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In the second trade collection of Peter David's DC Comics run on Fallen Angel the Angel has a bit of an arch-enemy, of the female persuasion.

So, some violence and the hunt for an arcane artifact, along with some advice from a bartender who may be a little bit more than he actually seems to be.


3.5 out of 5

"Down to Earth" is the second collection from Fallen Angel's brief run at DC, and it sets the title character, a.k.a. Lee, up as one of the most complex and interesting in the comics field.

Although her origins remain in doubt -- and we don't know why her feet don't touch the ground when she walks -- the red-shrouded Fallen Angel by night (and physical education teacher by day) is an enigma. Working here in pursuit of a blood-soaked shard of the True Cross, she proves herself willing to cross any line -- including torture -- to achieve her goals.

Is she a heroine? No doubt. But Lee's hands aren't always clean at the end of the day, and her motives aren't always pure. Anyone looking to her for help had better be prepared for the consequences.

Bete Noire, the delta city where Lee lives and works, is as much a character as the people in this book; it's far more intriguing than the Metropolis or Keystone City of other books, and I look forward to exploring its nooks and crannies.

DC cancelled this series far too soon.

- Tom Knapp, Rambles.NET editor

This is the second trade to reprint stories from DC Comics' run on Fallen Angel. It contains issues #7-12.

This book has been successfully used in a course for advanced MsC students at the Imperial College in London, UK. The book has been welcome by the students who found it very useful not only for its clarity but also for its collection of problems. The book achieves the right balance between presentation and content. It is a fact that most students cannot grasp all the information contained in some of the classical books in the field in one semester. Some of the excellent books in the field, like the famous book by Jackson, contains too much information for a course. This book gives a consistent well-presented introduction to electromagnetism, without loosing generality, which can be covered in one semester. In addition, the book comes with a program for solving electrostatic and magnetostatic problems. This added tool, not only increases its pedagogical value, but also finds great acceptance in the more computer-literate younger generations.

There are very books available which combines mathematical formulation of electrodynamics with physical aspects clearly explained. Classic books like Jackson are generally considered too tough even at graduate level. This book provides an intermediate level text which will be very useful for a Master's programme.
The emphasis on relativity and covariant formulation is a refreshing feature of the book. Another extremely well written chapter is on radiation due to moving charge. An interesting addition is the inclusion of a chapter on superconductivity, which reminds one about a similar chapter in Feynmann Lectures on Physics.
I would strongly recommend this book as a text book for the first course in electrodynamics at Master's level. We have included this in the list of books recommended for such a course in the Physics programme at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.

Fundamental of Electromagnetism: Vacuum Electrodynamics, Media and Relativity

This book is based on the large experience the authors have acquired teaching a course on Electromagnetism at Instituto Balseiro, in Bariloche, Argentina.

Chapter I presents a very exciting essay on the historical perspectives of Electromagnetism, which becomes an excellent appetizer for the rest of the themes developed in the book.

Chapters II and III are devoted to the presentation of relativistic kinematics and dynamics, with an interesting collection of experiments, which help understand the properties of space-time. From there on the authors follow a traditional scheme and develop aspects of the electromagnetic field in vacuum. In this context, in Chapters IV through VIII the properties of the electric charge and of the electrostatic field, the solutions of Laplace and Poisson equations, including numerical methods, the laws of Ampere and Biot-Savart and multipole expansions are presented. The complete Maxwell equations, the concepts of electromagnetic energy, a clear discussion of the symmetry properties and conservation laws associated with Maxwell equations and the properties of radiation fields are also discussed.

These topics are complemented in later chapters with a presentation of the covariant formulation, the properties of electromagnetic fields in material media, and finally a chapter on the properties of superconductors from the point of view of electromagnetism. The order of presentation is chosen to emphasize the fact that electromagnetic phenomena take place in the vacuum space surrounding atoms. Electromagnetic fields in material media are obtained as averages of the microscopic fields, a point of view which prepares the ground for the understanding of microscopic models of matter and for a deeper comprehension of the underlying phenomenology. Those readers which are familiar with a phenomenological presentation will be surprised by this particular idea of the authors, which is highly stimulating and has a great potential when proceeding to study the electromagnetic models of matter at a microscopic level.

