Greens Books

I'm still enjoying to read some of the good advice in this book. Especially helpful is chapter 4 - dealing with the higher organizational values of sustainability.

This was a very useful book. The text was clear, easily understood and comprehensive. A wealth of information. Highly recommended...

This is a groundbreaking exploration of what you can do TODAY with BIM to make your buildings sustainable. Its got a lot of pictures and graphics that neatly explain the concepts. You can tell from reading the first few chapters that these guys really know what they are talking about.

The best book for anyone wants to integrate BIM and Sustainability in their work practice, mainly designers.
Good for both students and professionals. a step by step procedure to achieve Green Design using BIM technology, with real life examples, procedures, calculations, etc...
The main program discussed is Autodesks's Revit, wish they used more than one application.

This book speaks at many different levels. It could be called "adventures in synchronicity" or it could be a Jungian categorical excursion into the same type of regimentation-as-freedom found in, say, a monastery or a totalitarian paradise. The crystal, milky-white earth-beings found under the earth, as explained here by Read, find their final rest in the form of individual obliteration, as they lay down in neat rows, to become fused as mineralized pieces of a complex crystalline underground society, accompanied in the background by the racket of numerous initiates, tapping out certain patterns of sounds on various-sized hunks of crystal as a preliminary qualification to their own eventual obliteration.

Aha! Now we understand the ice cave scene in "Superman" a little better, as well as the scene in that Planet of the Apes movie where they manipulate crystal inserts in a control panel to cause something like nuclear reactions. There must be an analogous Star Trek episode as well.

The Plato's cave comment picks up on this. Just as Plato's Republic veers into totalitarianism, so does the Green Child. Unlike Plato, however, it is not clear that Read is trying to be prescriptive. It may be optional, as was the Heaven's Gate cult, where they all wore the same shoes, ordered the same food at the same restaurant, laid down on the same size beds, and took the same overdose, waiting for the same spaceship, to unify them with the great beyond up there somewhere. Read here describes an inversion, going down to the labyrinthe, rather than out into the abyss. Now he has become the brave explorer of the inner extreme. He thus gains a foothold in medieval thought, with Plato in the rear view mirror.

Hermann Hesse may have tried the same thing, with his "Journey to the East" but Hesse trapped himself in an obscure labyrinthine dead end. By the end of the book, you don't even care what he meant. Here, with the Green Child, you wonder....is this a vision of heaven? A fusion of the is and the ought? What you want equals what you get? For some people, I think it might be. In this book resides a vision they find beautiful and personally compelling.

It also operates as a cool story on its own. We'll see how "Lord of the Rings" does later this year. It would take unusual talent to make this book cognizable as a movie. For the record, this book makes a good companion to John Updike's essay "Augustine's Concubine," and if law completely falls apart, I may do a PhD dissertation on Augustine's rejection of regimentation as a starting point for freedom and responsibility. The opposite of crystal fusion.

This is one of the only, if not the only, pieces of fiction written by Sir Herbert Read (1893-1968), a British poet, critic and philosopher. He was a champion of modern art and a founder of the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London. Sir Herbert Read's writings are used as textbooks in Art Appreciation classes and he is considered to be one of the foremost Art Critics of the twentieth century. His prose has the sensibility of a visual artist, the lines written almost as if painted with a brush. The beauty of the book is akin to a fine painting of an English Landscape. Since I was first introduced to this book, over 30 years ago, I have bought at least 30 copies to give as gifts to friends who I knew would enjoy really fine prose for the sake of the prose itself. The story is a wonderfull philosophical tale of adventure and the discovery of another race that live beneath the English countryside metamorphosing into crystalline beings. A definite MUST READ for fans of FINE prose.

I always assign my philosophy students The Green Child as an immediate follow-up to Plato's Republic. It is a beautiful novel in every respect, and a wonderful companion to Plato's Allegory of the Cave. I have been thanked by my students and friends for thirty years. Many have said that Read's The Green Child is the most beautiful piece of prose they have ever read.

I was drawn to read The Green Child because I had heard it was an intriguing fantasy piece. The book is unique - in structure and style - I've read nothing quite like it. The structure made the novel a bit difficult to follow at first, but once the tale begins, you cannot escape Read's crafty storytelling. And the third act is a mind-blower! I appreciated Read's ability to tell his fantasy story concisely. The story captures dream-like imagery, structure, and motifs masterfully.

