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THIS BOOK IS A GREAT BOOK FOR THE COFFEE TABLE. INTERESTING LITERATURE AND HELPFUL FOR THOSE WHO SEEK ARCHITECTURAL HOME'S

Panache Partners, the publishers of this book use as a tag line, 'Creators of Spectacular Publications for Discerning Readers.' And they have certainly fulfilled this goal in the publication of this book.

Although the title of this book implies to me that the homes would be in New York City, the book really has a coverage that is more broad. Indeed it is broken down into five general areas: Manhattan & Westchester, Northern New Jersey, Southern Connecticut, Gold Coast of Long Island, and The Hamptons. The Hamptons, at roughly 80 miles from the city can be included because they are a traditional summer playground for the rich and famous of the city.

Anyway, by stretching the geography just a bit, the editors have opened up a lot of territory to choose from. Lots of places on various waterfronts. Lots of places where a client with money (there are a lot of those in NYC) can build magnificant homes, truly 'Dream Homes.'

The result of this is a book that is filles with beautiful full color pictures of a wide variety of homes that illustrate the range of architecture to be found in the area. It's a beautiful book.

A must read for new golfers. It puts your head in the right place. Hunorous with much practical wisdom

This has to be one of the finest golf books out there!! Want to learn how to swing a golf club? Look elsewhere! How to grip the club? Not here. But if you want to improve your score by making the right decision on the golf course, this is where you MUST start. I read this book in my golf infancy (checked it out from the library) and what a difference it made!...

If you read no other golf book in your pursuit of the game, read this one. Jack and Arnie may try to teach you how to swing, but this one will get you from the bad spots to the good ones.

The only thing you need to do is look for it in auctions or used book sites. That's where I found mine and I'm glad I took the time to look for it.

The book's well documented examples of corporate commerce and proper legal positioning on the internet piques my interest in how this field continues to evolve. As e-commerce players come and go, you start to wonder which ones didn't read this book. I'd like to see every CEO with an internet presence take this book into account - executive summaries provide quick reference, and summarize exactly what the details of each chapter provide. However, it's really like listening to a legal professional when you read each chapter. I typically follow favorite websites and newsgroups and I come across legal issues that need clarification. Should this fan-based website be using this other corporate trademark or logo? Should the same corporation refer to the fan-based website to promote it's product? This book provides insight and perspective on both sides. Everything is not fair game, and the internet needs a reference that explains the rules to both sides of e-commerce issues. This book does that and more.

I keep my copy handy at work to dig into the legal clarifications of issues that aren't covered in my copy of Barron's Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms. Since the internet is more than buzzwords and slick advertising, we all need to know what makes electronic commerce really tick. I'm certainly not a CEO, but I do take part in on-line auction sites, and this book applies to my personal auctions as well as large scale commercial ventures.

* This book is full of clear, useful, and often fascinating info for anyone involved in electronic commerce. Chapter 3 alone (on what an employer should know about his employees' use of e-mail and the Internet) is worth the price of the book.

* As far as I've seen, there's nothing else like it in print. It's up to date and easy to follow. No lawyer-speak.

* The concept is a natural -- giving an overview of all the legal issues involved in e-commerce.

* Glad I read it.

The book is full of real-world examples and the content would make it an excellent text book for a class on eCommerce or ebXML in any University. However, it was written with a personal flair that makes it very readable and easy to follow and understand. It will continue to be a valued reference book in my eCommerce library for years to come as it hits on subjects that are relevant for today and tomorrow, as well as giving a good historical perspective of EDI and other standards for business messaging.

The real difference of this book is that its focus is on how to use ebXML to solve real-world problems with examples, rather than providing an overview of the ebXML specification itself.

This is a beautifully ornate detailed pop-up turn-of-the-century dollhouse. It is a 2-story house with 8 rooms. It's a great gift for anyone who loves an old fashioned romantic collectible.

This is a very creative idea. I wish there were more house styles. My daughter and I both loved this book. I would like to see a victorian, an italianate, maybe even a Frank Lloyd Wright style house.

I had written a review of this book previously (in 2005) and had forgotten all about it until yesterday (Sept 30 2007), when I got an e-mail from a person who was interested to know my latest thinking on Brian Nager and this book. A lot has changed for me in the last couple of years as a consequence of intense interaction with Brian over a period of more than six months and more importantly, deeper immersion in the teaching of Dr David R. Hawkins, MD, PhD, on my part and it would be misleading to leave my previous review on this site without this follow-up. I do not want to be seen as endorsing Brian's teaching any more, since I do not follow it any more.

