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I saw 2 of Chekhov's plays in college and I honestly don't remember them. Glenn Close appeared in one I remember, but beyond that I was obviously distracted. Nothing could have prepared me for the perfection of these stories. I have never read a collection that had such an impact. Chekhov's clear-eyed world view peers at tiny physical details in the lives of the characters to see into their souls. They are tragic heroes in common clothes.

Chekhov looks on without judgment. His attitude is humane and liberal. No matter how foolish his subjects, his attitude is never condescending.

I hadn't realized it until I finished Pevear's forward, but Chekhov begins to slip subtly into stream of consciousness in several stories. This and many other innovations make Chekhov a pivotal figure in fiction writing. He is certainly under appreciated at present.

(I can't compare it, of course, but the P&V translation is another gift.)

Anton Chekhov is largely known for his plays (The Cherry Orchard, Uncle Vanya), but he is also widely regarded as a master of the short story. However to fully appreciate these stories the reader should be somewhat familiar with the state of fiction in Russia during the last half of the 19th century as well as social and political conditions in the country at that time. Some knowledge of Chekhov's personal history and his philosophy of life is also helpful. Lacking these insights one is likely to find these stories to be excessively negative and depressing.

One difficulty in reading this book of his best short stories is that the first few (50 pages or so) are unrelentingly depressing; death and unrequited love being the main themes and they are told in Chekhov's spare style. A Boring Story is a longer and more interesting piece. It includes some aspects of Chekhov's philosophy, and while it ends on another depressing note, there is still an element of hope present. Ward No. 6 is perhaps the best of these stories, as well as the longest. It tells of a hospital in Siberia with a ward for mental patients. The story centers around a doctor (Andrei Yefichmych), a decent and compassionate man who gradually descends to the depths of the place. Along the way he has an interesting exchange with a mental patient, Ivan Dmitrich. The doctor suggests that one can be happy anywhere, even trapped in a prison, and cites the example of the Greek philosopher Diogenes who so distained material things that he lived in a barrel. The patient disagrees strongly, shouting, "I love life, I love it passionately!" He adds, tellingly, that maybe Diogenes would not have been so happy if he had had to live in a barrel in the wintry cold of Siberia!

The other stories in the book treat of a variety of people and situations from all walks of Russian life. While despair and a sense of hopeless fatalism remains the main thrust of many of these stories, there is also an element of hope present. Chekov keeps coming back to the idea that the future will be better. Some stories, such as Anna on the Neck, even have an element of humor. The last story, The Fiancée, perhaps sums up Chekhov's view of Russian life. In this tale a young woman living in a small town becomes engaged to a local man. A guest from the city, Sasha, starts to talk with her about how empty her life will be if she marries this man. Gradually she begins to come to this realization and in the end leaves to move to St. Petersburg to have "a new, expansive, spacious life, and that life, still unclear, full of mysteries, lured and beckoned to her."

I have given Chekov a rating of 4 stars, rather than 5, because, compared to Guy de Maupassant and O. Henry, his stories do not sufficiently express the full range of human emotions. Both of the latter masters of the short story infuse their work with humor and even broad satire and this is the stuff of life as well as the dreary world that Chekov inhabits. Yet maybe Chekov is reflecting the reality of Russia in his time. In any case these stories are well worth reading.

There are no better short stories than those of Anton Chekov. He wrote characterizations that resonate across the years and across cultures. Chekov takes you deep into these people's lives and struggles so that the reader feels a very definite strong connection with these characters that populate pre-revolutionary Russia. Short on plot and yet each story is satisfying and memorable. Some , Ward 6 is an example ,are masterpieces of the short story form.

Excellent translation and stories that you can read and enjoy again and again for years. You can't go wrong here.

This is the first series of works that I have read by Chekhov. I wanted to read some of his shorter works before beginning reading his novels. Now that I realize how much I enjoy his stlye, which I think other people will like as well, I am looking forward to reading his larger works. I very much liked the insight into the Russian culture.

Chekhov simply astonishes. "The Lady with the Little Dog," one of his most famous stories, is rendered splendidly by Pevar and Volokhonsky. I don't know of any other writer who captures the confusion, fear and excitement of romantic love as well as Chekhov does here. The last line is perfect.

