Relative Difficulties - Melinda M. Snodgrass
Wild Cards 02 : 15 With a Little Help From His Friends - Victor Milán
Wild Cards 02 : 16 Jube: Six - George R. R. Martin
Wild Cards 02 : 17 By Lost Ways - Pat Cadigan
Wild Cards 02 : 18 Mr. Koyama's Comet - Walter Jon Williams
Wild Cards 02 : 19 Half Past Dead - John J. Miller
Wild Cards 02 : 20 Jube: Seven - George R. R. Martin



Fortunato meets a nice girl to go along with his geisha collection, but his pursuit of the Masons through rare coins has terrible consequences.

5 out of 5


Walrus boy ain't what he seems.

4 out of 5


An ally makes a desperate teleportation attempt to warn Jube of the Swarm.

4 out of 5


The death of his alien ally and the loss of the singularity shifter and a garbled message of warning distracts Jube from the xmas cheer.

4 out of 5


The death of his alien ally and the loss of the singularity shifter and a garbled message of warning distracts Jube from the xmas cheer.

4 out of 5


Jube hires Croyd to find the alien corpse, and anything with it. Devil John biffo.

4 out of 5


Modular Man made, Swarm invade.

4 out of 5


Singularity shifting. Don't try and mind-control androids.

3.5 out of 5


When Jube realises his ally meant the Swarm, he knows he needs the power of the Singularity Shifter rather more urgently.

3.5 out of 5


Astronomer hires Demise eyes.

4.5 out of 5


Jube enlists the transparent infobroker.

3 out of 5


Punks find Shifter.

2.5 out of 5


Girl shy Turtle.

4.5 out of 5


Astronomer, Swarm, Takisians all prove to be a little overwhelming.

3 out of 5


Captain Trips drops back in, as Tachyon's relatives show bad timing, capture them, Turtle, and others.

5 out of 5


Tachyon and Trips vs Takisians and Swarm for the fate of the world.

5 out of 5


On the Mason trail.

3 out of 5


Astronomer has hostages and Shakhti machine, but the Aces rally for a raid.

4 out of 5


Swarm sighting.

3 out of 5


Yeoman finds the Singularity Shifter while taking out Egrets. When Tachyon learns of this, he has a plan to take the fight to the Swarm.

5 out of 5


Jube tells Red about some aliens and decides his allegiances are local.

3.5 out of 5

This is the second book in the Wildcards series. This book focuses on the lives of many of the aces of the wildcards universe, with the main unifying plot of the stories being the threat of an alien invasion.

Aces High is a more focused book, dealing with a smaller group of aces and returning to them more often rather than the sampler that the first book was. Many of the favorites return; Fortunato, Dr. Tachyon, The Great and Powerful Turtle, but there are some really nasty villians that appear in this book, as well. The villians are not nice people, so be warned, but they are interesting characters. The leader is pretty much evil to the core, but his hirelings are much more human, each with their own motivations which are explained pretty well in the book. They aren't all evil; many are just looking to get ahead and backing the team that they think will win. Well, and perhaps are a bit more accepting of the "win at any cost" mentality.

I can't think of a story I didn't enjoy in this book, either. All were well written, and were tied together well. I think my favorite story may have been the exploits of Modular Man, but Captain Tripps is a very interesting character as well. I hope to see more of them in future books.

So far, it seems that these books should be read in order, so if you skip Wildcards 1 and start here, you may be lost. Just a word of warning, since I know the books can be hard to find.
I recommend this book to all Wildcards fans and any superhero fan that has not read this series yet is doing themselves a disservice.

A great installment in the Wild Cards universe. An alien swarm is headed on a collision course with earth and the Aces must unite to fight the impending doom of the world. However, "the Astronomer" - a super-villain- is trying to stop the heroes, and employs any devious methods to reach his ends... There are new characters presented such as Demise - who can look in your eyes forcing you to relive his death, and thus die yourself...and Jube, the walrus-like newspaper salesman with bad taste in jokes and equally bad fashion sense... who knows what motives he has?

This is a great story, and I can't help but think that the wild cards would make an excellent series on the sci-fi channel.
I look forward to the next episode!