Another very interesting aspect of the book is the software "PhysicSolver" which comes with it. The program, developed by Prof. Sergio Pissanetzky, is based on his large experience and provides a means for finding numerical solutions to problems in electrostatics and magnetostatics. Teachers as well as students will find this tool very useful. At the end of each chapter problems which can be solved with "PhysicSolver" are indicated. Also, the reader can use the software to solve any problem for which there is no simple analytical solution or to gain physical insight through a pictorial representation of the solutions.

The work is aimed at teachers and students in Physics, but it is certainly a reference for teachers and students in Engineering, interested in a presentation of the fundamentals of electromagnetism and of its applications.

Víctor H. Hamity

Facultad de Matemática, Astronomía y Física, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina.

The mother of four sisters dies, leaving them to be raised by an unobservant father and a beloved housekeeper, who has her own mysterious past. Unfortunately for the girls, the housekeeper dies shortly after. The girls are pretty much left to their own devices. They feel a void and begin to search to find out who their mother and their housekeeper were.

The sisters' lives are examined over more than twenty years as they reach maturity, go their separate ways, and reunite. Each chapter is taken by a different sister who reports the happenings from her vantage point. Using first-person, second-person, and third-person points of view, the tale unfolds in a smooth, easy-to-read fashion. Each girl has her own voice, and the reader has no difficulty following what could be a difficult read.

The characters are believable--each one is well written so that personality flaws are evident. They squabble, but the bond of family is tight.

Warning: A good bit of profanity is used throughout the book.

This remarkable novel kept me spellbound on the afternoon the hem of Hurricane Ike lashed my neighborhood, but still I kept reading. Although I understood that the novel had reached its conclusion, the gift quest had ended, I was sad to put the characters away. They have the acid edge that some of Lopez' earlier characters, but the Gabaldon sisters each exhibit a soft vulnerability as well. Lopez moves with ease among first, second, and third person perspectives, giving each sister her due while creating a perfectly balanced novel of a family in survival mode. Lopez's rich characterizations of the girls named for movie stars coupled with a strong clear plot make for a stunning and delightfully complex read. Unlike many books with a single heroine who is put upon or without flaw, these women can be mean and shrewd and we still cheer them on. Sexy, pitch-perfect, and superbly-written, this book should be on every book club list as well as in everyone's briefcase.

Reviewed by Christina Wantz Fixemer
on 09/17/2008

Loretta, Bette, Rita, and Sophie Gabaldón lost their mother when they were very young. The ancient housekeeper who helped raised them promised each girl they'd receive a gift after her passing. Over the following two decades, the girls grow into women, each of them uniquely gifted. One heals, one tells splendid lies, one curses, and one makes others laugh. Time can only tell whether or not the gifts are blessings.

The bonds of sisterhood are explored and tested as the sisters Gabaldón search for meaning in a sea of questions about their family. Each chapter is told in a different sister's point of view, and each voice is beautifully rendered through first, second, and third-person narrative, and past and present tense--a different style for each of the sisters.

On the surface, the story may seem complex, maybe over-ambitious. But Lorraine López skillfully weaves the story of five women into a complete saga. Her use of scenery, emotion, and flat-out characterization is entrancing. I smelled the kitchen aromas and cringed at bad karaoke. I saw the sisters as young children, then mothers.

I enjoyed the characters and was sorry to parts ways with them. Each sister was wonderfully flawed, yet deliciously vibrant. It would be a joy to meet them again.

4.5 Books

I shaved 8 strokes off my game the first time I went out to the course after reading this book. I will read it over and over again. This is by far the most helpful book I have ever read.