This was a good read. All of the stories were interesting but 4 some reason I could not get into Mr. Carter's story. Ms. Ervin's story is continued in the book Torn and I strongly urge U 2 pick it up, it gets alot better. Ms. Santiago's story is also continued in her book yet 2 be released, Allure of the Game. This was my first time reading Mr. Sullivan's work but I was extremely pleased. The book is very well written and a nice quick read.

All I have to say is that every last one of these stories were Hot,The authors did a great job and kept me on the edge of my seat!This anthology is a must read and worth your $ !!!!

TCP has garnered some of the hottest authors for an ingenious compilation of urban lit that will certainly earn well deserved accolades as an Urban Lit classic. This outstanding piece of literature is filled to the brim with brilliant hood tales.

Danielle Santiago's original and realistic gangsta tale of a female dominating the drug game but with the notoriety comes dangerous circumstances that bear life threatening consequences for family members. Once again, she artistic ally verbalizes a tale that draws you in from beginning to the end leaving you yearning for more!

Then Keisha Ervin writes `another sad love song' making us crazy as Mo and Quan fight a never-ending battle of love. Quentin Carter gives us an introduction to the life of a snitch. While T. Styles' shows us that the nice girl next door may have a few tricks up her sleeve. As Leo Sullivan finally closes shop with "B-More Love" as a fearless thug named Jamal, goes to battle for the love of a damsel in distress and her family's well-being.

This was a first class stunner that I fantastically assembled! It has it all beginning with love, be it young love, old love, familial love, honor and loyalty, "Street Love" has captured the essence of it all! If I have to voice one flaw, it would be the length of the stories...but this is an anthology of short stories! Excellente!!! Major and numerous kudo's!

STREET LOVE, an anthology by Triple Crown Publications contains
five dramatic, explosive short stories.

Keisha Ervin brings the heat with Mo and Quan in After the Storm. Mo
and Quan have been together for eight years. Even though the magic
has left the relationship, neither wants to be the first to say
goodbye. All of their respective secrets are about to be revealed
and this time, their relationship may crumble from the aftershocks.

The Game by Danielle Santiago is the story of Butta. He has fallen
in love with Arnessa, a drug dealer who enters the game to take care
of her younger sister. Arnessa catches unwanted attention from
rival, Suef and is focused on eliminating him. Will The Game catch
up with her when her little sister gets caught up?

Quentin Carter's contribution to STREET LOVE is The Fink, a story
about the trials and tribulations of being a snitch. After spilling
the beans on his best friend and business partner for a reduced
sentence, will Phelix be able to stay alive long enough to enjoy the
fruits of his labor?

Cold as Ice by T. Styles gives readers a glance into the life of
Pepper Thomas. Pepper is a young girl frustrated by the lack of
funds in her household, but a golden opportunity falls into her lap
after her criminal neighbors are robbed. Does Pepper have the heart
to go through with her plans?

Leo Sullivan provides STREET LOVE with B.more Love, the love story of
Ashley and Jamal. Ashley is a straight A student with no desire to
be with a baller and Jamal is a stick up kid. Drawn together by a
series of tragic events, will their newfound love last?

STREET LOVE is a complete anthology of some of urban fiction's
hottest authors. Each story is a love story with a twist on the
timeless themes of love, loyalty and honesty. All of the stories
included are strong enough to stand alone as a novel. Keisha Ervin's
newest release, Torn, is the continuation of After the Storm and is
one of the best books I have read in 2007. Vickie Stringer has done a
superb job of selecting the hottest stories to be included in STREET
LOVE. If you are a lover of urban fiction, you definitely add this to
your to read list.

Yes this is a hot to deaf read!!!

STORY 1:
I'm made at Keisha Ervin, she's the first story and here's is a sample from her new novel Torn....Mo and Quan been through some ruff times, from him puttin the hustle b-4 Keisha and cheatin non-stop after 9 long dreadful years she feels it's a wrap....until Quan proposes to her and when she telling her friends the good news, Quan calls while he's gettin sum from a chick name Sherry who's supposed to have a baby by him. Oh the dama starts here!! Mo is COMPLETELY hurt 1 she hears him cheating 2, it's w a woman who is supposed to have had his son. HINT: Mo can't have kids. Soooo, Mo sleeps with his best friend West, calls Quan and bamb DRAMA, but she doesn't really sleeps w him, she gets a sum__--u fill in the blank.

