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This book is a masterful summation of modern day conservative republican thinking and behavior. Although presented in an unflattering light, Mr. Blue provides concrete examples of their thinking without creative editing. At the same time he shows how they have distorted or ignored the writings of the founding fathers and the bible to support their twisted views. It's almost as if he has been channeling the right wing viewer callers to C-SPAN rather than Machiavelli.

Machiavelli's Republican should prove to be an eye opener for any critical citizen. It is an excellent vehicle for stating what many of us have already intuited for years. I would recommend it highly to anyone who is serious about wading through the manufactured morass of "PoliSpeak and PoliDo" that is modern American politics.

Dr. Blue's, through the personna of Machiavelli, depicts the Republican philosophical platform and their methods in a clear and irrefutable form.

What this book is missing is an expanded view of how Machiavellian thinking affects all of American politics and not just the Republican Party form of it.

This book is a masterful summation of modern day conservative republican thinking and behavior. Although presented in an unflattering light, Mr. Blue provides concrete examples of their thinking without creative editing. At the same time he shows how they have distorted or ignored the writings of the founding fathers and the bible to support their twisted views. It's almost as if he has been channeling the right wing viewer callers to C-SPAN rather than Machiavelli.

I think I will try weaving a big yarn web in our tv room tonight (just like the book suggests! ), and turn off that ol' TV. It will be a whole lot better for the kids (and us) than watching Third Rock from the Sun, don't you think? I'm excited about the variety of pretend and play ideas in this book, and am especially interested in the chapter that gives pretending projects and activities to go with favorite children's books like Goodnight Moon and Where the Wild Things are. Yes, even Curious George is there!

This is the best book I have seen on what kids can make to motivate and enhance their pretend time. Let's turn off more tv's and get kids busy with their imagainations! Excellent book.

Many of the ideas in this book were contributed through email sharing groups with MaryAnn, from teachers and parents all over the world.If you like pretending, or think it's important for your kids, you will like this book. All of the 44 people who contributed to it feel the same way!

The parallels to CBS are right on. The US government is being controlled by god-fearing men and a supreme court with their own god. What about my god? What ever happened to the separation of church and state? A must read!!!

This novel is an eye opener of our superficial "godverment".I found it incredibly compelling to take a walk through the author's mind as he unveils such ruthlessness and hypocracy! A must read,to know the truth and have the truth set you free of doubts,confusion and disappointments!

"Minutemen News" is the most perceptive political (and television) satire I have read in years. Like George Orwell in "1984", Berry invents his own language to warn about the hypocrisy of a bureaucratic "godvernment", and a lapdog media. Some of the terms he uses include "liberty harassment" and "libertyism", bias against people who believe in and practice free will. But the best part of the novel is Berry's running joke of a "He said/She said" U.S. Senate Confirmation Hearing, where Supreme Court Nominee "David Chang" is accused of "double-entendre harassment" by his former employee, "Nikki Darling".

Michelle meets a movie star and didn't know that she was a movie star and all sorts of trouble happens. It was an excellent book.

I really like the book, because I think it's really cool that Michelle met a Movie Star on the beach and didn't even recognize her until she got home. It shows that movie stars are real people just like the rest of us. I would love to be a movie star.

I enjoy the Full House Michelle books very much and own many and check many out from the local libary. Keep writing them Ms. Dubowski. I look forward to my summer vacation so I will have more time to read them. I am sorry they took new shows of Full House of the air on TV. Megan

Michelle could kick herself! While she was away on vacation, she met Natalie Campbell!-- a big time movie star-- and she didn't even know it! But Michelle gets another chance. Natalie's coming to Michelle's for the weekend, and Michelle decides to throw a huge fancy party for her! She makes sure everything is perfect-- from the incredible food to her cool new outfit. What could go wrong? Plenty!

By now almost 5 million Chinese have (at least symbolically) quit the Communist Party... because of reading this book.

I am German, and of course my life now would propably be way worse if the Berlin Wall would still be standing. But back then there was nothing like this book. So even though the people back than all wanted freedom, and peacfully stud up against the regimes that surpressed them, they where still doing so within communist idea's and called it a "revolution" and stuff.

By reading this book I realized one major point, namely that communism, and even marxism are based on violence. It pretends to free people from violence and suppression, by using violence and suppression (against the capitalists). But if one counters violence and suppression with violence and suppression, what other than violence and supression could one expect to get?

Many people think that all the terrible things that happened in communist countries and are STILL happening in China, are because power-hungry people used communism, and changed it to reach their selfish goals. But after reading this book you will understand that all those terrible things didn't happen by accident, and that communism really IS that bad.

This book is different from everything about communism before.
Even such famous books like "1984", mainly focused on the METHODS that communist nations use to controll people, but "1984" didn't analyze the communist ideology itself. It didn't point out what that ideology IS. This seems to be the only book that has done that in all detail necessary, and even though the way it is written, sounds a bit strange for non-chinese people (having a lot of words like "evil" and stuff in it) in my opinion it is still by far the best book on the subject even for westerners, and anyone who wants to understand communism, and what's going on in China right now, should read ths book in it's entirety (and not just look at it's headlines :-)

For Taiwan readers like me, are not so supprised for the content of this book. Because democratic country Taiwan has lived beside this rogue-ruler for 50 years. Everyday, China threatens to attack Taiwan by its military force. Taiwan's people lived under scare for 50 years. This book unveils the true spirit of China government to west, tell you all about what formed current China government. YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK to look into bones of China government.