I was with Brian for a few months as I thought his teaching is not different from Dr Hawkins but my main interest was always Dr Hawkins teachings, ever since I found his books in Sept 2004. I left Brian as soon as I found out in Summer 2006 from info@Veritaspub.com that Dr Hawkins does not approve of Brian as a teacher of Dr Hawkins work. My sense is that Brian works mainly to give energetic experiences whereas Dr Hawkins teaching is focused on personal transformation which sometimes at some stages may result in spontaneous energetic (kundalini) experiences but those energetic experiences themselves are not the focus of Dr Hawkins teaching (spiritual development is, and that is a way of being in this world). To focus mainly on energetic experiences without having reached a corresponding understanding/discernment of Truth versus falsehood can be rather counterproductive. I suggest people read any or all of the books of Dr Hawkins (The Eye of the I, Power Versus Force, Truth versus Falsehood, etc.) before reading this book by Brian.

Have you ever asked yourself.. "Who am I? "What is the purpose of my Life? What is an Ego? "Why do bad things happen to good people? "What is Enlightenment? "Who or What is God? You are not alone! All humans have an innate push to discover ones True Self. Isnt that why you are here at this moment reading and searching for Lifes seemingly tough questions? Anyone with an inquisitive mind or those who need a more modern approach to connecting with God and are searching for the UNIVERSAL TRUTH than this book is for you. Brians book is the quintessential handbook for Enlightenment. I have read other Enlightenment and Self-help books from Dr. David Hawkins, Deepok Chopra, Eckhart Tolle, Dr Wayne Dwyer, and Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, and find that Brian Nagers The Ego Identity Crisis is another spiritual classic and must read book. It is easy to follow and understand the concepts presented in this wonderful book. This book will help clarify concepts presented by other popular authors as mentioned above and present new material such as Duality and Non-Duality Levels of Consciousness The illusion of form (duality) and how it is created through the Ego. Deprogramming the ego to reveal your True Self Meditation and Chakra work He has helped me tremendously in my search for Truth and I am very grateful for his guidance. I plan to someday help others as he has helped me. Thanks Brian. Fear & suffering is only an illusion, as infinite love is the only Truth; Krane

National Geographic has a well-deserved reputation for quality writing and even greater photography, and in this text, they do not disappoint. Author Brian Fagan and photographer Kenneth Garrett have put together a stellar offering here in 'Egypt of the Pharoahs'. This is an historical period that lasted several thousand years -- Egypt is one of the original civilisations in the world -- and quite an undertaking for any author and photographer. This is meant as more of an accessible survey than an in-depth, critical analysis of ancient Egyptian history; a coffee-table book and a gift book, this text is also good for students and generalists for basic background on Egyptian history.

The major sections of the text follow the historical progression: Egypt before the Pharoahs (circa 3100 BCE), the Old Kingdom (to 2000 BCE), the Middle Kingdom (to 1500 BCE), the New Kingdom (to 1000 BCE), and finally the late period, ending with the overthrow of Cleopatra (actually, Cleopatra VII) by Octavian (later Augustus), who brought Egyptian independence to an end.

Egypt is perhaps best known for the pyramids, and in particular, the pyramids of Giza, one of the seven ancient wonders of the world (and the only one still standing). However, the vast richness of Egyptian history, as a regional superpower for literally thousands of years, extends far beyond the pyramids. The development of writing in the hieroglyph manner, while not adapted much beyond the Egyptian sphere of influence, nonetheless became symbolic of literacy and artistic ability in the ancient world. The fantastic cities, temples, and other public works beyond the pyramids show a high degree of engineering and cultural development, made all the more impressive by the fact that Egypt was almost entirely isolated for much of its existence by deserts, mountains, and seas.

The fame of Egypt spread early, attracting settlers and conquerors from beyond. Egypt was not always a unified kingdom; in addition to being occasionally divided, it was for the last thousand years (at least) of its independence ruled by foreign rulers (rather akin to a German royal family ascending the throne of England); even the last of the pharoahs, the Ptolemy family, was an 'import' from Greek lands.

This text traces the development of Egypt in glorious photographs, from the earliest inscriptions and constructions, to the final days of Cleopatra, including the inscriptions and engravings showing the presentation of Caesarion in the temple as heir to Cleopatra and Julius Caesar. Every page is a glorious glossy plate, and practically every page has a full-colour photograph to enhance the story. Some photographs are of objects currently residing in musuems (both in Egypt and abroad), while others are in situ. True to National Geographic form, there are maps of Egypt during the different periods, giving geographic context for the stories and photographs.