I can't say more, cuz you'll find out for urself:)

STORY 2
Danielle Santiago needs to come out with a new book. Arnessa is a hustler, straight tomboy but very cute. She's takin care of her baby sis after her moms bail out on them. A hustler on thw come up is jealous a female pockets are fatter than his, so Suaf puts a violates her sis, Arnesa gets Butta, her connect involved and thats when DRAMA arrives. Butta aint neva seen Arnessa as a woman, and when he does that's HIS woman. But what Arnessa doesn't know is that her little sis aint so innocent.
Read on people, read on:)

STORY 3:
Quentin Carter has done it again. Phelix is a snitch. HE snitched on his best friend, even though Phelix has a BIG secret that only he and his best friend knows. Phelix gets three years when he's released he see's how life is like when your known as the big time hustler turned snitched...
I don't even wanna say anymore cuz this story is so good:-)

STORY 4:
T Styles gone girl:) She should make this a novel and I'm SO FREAKIN SERIOUS:)
Ice is that dude. Fine, fat hustler and did I mention fine. He's keeps fat whips and his mother lookin betta and betta. Pepper hates where she lives. She hates the projects, the crackheads, the roaches, but she knows she wants to get out. Being an A student his her ticket out. When Ice apartment gets broken in, and the robbers drop a DVD. BAM, DRAMA IS HERE AND THE STORY TAKES OFF!!! I will not say how Ice REALLY makin his $$, I will not say what' REALLY on the DVD, I will say this Pepper is holdin the DVD for ransom, so her and her mother will have money to move to a betta place. What Pepper doesnn't realize is that even though Ice doesn't know it's her blackmailin him, there's ALWAYZ somebody watchin in the hood.
Trust, you'll love this one:)

STORY 5:
This was different for Leo Sullivan, I'm used to readin murder mystery, suspense...Ashley is in high school. livin w her 15 yr old lesbian sister, 6 yerar old sister, hard workin mother and her crackhead boyfriend. jamal is a stick up, rob whoeva, wheneva fine, built thug who wants Ashley, but she doesn't want him. When Ashley's mothter is diagnosed with cancer, and her no good child molestin boyfriend leaves with the rent $$ Jamal is the only one able to keep her mother alive and a roof over their heads. I will not give more into this story b/c it's too damn good too:)

THIS IS THE BEST ANTHOLOGY TRIPLE CROWN HAS PUT OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!EACH STORY SHOULD BE A NOVEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Masterfully written! The descriptiion and detail put into this book is astounding. Crafted with pure genious I personaly recomend this book to fantays lovers of all ages!

Diana Metz has created a world in which dragons and people share our world. She has a gift for description - if I close my eyes I can imagine I am there among the dragons or soaring above the clouds on the back of one of these magnificent beasts! A wonderful book for any age!

After recieving this book, which was HIGHLY anticipated, i must say that I was not dissapointed in ANY way! Being a fan of both dragons and fantasy, I am particularly had to please with literature, but this book surpassed all my expectations!!! I'm now anxiously waiting for the next installment of Talon, and I must say, a big, "WELL DONE DIANA"!!!

I loved this book! Diana Metz finds a great new approach to a dragon fantasy! The words weren't neccesarily as fullfing as the plot was, but it was still great! I recently e-mailed the author and found that there was to be another book! And another after that! I can't wait. You're great Diana!

"I don't know who I am anymore" Talon sighed heavily. "A year ago I knew who I was, a young mercenary with a knack for battle tactics. I trained hard, fought where I was told and planned the deaths of hundreds of young men just like me. That's who I was. Now I'm what you, an old man, and now a dragon queen, say I am. I don't know if I like what you've made me." (pg 154)

When I first read this book (I've read it three times now) I found that I could not put it down. The story is amazing. A young boy named Talon once a warrior, now a wizard, forever the Krrig Daa. He goes through many ups and downs, physically and mentally, and through the incredible writings of Diana Metz you go with him. Her portrayal of Dragons as not only intelligent but incredibly social beast full of magic is one of the reasons I couldn't put this book down.