Out of all the books I have read about China and communism, none of them compare to this book when it comes to truly understanding Chinese people. It is hard to imagine for most Westerners what it must be like to live under communist rule for over 50 years. After reading this book I now can understand Chinese people in much greater depth. This is one of the most powerful books I have ever read. I recommend it to anyone who wants to know more about China and Chinese people, especially if you are thinking about doing business in China.

Tired of listening to all your friends and coworkers talk about how much fun they have playing Texas Hold'Em. I was, but not knowing how to play kept me from going to any games. I saw this book on line and decided to give it a try. The book was great !!! Very easy to read and gave me all the basic rules and strategies. I went to my first game last weekend and came in second place !!!! Now I can't wait to play again. Don't miss out on the fun.

This book is terrific for newcomers to the Texas Hold 'em scene. Everything you need is right here in an easy to follow layout. The book is designed for both the novice and the more experienced player. I found that once I had read the book I could easily go back and find the section that I was interested in. The strategy sections are particularly helpful. I found the advice on when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em especially good.

No Limit Fun is a must-have book for learning how to play Texas Hold'em poker. It teaches you everything you need to know to play this exciting game. I actually won my first tournament after reading the book! If you want to learn to play the game, or try your hand at hosting your own poker party, you gotta get this book!

I personally know Sharon O'Bryan and have read her book. This is a great, back to the basics, approach to FUN!!! Its educational, fair and most of all FUN!!! I would suggest this book to anyone involved with children, whether it be ina school, daycare, or camp type setting.

What a precious book. From the day I read about it in the paper, I was interested. Several of my friends look for ways to entertain our kids at their birthday parties. This book itself is a birthday parthday theme. I ordered two just from reading the review in the paper. I just received them today. I have read it and are now at the computer ordering more for several kids birthday's. Kids spend to much time watching games on TV and not enough time playing them. The book encourages family time, too. You can tell it was written from her heart with the true love for children and their happiness. Thank you for writing this book!

GAMEKIDS, international natural play webmagazine and club highly recommends this book to our members. The book features some of the best games for children of all ages to play. The book contains some of the classics - many of which children today perhaps have never heard of (i.e. kick the can, run sheep run, horse, etc.)

There are over 200 games: outside games, car games, card games, singing games and campfire songs, and some of the best party games we've seen!

This is truely a classic which every family, school, and library should have!

I was in Keene with BJ in 2000, so I got to live it firsthand. It was great to relive it in this REALLY accurate account of New Hampshire primary season.

A must-read for Bradley fans and followers of elections.

Though a political novice myself, I thoroughly enjoyed this insightful look into the campaign process. The author's direct and matter-of-fact approach to the highs and lows of working behind the scenes on the presidential campaign trail was refreshing and engaging from the start. I highly recommend Only in New Hampshire!

BJ Rudell puts together a fascinating first-hand account of his time on the 2000 Bradley Presidential campaign in New Hampshire. BJ does a wonderful job of bringing readers into the campaign, making them care, and giving them a real sense of what it is like to work on a campaign of that size. He beautifully sums up how close you get to the candidate and the campaign, how your feelings change towards both your candidate nad your opponent, and just how much work campaigning can be.

I would strongly recommend that anybody interested in politics, or considering doing any political volunteer work read this book immediately. It was a book I didn't want to put down.

Pooh Corner, Not For Kids Only: ...Any adult or child who is captivated by Winnie-the-Pooh, Eeyore, Rabbit and all of A. A. Milne's creations - as he wrote them - will find magic in a new top-quality three volume set, The Classic Pooh Treasury" performed by British actor Peter Dennis.

Dennis has pleased critics and audiences around the world with his faithful treatment of Milne's stories and poems in live theater performances.

Peter Dennis brings to charming life each endearing character in these unabridged tales for the young and young at heart. LYNNE HEFFLEY, LOS ANGELES TIMES, AUGUST 11TH, 1996

These recordings of the Pooh stories are the BEST rendition I have ever heard. Peter Dennis' characterization of each character is perfect. The read-a-longs are great for the kids. I am a 50 year old "Classic" Pooh fan. I recommend these to everyone, whatever your age. They are pure joy .

This program exemplifies the potential quality audio has for complementing text. Soothing music introduces and links the stories and verses. Subtle sounds of nature immerse the listener in Pooh's world and provide a backdrop for Peter Dennis's enchanting performance. Dennis's ability to switch characters and moods allows him to accurately portray the range of characters in the stories. These talents shine prominently in the "When We Were Very Young" poems. All ages will enjoy this marvelous performance of Milne's words.

I opened this book and could not put it down. I don't want to give away the story but it is full of surprises and ends with a shocking twist. The was one of the best books I've read in awhile and ends with you being satisfied and wait for the sequel. (I hope there is one)

Sexy drama filled page turner. Ellery puts you in the minds of some very devious individuals and the end leaves you wanting more. Very well written for a new kid on the block.

I have three words to describe this book, exciting, enticing, and exuberating; it's just off the hook! The doubters and haters, yeah this book got 'em. They have to read it aloud secretly loving the eargasms. This is true talent that comes from above and this comment was typed with love.