I have read that the story is allegorical, but not being a political historian or philosopher, that angle was lost on me. Thank goodness Read was successful writing on multiple levels.

I have given 5 copies of this book out to friends and family who I know would enjoy the prose and the tale itself. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys unusual, unpredictable, and fantastical writing.

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This was an extraordinary first novel by the author. The Green Door grabs you right away and then it is very difficult to put down. The writing style is engaging and you find yourself "traveling" physically and mentally along with the protagonist on his journey. If you like reading new books by up and coming, but still undiscovered, authors, you will truly enjoy this book.

Prize-winning short film creator Lennon Nersesian presents The Green Door, an original novel about one man's failure to save his brother's life, followed by his quest to save his brother's soul in the afterlife, after his brother was wrongfully sentenced to an eternity of hell. Drawing a poignant metaphor between the road connecting heaven and hell, and the road to self-enlightenment and acceptance, The Green Door is a story of searching for one's greatest desire and finding it within, discovering wisdom through struggle, and the love that permeates family unity. Written in a stark tone that complements the metaphysical disparities of the worlds beyond the veil, The Green Door is Highly recommended.

I came upon this book kind of randomly and after I opened the first page, I was hooked. It's very well written and had me guessing the entire time.

My friends ask me what's it about and I tell them it's a mixture of childhood, heaven, and hell.

This book gave me so many flashbacks of my own childhood and some of the events that the main character encounter will literally send shivers up and down your spine.

I'm not gonna say anymore, but if you yearn to relive childhood again and appreciate the innocence of it, you have to get this book.

This is from Andrew. I am 8 1/2 years old, and in 2nd grade. This was the best book I ever read. It's about a boy named Fizz Eddie who saw a ghost last Halloween, and told his two friends (Mary Kate and Jane) and they started believing in him. At their school a new boy named Rusty and Mary Kate had to make a report on ghosts. On Halloween they were planning a haunted house - next to the graveyard, and the kids thought the house really was haunted even before they decorated it. Read the book to find out what happened!

Hi-zer-wi-zer! You can call me StoryMaker! I really liked the book "The Green Ghost of Appleville". I read it straight from chapter 1 to chapter 10 in one sitting, and that means it's good! It was a sort of a quick read, but it's exciting and surprising. At Baldwin Street, a street in Appleville, a junior-high student who everyone calls Fizz Eddie claims to have seen the legendary green ghost, who's said to live in a graveyard where there is an old farmhouse that they say he goes in to cook. Could Fizz Eddie be...correct? When Rusty moves into the so-called "haunted house", Mary Kate, an elementry school student, is alarmed. I like how Mary Kate's little brother, Joey, ends up overcoming his fear of ghosts with adults who speak gentle words. The truth about the green ghost, the wonderful characters...everything is great! At one point it got scary, but the truth under that part is great. Even if it dosen't sound interesting, at least check it out from the library...it's at least worth a try! I hope you like this review and this book. Signed, StoryMaker. "Gotta trust the kid's review!"

My daughter enjoyed this book very much and it is the first chapter she's read. It is very easily understood and the chapters are not too long. The story kept her reading and she can't wait for the next book in the series.

Fizz Eddie, Mary Kate's best friend's older brother claims he saw the Green Ghost of Appleville last Halloween. Mary Kate says she's not scared but really is. This may even turn out to be the best Halloween instead of the worst.

The author has presented an excellent historical account of a unique part of the Vietnam war which until now has largely gone untold. He has done this by combining personal accounts of Recon Marines with his own extensive hands-on experience. Of his 20 years on active duty, Lt. Col. Bill Floyd served 13 years in Reconnaissance and Special Operations billets.
In Vietnam 1967-68, he served in every capacity from Platoon to Battalion Commander of Recon Marines. Later he served as the Ground Reconnaissance and Special Operations Officer on the staff of the I Corps Commander/CG Third Marine Amphibious Force. In that capacity he got to see the full spectrum of all special operations conducted in the I Corps.