Relic113

The continuing short story collection set in the shared world as introduced in 'Wild Cards,' this is the continuing stories of those Aces and Jokers (and sometimes plain old natural humans) in the fallout of the genetic Wild Card virus. We're in the eighties now, and a new menace looms on the horizon - a dark alien organism is on its way, and the Swarm Mother sends terrible creatures down to attack earth in many places - and who else can stop them but the super-powered Aces?

The nice thing is the story-arc merely starts with the swarm assault, and from there, the weaving in of new and old characters is superb. We revisit some of the best characters from the first volume (The Great and Powerful Turtle is my favourite so far), and the story of the Swarm Mother certainly doesn't end in that single attack. This is solid stuff, and very well organized to say that it's a shared world.

Now I've ordered book three in with the last of my online gift certificates, and hope it arrives soon! Nothing quite like a new literary addiction.

'Nathan

I'll be honest, all in all I liked reading about Andy's journey with CF. I can understand how he feels and he does a good job of describing what he has been through. While reading i felt as though half of this book was written to help you understand andy and his journey and the other half is simply a "look what i did." At times he came off as whiny and emotional. Also although it's never metioned it's written as though andy grew up with "deep pockets." Which is fine, it just helps me understand him. Overall i feel for you Andy. Fight the good fight

Whether or not your life has been touched by chronic disease, you will be able to relate to Lipman's story of overcoming adversity. The candid, honest prose reminds the reader to seize the day. The work has affected me more than any other. I would highly recommend it.

I am not a reader, but I could not put this book down. I read it on the beach at Cabo San Lucas. I have kids who are struggling with health problems. This book gives hope and strength to anyone who is facing impossible odds. Andy is obviously a man of deep character and tremendous resolve. If you are struggling yourself or know anyone who is, get them this book.

I found the book totally inspiring!! I pray that when my daughter is old enough to read that she will be as inspired as I was. Thank you Andy for doing such a wonderful book!!!

This was a great book it really inspired me.

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This is a wonderful book for family! I have graduated from "The English Nanny and Governess School" in Chagrin Falls, OH, and have found that this book is acurate and useful for both parents and nannies. With the bad rap many nannies are taking through media, I'm pleased that this book gives nannies the recognition they deserve. Many work long hours and want to be dedicated to the child and the family. It helps to know what to look for in a nanny so that she may stick around for quite a long time. The child will appreciate his mommy and daddy taking time to read this before hiring anyone to take care of his/her daily needs. You won't regret buying this book!

Finding a nanny was an amazing amount of work. I had no idea where to start. This step by step book gave me the insight I needed to choose the best nanny for my daughter. I am recommending this to all my friends.

Umut is my son. I cannot give him less than five stars!

I hope one day he can review this book and rewrite it with all details without fear.

Author Ozturk who braces the Hurricane Katrina in Biloxi, Mississippi says that he loves the Gulf Coast of Mississippi more than ever.

Author Umut Ozturk brings in fifteen years of his life in Biloxi, Mississippi and shows us ups and downs of being a foreigner in his new home.

Mr. Ozturk's story is a Mississippi Gulf Coast's history between 1990 to the current days.

As you are reading this review he is fighting against Hurricane Katrina's devastation, side by side with his friends in Biloxi, Mississippi.

True Story of Turkish Family Facing Deportation Says Otherwise


With fear and apprehension still hanging over the country like a dense fog, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 continue to impact the American public. Innocent people wanting to immigrate to the United States have been turned away due to racial profiling and the fear of additional attacks. The Department of Homeland Security was developed in response to the events of 9/11, but Americans remain on high alert. For one immigrant family, lack of communication between this government agency and the FBI created a nightmare. In his book America Hates Me But I Still Love Her!, author Umut Ozturk tells their story.

Born in Istanbul, Turkey, Umut Ozturk immigrated to the United States with his family in 1990 at the age of twelve. His father is a NATO officer who participated in the U.S. Air Force and Turkish Air Force exchange program, and the family settled in Biloxi, Mississippi. Years later, while trying to qualify for financial aid in order to attend law school, Umut applied for permanent U.S. residency. That fateful action brought the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) to his family's doorstep, changing their lives irrevocably.

