Stuart Books

This was too boring and dry for us. I am all for fiction for my children that has a moral purpose. We LOVE Thornton Burgess's animal stories, for example. But this sort of book is the type that I try to steer clear of. It's a bit too dumbed down for my children. The author has pounded his message to the point of overkill.

I love this book!!!! My second grade teacher read this book to my class and I remembered it after all these years so I bought it for my 11 year old daughter. She loved it too!!

This is something I remember reading as a grade-schooler and enjoying, as I have all of his books. Reading it again brought back some of this enjoyment. It is definitely more for young readers, though.

In "A Penny's Worth of Character" Jesse Stuart takes the reader back to a simpler time, when a boy could exchange used paper bags for a candy bar at the store. The message of the book is as old, that of honesty. Stuart skillfully illustrates the inner turmoil of a young boy who has been dishonest and how he makes it right. It's an excellent book for kids from 4th grade up and would make an excellent story to read aloud.

I remember reading, and rereading, this book as a child. Growing up in Kentucky, I can relate to the rural aspects of the book. The story is timeless and timely in the world today. Jesse Stuart will remain forever in my heart and the hearts of grown children everywhere who read his works an example of what goodness can come from writing for children.

I've read the books and the essays, Vintage has them seperately, but get them here. Camus is a secular "god," one of the greatest (and bravest) writers of the twentieth century. Don't trust me, just read something short. (Maybe the editorial from "Combat" on the dropping of the atom bomb in Aout 1945.)

Albert Camus is one of my favorite authors. His stories are some of the greatest of the past century.

If you're a fan of existentialism or just great literature then this is the book for you. Just by buying this set you're already saving money and the hardcover makes it great for book shelf eye candy. If you want to read what each section is about then just read the next review but if you're reading this, take into consideration that Camus wasn't awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for nothing. He was deeply involved in the struggles for Algerian freedom and you can tell from his novels that he is consciensly involved with the questions of the absurd and the freedom of man in a messed up world. These books and essays will make you think and start to ask yourself questions.

What is the meaning of life? For many, that question is an abstraction except in the context of being aware of losing some of the joys of life, or life itself. In The Plague, Camus creates a timeless tale of humans caught in the jaws of implacable death, in this case a huge outbreak of bubonic plague in Oran, Algeria on the north African coast. With the possibility of dying so close, each character comes to see his or her life differently. In a sense, we each get a glimpse of what we, too, may think about life in the last hours and days before our own deaths. The Plague will leave you with a sense of death as real rather than as an abstraction. Then by reflecting in the mirror of that death, you can see life more clearly.

For example, what role would you take if bubonic plague were to be unleashed in your community? Would you flee? Would you help relieve the suffering? Would you become a profiteer? Would you help maintain order? Would you withdraw or seek out others? These are all important questions for helping you understand yourself that this powerful novel will raise for you.

The book is described as objectively as possible by a narrator, who is one of the key figures in the drama. That literary device allows each of us to insert ourselves into the situation.

Let me explain the main themes. Love is expressed in many ways. There is the love of men and women for each other. Dr. Rieux's wife is ill, and has just left for treatment at a sanitarium. Rambert, a journalist on temporary assignment, is separated from his live-in girl friend in Paris. Dr. Rieux's mother comes to stay with him during his mother's absence, so there is also love of parent and child. The magistrate also loses his son to the plague after a desperate battle. Separations occur because of the quarantine on Oran, which causes love to be tested. What is love without the other person being present? The characters find that their memories soon become abstractions. But they reach out to establish new love with each other. Tarrou, who is also caught in Oran, decides or organize a volunteer corps to help with the sick and dead. Rambert decides to stay in Oran to help after having arranged to escape the quarantine. The survivors find succor in increasing closeness with each other. Rieux and Tarrou become close, almost like brothers. Even Rieux's patients become people with whom he develops an emotional bond, even though the waves of death become an abstraction as he can do little to avert them. The priest figure also helps to explore the notion of love for God and God's love for us. The exile theme is reinforced by the quarantine. People cannot leave Oran. The disease itself causes that exile to become worse. If someone in your household becomes ill, each well person has to be quarantined. So you may be living in a tent in the soccer stadium wondering what is happening to the rest of your family. Cottard is a criminal who is on the run from the authorities. He is in despair as the plague begins, and tries to kill himself. The distractions of the plague keep the authorities from troubling him, so the period of the plague is an exile from his criminal past.

