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Emerson's essays are prophetic. Like peeling an onion; every time you read them, you understand life, the human race, and yourself, at a deeper level.

This is one of the greatest books I have ever read. I know that many people don't like to read essays of any kind, but all I can say is that Ralph Waldo Emerson is simply different! Nobody has the gift to write essays and analyze life like him.

His words and ideas are so powerful and deep that we soon realize that they didn't come only from a brilliant mind, but also from a warm-hearted soul!

That's exactly what this book is about: Its sentences break through your brain and penetrate right into your soul! Emerson's optimistic view on human beings and life can only reinforce our courage in mankind and, especially, in ourselves!

What else can I say? His speech is direct, he defends all the good values, tell us to have confidence in ourselves and show us that passing through life with dignity is a matter of choice and courage, and that it simply doesn't change with time. It was like this a thousand years ago, it will probably follow the same rules a thousand years f! ! rom now.

This is the book I grab to comfort my spirit when I'm having difficult times... :) It is a guide that make us believe that anything is possible when we really want it! " Self-Reliance ", one of the essays inside this book, is a masterpiece in its own and I believe it should be studied in every high school, instead some of the crap we are usually obliged to read!

This book can shape your spirit and your mind. It is also possibly THE BEST self-help book you could ever own and, yet, a great literary work.

I would rate this book as ageless and I'm sure the future generations will be still interested in it, in the same way we are in those ancient Greek and Roman texts.

This is precious culture and food for your soul as a bargain! Do not waste more time. READ IT!!!

I accidentally found this book in my university library in Australia while I was looking for Thoreau's "Walden". One glance at the Contents page had me hooked, and I can tell you that this has to be one of the most insightful and powerful books ever written. Whether you believe in Christianity, Buddhism, or the Force, this is a must for anyone's personal spiritual canon. The man was a Jedi, and the book is total butter.

"Essentials of Stem Cell Biology belongs on the shelf of every researcher, clinician, and student who is interested in new developments in stem cell research and the related treatment options that are being developed."

The best for Stem Cell Biology for student or for someone who like to learn new things.

Well balanced, superbly written muiltiauthored textbook. Excellent discussion of basic cell biology of embryonic and adult (nonembryonic) stem cells from multiple sources, laboratory techniques and potential clinical applications and includes a chapter on ethics and national policy for stem cell research. Suitable for students, clinicians as well as experienced stem cell biologists.

Great book!I read it in one day! I could not put it down. This book will make you think, it is compelling and inspirational I highly recommend it.

Reads fast and holds your interest. Can be read in a weekend. Whether or not you are religious, it will make you think about what can happen when govenments can generate enough fear in the general public. How much of your freedom would you give up for the security and peace of mind? What if it were all a facade?

A very good story of future happenings with regards to the Rapture, tribulation period, and the mark of the beast. It is an easy reading book that will keep your interest until the last page.

Douglas Reed is an eloquent writer. His keen insight about the world government that's been in the workings for 150 years is unmatched. In this book, reed expounds on the inner workings of our own American government and the controlling forced behind it. It's a frightening thought that our elected officials are just a façade for a devilish group that had usurped all branches of our government and are working behind the scene to bring this country under total control. This book was written in the 50's when things like this are just coming to the fore, now they are in their full glory. Read Reed's book and see the visionary man he truly was. Of course, it cost him his career after this book, but he was a true human being for exposing evil .....Dare to read it.
I ALSO RECOMMEND THIS BOOK BY HIM:
- CONTROVERSY OF ZION

This book gives the observations of a knowledgable reporter to the growing storm that was World War Two. It also shows his increasing disalusionment with the controlled media that employs him. Highly reccomended for history buffs.

"Far And Wide" was written in 1951 by Douglas Reed, formerly a foreign correspondent to the London Times.

The author approaches geopolitics in a rambling way, going back to the Civil War and commenting on sporadic events ranging from the Bolshevik revolution, World War II, the Communist takeover of China, the establishment of the state of Israel, and the Korea War.

This arrangement would allow the reader to leisurely plod through the book, but then comes the daunting task of tying these events together in a coherent whole. Although the author makes many incisive comments, the average reader would be overwhelmed by the mental effort of linking super-capitalists with Zionism and Communism. This book does not fully explain that nexus; it is more of an encouragement for further study.

There two noteworthy topics that the author covers in detail: the Hiss vs. Chambers controversy regarding communist infiltration, and the computation of the six million dead in the "Holocaust."

Reed mentions wars are fought for purposes opposite to any cause publicly proclaimed, and he warns us to beware that, "The solution to all problems lies in the magic words, Emergency Powers." We can't say that we weren't warned.

