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"Creative Progagation" was just the nicest book for me the hobby Greenhouse Buff.....I have tons of books on propagating and greenhouse techniques I have gotten for gifts over the 4 years I have had my greenhouse and some I have purchased myself and this one is by far one of the TOP FAV'S of all the ones in my bookshelf I refer to all the time!!!! Great Great Book and I recommend it for anyone who has a greenhouse for a hobby.....neat good ideas!!!!!

A must have if your a serious propagator or student looking for real answers. Easy to read, In conclusion a well rounded book that gets results.

Dr. Gary D. Robbins P.hd

I rated this book as four-star for this two reasons:

First, because I cannot understand why this book is printed in special glossy paper, if 80% of it is mostly text. And we know how special paper adds to price and that must be the reason why this book is quite expensive for my taste.

The second reason is that for a book with this price tag, I'd expect a lot more illustrations and maybe some real pictures, instead of drawings.

Now into the the good aspects! This book is solidly written and covers all aspects of plant propagation. From trees to flowers and bulbs, etc...

There is a good section on propagation from cuttings and all the info you need to start growing plants from seeds, which were my main objectives when I bought this book.

The stratification process of seeds in the refrigerator is also covered, as well as there are some very useful instructions about how should we properly long-term store our own seeds.

As someone said before, there is a very handy chart by the end of the book, with plenty of useful information on the propagation of most of the plants you'd ever think of propagating.

As I said before, I think this book is a bit expensive and not as illustrated as I wish it was, but overall I think it is a good investment for people interested in propagating plants.

It is the kind of complete book that you will keep in your shelf and go search for answers when more doubts arise, as you get more experienced in this loving art.

If you just want to propagate some plants or maybe grow some seeds, I'd also suggest Alan Toogood's book on growing, which is more simple than this one, but on the other hand has plenty of pictures and may be easier for a beginner to follow.

I am a gardener of many years who has tried propagating plants with some luck. This book is wonderful. On my first try last August (1999) I took about 30 azalea cuttings and every one of them "took". My problem now is what do I do with all of them. :) The propagation table at the end of the book (that lists plants alphabetically)is one of the best I've ever seen. It tells if a plant can be started by seed, cutting or divisions and what time of the year is best. I also did some hydrangeas (100% success) and some crepe myrtle (75%). I have already recommended this book to all my gardening friends and I recommend it to anyone who likes to be surrounded with lots of "plant babies". :)

Easy to read and complete. Good size to take in to the feild. This book was suggested to me by the Masters at Mt. SI Bonzai, now Eden Gardens (Barton, Ore.) and has proved to be the the only book needed by us as we began to propagate more and more variety at our Puget Sound area nursery.

I haven't even received this book yet, and I'm already so sure it will be as good as the last 2, I'm not hesitant to rate it.

I had gone past this series several times, but after reading an excerpt on another site I ordered Submission and Domnination, although not too sure what I was going to be reading entirely. I would have ordered Discipline as well but didn't realize it was out, it should be here any day. I am not in the least involved, or knowledgeable about the BDSM scene, so like Jem have no idea how accurate it is, but loved the books nevertheless. The characters were well developed from the beginning, and I will admit I got really wrapped up in the intensity of the story, so much so that I had to put it down and walk away for awhile a few times.

The balance, or the striving for,in the relationship between Noah and Tobias was very well and thoughtfully written, as well as the scenes in the Stable. You could feel Noahs struggle and submission to Tobias, as well as Tobias' need to Dominate, and understand them on their level. Noah's playful personality is engaging, and you find yourself warming up to Tobias as he falls in love with Noah, and becomes more vulnerable, something that really shakes him up.
These are characters you would like to revisit time and again, even like to meet. The author's have done a marvelous job, and my thanks to them for a great story, great characters, and handling the storyline and theme so well. Although you may like me, find the theme of BDSM a bit uncomfortable, I would recommend this to anyone who can manage a look at the darker side of need. And not to mention the very Hot, um--intimacy.

The third in the sublime 'Deviations series' and as thoughtful and well written as ever. The characters are fleshed out well and explored on a far deeper level than a lot of erotic fiction currently on the market.

This book explores the emotional side of Tobias and Noah's relationship and their friendship with Phantom even deeper than the previous: 'Domination'. While this is a welcome thing, the core theme of the series suffers a little - the development of the emotional/love side of the story, as wonderful as it is,takes the stage more at expense of the BDSM elements that gave the first book (Submission)it's edge and thrill. Although this changes towards the end, and we get more of what we expect from 'Discipline',it seems a long (or perhaps just impatient!)wait to get there.

