Kahn Books

I saw it at a friend's house and also had a hard time finding it. Thank you Amazon.com. Well worth reading and enjoying. Good book for the golfer and their library.

I don't understand why this book is so hard to find. I read about it somewhere and tried several major bookstores and they didn't even have it in their computer. I was starting to think there was something wrong with it. Instead I found it at Amazon and found it to be a really good book. It covered so many different aspects of golf and the players and really told all sides of a number of issures. It seemed fair and unbiased and the author was willing to state what she objectively observed and that which she just felt. I would like to know how the players feel about it and whether they think it was accurate - or did any of them read it?

The author of this book spent more than 15 years compiling this book, doing interviews with players who were successful and not so successful on the LPGA from the 1940's through the 1990's. I've followed women's pro golf since the mid-seventies and have been curious about those women's lives. If you're a hardcore fan of the LPGA, you have to buy this book. If you are interested in the life of the career woman athlete, you should read this book. Some of the women are very articulate and honest about their lives and what it cost them to pursue a life in women's professional golf

On page 22 of The Next 200 Years Herman Kahn said: "[We live in] a structural society which emphasizes organizational and professional pluralism in the distribution of power and presstige. Knowledge rather than experience becomes the major asset and there is the increasing problem of 'educated incapacity'. By 'educated incapacity' we mean an acquired or learned inability to understand or see a problem, much less a solution. Increasingly, the more expert, or at least the more educated, a person is, the more likely he is to be affected by this."

Remenber this the next time a PhD expounds on global warning.

A wealth of futurist writing appeared from the 1950s to the 1970s, and Herman Kahn and his colleagues at the Hudson Institute were prominent contributors. I picked up this book because I've been studying what the futurists of that era were saying, and assessing what they got right and wrong (so far). I believe there may be value in analyzing why they got certain things wrong: Was it mainly due to faulty interpretation of available data, or to the impossibility of predicting the timing and consequences of disruptive events and technologies?
If your interest in futurism includes learning from its checkered past, this is a good read. If you're looking for something that's still valid today, this isn't it. Most of what's presented in this 1976 book turned out to be wrong. (The biggest exception is that they accurately pegged the evolution of computers and the information society.) That may seem like a rash judgment since the book's 200-year time horizon stretches to 2176. But much of the book dwells on what will come to pass by 1985, by 2000, or by early in the 21st century.
Kahn & Co. wrote this book specifically to counter the so-called "neo-Malthusian" perspective of the 1972 Limits to Growth study and similar efforts of that era. But the authors go to the opposite extreme, purporting to show that there will be abundant energy, raw materials, food, and living space; no unacceptable effects on the environment; and increasing affluence worldwide even if the population grows to 30 billion (almost five times today's population) and global economic activity reaches 60 times the level of the 1970s. This scenario, we are told, holds true even without considering any significant inputs of energy, materials, or manufactured products from beyond Earth.
The authors ignore, dispute, or oversimplify basic concepts of international economics and trade relations. They believe that the more consumption there is in developed countries, the better it is for developing countries because it provides them with markets and jobs. They are unaware of a well-known phenomenon called the "resource curse" and assume every country with natural resources will end up as rich as Middle East countries with oil. They seem to wish away inequitable trade policies, such as subsidies and protectionist measures that close off markets. They assume that new technologies will be easily and quickly transferred to and absorbed by those who need them.
The authors are big believers in the technological fix. Whether it's extraction of raw materials, the production of energy or goods, the harvesting and distribution of food, or the worldwide improvement of health, they assume the right technology will be available in plenty of time. There are many examples of this, but I'll just mention one: they foresee practical fusion energy by the 1990s.
The authors find it hard to conceal their contempt for environmentalists, who they clearly see as mostly wrong-headed obstructionists. Some of the authors' ideas on the environment would be considered strange today. For example, they see the Amazon basin (among other locations) as a "relatively unused area" that should be converted to food production. Also, they acknowledge the possibility of global warming, but believe it could be a good thing - growing seasons in high latitudes would be longer, and even if the polar ice caps melted, it would only inconvenience a few coastal cities. (!)
I consider myself an optimist. The authors, however, go far beyond anything that could stand up to modern scrutiny. It would be nice to believe that conservation is not necessary and global solutions will come when needed if we just keep cruising on autopilot. But that's an irresponsible approach. The future is what we make it.

This is an excellent book on the future for those who want to predict it and for those who are just curious. It was written during a time in which Americans were somewhat gloomy about over-population, depletion of resources, and future wars; and yet it predicted an optimistic scenario which history has proven correct over the last 20 years. Furthermore it gives some insight on how to make sucessful predictions for the long term. There are 18 tables and 11 figures illustrating how we (rich and poor alike) are likely to be better off in the future.

I found this book by accident on a discount table and am so grateful I did. This is an amazing story of two women who chose to do what was right and dangerous during Nazi occupation in France. This story made me wish that I could find the kind of courage and conviction these two women displayed. Their should be names in history next to the well-known heroes of WWII.