With his extensive background, he very eloquently presents facts and makes the case that Marine Recon patrols along the DMZ were performed in the most dangerous combat environment of the Vietnam war. The battles of the Third Marine Division along the DMZ were with NVA divisions whose artillery out-gunned and out-ranged American artillery. He points out that the Marines were not dealing with an elusive enemy but rather were met with well equipped and numerically superior North Vietnamese regulars who utilized the camouflage of the mountainous jungle to their fullest advantage. They were able to move large concentrations of troops around without being detected from the air. To counter this, Third Marine Division utilized reconnaissance teams extensively and with great effectiveness.

This book reveals just how difficult and dangerous it was to be a Recon Marine up along the DMZ. It is a lasting tribute to those who served and sacrificed in that capacity.

Reading through this book I found that it personifies the word "family". It is an excellent collection of anecdotes presented in a fashion that is neither subjective nor objective but something else...something that crosses all of these parameters and leaves the reader astonished that such things did in fact occur... perhaps this can only be classified as a "labor of love".
As a writer I found the book to be well crafted and of course extremely informative; but, as a poet I found it to be something more, something that forces it's way into the heart of the reader conguring a smile or perhaps a tear. Though he will never admit it...this effort was not an easy task for the author. This is his gift to those that he led into what was then the "worst place on Earth". I, along with many others, watched as he unselfishly wrote about the "teen-aged warriors" that would have followed him into the depths of Hell had he asked. I am proud to be mentioned in this wonderful work of art. From all of us, thanks Bill.
Eddie Delezen 3rd Force Recon Co. Nov. 1965 - Dec. 1968.
Author of ...Eye of the Tiger...and ...Thoughts Etched in Jade.

LtCol Bill Floyd, USMC (ret), the first XO and then CO of this volunteer company formed in Camp Geiger, Camp Lejeune, NC in 1965, chronicles the Vietnam combat experiences of his highly trained Marines and navy corpsmen, commissioned for special duty in support of the 3D Marine Division along the DMZ. Writing from the heart, desiring to leave a written legacy of the men he deeply respected, Bill Floyd describes first person accounts of his men in combat against NVA regulars, men in covertly inserted 4-8 man recon teams, patrolling for several days often beyond the reach of supporting fire. Readers will taste the tension, the fear, the pride, and the professionalism of the men so respected by the writer. The personal accounts are stunning in scope. Recon Marines saved hundreds of their fellow grunts who would have faced overwhelming odds if the recon Marines had not executed their role so superbly often surrounded by NVA forces. Recon casualties were many but none of the wounded, the dead, or the survivors, would regret their great sacrifices, because of their pride and dedication to each other in their performance in accomplishing some of the most dangerous duty in Vietnam.
Bill (Doc) Bentley, 3d Force Recon, 1966-67.

This is a story, told in their own words, of the Marines and corpsmen of 3d Force reconnaissance company; it's a story of valor, sacrifice and, above all, devotion to their fellow Marines and sailors. Other books (Alex Lee's "Force Recon Command and Bruce Norton's "Force Recon Diary") have covered the company's latter years in Vietnam. This book begins with the formation of the company in 1965 and its initial deployment to Vietnam in 1966. I had the honor of serving as a platoon commander and intelligence officer in 1967/8. It was a highpoint of my life to serve with the men in this book.

When 3d Force Recon Co. was formed in October 1965 then Captain, W. C. Floyd was the initial executive officer. He took command of the company in June 1966 and remained in that billet until November 1967. He oversaw the training and preparation prior to and then the deployment to Vietnam. He has intertwined the accounts of the men in the company with historical notes from Ray Stubbe's Aarugha, the history of Marine Corps force reconnaissance, and his own perspective as the commanding officer. It is a story well worth reading.

There are many descriptions of patrolling in the field and enemy contacts. It's worth reading this book to benefit from the many "lessons learned" by recon teams working in extreme conditions. It's also an excellent account of equipment, tactics and techniques used in a war that is, for most of today's Marines, ancient history.

The book covers all aspects of company operations, from patrolling to support activities. Some of these, like the road convoys (called "rough riders") which inserted many teams and the communication network which kept the teams in contact with the rear, are important but little known parts of the overall recon operation.