I agree with another reviewer here, Jane, in that the character of Noah seems to need a little bit more toughness or control, lacking in this title, and as the reader, I also felt this. I hope this gets remedied a little in the next book as Tobias seems to have lost something of his hard Dom edge (as satisfying as it is to see his emotional side though). However, I loved that a 'flip flop element was introduced in Noah topping occasionally - as a side note - I would love to read a prequel spin off about the training of Tobias and Bradford as we know (though only with scant details) that they were trained together and I think this would be a delicious and sexy story to read.

Despite some truly sizzling and gorgeously passionate sex and love scenes, there are surprisingly not as many 'scenes' or explorations of the BDSM parts of their lives as one would expect, which is a little disappointing. Perhaps a better balance needs to be struck between the love story and the D/S elements which were more lacking here than the previous titles. Still, the book is very enjoyable and has far greater character development than most other books in this genre and I, like others, eagerly await the next title.

I also hope that Bradford and Phan have their own spin-off series at some point, or Phan with a slightly more compassionate Dom - Bradford is a less emotional person than Tobias (as far as we know thus far). Personally, I find most of the characters interesting - Bradford, Brian, Nikki, Luca for example and would relish the chance to read more about them - perhaps a good thick book of shorter stories or a series focussing on them? Perhaps I'm just greedy though ;)

Third book in Deviations explores Noah limits, a trip to Paris and a very erotic 'scene' in a sex club! I love all of the characters, since they are fully developed and add to the story of Tobias and Noah. I appreciated that Noah wanted Tobias to be a little tougher, since I too have felt that he was losing his Dominant edge since falling in love with Noah. I felt he was getting too soft from the initial book! This looks like it will be dealt with in the upcoming novel along with our dear, adorable,hot,sexy Phantom and his dom. Bradford. It is touching that everyone is reaching out to Phan. in dealing with his emotional problems. This series is so rich in descriptive narrative, plot development and wonderful characters; IMO, it reaches out and pulls you into the lives of Tobias,Noah,Phantom,and Bradford. Love the eroticsm of 'play' at the club in Paris! Hot!HOt!Hot!

I agree that this series makes for exceptionally good reading, and this latest book does not disappoint. The authors continue the story of Tobias and Noah, now that their relationship is firmly established. This made the book more enjoyable for me, since they are truly a couple here. The sex continues to be hot and heavy, with some surprises thrown in for the reader and the couple. The dialog is again very well written, and the story is fun. The trip to Paris was quite juicy!

I felt that most of Phantom's participation in the story was a set-up for a future book. The conclusion of "Discipline," while satisfying, cliffhangs a little on Phantom - implying that he will take a more active role in the next installment, and perhaps have his own novel. Though I think this is a logical progression, and I want to know Phantom's full story, I would be disappointed if Tobias and Noah didn't find closure to their tale. Their lives are certainly intertwined with Phan's. I want to see the consequences of their decision whether or not to live together, and their new contract.

This series is a wonderful look at the world of BDSM (though I have no idea if it is accurate), especially for those of us that may have been reticent about reading such material. I cannot recommend this series enough! I can hardly wait until the fall for Volume 4!!

Deviations:Submission, Deviations:Domination and now Deviations:Discipline. Like its predecessors, Vol 3 is very well written indeed. These 2 ladies are excellent M/M romance writers. They have given us such wonderfully sensitive and vulnerable men in Tobias, Noah, Phantom and Bradford.
The 3rd volume see Tobias and Noah taking their relationship to a new high, as their love and trust strengthen. It is most heartening to have Noah finally conquering his one fear. As for their trip to Paris, it is just so pampered, hot and pure sex!
However as much as I would love to read about Tobias and Noah I personally feel that their Dom/Sub as well as lovers relationship has more or less climaxed in Vol 3, with not much room for more angst and future emotional entanglement. Meanwhile Phantom is the character worth focusing on. I am most interested in Phantom's fate and this being M/M romance, I certainly wish to read about this endearing Sub eventually finding love, if not with Bradford, then with another compassionate but strict Dom. Vol 3 does feature Phantom and his side story is so well written that I find myself somewhat flustered when the plot switches back to the main couple Tobias and Noah.
I hope Chris and Jodi will not merely consider but do write a spin-off on Phantom and Bradford soon. However Phantom's story may have to wait as the 4th volume, most likely continuing the story of Tobias and Noah, is the writers' next offer. If you love Vol 1 and 2 you certainly could not afford to pass this one.