This book is as simple as the title, yet after reading, you pull away with numerous ways to improve your game, and more importantly - have more FUN!

Pithy chapters outlining how to prepare yourself mentally for golf (or life). How not to think and how to think on the course. How to think positively and not defeat yourself on the course. Similar to Penicks views on the game. Good illustrations to accompany clear text. Must read for beginners or pros. Will improve your game and enjoyment of the game.

This book gives great tips on potential interview questions for internship as well as precise hints on how to write excellent cover letters and vitae.

This book is a great resource for anyone who is about to embark on the internship application process. I highly recommend it!

This book is a great step-by-step guide of how to approach the application essays, registering for APPIC, and debunks some urban legends about "the match." Additionally, there are tips on interview questions/questions you should ask, sample cv's, and suggestions for tracking your practicum hours. This book, however, does not offer much information about the APPIC Clearinghouse (God forbid that any of us have to go through that!!!).

Here We found a good book, but there are a lot of books by C. Jose Cela better than this one. This one brings the reader to a different Spain, and offers the opportunity of getting deeper in arural world. Anyway, surely his best book it's called La Colmena, not yet published in English, in which He describes the dark moments of the 50's in Spain, from a cultural and a post civil war point of view. I would recommend Journey to the Alcarria, but there are better ones.

Light and airy in style, filled with memorable scenes and characters, an engaging narrator, and plenty of information about daily life in backroads Spain 50 years ago. I see why this author deserved a Nobel prize. However, skip the introduction, a heavy handed piece of academic existentialist skulduggery that almost persuaded me not to read the book.

I needed a short, easy book to read while on my vacation with my sister. She happened to have this book along and lent it to me. I found myself travelling through the countryside of Spain with Camilo Cela and loving it. He included just enough information to let us share his experience without drowning us in too much detail. I'll never have his exact memories but I felt like I could recognize the places and feelings if I ever get to go there. I recommend this as an enjoyable, easy read.

I picked up this book after searching and searching for it. I'd already read They Call Me Mad Dog! and Flaming Iguanas, and loved both. Anyone who's read her should read this; this collection of stories and comics cannot be labeled. It's insane, and albeit, a little uneven. But hey - parts of it are more than worth it, like Erika's personal quest for guy-guy porn, and her charmingly witty quest for acceptance as a Puerto Rican bisexual. It's completely worth reading, but let me simply warn you that you may want to ease into this book. It's not for the faint of heart.

Erika Lopez is a very funny woman. She says the things that we only think about and never say aloud. This book is short and can be read in an hour, but it's really funny! I highly reccomend this book if you enjoy almost peeing your pants with laughter.

I love Erika Lopez. She seriously has me going- men, do I really need them, and why?! Any love life is fraught with perils and inconsistencies, and ego-deflating self-doubts, and "Lap Dancing For Mommy" pokes some serious phallic phun at that. It is more centered on visual humor, to some extent, falling back on graphic yet stimulating cartoons. I was somewhat disappointed at the brevity of the book; I was left wanting more, more, more! But what was there, especially towards the end with the longer essays, was really nice.

This is a very solid introduciton to a fun opening. Flear should be commended especially for the time he spends at the end of the book addressing lines which make rare appearances in Grandmaster play but which the casual player will encounter often (such as 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.0-0 Nxe4 6.Re1?!) and can have a lot of sting if you don't know how to handle them.

The book is built around illustrative games and while it strives for theoretical accuracy, Flear is clearly writing for the player of the black pieces. He makes some unusual recommendations (such as the Dilworth Gambit, where black gives up two minor pieces for a rook and pawn).

Like all opening books, this one is probably a waste of your time and money if you don't already have a solid understanding of tactical and endgame fundamentals. But if you do and you're looking for an alternative to the theory-intensive Marshall attack, which allows black to play for the win and avoid the tradiitonal "Spanish Torture," then the Open Lopez may be for you, and this book is as good a starting point as you're likely to find.