One chapter is devoted to the courageous Navy corpsmen who were members of the company. These sailors were two time volunteers, first volunteering to serve with the FMF and second, to serve in force recon. Anyone who has served with corpsmen, particularly in combat, has the highest respect for these men.

I personally found the chapter titled "Reflections" the most moving part of the book. In this chapter, as the title indicates, members of the company, now all well into middle age, reflect back on what serving in 3d Force means to them. It, more than anything else, is a commentary on what was, for most of us, one of the high points of our lives.

I think present day Marines will enjoy this book, not only for the descriptions of combat in Vietnam but also for the deeper message of the bonding of men in war. I'm sure that many Marines who have served in Iraq can and will relate to the experiences and feelings in this book.

A must for garden lovers. Mr. Nichols has a way of luring you into his life and home. After all these years his books are still enchanting, educational. A delightful read. Why did we have to wait so long!

As far as I'm concerned Beverly Nichols is one of the most under-rated authors of his time. All his gardening books are paradoxically timeless while instilling a sense of period. The comedy is tinged with tragedy as was Bev's life.

I've read the Nichols' trilogy ('Merry Hall', 'Sunlight on the Lawn', 'Laughter on the Stairs') and recommmend them all, but I enjoyed this one the most. Maybe that's because I live in an urban area, have a small odd-shaped yard, a cat and two dogs, and nutty neighbors. I'm always looking for ways to make my garden more private, overcome awkward features, and squeeze in more and more plants. This little book is a 'history' of how Nichols accomplished just that. He took an odd shaped city lot and turned it into a pretty little garden overcoming all sorts of obstacles including a very nosy neighbor. As I read this book, I kept thinking why leave--even if the move was to Merry Hall. I suppose a gardener can only arrange and dig up the yard so many times before the need to seek new ground arises. If you want some ideas about how to deal with your little urban plot until you move to your country estate, read this book. It's filled with cats, friends, flowers and laughter, and a great read before bedtime.

This book is a laugh a minute. Being a city person, I attempted to read this on the train, only to be greeted by strange looks from people sitting next to me as I laughed.

Green Grows tells the story of the ultimate "problem" garden, as can only be told by the highbrow, snobbish Beverley Nichols. It was a "problem" only because Beverley wouldn't let good enough alone. He had to have the perfect garden. While never actually getting his hands dirty, we stand beside him as he explores ways to shape his triangular back garden, install a domed greenhouse, deal with new neighbors, and still manage to take care of his cats.

In Beverley's world, turning his garden into something beautiful, despite its awkward shape, is the most important thing in the world. He spares no expense and calls his contractor in at all hours, as well as making his gardener plant and move shrubs several times...as if he were arranging pictures on a wall. All this despite the fact that a war was about to begin...didn't matter a lick to him.

Additionally comic is his relationship with his neighbor down the street. In a classic Nichols fashion, he again is vexed with the nosey neighbor. His interaction with her is an additional bonus to the reader. This book is priceless.

The Green Guide to Herb Gardening is a very wonderful book that takes ten of the most popular herbs and explores them fully; from planting, care and nurturing of these plants to the harvesting, storage and culinary uses. There are some wonderful recipes for herbs here and I look forward to using some of them. This book covers it all. A must have primer for any beginner or anyone who who has never grown anything.
But what makes this book special is that it doesn't stop there. This book also covers the herb history, magic and folklore of these ten herbs, being basil, calendula, chamomile, chives, garlic, lemon balm, mint, oregano, parsley and thyme. Then Ms. Harding adds herbal teas, aromatic and ornamental uses and some simple magical uses. This now makes this book a very useful handbook worth owning by anyone.
Easy to read and follow, Ms. Harding explains everything fully and presents the material in a well organized and easy to follow format. This book is well researched, and a fountain of information on these herbs. I am hoping she plans to do another book on 10 more herbs, as I found this one a valuable aid to be used.

Ms. Harding's book is clear, concise and easy to understand.She manages to present an informative and yet fascinating view intoten of the most common garden herbs--with all the information neededto get you started working with them. Ms. Harding is a multi-talentedauthor, and this book is worth every penny--I wholeheartedly recommendit...