I found this to be a captivating book. Historical figures, both well known and little known, shared their experiences for WHOMEVER was willing to take the time and LISTEN! The challenges they faced, and their DETERMINATION to perseve, I found to be educational and enlightening.

This book is the bolt and nuts of spiritual alignment, which allow each of us to move beyond the social consciouness. This book is a must read for the those who are looking for deeper meaning to life and how we each have a place in the grand scheme of life that extend beyond our five sense...the spiritual signature of this book speak to the heart consciouness...to read this book with open heart will change how you perceive reality and that nothing is what it appear to be....Clifford Eagan bx, new york

This is an amazing book!
This text is packed with spiritual truth from 12 different Masters of the Light an Sound. Sri Michael Owens, a Master of Universal Soul Movement, is able to meet in Soul Body with these Master in the newly established Spititual City: Ekere Tere. The city can not be seen with physcial eyes, but is in fact located in the High Astral Plane just above Abuja, Nigeria. Each master of olde has some truth for today's seeker. Kadom provided esoteric wisdom of the secret of the threes. Agnotti teacher us how bring the creativie arts into our life. He teaches not just an appreciation, but teaches active participation. Milati teaches the creative powers of The Law of Silence. Angel Gabriel talks of his teaching of Jeses. Parmenides takes us on a journey to Ekere Tere. Master Pythagoras give a technique to fold time and space. In a practical sense it gives the participant the opportunity to get rid of roads blocks in their consciousness. Pythagoras shares his discourse with Paulji, the modern day master now departed. The instruction continues with Master Quetzalcoatl, Rama, Kusulu, Sri Leytor, and Master Towart Mamagi. Learn how Ekere Tere is the Touch Stone of The African Renaissance and Universal World Balance. It must be said here that The Way of Truth is designed to uplift all religions. This book is for anyone who wants spiritual growth, while still having the option of staying true to his or her religious path. The truths contained in this book are timeless. Each chapter has a spiritual excercise which when practiced brings the seeker closer to his or her Innate Divine Presence. Each chapter provides an artist rendition of each Master. The artist is Marcia Diane. If you would like the keys to soar to heaven within, read this book with an Open Heart!

Ekere Tere City of Light is a true Spiritual Key for anyone seeking to understand their place as Soul in this Universe. It is apparent that this book was written with Spirtual guidance. Michael Owens is presenting to the world what has previously been hidden. This is a wonderful addition to any true Seeker's spiritual tool box.

I have studied metaphysics/spirituality for over 30 years. Never have I seen such high knowledge being offered in a book available to anybody.

In the past, one would have had to study in an ashram for many years under strict supervision to hope to access this kind of wisdom and the mantras included.

Simply put, those mantras(sacred formulas) are keys to the inner kingdom. And that's what makes most techniques effective. Every student of Spiritual Mastership needs the wisdom contained within these pages. Why?
Because this is not a book about dry doctrine and dogma, but one about practical spirituality.

Numerous techniques( about twenty) are provided to help the spiritual seeker deal with several challenges that have plagued souls on the path of enlightenment for eons.

Accessing so much spiritual food in a starving world made me feel spiritually rich. Of particular interest was the technique offered by Master Quetzalcoatl to help the seeker ascend to the Heart of God called here Sugmad.

What a gift to our world in these troubled times...

A good book to keep in reach whether you're looking for a refresher, or to learn new processes, techniques, etc. I've got some experience with wireless (although not a guru), and I learned some new stuff... A good book written by authors with obvious wireless experience.

Hack Proofing Your Wireless Network is an invaluable resource for implementing or administering a wireless network. War Driving (searching for random insecure wireless networks) is happening all over. To keep your personal and confidential information private and to keep prying eyes from surfing your wireless network or hujacking your bandwidth you need to make sure you do everything you can to secure your wireless network. The case studies, Security Alerts, FAQ's and other features of this book all help to provide a comprehensive, must-read book on wireless network security. If you are new to the concept this book is written in a way that you will understand. Even if you know this stuff, this book should be kept close as a reference.