Thank you Diana for such a great book.

This is a fine collection of truly gourmet recipes and fine dining ideas put together by Vincent Price. Lots of the recipes are from very famous restaurants. I have given copies of this book to very special friends who share my love of all aspects of great meals.

Since buying this in 1974 I have acquired hundreds of other cookbooks, but this remains my favorite. The best soup I've ever made is their vegetable boullion. The best dessert is the orange sections with Grand Marnier. The best shrimp dish is the scampi from the Blue Fox. Best appetizer - marinated beef strips in sour cream from Hawaii. In addition, it's a beautiful book. I gave my mother a copy, which she loaned to a chef - he stole it! Treat yourself to this one.

My parents gave us this cookbook in 1965 and it's still on my kitchen shelf. Vincent Price was the king of horror and it was such a surprise to find that he was a genial man with a nice wife and that they were "foodies" before the term was invented. The cookbook takes us to Europe, Mexico and the U.S., with recipes from famous restaurants abroad. Then we are invited to the Price's gournet kitchen with advice from A to Z: how to make a Bloody Mary and fold a napkin along with cooking special hot dogs and making brown sauce.

Over the years we have particularly enjoyed the recipe for Colcannon, Caesar salad, and Blue Cheese Salad Dressing which I make all the time. The Yorkshire pudding is excellent.

I recommend this book to anyone who is into the history of food, from when we went from Campbell's mushroom soup casseroles (hey, some are still good) to a serious respect for various cuisines and fresh ingredients.

I've had my copy of this book since the 1970's. Its recipes are superb and not beyond the capabilities of a good cook. My favorite is the Fetuccine alla Buranella on page 103-104, an absolutely decadent exploration of pasta and seafood. This is one book emminently worth the price.

And along with stupendous recipes are fun descriptions of the restaurants that originated the dishes as well as menus, complete with prices. At Sardi's you could get a steak for $4.85!

This is a book with some of the best recipes in the World collected by an amateur Chef who could easily be a Profesional Chef. As a Master Chef and a Certified Chef de Cuisine I have used many of the recipes in the book with the most wonderful results. The satisfaction by my clients has been overwelming and
most satisfactory. Many of my clients have commented that they did not have the special dinner since they were in the restaurant they visited many years ago.

I lost my copy and would love to get it again.

Eddy Consenheim, CCC. MCFA.

Linda Taylor's book, The Ultimate Quilt to Longarm Machine Quilting, became my teacher after purchasing my new longarm quilter at the 2007 Houston International Quilt Festival. Quilting friends highly recommend the book and the book became my teacher and companion for the past six weeks. The book clearly defines terms and how the machines work. Quick References decipher quilt jargon, how to load a longarm, what tools you need most, defines quilt jargon, pantographs, tips on how to start a business as a longarm quilter and how to avoid longarm body problems when quilting too long without exercise. I am a long time sewer and a three-year quilter. I am a retired teacher that learns most by reading and then by watching. This book is well written, has good photography to support the techniques and a great book for the new longarm quilter as well as a experienced quilter. My book is already dog-eared and showing the wear. IT IS A GOOD BOOK!

When starting out in the business, I read this book cover to cover. It's full of incredibly valuable information and instructions. There are even several of Linda's pantograph designs that you can copy for your own use.

This guidebook is full of allot of useful information which has helped me while learning how to operate a longarm quilting machine.

Excellent instructional book, well written. This was my first instructional book and it was invaluable. I recommend it highly for long arm quilting on any machine.

This book is without a doubt the best longarm quilting book I've ever seen! It is loaded with information, tips, diagrams and so on. There is nothing about longarm quilting that is not contained inside the pages of this masterpiece. I highly recommend this book to newbies as well as the advanced quilter, because I believe it holds something for everyone. Glossy pages with color photos only add to the value of this up to the minute, informative book. A must have for your machine quilting library.

An erudite volume, written in the most engaging way.

Feminism, greed, government, big business, wars, date-rape, male depression and suicide are all inextricably linked. How? Rich Zubaty takes us through the history of the world amusingly and manages, through only a few hundred pages, to build a lucid picture of why we are socially where we are today.