This book tells of an American woman and an English woman who are in Paris when it falls to the Nazis. The writing is a bit naive but one gets used to it and the story told catches one up. It reminded me of a Helen MacInnes novel, with the big difference: this account is real! It was published in 1943 and I understand was a selection of the Book of the Month Club. There is good propaganda in the account, but that does not really detract from the story, and I found that the book was pageturny. I see it was republshed in 1988 and I wonder if the republication included an account of what happened to the people who were caught up in the daring and courageous work the women were doing.

Perhaps this book is special to me, because it was written by my very dear friend's Great Aunt. A few weeks ago, this friend lent me an old copy of the book- well worn, and well loved, by the looks of it. "Read it." She insisted. "It means so much to me." Read it I did, and I was completely awed.

The story is simply told- Etta was- by no means- a professional author- but the story was penned with heart, and that was all she needed to possess. This woman, and her friend, Kitty, succeeded in doing something we can only dream about from history books. They 'changed the course of the world'- and they were simply ordinary people, living extraordinary lives... that is what means so incredibly much.

Through this book, it seems I am right beside Etta, in the German torn Paris- I only wish I had known this amazing woman.

If you ever get a chance to read this book- I urge you to do so. You will be amazed with how much you walk away from it with. You will be amazed at their hearts- and exactly how strong a woman can be.

The book goes in a different order than the movie but definitley gives you more of an insight into the characters and plot. I mainly bought the book for that reason! The movie should've included a lot of the stuff that was left out but didn't. While the DVD doesn't have the deleted scenes the book does. If you're a fan of Poltergeist or want to know what didn't make it into the movie check this book out! It's worth finding it!

I read this book because I read Poltergeist and saw the movie which I really enjoyed!!!!!!!!

Not overly scary, but "Poltergeist II: The Other Side" still takes the reader on a supernatural rollercoaster, as the Freeling family is once again tormented by an army of malevolent ghosts. The novel differs noticeably from the movie, but excels just as well. More of a thriller than a horror story, "Poltergeist II: The Other Side" is a fun, imaginative, and one-of-a-kind novel

Book was delivered within 5 days of ordering. It was in good condition-said it was highlighted a bit, but actually helped out with the course that I took. Thanks!

This is an excellent text if you're into this sort of thing. It seems like a rather well written text. I did learned a thing or two from it.

I teach a research class at the Unversity of Arizona and have reviewed just about every book on the market in the area. This is the best all around book for an introduction into research.

This book is very good for young children of all ages. It teaches the children in a fun way why we celebrate Passover and the history about it.

Sammy Spider was fast asleep in his family web up on the Shapiro's ceiling. A warm spring sun shown through the window, and suddenly a loud noise wakened him.

Mr. Shapiro was dusting the ceiling with a broom. Sammy's mother explained that each spring, when the Shapiro family cleaned for Passover, the Spiders made a new web. As his mother told him how to spin a web, Sammy was distracted by the squares on the table below.

"That's called matzah." Mrs. Spider explained that the Shapiros would eat it at their special meal, called a seder, which also featured a big platter with a roasted egg, bone, parsley, charoset and bitter herbs to help them celebrate. Sammy watched Mr. Shapiro hide the afikomen. After the meal, his son Josh would have try to find it to earn a prize.

Sammy was simply not interested in making a web. He listened to Josh ask the Four Questions--why was this night different from all other nights? When Josh hunted for the Afikomen, he also found a special present from Sammy Spider. But that's a secret also hidden--between the covers of this cute book.

This book is a special Pessach delight for the three-and-under set. Alyssa A. Lappen

Mrs. Rouss, I know this sounds hard to belive, but I was in your pre school class at Beth Tofilah in Baltimore! I loved your book! Very creative!

I read a small article about this book in Elle Magazine before it debuted. I pre-ordered it for myself because I thought it would be cute. When I received it, I read it and fell in LOVE! (So in love, I ordered more and gave them as Christmas presents!) I call this book "my precious treasure." It's only a 20 minute read about a white stuffed animal bunny whose name is S.V.B.(complete with a star in her right eye). She tells her story about wanting to become a model, beginning with traveling to NYC, her daily diet, getting a manager, creating her portfolio, the many celebrities she meets and ends with her positive note that you can be what and whoever you want to be as long as you try your very best. Star is just so precious and gives warm fuzzies to anyone who reads it. It's simply fabulous!

A delightful, exquisitely designed volume that follows the improbable rise of a short, slightly chubby, stuffed bunny rabbit from suburban bedroom to fashion runway to a podium at the Oscars. Along the way "Star" brushes fur with the likes of Bono, Beyonce, and Jean Paul Gaultier. A wonderful tale of desire and "making it," pulled off with nary a mention of the words "carrot" or "hop."