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"Hack Proofing Your Wireless Network" (HPYWN) weighs in at 512 pages, but it could easily be half that size. While the book contains good information, its internal redundancy and inclusion of security advice not specific to wireless adds unnecessary pages. I recommend security professionals skim HPYWN for the material they need, and skip the generic network protection advice.

Unlike the attack-minded "Hack Proofing Your Network, 2nd Ed", HPYWN is indeed a defensive-oriented book. It offers strong overviews of widely deployed wireless technologies. These include modern cellular networks and wireless area networks created by 802.11, Bluetooth, and HomeRF. HPYWN offers sound advice on making the best use of available wireless defensive mechanisms, despite acknowledging that Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is "broken." An overview of popular wireless assessment tools like Netstumbler is helpful although not especially thorough...

Of the book's nine chapters, chapters 2 (A Security Primer, 50 pages) and 8 (Auditing, 43 pages) don't add anything original to the current body of published security books. Furthermore, many wireless security topics are discussed repeatedly. For example, I didn't need to read in chapters 1, 4, 5, and 6 that WEP's insecurities stem from weak Initialization Vectors. Other recommendations on changing default configurations, enabling logging, and so on also appear in multiple sections. The editor should have consolidated this information to avoid wasting the reader's time.

Overall, Syngress should be credited for getting into the wireless game with this book. I would have preferred to see protocol decodes, thorough documentation and usage examples for wireless assessment tools, and in-depth VPN deployment guidance. Should the second edition of HPYWN contain this information, it will justify its current page count.

Obviously, with WLANs the big issue now is security. If you are looking for a good introduction to the topic or work with WLANs already and need to learn about security, then this is a good place to start. This book lays a good foundation of knowledge and then is an interesting an easy read on the topic. The authors certainly demonstrate that they know their business. In a total of nine chapters they will take you through the majority of what you would need to know to keep your WLAN safe from the wardrivers. In addition to this, if you are thinking of going for any of the WLAN security certifications, this book will take you a long way down that road as well. Once again, another good publication from Syngress!

Our company is in the midst of several large scale wireless deployments, and security is one of our primary concerns. This book does a great job of detailing all of the vulnerabilities and attacks, and presents real solutions for preventing attacks and data or services being compromised. There are some good wireles books out there now, but this is the one to get if you want something really focused on security.

This is one of the single best repair books ever written. I am a rotten mechanic. This gave me enough confidacne to do some work. Plus, the idiot part gave me a lot of knoweldge that has transfered to differing situations. I read the first edition more than 10 years ago and this is still my favorite. Now I just need one to cover my 83 mustang.

Being a previous VW Bug owner and having gotten the original "VW Idiot's Guide" all greasy and dirty, I love this book. (It was fascinating to learn that Fuji (Subaru) built their motor based on the original Porsche/VW design but added water cooling!).It puts you in touch with your car...gives you confidence that you can become a hobbiest/mechanic... and you can easily figure out what maintenance you can do at home with minimum tools and which maintenance you should let some real mechanic take on. Best of all: Save money! Do maintence yourself! Spot problems before they amount to big money! As they say in the original VW book: "Know your ass....(donkey)" and it will treat you well!

I never really knew a thing about cars, and received this as a gift 8 years ago. Motivated by limited cash and that nagging sense of being taken advantage of at car repair places, I started making my own repairs and doing my own maintenance. My 84 GL is, now, in way better shape than my dogeared, oil-stained copy of this book, and I feel much more in control
Owens rules--the book is exhaustive and methodical and, at the same time, entertaining. The advice is wise (like that of a cool older brother, in one reviewer's words), the directions precise, the illustrations great (especially the one with the dogbone, the pie, and the toilet).
Thanks, Larry & Joe.

I got my Subaru GL used about 3 years ago. It needed a bit of work. After the dealer persuaded my to let him replace all of the gaskets in the engine, I didn't have much money left for any other maintenance. Thankfully, I found How to Keep Your Subaru Alive. Using this great resource as a guide, I've done all kinds of repair and maintenance on my car. Now if only the publisher would update it so I can work on my Dad's '93 Legacy... Oh, well.

Walks you thru repairs every step of the way. The author is very thorough. This book has saved me a lot in repair bills for the 3 Subaru's I've owned. It's common for a dealer to charge $1300 to change the timing belts, I did the job on my car and the belts totaled less than $30.

I would like to encourage the author to write more volumes on the Illinois Central. This book is a great reference for mid 20th century locomotives and rolling stock. If I may be so bold as to suggest, a volume featuring branch line activities and depots would be an excellent follow up to this fine book.