A basic timeline is introduced early in the text, and repeated throughout at the beginning of each chapter. At each repetition, the particular time segment of the timeline is expanded to show the names of all the pharoahs in that particular era, grouped by dynasty. These lists are not always complete, however; sometimes our knowledge of the era is incomplete, and sometimes space in the text demands certain omissions.

Even for the advanced student of ancient Egypt, this text will make a nice addition to the library due to the quality of the photographs. For all others, this makes a fascinating read of a well-known but little understood period in human history.

This large and lavishly illustrated volume is wonderful in nearly every aspect. The photos are new and fresh, and not the average, generic things you might expect to see in a book on Egypt, like pictures of the pyramids and Tut's tomb. This book is well-written, and aesthetically pleasing. I recommend it, particularly the leather, collector's edition.

This book achieves to horrify and fascinating in many different ways. Whereas much of popular horror today seems devoted to novels, Hopkin's novella is an accomplishment of style, depth and tension. This is more than a book about the reawakenings of old Aztec gods (wolves perhaps best left sleeping) but also a book about despair and heartbreak, and what individuals are willing to do in light of their sorrow. In that sense, it works as a novella.

If you believe that good horror is not just about chills, thrills and the occassional gross out, but also in capturing a sense existential angst in an uncertain world, you'll enjoy this. This is what horror should strive for. It protrays a darker more complex world that man is perhaps best left being ignorant of.

It also appeals to the issus of the relationship of Man and God, turning back to a more primitive Gods and religions where the divine is less beneficient and religion less narcisstic, a harsher sense of faith. I enjoy notion of horror and the weird in dealing with man's faith and existential fear, as in Harlan Ellisons Deathbird Stories. I highly recommend this to those interested in the relationship between man and the divine.

My only major criticism- It's a bit too expensive although that's understandable with limited printing. I would have preferred to see this in a collected work of short fiction by this author. That said, collectors of good horror should not miss this one.

Please note that this book is NOT written in Spanish (the listing here is wrong). Winner of the Bram Stoker Award in 2002. Good stuff if I do say so myself. Info on the author and the book can be found at http://bahwolf.com

If you are a music and literary lover, this is your book. Sure, we know Elvis copied more Black music than Pat Boone, the Beastie Boys, Vanilla Ice, and The Osmonds combined, but this book takes you to Harlem, the center of Black Culture, so that you can understand the severity of the cultural theft. This book will make you a sophisticated musical genius. Buy it now! Elvis Presley Is Alive and Well and Living in Harlem

This is a fabulous first book by a very good writer and poet. The poems here are well crafted, full of colorful language and are topical for the time in which they are written. There is everything from South Africa, to the lack of black writers in the educational system discussed. It is all done well too. Third World Press hit a home run with Gilmore's first book. And, of course, what an incredible title.

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When it was published in 1992 this book was the first significant scholarly biography of the emperor Domitian (ruled AD 81-96) since 1894. The author is an Associate Professor and a leading specialist in Flavian political and prosopographical history, and has produced a very reliable, readable work that is a critical and valuable interpretive synthesis of the considerable modern scholarship relating to Domitian. The study is organized thematically and with a very solid prosopographical approach. The first chapter examines the social and political rise of Domitian's family, his early life and role under his father Vespasian and brother Titus (both emperors). The next two chapters provide a detailed examination of Domitian's court and his relationship with his courtiers. These are then followed by two chapters on Domitian's financial, administrative and provincial policies. Chapters 6 and 7 examine the major wars of Domitian's reign and his military and foreign policies.! After these there are two chapters on the senatorial and equestrian aristocracy during Domitian's reign, and his relationship with them and other policies and problems. The conclusion completes the study with detailed end-notes and an exhaustive bibliography. The three indices (on persons, ancient authors and general subjects) at the end of the book are very useful and effective. For serious scholars of this period this biography is an indispensable work. A more recent biography of Domitian with a psychological approach ('Domitian: Tragic tyrant') is in many ways simply based upon the present study.

The Emperor Domitian presided over a period in which many of the later New Testament texts were written, such as Revelation and the Gospel of John. Close study of the reign of Domitian provides enormous insight into these biblical texts and the situations they addressed for their own readers. Jones' biography of Domitian should be standard reading for anyone seeking to understand the world that generated such claims for Jesus as "savior of the world" (John 4) and "Lord and God" (John 20), both attributed to Domitian. One of the great strengths of Jones' book is its placing of Seutonius' own "Twelve Caesars" in historical context. Many previous interpretations of the lives of the caesars took Suetonius as a reporter, rather than as the imperial propagandist for his patron that he was.

Very readable and highly recommended.