His style ("jazz-writing") breaks every rule of author's etiquette, while sustaining full academic authority, keeping you in stitches, in anger or excitement all the way. He also gives you a sense of confidence that things CAN change in the direction of sanity. (If there were a Jungian archetype of Wise Benevolent Uncle, Rich Zubaty would fit perfectly.)

This book is written for men. Every man needs to read it, because he will find himself there, somewhere, maybe everywhere. Astute women, with a real ability to empathize with men, will find it's for them too, and need it just as much. Feminists and "manholes" will scream. They're about to discover that someone is now onto them.

This book deserves to go down as a classic marking the beginning of the end of the Golden Age of Feminism.

This is a wild and intense read that only men will understand. He quotes Vilar, Bly and Rohr extensively. Much deep thought and research went into this tome of taking back manhood and masculinity, including his own experience. He digs much deeper than just feminism. He gets right to the core and anthropology of the sexes from prehistoric to present day. If you ask yourself what's wrong with society today this book has answers.

One way to judge how fulfilling a book can be is it's used price and availability. It's expensive but worth every penny and as you can see men don't part with it easily. If they do they pass it along to their friends and sons. I highly recommend this book if you're in the need for some manly soul searching. It will clear a lot of things up that have been swimming around in your head.

-What Men Know That Women Don't- by Rich Zubaty was written after a number of years of intense study by the author investigating and contemplating the question of men, women, relationships - and life in the modern world. This book is a bittersweet rant against feminism; something filled with many penetrating observations and warnings to younger men. The author claims every man has now been conditioned to place women first, and to work for her well being rather than his own. "We don't have the faintest idea what it means to be a man anymore," he says. "Our male role models are reconstituted women. They are men women like, not the men God likes." Zubaty identifies this new male as the 'Manhole.' Similar to the 'Metrosexual,' the 'Manhole' has no sense of his own identity but only exists to complement females and to buy them things. This 'Manhole' is the product of female 'Memes' - female behaviour patterns by which a woman endeavours to make real the dream man she once imagined in her childhood. Realising this man becomes the woman's whole life and the enterprise overrides all other preoccupations. According to Zubaty, the power of these female memes to influence society is far greater than most men want to realise. Now that feminism has become the dominant cultural force in the western world for 'good,' the female meme has gained unfettered control of the Media, Corporations, Education and Government.' Overall, a picture emerges of men being torn from their spiritual and cultural ancestry by women. There are no male traditions left to teach boys how to be men, only feminised institutions that want 'Manholes.' Zubaty claims this conditioning process begins around the age of seven. At this time a boy stops needing its mother and begins to search for its father - in order to understand how to become a man. But something else happens too; the woman (a mother or any other female) also begins to treat the boy of this age (psychologically) as she would any man. She will start to place on the boy some of the same demands she makes of his father: that he too must help in the effort to ameliorate her existential anxieties, her neuroses and emotional hunger (i.e., to 'love' her). The boy is not equipped to do this and is confused. In a natural (old) society, this didn't matter much because the boy would be away from women much of the time, with his father and the other men, hunting and fishing, or otherwise being initiated into manhood. In modern civilisations though this is not possible. The father now works in an office or factory and the boy goes to school where he is taught - by more women. Without a man around to steer him right, the boy soon becomes lost in a female world - a place that nature never meant him to be. In such an unnatural environment, he soon learns to adopt the female behaviour patterns that surround him. He will learn to use his own neuroses and anxieties just like the women do, as both a petition and a begging bowl.
-What Men Know That Women Don't- is mostly an entertaining read and generally far from gloomy. The tone of the book throughout is something like sharing stories about women over a beer with your (male) friends. Zubaty's main theme is that the feminised man must unlearn his behaviour in order to lead a more spiritual and fruitful existence. I'm not entirely sure that I agree this is possible now for the majority of men, who are simply too 'nice' - and our traditions are dead anyway. The irony here is that Zubaty (in common with most other writers on this subject), by identifying women as the cause of the problem is then forced to conclude falsely that women must hold some key to a possible solution. In making this error, Zubaty can only return to the question of 'love' to look for his answer - an answer he never finds and never will find. But this should not deter the reader from enjoying this book. Much of the writing here illuminates the condition of modern men very well and is genuinely thought provoking; a few conclusions (regarding the origins of female memes) are based on a rather questionable exegesis, and in certain places I don't think Zubaty goes far enough. At times the author appears to believe (this is not made clear in the book) that a woman's behaviour is wilful, and therefore she may consciously agree to compromise with men in her relationships. This is impossible. I sense Zubaty may still have some particle of sympathy left for women - a terrible blunder by any man. We did not make women the creatures they are and there is no objective reason why we should consider it our place or our duty to save ('love') them, no matter how big the consensus of women and feminists is that demands it.