Good section on the history of the Illinois Central Railroad. Steam section was good. Orange and White was the era I grew up watching on the IC. This book is an AWESOME photographic history of a historical Railroad.

First twenty pages are brief history of I. C. railroad. Next 29 pages are mostly pictures w/ brief discriptions of steam locomotives, followed by "around the map" photos, mostly of locomotives. Latter part of book is passenger trains, surburban Chicago "electrics", work & maintenance of way rolling stock, and cabooses (cabeese?).

Having grown up along the ICRR in the 50's through 70's, it brought back many fond memories, thank you so much.

AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD FOR THE LAST 27 YEARS THIS WAS BY FAR THE MOST INTERESTING BOOK ON THE RAILROAD I HAVE READ. BOTH PHOTOGRAPHY AND CONTENT PUTS THIS BOOK AT THE FRONT OF THE TRAIN.

This book offers an impressive amount of info in just 2 pages per syndrome/disease. Love it for boards & reading up on topics you'll find on the office, however it lacks some acute issues you may find in the hospital. For instance, Electrolyte imbalances...a book like Inpatient Pediatrics sheds a great deal of light on that subject, but the book itself is physically larger.

This book has the essentials of over 220 topics in Peds - in a single page it gives you etiology, epidemiology, differential, signs and symptoms, treatment, and prognosis. What more can you ask for? Excellent as a quick reference and for studying.

This is a fantastic reference for residents and medical students. I especially found it useful in preparing for attending rounds, but it's also great for exam review. I'm very happy with this purchase.

I bought this book after my third year clerkship. I do wish I had it during the clerkship. Still, it has been great for Step 2 studying. I look things up very quickly and get a full picture of diseases I have a question about. The format is excellent.

As a practicing pediatrician, I use this book to review a few items that I have long since forgotten. I also recommend it to the medical students and pediatric residents that rotate through my office. I love the fact that the material is written in an easy to understand format. It virtually jumps off the page at you. I also think its organization into to etiology, epidemiology, differential diagnosis etc. makes it idea for the medical student. Its format reflects how you will be "pimped" on rounds and the key stats and concepts that you will see on the USMLE. A great read!!!

Candace Robb has read and researched medieval history for many years, having studied for a Ph.D. in Medieval and Anglo-Saxon Literature. She divides her time between Seattle and the UK, frequently spending time in Scotland and York to research her books.

York is very close to my own home and many of the places mentioned in the Owen Archer books are still there to be seen and of course Archbishop John Thorseby is mentioned in the records of York Minster. All this adds spice for me and helps me to picture the time and events that took place. This is the fourth novel in what is proving to be a captivating series.

Owen Archer, the one-eyed former captain of a company of Welsh archers finds himself working on behalf of the king, to promote Wykeham as the new Bishop of Winchester. Owen places his old comrade Ned in charge of a company travelling to Rievaulx Abbey, north of the city of York. By doing this he hopes to dispel the rumours of Ned's involvement in a mysterious death. But is his plan about to back fire on him as days later, the murders and intrigue begin . . .

Three times previously, Owen Archer has come to the aid--even rescue--of King Edward IV as well as the Archbishop of York and in this fourth adventure, Candace Robb has woven another medieval murder mystery spell that will absorb you until the very end!

In "The King's Bishop," Owen, the former soldier and now one-eyed spy for Archbishop Robert Thoresby of York, finds himself embroiled in one of history's more in- triguing plots. King Edward wants to nominate a favorite as a bishop, from when he could then be in line to be named chancellor of England. But Pope Urban sees it differently, and thus the power struggle begins. This story is one of intricately-patterned designs, based upon historical fact. Author Robb, however, tosses in the fictional interests and we are off and running.

A young page is found dead at Windsor and Ned Townley, one of Archer's friends, is accused of murder. Alas, the king's mistress Alice Perrers provides him with an alibi, but the suspicion, of course, remains. Ned is assigned to accompany the king's delegation heading north of confer with a local Cistercian abbey to enlist their support of his bishop's nomination. This removes Ned from the scene, but not without complications. Shortly after he leaves, his betrothed (and lady in waiting to Mistress Perrers) is found drowned in the Thames. And as Ned and his group near the abbey, a priest is murdered. Ned is in big trouble. In addition, a priest is also found murdered. All three deaths are, of course, inter-connected.