The author envisioned a future historian summarizing our times:

"At the mid-twentieth century the forces conspiring, to enslave all the countries of the Christian West, especially the English-speaking ones, were so greatly in control of public information that the masses knew next to nothing of what went on and what impended. Public men had come to fear these inhibitors too much to tempt their wrath, and any who did risk that ire were defamed by so powerful a machine of the spoken and written word that even the masses, after lending an eager ear of hope, then dully turned their backs on the speakers and shunned them, thinking they must be evil after all. In that way they were brought again and again to pit themselves against each other, always in the name of "freedom, " for their own mutual destruction and enslavement..."

You may think that Bobby D is the man, and you'd be right. But do you really understand WHY he is the man? Douglas Brode does, and in this project, he lays out all of the reasons De Niro has become one of the most prolific actors of his time. Informative and entertaining, The Films of Robert De Niro is a must read for fans of the actor and his movies.

This series of books is always outstanding for the bunch of pictures it contents. But the text equals the image, there's a lot of research for each movie De Niro's done -critic-guru Pauline Kael's comments among others-, and a few insights on the flaws of some of his movies, that may give you the right impression that this author knows some things about craftsmanship.

Robert De Niro is without a doubt one of the best actors of all time. This wonderful in-depth book covers his film career, from his early student films of the 60's with Brian De Palma through 1998's "Ronin". It briefly mentions his roles after "Ronin" and ends with "Meet the Parents" and "Men of Honor". As this fourth edition was published in 2001, an updated fifth edition is badly needed. But, even the most hardcore De Niro fans like me must admit that he hasn't had many memorable roles since "Ronin", although "Analyze This" was very funny.

When looking through this book I'm surprised at how many De Niro films haven't been released yet on dvd. With each of his movies, the author lists the cast, gives a plot summary, and tells how the critics and public reacted to each movie upon its initial release. There are hundreds of great photos from his movies (including a nice color section in the middle of the book) that fans will appreciate. I was already a major Robert De Niro fan before I bought this awesome book, but reading it helped me discover many more of his great movies. This book is an absolute must for any De Niro fan!

Douglas De Bono has done it again. He plays a terror theme against the backdrop of actual history, using historic figures we all know and remember well. Reading his novel is like being a fly on the wall of private government chambers. We eavesdrop on conversations no one is meant to hear...ever. De Bono's research is so meticulous that as much as past presidents and their inner circles might like to sue him, the truth is not liable, and they cannot challenge this daring author's replica of word-for-word discussions behind closed doors, for freedom of information rights have given him access to records that speak for themselves.

As much as a reviewer might be tempted to skim through this book, it's impossible, for every paragraph drips with such essential information that any point, if missed, destroys the reader's comprehension of the plot. As in his other books, De Bono's imagery is gripping, and the development of his characters wrings empathy for those who live in the secret world of commandos and government field agents. Their conditioning eventually whittles away their idealism, while they witness one political debacle after another yet become addicted to the adrenalin rush of battle in screwed-up `black' missions that should destroy them except for their tenacious will to survive and their love of home. For those in the darker worlds of black missions, there are two results: they either become as psychotic as those they work for or they rebel and become secret crusaders who use their black skills to turn the table on their corrupt masters.

FIREWALL covers the years between 1979 and 1989, and depicts De Bono's personal belief that "terrorism does not exist in a vacuum" but as an extension of Soviet desires to dominate the world during this period. Specifically, FIREWALL deals with three major events: 1) The Iranian hostage crisis, 2) Iran/Contra, and 3) Operation `Just Cause,' the Americans' invasion of Panama. In a struggle of wills between Iranian Mullahs and successive American presidents, Carter and Reagan, a secret war rages from isolated Iranian villages to Beirut's green line to the cocaine-soaked streets in Panama. Terrorist cells sponsored by Syria, Iran and Iraq bomb the Beirut Embassy twice, the U.S. Marine Battalion HQ and abduct western hostages. The task of defeating these terrorists falls to spymaster Louis Edwards and his dwindling cadre of operatives. They step across all legal boundaries only to be caught in a winner-take-all/take-no-prisoners free fire zone as the Iran/Contra scandal explodes across the headlines.

Through these events, De Bono spins his thrilling tale of intrigue and again outCLANCIES the master spinner of military thrillers, Tom Clancy. It's about time De Bono receives the recognition his brilliant writing deserves. This novel rates a FIVE STAR PLUS.

Mr. DeBono seamlessly blends history and fiction with the deft precision of a literary surgeon. His knowledge of special forces,intelligence agencies, political corruption and the tradecraft of espionage are unrivaled in the literary world. Firewall takes the reader into covert CIA operations in Iran, Lebanon and Panamaas well as drug running in Mena, Arkansas to fund the war against Communism in Central America. Firewall sits in on Chinese plots to infiltrate America, examines Jimmy Carter's failed hostage rescue in Iran and explores the beginnings of a corrupt, Chinese funded political machine in Arkansas, with one eye on a promising, young governor the other on the White House. The most enlightening piece of fiction I've ever read.