Suffering is easy to explain. Bubonic plague came in two forms in the book. Both brought painful and rapid death, with few reprieves. There is high fever, painful swelling or difficulty in breathing, and enormous pain. Those who tend the suffering also suffer, from the enormous workloads, the sense of futility, and the fear that they, too, will be next.

Camus does a nice job of pointing out that these themes also recur in everyday life. We just don't see them very clearly. The people in Oran live in an ugly city that deliberately built itself away from the beauty of the ocean on a sun-scorched plateau plagued by winds. They take little time to enjoy each other or the ocean, because they are caught up with making money. Commerce is their passion. So they cut themselves off from love, in an exile of spirit, which causes them to shrivel and suffer emotionally even before the plague comes. Tarrou also describes is own sense of the plague in everyday life when he discovers that his father is a prosecuting attorney who helps bring criminals to the justice of a firing squad. Even that faint connection of not trying to stop the legal killing causes Tarrou to feel like he carries the plague within him.

The book is masterful in its use of metaphor. In the beginning, dying rats and small animals presage the plague attacking humans. At the end, their return presages the return of normal life to Oran. The scenes alternate between illuminating the main themes in the context of the physical plague and the emotional plague. Religion is used as a bridge between the two, raising the fundamental question about what God's purpose is in unleashing the plague. The priest is fully tested in his love of God through this development, which is one of the most moving parts of the book.

I have read the book both in French and in English, and found this translation to be a perfectly appropriate one. There are few nuances that you will miss by reading this in English. Obviously, if you read French well, you should read the book in its original form.

This book is an excellent example of why Albert Camus was named a Nobel Laureate in Literature.

After you read this great novel, I encourage you to consider the subject of complacency. That's the author's ultimate target. Where are you complacent in ways that cost you love, closeness with others, and happiness? What else is complacency costing you? How can you help others learn to overcome complacency in loving, happy ways without the spectre of death to help you?

I had read Camus's "The Stranger" and was taken aback by the wonderful understanding he had of the human mind. I needed to read more, and in this handsome book was a great feast for the mind. It is not meant to be read all at once, I found it helpful to read another book inbetween the full-length novels within the collection.
There has been no singular work that has moved me as much as the "The Plague, The Fall, Exile and the Kingdom, and Selected Essays", it goes beyond existentialism and his philosophy. It delves into the very mind, that which makes us human. The stories are not lost through their translation from French, the characters are the people you see in the streets, but they are put under the eye of a profound intellectual. It is more than worth the price, and the time spent reading the words is time well spent. His contribution to modern philosophy and existentialism is unchallenged, but he is also an amazing author and voice. The Plague may be the highlight of the book, but one will not lose enthusiasm reading that which follows.

One of my relatives was chronically ill with cough and phlegm expectoration. After several doctors failed to diagnose the problem correctly, we finally landed at the doorstep of a pulmonologist. First the doctor treated him with severe antibiotics. No change. Then he went onto antibacterials.No improvement. Then he went on to anti-fungals and finally with anti-tuberculosis medication. My relative lost 25 pounds as an in-patient and became skeletal. Fearing for his life, we took him out of the hospital. I searched online for a solution till I stumbled upon this book. Since we went through antibiotics, antibacterials, antifungals,etc. I was sure it has to be an allergen causing the problem. But I wasn't sure if it was airborne or food related allergy. I borrowed the book from a library and asked my relative to start a strict audit on his food while checking the pulse. The pulse was much higher than normal. The audit continued for a couple of days. After that, my relative and caretaker lost discipline. Then following months of agony, one day my relative gave up some multi-vitamin tablets (protein + vitamins) that he has been taking as a diet suppliment for many years. All of a sudden his pulse rate dropped from a 110 to 80. He was able to get up and do some mild exercises. The change was remarkable. He has kept away from the vitamins and all is fine. I strongly recommend the Pulse Test to everyone who has sufferend the vagaries of the medical profession and wants to try something different.