The Ozturk family was forced into the beginning stages of the deportation process even though the INS granted Umut's request for residency. Today, the Ozturk family is in the midst of their third appeal. Unless this appeal is successful, everyone in the family, with the exception of Umut and his younger American-born sister, will be deported, effectively tearing the family apart. Even though Umut's personal request for U.S. residency was approved, he has yet to receive his green card due to his family's ongoing court battle. Ironically, Ozturk's father received a commendation from the FBI for his years of public service AFTER the family lost their initial case and appeal!

America Hates Me But I Still Love Her! reveals a new racism against immigrants that has become increasingly prevalent throughout the "land of the free and the home of the brave." Ozturk's compelling prose and easy-to-read style will instantly draw the reader into his tragic and all-too-true story.

Dear Mr. Ozturk,

I have read your review for Dr. Mehmet Oz's book: You: Owner's Manual

You are wrong. There are no bad books! All books are good!

Yes, Mr. Ozturk, there are only good books.. How dreary would be the world if there were no books! It would be as dreary as if there were no Dr. Oz and Mr. Ozturk. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance. We should have no enjoyment.

You don't believe in your book "America Hates Me But I Still Love Her!" You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get a business man to hire editors to watch in all your books to be a better book, but even if they did not see your book as good as others, what would that prove? Nobody sees bad books, but that is no sign that there are bad books. The most real things in the world are those that neither readers nor editors can see. Did you see bad books on sale?

Ah, Mr. Ozturk, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding other than a non-fiction book

A thousand years from now Mr. Ozturk, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, your book will continue to be somebodies' heart of childhood and adult life.

Yes, Mr. Ozturk, we need healthier life and a heathy body. But, we need a healthy society to live in. We need both Dr. Oz's book and yours as human being.

Your book, Mr. Ozturk, as good as Dr. Oz's book. All books are beautiful!

True Story of Turkish Family Facing Deportation Says Otherwise

With fear and apprehension still hanging over the country like a dense fog, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 continue to impact the American public. Innocent people wanting to immigrate to the United States have been turned away due to racial profiling and the fear of additional attacks. The Department of Homeland Security was developed in response to the events of 9/11, but Americans remain on high alert. For one immigrant family, lack of communication between this government agency and the FBI created a nightmare. In his book America Hates Me But I Still Love Her!, author Umut Ozturk tells their story.

Born in Istanbul, Turkey, Umut Ozturk immigrated to the United States with his family in 1990 at the age of twelve. His father is a NATO officer who participated in the U.S. Air Force and Turkish Air Force exchange program, and the family settled in Biloxi, Mississippi. Years later, while trying to qualify for financial aid in order to attend law school, Umut applied for permanent U.S. residency. That fateful action brought the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) to his family's doorstep, changing their lives irrevocably.

The Ozturk family was forced into the beginning stages of the deportation process even though the INS granted Umut's request for residency. Today, the Ozturk family is in the midst of their third appeal. Unless this appeal is successful, everyone in the family, with the exception of Umut and his younger American-born sister, will be deported, effectively tearing the family apart. Even though Umut's personal request for U.S. residency was approved, he has yet to receive his green card due to his family's ongoing court battle. Ironically, Ozturk's father received a commendation from the FBI for his years of public service AFTER the family lost their initial case and appeal!

America Hates Me But I Still Love Her! reveals a new racism against immigrants that has become increasingly prevalent throughout the "land of the free and the home of the brave." Ozturk's compelling prose and easy-to-read style will instantly draw the reader into his tragic and all-too-true story.

This simply written book of rhymes was a short and fun read. Parents will enjoy the light-hearted way it echoes our sentiments at our child's firsts, our hopes and fears for them!
Enjoy.....

As I Remember.....is a great book with anyone with children or anyone who is planning on having children. It brings out the best reason for having them. With my two babies growing so rapidly and not knowing where time goes-this helps me remember the joys that i have had and will never forget. The words are easy to read even for my 6 year old and the illustrations are greatly related to each poem. For every one who wants to enjoy the best thing in life...get this book, you won't regret it!