Douglas De Bono has done it again. He plays a terror theme against the backdrop of actual history, using historic figures we all know and remember well. Reading his novel is like being a fly on the wall of private government chambers. We eavesdrop on conversations no one is meant to hear...ever. De Bono's research is so meticulous that as much as past presidents and their inner circles might like to sue him, the truth is not liable, and they cannot challenge this daring author's replica of word-for-word discussions behind closed doors, for freedom of information rights have given him access to records that speak for themselves.

As much as a reviewer might be tempted to skim through this book, it's impossible, for every paragraph drips with such essential information that any point, if missed, destroys the reader's comprehension of the plot. As in his other books, De Bono's imagery is gripping, and the development of his characters wrings empathy for those who live in the secret world of commandos and government field agents. Their conditioning eventually whittles away their idealism, while they witness one political debacle after another yet become addicted to the adrenalin rush of battle in screwed-up `black' missions that should destroy them except for their tenacious will to survive and their love of home. For those in the darker worlds of black missions, there are two results: they either become as psychotic as those they work for or they rebel and become secret crusaders who use their black skills to turn the table on their corrupt masters.

FIREWALL covers the years between 1979 and 1989, and depicts De Bono's personal belief that "terrorism does not exist in a vacuum" but as an extension of Soviet desires to dominate the world during this period. Specifically, FIREWALL deals with three major events: 1) The Iranian hostage crisis, 2) Iran/Contra, and 3) Operation `Just Cause,' the Americans' invasion of Panama. Through these events, De Bono spins his thrilling tale of intrigue and again outCLANCIES the master spinner of military thrillers, Tom Clancy. It's about time De Bono receives the recognition his brilliant writing deserves. This novel rates a FIVE STAR PLUS.

This book provides fabulous insight into the world of marital intimacy. As I was preparing for my marriage, I found the book to be a wonderful tool for helping to ease the transition into married life and all of the enjoyment that intimacy has to offer. We found within its pages a beautiful guide for husband and wife--it addresses issues such as love, communication, self-image and provides some of those tough answers to questions that are sometimes too difficult to ask. The book was recommended to me by my doctor,and as newlyweds, we couldn't be more grateful for the sensitive advice and information offered by this husband/wife team. "First Night..." also served a wonderful purpose in opening up for comfortable conversation the topic of sexual intimacy with my parents and other trusted loved ones. I would recommend it to parents with soon-to-be-married children! It works wonders! Not only did the book provide us with preparation and insight before marriage, it continues to be a valuable tool even now...even after...the "First Night."

This is a must for all newlyweds and not so newly weds. A book that covers a very sensitive subject in a very tasteful way. A healthy, happy marriage must also include a wonderful sexual relationship and "First Night and Beyond" covers subjects that are rarely talked about but SO very important.

This is a book that discusses past present and future problems that may affect your intimate relationship. It was written for newlyweds but is helpful to anyone seeking to have fullfillment in their relationship. The unique quality of this book lays in the fact that it is written by a husband and wife team. The format of the book dicusses problems and solutions from both sides. They each have their turn and helping you understand what is going on and how to improve it. It really is a book full of solutions. The format actually teaches you how to communicate. There are several extras in the back of the book that you must be sure not to miss. Each appendix addresses in FULL detail ways to enrich your intimate relationship. You will be able to take your relationship to a whole new level and find out what you are missing.

The book was sensitive and beautifully written.

There are many things still forbidden to the deaf in the year 2,000 (disgraceful)! Here are a few more sundry attempts to prevent the deaf from exploring their right to fully communicate or make their language fully credible, valuable and valid. I call it DDD or Dumbing the Deaf Down. 1. The linguists, educators and interpreters all say sign language is a visual language, therefore it cannot have a written form. Even the deaf have bought this myth hook, line and sinker. To prove my point, English is a vocal language. Does that mean English should not have books filled with words? No one should be able to write letters, type, keep documents etc.? How loonie that would be. 2. The experts all say, "Home signs are invalid", there's "no use for them", they are "wrong" and they "arn't accepted" (by the Ph.D. community I guess), etc. Who's language is it anyway? Why shouldn't all signs be documented? Why should some signs die when the old deaf ones pass on? Why shouldn't there be a 2 way sign language dictionary that anyone at any age could access? Have no fear! A team of concerned parents are doing just that. As of this writing there are 9,000 signs in written form, and 3,000 left to finish. 1,800 signs are now in alphanumerical order with 10,200 left to be placed in a 2 way dictionary. If anyone has a problem with this and wishes to debate the issue, I'll be more than happey to oblige. wercozy@wvi.com

Juxtaposed against 'democracy' the oralism movement was fundamentally authoritarian to the core.