The Open Ruy Lopez has been played by many famous Grandmasters since the end of the nineteenth century. It has been used in World Championship contests by Schlecter in 1910, Euwe in 1935 and 1948, Korchnoi in 1978 and 1981, and Anand in 1995. Timman and Yusupov have contributed many ideas to enrich this opening, although the hero of the Open Spanish has to be Viktor Korchnoi. The variation seemed to bring out the best features of his complex counterattacking style. Flear's book, together with Mikhail Krasenkov's older (1995) book "The Open Spanish" present the interesting development of this line. Flear's book has many games played in the late 1990's, while Krasenkov's has many older historic games. I have been looking for a defense based on the reply 1..e5 for some time now. My goal is to find a defense that I can play against a strong players, who, I will assume, have studied Opening Theory in depth. Sadly, I have come to the conclusion that the Open Ruy Lopez is not going to be it. Flear, while trying to be objective, is, I believe, too enthusiastic about the merits of the Open Defense. This is understandable, as he has spent a long time mastering it. I think that anyone who has the ability and practice of using books like The Open Ruy Lopez can quickly sift through the material (This does not imply gaining mastery of it by any means) and identify the critical variations. Any opening book that misses key lines or tries to disguise them is of questionable worth. Flear, to his credit, helps the reader find key positions, his book is well laid out in this regard. Looking at the opening from the Black side, it is clear that the critical line starts with 9 Nbd2. Flear is too optimistic of the possibilities for Black here. If a player of the Black pieces is willing to endure a worse ending and try to make a draw, then the Open is, I think, still a viable choice, but if you are seeking a confrontation with good chances of counterplay and a possible win, then the Open is in trouble. There is an ongoing trend among the SuperGrandmasters to find ways to suffocate a potentially dynamic defense. The Dragon, the Benoni, the Alekhine, among many, have suffered from this approach by White players. The Open has come under the same suffocating attack. It is a testament to its dynamic features that it lasted so long. The line 9 Nbd2 has been around forever, but in 1978 Anatoly Karpov adopted it against Korchnoi and hit him with a shocking piece sacrifice 11 Ng5!. This move is credited to the mind of Karpov's trainer Igor Zaitsev, but I suspect Mikhail Tal did early analysis on it as well. Somehow Korchnoi survived but when Challenger Anand tried to withstand the attack in 1995 Kasparov smashed him in a game that sounded the Death Knell of the Open Ruy Lopez. Shirov-Timman 1996 helped undermine another line, that, if Flear is correct, is now winning for white. Only Sokolov's 11 Bd5 move seemed playable, but this has no winning chances for black, (unless somehow white blows a fuse in a sacrificial attack against the black position, I think it more likely black will lose after Nxf7.) I think the clearest indication the line 9 Nbd2 Nc5 10 c3 d4?! 11 Ng5!! is trouble for black is that GM's have stopped playing it. Instead they have fallen back on the old Berlin variation with 10...Be7 11 Bc2 Bg4 12 Re1. This line is where the true theoretical verdict on the viability of the Open Ruy Lopez lies. If Black can get decent positions here then all would be ok. In fact, since that day in 1978 many Grandmaster games have been fought here, and Black held his own, until the late 1990s, as the theory of the lines here (with 12..Qd7 and 12..0-0) developed twenty five moves deep or so, and move orders became more refined, gradually Blacks counterplay is stifled. The Qd7 lines, in which Korchnoi won some tough hand to hand battles, look untenable now. Theory has moved beyond Flear here and it looks even worse for Black. The lines with 12..0-0 look a bit safer but I have trouble seeing how Black can find many winning chances here, he has to go into contortions just to hang on. I laugh when someone recommends the Open for beginners to teach them the dynamics of chess. While I think the Open is a very strong weapon if played against someone unfamiliar with its fine points, the thought of a novice trying to hold some the positions in the Berlin variation is laughable. Perhaps one point in its favor is that if the White player must play to win against the Open then perhaps he should avoid the possible endgames that can follow 9 Nbd2. 9 c3 Bc5 offers a sharper game where both sides have chances, but white can probably get an edge in the key lines. If everyone played 9 c3 the Open would be played alot more. As it stands today I cannot recall a Super GM game with the Open at a major classical Tournament this year. The only Spanish line seen regularly are the Anti-Marshall (see GM Adams) or World Champion Kramnik's Berlin Defense (not to be confused with the Berlin variation of the Open) Otherwise the Petroff is the safe e5 defense of choice at high level. Players like Shirov have dabbled with the Archangel but it seems too unstable to really tell what the state of theory is at any given time (maybe that is a good thing for dynamic black players.) The Berlin defense, while complex, does not fit the image of "dynamic conterattack" The Marshall Attack, does, but few are willing to tace it and avoid it with set-ups that can be almost as troubling as these Open Ruy Lopez lines. Poor Nigel Short had a rough time in 1993 playing this against Kasparov. The Berlin did hold up for Kramnik in his match, although Kasparov showed signed of improvement in Astania, defeating Kramnik and the "Berlin Wall". I am left still seeking a defense against 1 e4. I have doubts about those who claim 1..e5 is better than the Sicilian. What else can Black play if he wants to win? the Alekhine? Yikes..However I have not given up yet on 1..e5. But I will wait for a new champion to emerge, following the path blazed by Korchnoi and Yusupov, to lift the Open Ruy Lopez out of the mud and lead the way for all of us. When that day comes I will be the first to join in playing ...5 Nxe4!