Five Stars. All in all, well worth looking up-wokinghamtrader.

The legal system is suppose to be our servants. Most of the laws are written by a man. Man is the one who created child support and jail systems . This book seems to blame women. I believe the laws were created by the rich men were tired seeing their daughters being mistreated by men who would not live up to their obligations. As a result, jail is now a place of profit. I believe understanding the nature of the gender of the child would make things easier.If your man child calls mother first know it is because it is in his nature to seek a woman first. If a father would concentrate on the girl child you will find she is yours because it is in her nature to seek a man first. If one man in this world can overcome the legal system created by men, take care of his family despite the opposition of the woman which is normally out of not understanding a man ,then in time and with patience all of them can do it. Where are the masters of the house at? In my opinion this book will only serve as a dependent to men who want to justify their weaknesses. Without those laws your daughters would be watching their children suffer and die because some men not all men would rather feed his pride than his children. Something to think about.

This book stayed beside my bed for more than one year...and is still there. From a man (Zubaty) to another one(us): confident, funny, realistic, paradoxal. In my opnion, will be hard to read a book like this one in the next 10 - 20 years. Great book!

Tony has a gift he gives freely to all. He has the ability to speak directly TO THE READER. It is as if you're sitting across from him and having a conversation. 'It is estimated that about 95 percent of people can be compared to ships without rudders.'--Earl Nightingale. Tony's book is the rudder for my ship. Tony, thanks for sharing!

Great inspirational book. Helps you realize you can be better than you think and don't stop until you get there! Each principle has different applications in your life and in aggregate, create a recipe for success! Highly recommended!

Many books describe great ideas but few give an actual process to follow. Tony's book describes processes that are based on his education and experiences. Interwoven in these experiences are descriptions of family stories and strong values. He has inspired me.
Thanx, Tony
JB-MBA Pepperdine Class of 2000

The title alone should give you a hint that this is no ordinary 'self-help' book. It's filled with humor, compassion, and sincerity, which is fitting from an author like Tony Magee. Reading it is like chatting with an old friend. I laughed out loud at the stories he used to illustrate his points. I can relate to many of his experiences and therefore, I'll remember the lesson I learned from each. This book belongs in the library of anyone who wants to give their life a boost...no matter where you are in the journey to achieving your dream.

Once I picked up Tony's book...I could not put it down. It was a great read. I have read a lot of self help books but Tony's perpective ..his rags to riches story is a true American success story. I would make this a must read for anyone who wants to dream..and needs a blueprint on how to do it!

Thanks Tony!

Loved the book. It's a very sweet story about a basset hound and his friend and sends a great message of sharing no matter what age you are.
I received the book in perfect condition and it was sent promptly by the vendor.

Our copy of Claude was torn and so well worn.
We were happy to have a new version! Even though my kids are 10 and 13, we still love this short story every year!

The message is fantastic, especially for a Christmas book. Claude the Dog shares his gifts with a less fortunate dog. But the writing is a bit short and the pictures aren't as colourful as they could be. All in all I'm glad I bought it but I would probably choose a different book to give away as a gift.

What a lovely way to teach children `tis better to give than receive.' With few words and no rhymes - except for the author/illustrator's name, of course, and delightful black/white/aqua pictures of Claude the Basset and his homeless friend Bummer, all ages can delight in the spirit of kindness and compassion at Christmastime. But am I the only one bummed because Bummer didn't get a home for Christmas?

/TundraVision, Amazon reviewer.

this was book really good. i liked that claude was really nice to bummer. he have him all of those gifts. what a nice dog. the author did a good job saying that it is better give than get. he used a good example also by useing dogs. overall this is one of the best children books there are. so if you want to read a good book read this one.