Like the schools which missionaries set up to 'tame' the Indian tribes which they encountered, these institutions wanted to make the 'deaf and dumb' as they were once called, assimilate by any means necessary.

Signing was considered backwards and primitive, speaking was thought to be the only 'civilized' marker of civilization.

However, Douglas C. Baynton clarifies that at these institutions, the students practiced their own models of resistance. He also stresses that being deaf is not a limitation, but a distinctive culture, like Spanish or Polish is commonly thought of. Therefore it is impossible to obtain a complete translation between English and ASL in all cases.

Academic works can be pretentious, but this was a definite page turner. I felt a little let down that his chronicled history did not examine the 20th century. It would be interesting to see what forms this campaign is taking in an era when people with disabilities are supposed to be included in greater public participation. I doubt that it completely disappeared. Plus the transformation of Gallaudet University from a site of oralism to the DPN now protests and open embrace of ASL could have provided interesting research certainly within this book's reach.

It remains an important work in the too under-known field of disability studies.

Quite honestly, I expected to be bored out of my wits by this book. The subject matter was interesting, but it started out as Baynton's doctoral dissertation, for goodness' sake! It was going to be a dryly written academic bog.

Wrong. Baynton's style is witty and positively lyrical, a pleasure to read. Indeed, I was surprised at the short time it took me to finish.

This is not to say that the book suffered from a lack of hard content- far from it. If "When the Mind Hears" intrigued you, "Forbidden Signs" will leave you riveted. Baynton reaches startling conclusions which are so logical that, in hindsight, they seem self-evident. Of particular interest was his chapter on gender in the oralist movement- you definitely won't see that one coming!

I hate to seem excessively gushy, but Baynton has produced a marvel. I only hope there's an equally good sequel in the works. :c)

My 6yr old grandson loves this book. His father and mother said he takes it outside in the yard and looks for fossils. He has found some snail fossils and one that hasn't been identified as yet.

This is a great book that tells all about fossils

I'm rarely so impressed by a book that I write a review. This one, however, is special. The authors are able to convey a great deal of difficult to understand information in a way that is not only straightforward and easy to understand, but also fun and humorous! It explains evolutionary concepts as it guides you through fossil-finding techniques. It is sprinkled with simple experiments to deepen understanding of each concept. My five-year-old sat through the first 50 pages, then protested when I had to stop to cook dinner. I'm with him. We were both learning and loving it.

I have read two other books on the General and listened to another on Books on Tape. Mr. Valley's book is easily the best, probably because he was really there not learning about it from a library. Brilliant insights and personal details fill this magnificent work. Get it! Enjoy it!

Larry Durbin, Captain, United Airlines

David Valley's book, "Gaigin Shogun ..," is great fun and an easy read. At the same time it makes you think about things you may not have thought about before. I never realized how much of the Japanese miracle recovery was attributable to the manner in which the occupational forces governed Japan after the war. Also the excerpts of the writings by MacArthur made the message crisp and believable. It leaves one in awe of MacArthur, and feeling that he may have been one of the most under appreciated hero's of our past. Valley did a fine job. Definitely worth reading.

The author did an excellent job in pointing out the accomplishments of General Douglas MacArthur in Japan. I, also,was one of the General's Honor Guard. David and I went over events during of our tours of duty both before and after the author's assignment of how MaArthur was bringing the Japanese back into the United Nations fold as an upstanding nation. I was delighted to read what he had written , but how well he had written it.

When we compared notes, it became amazing to each of us how slowly the progress was at first. Perhaps, items such as the Marshall Plan and Harry Bridges "Long Shoremans strike" that lasted for over seventeen months. Nobody saw a real potatoe for over six months. Not that anyone suffered for it. Japanese national progress did accelerated over the following short years.

The personal climate to all of us including Mrs MacArthur was that we were unafraid to walk among the Japanese from the very first moments we where there at any time , day or night. There was seldom a case of anamosity shown. The Japanese were model citizens. This is a illustration of how well MacArthurs policies were performing.

The author was factual, brief and very accurate with details. He created each scene with actual quotations from the General about verbal discriptions. The General took all his problems in his stride. The resolve was contigious. When it came to authority, the author precisely depicted the attitudes and backgrounds of the British and the Russians and the worst party of all, our own State Department. He was candid. The General was skillful in his steps that he took. He had spent too much time in the houses of power to be careless with the heads of state and worse their correspondants.

In total, the book is a good comprehensive story of the General who did an extraordinary job of uplifting the country of a former enemy. After all his seventy years of preparation, his experience prepared him well for the task. It is noted that it has not been repeated since the reigns of Alexander the Great and Julis Ceasar.