This is an excellent work for anyone looking to play the Black side of the Open Ruy. It uses complete games with fairly deep analysis, and seems to cover all the lines (something that can't be said about that many opening books now-a-days). I wouldn't recommend this book though to someone that doesn't have a thorough understanding of positional play, as a lot of lines lead to imbalances that are much too complex for a beginner (the Dilworth Attack comes to mind, with Black getting a pawn (sometimes 2) and a rook for 2 pieces, and yet White still gets the minimal advantage due to the bishop pair).

The other good thing is the book isn't biased to one side or the other, though to me it would seem to be a bit too detailed to be extremely effective to study from the White side unless you have all the time in the world, given that White also has to know the Closed Variation, Steinitz, Old Steinitz, Schlieman, and Bird Variations, just to name a few.

The other plus for this book is that it includes many games on lines in which Black must play exact just to survive (for example, the variation where White sacrifices his knight on g5 gets a few games coverage), and explains why the moves that fail truly fail.

A must have for anyone that plays the open ruy as Black.

Unlock God's Wrath, Unlock How God views sin

Any one who writes a commentary on the book of Romans should discuss this topic and Rene' A. Lopez does not avoid the nature of man's sin, his position to God, and his need for a redeemer. This book is a commentary on the book of Romans in the Bible. It comments verse by verse - chapter by chapter. The author explains the meaning of Greek words, but it is done sparingly. The author comments on the English translation in easy to understand terms. It is plain the author believes Romans is God's inspired word through the pen of Paul. He does not speculate or give space to those who question the wisdom of God.

Yes the book cover says the keys to Romans are:

What does salvation mean in Romans?
How can one have eternal life?
How should a Christian live?
Can a Christian live?
Does God predestine people?
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But all matter contained in the book of Romans is expressed and explained in a thoughtful easy to understand manner. Man's sin, God's wrath, God's hatred of sin, the Mosaic Law, Jews-Gentiles, Grace-works,
Seek to do God's Will without trying to earn Salvation is all discussed in this book. My list is not exhaustive, no topic brought up by Paul is avoided or made to fit popular or academic theology. I found the book thoughtful and a joy to read.