Deborah Harding's new book "The Green Guide to Herb Gardening" is the perfect reference for herb lovers. The seasoned gardener and the beginning herbalist will both find excellent references in this review of the 10 most popular herbs. Growing tips, harvesting, recipes, lore, healing properties and magical traditions are all covered. Whether you are trying to decide what herbs to add to your garden or looking for recipes and methods to preserve this year's harvest, this is the book to read! The text is enjoyable and the recipes are tastey and reliable. Don't hesitate to pick this book up!

Author Deborah C Harding has written a winner in "The Green Guide to Herb Gardening." I can't decide what I like about this book the most, from picking the ten most Popular Herbs, Recipes, Remedies, Magickal Lore or even the format.

Ms Harding has taken the ten most popular herbs, and put together a sure fire way to propagate, prepare and to preserve. With the added history and lore, recipes and remedies, all together. For the first time we do not need 5 different books to learn of an herb. Its all in one. With easy step-by-step directions, wonderful mouth watering recipes, and over a hundred easy home remedies that can save the consumer a mint!

From the beginner gardener to the professional farmer, whether you only have room for two pots, or you have 100 acres. Whether you want to spice up a dish, decorate, beautify yourself or your home.This is the book for you(. . .)

It is a great book which can give every designer, from a student to an expert, understanding natural-enviromental design examples and concepts.

THIS BOOK IS ONE THAT SHOULD BE READ BY EVERYONE INVOLVED IN ANYWAY WITH MANUFACTURING, MANAGING AND PURCHASING. IF MORE PEOPLE USED THIS MATERIAL OUR WORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE.

As a design student, I found this to be among the best design titles I have read to date. The book is inspiring, offering practical suggestions for adding sustainable principles to any design project. It is also eye-opening, exposing readers to successful design from a myriad of cultures. Papanak also explores the benefits of design education for everyone, and provides examples of successful design for every point he brings up. Every page seems to inspire a new design idea. This title is a must for every designer and design student.

The Green Imperative is a beautiful book. Many pictures. Very high quality paper.

I found it difficult to read as a serious book as there are places where politics supercede accuracy. "within seven and a half years the entire energy needs of the world could be supplied by...solar panels...Super-conducting cables *would* carry the power to areas with less sunlight." emphasis mine, page 43 "Finnish design... 22mm rifle.." .22 caliber (inch), perhaps? page 52

Also, a blithe treatment of the issue of economics "the timber industry generally refuses to engage in selective harvesting from multi-species mature forests..." page 36

This book could have brought Greens and industry closer together. Rather, it gives Greens more "evidence" of an anti-environmental conspiracy.

This comic is really, really good. It has an innovative and amazing art (sometimes it reminds me of "The last will and testament fo hal Jordan"). A walktrough of Kyle Rayner foe's, loves and friends; a nice recapitulation of this green lanterns career. And a sci-fi feeling that's fantastic. I really recomend both volumes of Ion

Great art work and story telling. If you are a fan of the Green Lantern this is the most recent trade paperback surrounding Kyle Raynor. It follows his struggles in dealing with his new "omnipotent" powers. Also revealed are some significant story points regarding the up-coming Senestro Corps War.

This first part of Kyle's first outing is great. Kyle Rayner was one of the better creations that came out of DC in the 90's. This book is the first steps to an eventual return to greatness, hopefully. Kyle is set up to have the potential to be right up there with the greats of cosmic heroes like Captain Marvel and the Silver Surfer from the Marvel U.

Following the events of Infinite Crisis, there have been a few shake up's in the Green Lantern Corps. Most notably is the fact that Kyle Rayner isn't quite the man, or GL, that he used to be. He's been transformed into Ion; a being of almost godlike power. With no more need for a power ring, he contains the power of the Lanterns inside him, and is the key in the Guardians' next step in perserving peace in the galaxy. Only thing is, as this first volume in the new ongoing series shows us, Kyle wakes up to find himself accused of massaciring an entire fleet in space. He doesn't remember doing this, and soon enough he has a bounty on his head, and the Guardians seem to know everything that's going on. Ron Marz, AKA the man who helped make Hal Jordan a villain and created Kyle Rayner, writes a good script here for the most part, with plenty of odes to Geoff Johns' various Green Lantern stories. There's some nice twists here and there, and Marz makes the most out of a Kyle/Hal team-up that will put a smile on the faces of many GL fans. The only real negative to Ion: The Torchbearer is the art by Greg Tocchini. In some frames it looks great, in others it looks lackluster and somewhat sloppy. Despite that, this is still a solid story that will leave you wanting more, and hopefully Marz will deliver the goods.