Having a friend like Owen Archer counts for something and during the course of this work, Archer is determined to exonerate his friend, even though much evidence implicates Ned. Archer is married to Lucy Wilton, noted York apothicary, and Robb uses this scenario well to her advantage. Lucy is level-headed, calm, logical--in short, the very counter ego of Archer. It is their relationship that provides much of the human

interest in this series, as well. Robb draws heavily on historical perspective, yet has an eye on what should have been in terms of the place of women in medieval society. There is a lesson here.

The novel moves well and readers who appreciate historical ventures will find this one to their tastes. Robb's works show much research (she provides annotation at the end of the book) and she concentrates more on the personalities of her characters that attempting to condemn or condone what historically was. She also does a good job of capturing the Yorkshire countryside, its manners and atmosphere.

Other good news is that Robb continues her series--there is a fifth Owen Archer! It is easy to compare her to other medieval fiction writers, but she, indeed, has a flair of her own. Her works are well worth what effort it may take!

(Billyjhobbs@tyler.net)

The fourth book in the series does not disappoint. It has an intriguing story line with one of Owen's friends falling and love, and murder ensuing...
My favorite is still no. 2, The Lady Chapel, with Nun's Tale and this one right close behind.
I cannot say enough about how well the author Candace Robb writes these characters. I am not only interested in the plot and mystery of each book, but also the continuation of the lives of Owen, Lucia, Thoresby, Sir Robert, Jasper, Brother Michaelo, Riverwoman, the kids and even Lucie's Aunt.
I am now reading A Gift of Sanctuary, having just finished the Riddle of St. Leonards. These books are delicious reads truly.

I have enjoyed all of her books. If you like historical fiction that is light reading but entertaining this is the book you want.

I started reading Candace Robb's Owen Archer series at the suggestion of one of my patients, beginning with her favorite The Cross Legged Knight. I was immediately entranced. The King's Bishop was my second visit to 14th Century York and the home of Lucie Wilton and Owen Archer. I was not disappointed.

Ms Robb is an historian just shy of her PhD and specializes in Medieval History. She is also a consummate storyteller. Her characters are multidimensional; their actions are plausible; and their setting is believable. As a mystery writer, she excels in complex motives. In the Cross Legged Knight, she was able to pull a Collin Dexter out of the hat by producing two possible endings. In The King's Bishop she is able to recreate the ambiance of court intrigue and the murders that arise when ambition is the ultimate measure of an individual and where everything rests on the success of plot and counter plot.

One of the things that took me a while to get used to was the ending to these tales. Not everything comes out happily ever after. The sleuth is not always able to denounce the villain at the end as one is accustomed to reading in stories of this sort. What the ending is, however, is very realistic. Even in modern times, the guilty are not always punished according to the dictates one would expect of "justice;" even justice itself is designed to support the class structure. It is precisely for this reason that we usually enjoy murder mysteries: the guilty are brought to justice, their crimes are made manifest to society, and they are punished accordingly. In Owen Archer mysteries, the guilty sometimes get away with their miserable acts just as they do in our own times.

The stories are wonderfully detailed with respect to historical accuracy, yet they do not overwhelm the reader. Ms Robb is not a pedant. She seeks to create a venue for the actions of her characters without making the reader feel as though there is a test at the end of the story! Most of the unfamiliar terms are understandable from context, although she does supply a glossary for those of us who like to have more information. She also includes a small bibliography and a short history of the period and the characters. And yes, many of the characters were real people from history. These short texts are generally at the end of the book so one needn't feel obligated to read them, but I've taken to reading them first. I enjoy a little background material before I get into the meat of the work.

Very impressive. I would recommend the book to anyone from advanced junior high to adult readers.

This was one of the most enjoyable books I've read all year! Very funny and full of interesting information. The guy is a hoot! I especially loved the chapter about his trip to Myrtle Beach

If you think of golf while at the office, in the car, on the can; if you perform practice swings whenever you are sure you will not hit a wall, furniture or another person; if you dream of playing every course that has been mentioned just barely favorably in print, you will love this book. I saw myself and every golfer I have ever met in this book. And I couldn't help but laugh at most of those golfers that Owen met including himself sometimes. I also felt much envy for the courses he was able to play especially in the UK. He moves from subject to subject as smoothly as a putt on the number 1 green on the first day of the Masters. This book brings an understanding to the game for hackers that you don't get from watching pros. Loved it.