Star Von Bunny is intent on making it in New York City as a model. Upon her arrival in NYC, Star quickly learns a few things about the business. First, she drops the Von Bunny, even though she is descended from the famous Von Bunny clan (a small white lie, but since her dossier is made up of many of them, no harm done). She'll be like Twiggy, Cher, Madonna -- a true star by the name of Star. She also signs with Bored Model Management and creates her first calling card, along with several test shots for her portfolio.

Star has some special qualities that could work for or against her in the modeling business. She's beautiful, no doubt, but she's also furry. She's quite short (only 18 inches), but she also has near-perfect measurements (14", 14.5", 13"). She has a tail, but really, what other model in the world can use that as their claim to fame? Star wants to be a famous model, and what Star wants, Star gets.

This is a short, hilarious story of one bunny's attempt to make it big in the world of modeling. Parody or not, it's a fun read, and includes fabulous photos of Star in all her glory, along with many high-society models (although none of them can claim Star's gorgeous white fur and perky tail).

A portion of the proceeds from sales of STAR VON BUNNY will benefit Doctors Without Borders, which is just another reason to pick up a copy of this highly entertaining tale -- or tail.

Reviewed by: Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius"

i bought this book for a Business law class that I am currently enrolled in, and so far it has held up to my expectations of a law text.
the seller was very prompt and the book came in near perfect condition.

This book is well-organized and written. It covers the major
subject areas for the CPA exam thoroughly. There is more than
adequate treatment in the areas of contract law, sales
transactions, agency, partnerships, corporate formation and
the minor subject areas of the CPA examination. There is good
coverage of legal foundations with ample exercises to develop
the legal concepts presented. This work should be retained for
use as a reference guide. In addition, it is easy to read and understand.

A good overview of US law. There are issues which are matters of opinion and not explained well enough (ex. ethics), and perhaps needn't be addressed at all in a law book. The examples and the references make it a worthy purchase overall.

St. Louis attorney Michael Green divorced his wife Angela so he could marry the young and beautiful Samantha. Before that could happen, Michael was killed and Angela was put on trial for the crime. There was enough evidence for the jury to convict her and Angela was sentenced to forty years at the Chillicothe Correctional Center.

Seven years into her sentence and six months before her autobiography is to come out, a Son of Sam claim is made on behalf of Samantha's son. Local attorney Rachel Gold is hired to represent Angela in that lawsuit, but the lawyer goes one step further. She finds enough information in the trial transcript to question Angela's guilt and she decides to see if she can uncover proof to get Angela's verdict overturned. She doesn't realize what a Pandora's box she will be opening by taking that action.

The latest installment in the Rachel Gold series is totally enthralling and believable. The plot is so complex and multi-layered that the audience won't have a clue whom the truly guilty party is until the author chooses to reveal it. TROPHY WIDOW is a must read for anyone who likes a top rate legal thriller.

Harriet Klausner

The whole Rachel Gold series is great. This was a page turner until the very end like all of the others in the series. The plot is extrememly well crafted. The authors use of humor was excellent. Love this series would like to see many more.

Michael Kahn's Rachel Gold legal mysteries are pure gold waiting to be discovered and while this latest effort falls short of its predecessor, the brilliant "Bearing Witness," it is an intricately plotted, clever novel well worth the read. Yes, it starts slowly, but from about a third of the way through to the end, don't plan on putting it down. Gold, spunky, sensitive, brilliant and with a nose for things that aren't as they seem, has Angela Green, a famous woman in jail for killing her husband, as a client. She is defending a Son of Sam case concerning a book her client is writing but a quick delving into the circumstances of the trial for her case suggests to Rachel that her client is innocent of murder. Suddenly the case she is supposed to be on becomes a backdrop as Rachel pursues hitherto unfollowed clues and inconsistencies through the murky waters of St. Louis politics and the even murkier waters of the porn industry. A lawyer could drown in such waters very easily, but our girl not only stays afloat, she emerges from them triumphant -- and even works out a thorny romantic problem of her own. Read it. Better yet, read all the Rachel Gold books and then read it; you'll appreciate it even more with such grounding.

Ruby the Rabbi Wife mysteries are fun reads. Worth picking up if you are in the mood for something light and easy.

Ruby is a Rabbi's widow in Eternal, Texas and her congregation still expects her to behave "appropriately". The book starts off very slow.....there is a lot you will learn about Temple Rita, and the Jewish faith along the way. I thought even with the snail like start I'd continue only because I might learn something. The Essie Sue character is annoying at best, but unfortunately you need her...after all, she made the chopped liver and is the organizer of the reunion event for Temple Rita. What made this so unusual for a mystery is that the killer is revealed shortly after the murder...and the rest of the book is set on catching him in all sorts of plots and twist which are very cleverly done. Rita , I suspect, must be in her early 40's, at best. If it says, I missed it, but her actions and clothes she wears and her 20 something college son all point in that direction and the fact that being a new widow she has two men chasing after her. Ed, the journalist, who I hope she dumps sometime soon, and the ever charming Lieutenant Lundy.

Clues to this murder mystery are hidden in a chopped liver mold
of Texas. It's a delightful read.