Another collection of FUN Green Lantern Stories.
Broome and Fox were writing quality stories with keen art from Gil Kane.
My Two favorite stories were the crossovers with Alan Scott, The Golden Age Green Lantern.
One explains the origin of the Multiverse and the other is a love story for Alans' friend Doiby Dickles.

Plus there are teamups with Zatanna and the Flash.
And many GL Foes make their return appearance. Especially a memorable
appearance by Dr. Polaris in a two-part story.

The stories in this volume represent the peak of the Silver Age Green Lantern. Hal was at his bravest, most confident and resourceful; the mythology of the Green Lantern Corps was at its most developed; the stories were imaginative and wide-ranging; and the Gil Kane artwork was at its most sophisticated and dynamic. The stakes were high in many of these stories.

The next volume will begin Jordan's long decline into loserhood, which was only recently reversed. The pivotal event was when Jordan allowed his girlfriend's wishy-washy antics to essentially ruin his life, driving him to quit his job as a test pilot and start wandering around in a succession of ridiculously mundane jobs. In the later issues of Hal's first solo series, the stories often showed him frankly losing his mind for various reasons. It was a sad decline for the once relentlessly focused hero.

Read Volume Six for a look at what Hal once was, was meant to be, and should always have been.

Most people, including this reviewer, have bought this Volume 6 Archive, as well as the previous 5, because they are longtime Green Lantern fans. However, younger fans will not be disappointed. This volume expands and explains the GL Mythos, which exists to this day, and is a vital part of the DC Universe. The reader will find the original story of Kronos, who dared defy the Guardians........and a sequel formed a large part of the 1986 Crisis of Infinite Earths epic. Hal Jordan is every bit the hero here. The wonderful scripts by John Broome and Gardner Fox shine. One can also follow the greater sophistication of the Gil Kane artwork. The design package is quite striking as well, and it is worth the price. Enjoy!

Green Lantern has always been one of my favorite Silver Age titles from DC for two big reasons: Gardner Fox and Gil Kane. Fix was simply the most consistent writer for DC during the Silver Age and always respected the characters and rarely allowed them to fall into the silliness that other titles did during this period. And then there is Gil Kane. Kane was truly a shining star for DC in the early and mid-1960's. So many of DC's titles were done in their "house" style of artwork of people like Mike Sekowsky and Wayne Boring. It was all a bit bland. Kane had a dynamic and fine line detail that these other artists lacked and gave his work a layer of depth that made anything he worked on rise to the top.

In volume 6 of the Green Lantern archives we get issues #39 - 47 of the series, all featuring art by Kane and stories by Fox as well as John Broome. This volume is significant as it includes one of the most important key books of the Silver Age, Green Lantern #40, featuring a team-up of the Golden Age and Silver Age Lanterns. This wasn't the first time the pair had met, that happened in an earlier issue of Justice league of America, but it was the first time they were paired together in a Green Lantern comic. Issue #40 features one of the best Green Lantern covers of all-time.

In #41, GL battles Star Sapphire. This is the Carol Ferris version of Star Sapphire, actually the second of four different women to take that name. The last was killed by the Spectre during the recent Infinite Crisis storyline.

There are numerous guest stars in this volume...Zatanna teams up with Hal in issue #42, the Flash guest stars in #43, The Golden Age GL returns in #45, and the Green lantern Corps shows up in #46.

The last story is one of the best in the book. Green Lantern battles Dr. Polaris. Kane is at his best here in an all out, action-packed tale. Hal becomes infected by the Red Virus and has to use all his willpower to get the power ring to purge his system of the virus. As the virus leaves his body he finds himself attacked by the virus microbes.

This is great stuff from cover to cover. True classics of the Silver Age and I don't say that lightly,

Reviewed by Tim Janson