This book is laugh out loud funny for any hacker who enjoys the frustration of this game. David Owen is obviously in love with the game and gives us many a humorous note as well as useful tips. He takes the edge off those momentary urges to throw our clubs into the nearest lake. L.J. Skeie

Wonderful book...easily the best book I read all last year. I've read it twice thru now and its still great. I laughed out loud many times--mainly because I saw myself or others I know in Owen's stories. A must-have for anyone who enjoys golf.

I laughed (Myrtle chapter).. I cried (Top Ten chapter).. A roller coaster of action and suspense (Disney Pro-Am Chapter).. a Thriller (Ireland Chapter- or more specifically, Irish cuisine)...Humorously captures the emotions of anyone who suddenly (and dramatically) becomes smitten with this game. Only true golf lovers need apply.

I would highly recommend David Owen's Products Liability Law to other law students studying in the area. Owen's language is clear and succinct, and his coverage of relevant caselaw is both comprehensive and current. The text covers the basics of products liability for those unfamiliar with the area, as well as the finer points and nuances of the field that would be helpful to even long-practicing attorneys. The section on special defenses, for example, includes discussion of the intersection between statues of limitations and statutes of repose, a subject many practitioners may confuse. I would recommend the book to law students and practitioners alike.

I have been studying product liability law, and handling product liability cases, since 1979, and I have read most of the major works on the subject. Most of those works examine a limited number of subjects from a limited point of view, often evading altogether the thorniest issues. Even the Restatement (Third) of Torts: Products Liability treats many important subjects, such as the meaning of design defect, in a relatively superficial fashion. This hornbook is dramatically different. In what is clearly the work of a lifetime, Professor Owen examines every facet of product liability law from numerous different perspectives, pointing out all sides of virtually every issue with complete objectivity. Scholars and practicing lawyers alike can look to this book for a thorough and analytically sound evaluation of the issues they are likely to confront. Indeed, anyone interested in truly understanding product liability law should not refer to the Restatement (Third) without also referring to this book, both for context and for a candid assessment of the competing views.

This is, quite simply, the best single-volume ever produced about products liability. It is comprehensive in three ways: (1) it covers the full spectrum of issues; (2) not only does it cover doctrine in depth, but it also includes helpful discussion of history and theory; and (3) it is elaborately footnoted with citations to cases, law review articles, and other sources. David G. Owen is one of the leading scholars in products liability, and within this highly politicized area, he is a centrist. For all of these reasons, Owen's treatise is destined to become the first place that lawyers, judges, law students, and other scholars will turn for guidance about products liability law.

I was very impressed with Professor Owen's new and modestly priced one-volume products liability treatise. Professor Owen is a leading products liability scholar and this book is the culmination of more than thirty years of work in this area. The book is well written and provides a practical, authoritative and comprehensive treatment of modern products liability law. I liked the book's organization and it is easy to find any topic I was looking for. The book also packs a lot of information in one volume. For example, it explores the historical origins of products liability, examines and explains its many doctrinal conflicts, and analyzes the economic and social policies and underlie this complex area of the law. The book is also well researched and the author provides numerous citations to leading cases and legal scholarship in the area. Another plus is that the book is completely up to date and covers many new topics such as negligent marketing, fast food litigation, federal preemption and "public tort" lawsuits against cigarette and handgun manufacturers. Like much of his other work, Professor Owen's book will certainly have a tremendous impact on the future development of product liability law as judges turn to it for information and ideas about products liability reform. I urge students, practicing lawyers, judges and anyone else who has an interest in products liability to purchase a copy of Professor Owen's book. It is an indispensable source of information about this constantly-changing area of the law and I use it constantly in my own work. In my opinion, Professor Owen's book is definitely a "must read" for people is want to learn more about products liability.

I'm a law professor who has been teaching Products Liability for more than ten years. It's been that long that students have been asking me to recommend a reliable, complete study aid for this complex subject. And it's been that long that I've been saying, "Sorry, there isn't one." Until now. Professor David Owen's new West hornbook, "Products Liability Law," fits the bill. It's a reliable "bible" of products liability law in one volume. It's succinct and thorough at the same time. And importantly, given the dramatic changes in the field in recent years with the growing acceptance of the Restatement (Third) of Torts: Products Liability, this book, published in January 2005, is up to date. Anyone interested in a clearly and interestingly written authoritative treatment of products liability law - whether lawyer or law student - could not go wrong investing in this book.