A fresh interpretation of Romans (with Galatians) changed the world during the Reformation. Here, Lopez makes a compelling and plausible case that greater contextual attention to the use of certain words (wrath and salvation) along with making sure the theme adopted takes into consideration the entire epistle (including 9-11) are needed to grasp Paul's meaning. This book greatly clarified Romans for me. Understanding his surprising thesis on "wrath" in the Bible generally, but especially in the OT, and his stunning thesis on Paul's specific employment of the term "salvation" as he uses it in Romans show that Paul's language is far more lucid and far less obscure than other understandings of Romans. I'd sort of given up hope of thoroughly understanding this book of the Bible, since certain passages have seemed so obscure to me. Put this in your library and give it away as gifts!

Written for the everyday person, this commentary will help you unearth and understand the deep truths of the book of Romans.

Anthony T. Evans, Th.D.
Senior Pastor Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship

Lopez gives fresh, and sometimes challenging, insights and ideas on almost every page. Few of us need another commentary on Romans in our library, but a stimulating one is hard to find.

Gary G. Cohen, Th.D., Litt.D.
One of the translators of the NKJV
Professor of Biblical Studies, Trinity International University

Lopez's work is a must have for those wanting a balanced commentary that adheres to context without undue influence from a theological system.

George E. Meisinger, D.Min.
President
Chafer Theological Seminary
René Lopez has introduced and validated some viewpoints that have been overlooked by recent commentary literature that will challenge the reader to make some theological decisions. This is a book that every serious student of the Bible needs to have in their library.

Fred Chay, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Theology & Director of Doctoral Studies
Phoenix Seminary



This is the first commentary I have seen that is consistent in its theme and its treatment of the gospel and the Christian life. René Lopez has made a unique and useful contribution that must be in the library of everyone.

Charlie C. Bing, Ph.D., Pastor/Executive Director of Grace Life Ministries



A serious layman will profit greatly by studying the Epistle to the Romans under the author's guidance of this volume. It is highly recommended as the basis for an in depth study.

J. Dwight Pentecost, Th.D., Distinguished Professor emeritus in Bible Exposition
Dallas Theological Seminary


René Lopez has produced a much needed and wonderfully written commentary on this key book of the New Testament.... I heartily recommend this new work.

Joseph C. Dillow, Ph.D., President
Biblical Education by Extension


This new work is biblically and exegetically sound.

Stephen R. Lewis, Ph.D., President
Rocky Mountain Bible College & Seminary



This concise commentary on the book of Romans will prove to be a helpful tool for pastors and any serious student of Scripture.

Ed Glasscock, Th.D. Assoc. Professor of Greek and New Testament & acting Director for Post-Graduate Studies, Central Baptist Theological Seminary

This was a pretty good book overall. It covers most of the mainlines (Qd6, f6, Bg4) and the sidelines (Qf6, Bd6, Ne7). The only problem is that the author only gives a few examples of dxe5 in the f6 line with Bg4 and the entire chapter is almost entirly devoted to c3 (holding onto the center) instead of dxe5, which is about 2x more popular according to the database.

International Chess Master Krzysztof Panczyk and e-mail World Championship semi-finalist Jacek Ilczuk present Ruy Lopez Exchange, an in-depth scrutiny of the Ruy Lopez Exchange (or Spanish Exchange), an oft-used opening among Grandmasters and leisure players alike. A wealth of diagrams and sample games thoroughly explore the possibilities of this opening, how to strengthen it or counter it, as well as a discussion of its variants. Like its many companion volumes published by Everyman Chess, Ruy Lopez Exchange is an excellent resource for intermediate to advanced chess players looking to strengthen their understanding of the game.

Chess players who open with 1 e4 have to choose what to play after 1...e5. The most popular choice is 2 Nf3. Black's most popular reply is 2...Nc6. And the most popular choice for White at this point is 3 Bb5, the Ruy Lopez. Black's most popular choice now is 3...a6. Now what?