Every parent should share this with their children, whether your child is 7 years old or 17 years old. This book accurately captures the true definition of unconditional and everlasting love.

This book contains all the reasons why being a mom is the most important job you can ever have. I love the book, the words, the pictures - thank you for this book. It is truly an inspiration and something to be treasured!

I bought this book for my wife..........and she can't believe how someone knew exactly how she felt. Our kids had smiles on their faces throughout the book. They think it was written especially for them! Buy this book for your wife, your kids and yourself .......... It's definitely "one of a kind!

This book has a defined scope. It does not address all the questions of a scholarly mind or an inquisitive mind... but that is not within it's scope. The fact that some reviewers find it does not address all the contemporary questions may be related to a misunderstanding of when this material was written. J. E. Esselmont lived from 1874-1925. Keeping the context of history and the author's personal involvement in the faith, it shares a view of the emerging Baha'i faith by one taken up in the swell of the changes of the day. The author's introduction clearly states that when he first glimpsed the teachings, he was struck by their power and beauty. The author thus disclaims his bias and his position. This is not a dispassionate, dry, recitation of the purports of the day. This is the writing of a man in love with something greater than himself, attempting to put his learning into a context historically and socially.

No book will be perfect, but this one is intriguing. A preview of contents is available by project guttenberg online.

As with many Bahai writings (I'm not a member, but I have been to Bahai functions, read much of their literature, and have close friends in this faith), one doesn't have to be a member to enjoy this book. A lot of what Esslemont says here is practical for anyone. Partricularly such advice as-

"For a child, a teacher is necessary, but the aim of a true teacher is to teach his pupil how to do without a teacher."

"The time has come when narrow national patroitisms should be merged in the wider patriotism whose country is the world."

Want more? Buy the book and see.

To be a Baha'i simply means to love all the world; to love humanity and try to serve it; to work for universal peace and universal brotherhood." - Abdu'l-Baha

"Be generous in prosperity, and thankful in adversity. Be worthy of the trust of thy neighbor, and look upon him with a bright and friendly face. Be a treasure to the poor, an admonisher to the rich, an answerer to the cry of the needy, a preserver of the sanctity of thy pledge. Be fair in thy judgment, and guarded in thy speech. Be unjust to no man, and show all meekness to all men. Be as a lamp unto them that walk in darkness, a joy to the sorrowful, a sea for the thirsty, a haven for the distressed, an upholder and defender of the victim of oppression. Let integrity and uprightness distinguish all thine acts. Be a home for the stranger, a balm to the suffering, a tower of strength for the fugitive. Be eyes to the blind, and a guiding light unto the feet of the erring. Be an ornament to the countenance of truth, a crown to the brow of fidelity, a pillar of the temple of righteousness, a breath of life to the body of mankind, an ensign of the hosts of justice, a luminary above the horizon of virtue, a dew to the soil of the human heart, an ark on the ocean of knowledge, a sun in the heaven of bounty, a gem on the diadem of wisdom, a shining light in the firmament of thy generation, a fruit upon the tree of humility." - Baha'u'llah

It was an exciting experience.

I'm not going to get into much detail here, because this a book that you really just need to read for yourself. Verily, every Earthling should read this. Okay, that is a biased thing to say. ( I believe in Baha'u'llah's revelation ) But to view this as a reader and not a theologian, it is a remarkable introduction to the 2nd most widespread and youngest of the world religions. It is a source of the Baha'i view on a very large number of issues that face the world today. I think its easy to at first be utterly confused by the Baha'i faith, but this book should aid you in a comprehension of Its message and what it means to be one of Its adherents.

This is an incredible book which outlines the basics of a new, world-wide faith known as Baha'i. It discusses such topics as:

- The unity of science and religion

- The way to peace

- Health and healing

- Prayer

- Education

- Fundamental justice

- Baha'i history and religion

It contains a number of profound ideas and meaningful insights which can be applied to any life and every society, and offers a basic understanding of this young religion. For some, it leads to still greater questions -- the answers of which can be found in other, further reaching books and studies.

I highly recommend this book.