Claude The Dog by dick gackenbach

All of the office politics, dishonesty and clawing that was going on around me was stressing me out. I was about to join in reluctantly for fear of being left in the dust. This book was a real eye opener and has helped me deal with what I have learned to be a universal corporate problem (which explains a lot about why corporate America is continuously critisized). If everyone is clawing their way to the top, who is actually working and getting the job done? Thanks to this book's funny approach to dealing with office politics, I am and I hope it will not go un-noticed.

This book covered some of the most interesting topics of real human life in the workplace, and not only in the United States. It also applies in places like Spain, where I'm from. Jean's experience in dealing with all these subjects makes the book and her advice very useful and realistic. Also I very much enjoyed reading this book -- it's certainly not boring! I strongly recomend this book to my friends, to people who work in companies or institutions, and also to the general public. I'm sure they will learn from it as well as enjoy it. Thanks, Jean, for this excellent book.

I will admit I was skeptical when I picked up the book but I quickly found myself laughing and learning. In a light, funny and to the point "Dear Abby" style Jean answers tough questions about today's changing workplace. Covering everything from when to conduct business durng a business lunch to how to deal with the gum-smacking co-worker, Jean sheds light on many issues. Using real life examples, she gives the reader tools to get ahead in the workplace. No matter what your line of work there is bound to be something in the book for you.

Dear Jean is one of the most useful books for dealing with the everyday antics of the workplace. Jean stresses the importance of personal responsibility that is so often missing in today's employees. To get her career started in the right direction I gave my daughter a copy on the day she started her first real job.

Jean's writing style makes reading this book an absolute joy. Every office should keep a copy for reference.

Dear Jean provides key insights and tips that can help improve our interpersonal relationships at work. The book provides a variety of real cases and issues that we may face at work. The book can become a very powerful "personal skill software" that will avoid us being caught up in messy personal issues at work that may hinder us from accomplishing our full business potential. Alejandro Sucre Director of Caracas Teleport / Otassca

my mom read it to me and i liked it alot.
it mad me laugh.
i like charlie becuz that is my name.

I get great pleasure reading good children's books. "Don't Bug Me" is a sweet, humorous, thoughtful book, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. Parents will enjoy this as much as their kids. Although it is about Bugs, that proverbially school project, (and we all had one like it), I found there is allot more to it. As I read about Megan and her brother, Alexander, and their sibling rivalry, it reminded me of my own childhood. I especially enjoyed the friendship that grew between Megan and Charlie. I was impressed by the author's ability to demonstrate a healthy way to solve a disagreement between Megan and her parents. It is very subtle lesson, kids might miss it, but it is very constructive.
And the bug storyline is so clever, honest, thoughtful and funny, who knew there was so much to know about bugs! The entire family can enjoy the story together.

This book is about Megan trying to collect bugs for her project. She is being "bugged" by that and a boy at school named Charlie who is causing trouble for her. Oh yeah and her brother Alexander who buries her bugs really "bugs" her too. In this novel Belinda, Megan's friend believes that Charlie likes Megan, but is that true? You'll have to fid out in this high-speed funny book. The book really got me glued to the pages, I hope it also will do the same thing for anyone else who reads this great book.

I really liked this book. I didn't like I would like it, because I think bugs are ikky. But Megan and Charlie and Alexander were such cool chraratrers that I kept reading even tho when Takmika caught the roach it made me shudder. I liked how Charlie told Alexander why we should study bugs. I liked how Alexander told Charlie that bugs were ok and why he liked them. We can learn from bugs and we can learn from each other. I liked Charlie's present to Megan at the end. I wonder if Megan and Chalrile will be freinds when they get older? Oh yeah, I liked it when everybgdy was trhowing soup around at lucnh trying to get the bug out of Rita's soup.

I think that every one should read don't bug me even sixth graders. I read it in 2 days that is how much i liked it. so make sure you read Don't Bug Me!! By Pam Zollman My favorite part is here is the part....

Belinda laughed."You named it?"
"I name all my bugs," Tamika said
"So how are you going to kill it?" i asked.
"in the freezer,"she said "Ijust can't do it any other way."
Please help my friend out and buy this book. believe me you will laugh..