Well, I think it is just fine to retreat that White Bishop to a4. That's the most popular move. But Black has plenty of choices at this point. Maybe you'll see a deferred Steinitz variation. Or an Open Lopez. Or a Closed Ruy, such as the Chigorin, the Breyer, the Smyslov, or the Zaitsev. Or even a sideline such as the Archangelsk or the Moeller. Or maybe the well-known Marshall (unless you play an anti-Marshall).

Or maybe you won't see any of them. You can chop down that Black Knight now. With the Exchange Variation. And try heading for a pleasant endgame in which, if you win, it will seem like Black never had a chance.

This book shows all the important lines in the Exchange variation. It has 74 complete and annotated games as examples. And 21 of those games are from the years 2001 to 2004.

If you want to learn this opening for White, there are some lines you will need to know. The main ones, after 1 e4 e5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 Bb5 a6 4 Bxc6 dxc6 5 0-0 are:

5...Be6 6 Nxe5 Qd4 7 Nf3 Qxe4 8 Ng5

5...Qf6 6 d4 exd4 7 Bg5

5...Qe7 6 d4 exd4, where you have to decide between 7 Qxd4 and 7 Nxd4

5...Be7 where you must choose between 6 Nxe5 and 6 d3

5...Ne7 6 Nxe5 Qd4 7 Qh5

5...Bd6 6 d4 exd4 7 Qxd4

5...Bg4 6 h3 h5 7 d3 Qf6 where you must choose between 8 Be3 and 8 Nbd2

5...Qd6 6 Na3 Be6 7 Qe2 f6 8 Rd1

5...Qd6 6 Na3 b5 7 c3 c5 8 Nc2 Bb7 9 Re1

5...f6 6 d4 exd4 7 Nxd4 c5 8 Nb3 Qxd1 9 Rxd1 Bg4 10 f3

5...f6 6 d4 Bg4 7 dxe5 Qxd1 8 Rxd1 fxe5 9 Nbd2 0-0-0 10 Re1

The book also mentions moves other than 5 0-0 for White, and it even mentions 4...bxc6 for Black.

The fundamental strategic idea behind this opening for White is to get all the pieces off the board somehow and win the resulting endgame by getting a passed pawn on the Kingside. Black is generally happy to exchange the Queens. But Black will be very slow to exchange anything else, and will fight hard to keep her Bishop pair.

I'll give an example of this opening from one of my own games, one I remember quite well:

1 e4 e5 2 Nf3 Nf6 3 Bb5 a6 4 Bxc6 dxc6 5 0-0 Bg4 6 h3 h5 7 d3 (obviously, White can't take the Bishop without losing her Knight or getting mated) 7...Qf6 8 Be3 Bxf3 9 Qxf3 Qxf3 (Black may have messed up White's pawn structure and removed the Queens, but at the cost of the Bishop pair) 10 gxf3 g6 (this is not good: Black has to try to stop White from getting in f4; in addition, the Black Knight may belong on g6) 11 f4 Bg7 12 fxe5 Bxe5 13 c3 0-0-0 14 d4 Bg7 15 Nd2 Nf6 16 f3 Bh6 17 Kf2 Bxe3+ 18 Kxe3 Rhe8 19 c4 Nh7 20 Rg1 Nf8 21 Rad1 Ne6 22 Nb3 b6 23 d5 cxd5 24 cxd5 Ng7 25 Kf4 Rd7 26 Nd4 Red8 27 Rc1 Rd6 28 Nc6 R8d7 29 Rg2 Rf6+ 30 Ke3 Ne8

See how easy that was? White has practically effortlessly obtained what ought to be a winning position. Black hasn't had a chance to do anything. Of course, any position can be compromised. And White proved it:

31 Kd4? (any reasonable move wins, and 31 e5 may be best) Rxf3 32 Ne5?? (White was already worse, but this hangs a Rook to 32...c5+). Of course, the fact that White made these awful errors will be a secret just among us.

I recommend this book.