Pulse test has been a great help and exactly what I needed. I would recommend this book to everyone who has a pulse...every human being!
That is interested in maintaining good health and life longevity.
Thank you

This is an excellent self-help book. I read this book 25 years ago and have used the information with my patients since. It was Dr. Coca's wife, ill at the time, who said to him that she noted that her pulse was racing at times following a meal. Dr. Coca subsequently monitored her pulse and discovered what in her diet was increasing her pulse rate and making her sick. Your testing starts with taking your pulse rate per minute (at lease 30 seconds X2) in the morning before rising. Write it down, keep track, and do that for 2-3 days to establish your resting heart rate. Now after you eat anything, wait 30 minutes and check your pulse rate. Do that and record it for three 30 minute intervals for three pulse rate checks within that one and one-half hours after eating. If your pulse rate increases 6-8 beats per minute or higher, you are recording your bodies negative responce by speeding up the system for the liver etc., to detoxify the offending food or chemical? If you eat several foods at one meal and have a increased pulse reaction, you will have to eat each item individually to find the culpret. Anything that increases your pulse rate should be eliminated from your diet and environment. You can try checking for increased pulse to test the effect of skin exposure of perfumes and all chemicals you use on your hair, body and those contacted in your home or work the same way. Other good self-help books for food allergies or help with dis-ease are Eat Right For Your Type by D'Adamo, The pH Miracle by Robert Young, Ph.D. One more thing, if you are ill or have allergies, pillows of all types, bed, sofa, etc., are full of skin mites, their ancestors bodies and droppings and the mold and fungus which feed on these remains will make you sick and potentially increase your pulse rate. If that is the case, an antifungal nasal spray may help. New pillows are important to remove the allergens:)

At a loss to figure out why I was so ill, my doctor recommended I use the information in this book to determine if food allergies might be the source of my health problems (daily migraine, violent coughing fits lasting 8+ hours, chronic fatique, severe depression, sinus problems, memory loss, confusion, disorientation... and the list went on and on...and on). The migraine had begun some 30 years earlier, and things had progressed from there with the list of symtpms growing yearly. I had not a clue as to their source, even though I searched constantly for answers. I had even done the routines with allergists, but got no answers.

I read the book; it made perfect sense. A high pulse rate indicates the body is in reaction to exposure to some "allergen." On day three or four of my test, I developed a very high pulse in the morning, but I had not eaten a single thing. However, I HAD cleaned the bathrooms, using my usual cleaning products which contained chemicals and chemical fragrance. It didn't take long to make the connection!! We had stumbled upon a shortcut to diagnosing my intolerance to chemicals. After 30+ years, I had an answer! This book, written in the 50's, focuses on food allergies, so did not have much to say about how chemicals affect living things, since chemicals were just becoming prevalent in our world beginning after WWII. However, the pulse test told the tale, and I was diagnosed with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity.

That was 4 years ago, and my life has changed dramatically, needless to say. Having this book probably saved me years of tests and evaluation -- except that I would not have lasted long enough to go that route.

Most doctors will scoff at what Dr. Coca has written here, but you don't need a doctor to simply check your pulse and discover what might be the source of your symptoms.

Offers a step-by-step plan to determine personal allergies and, by avoiding them, gain better health and avoid backaches, headaches, tiredness.

M. D. Stuart's honest portrayal of growing up "different" taps into that fragile human spot in all of us that makes us realize that despite our differences, quirks, handicaps, limitations, doubts and fears, we all share the same heart that makes us human. Hers is a courageous, humorous, and at times, impish heart--keen on observation and quick to find the joy of life even in the darkest of times. She has much to teach us.

The book is filled with poignant everyday experiences from which everyone can learn. The simple narative is a perfect means of communicating THE MESSAGE.

M.D. Stuart provides a refreshing view of a world in which physical imperfection is too often used to characterize people without regard to other qualities. This book illustrates that, with the proper attitude, how others judge us need not be how we judge ourselves.

There is no self-pity or moralizing in this book. It recounts the everyday experiences of growing up and living, but with the perspective of someone who has had to deal with issues most of us never will face.

The narrative style appeals to all the reader's senses. Stories about visits to the sea shore in the days before air conditioning was widely available are vivid enough to allow the reader to smell the salt air and feel the humidity. Tales of 1950's visits to a doctor's office in the basement of a house evoke memories (at least of this reader)of similar experiences.

All in all, this is a very enjoyable book. It leaves a pleasant after-taste lasting long after the last page is read.

Fun and easy to read... delightful... poignant... sometimes acerbic... humorous... a reminder of those simpler yet scary times when we feared Sputnik but could ride our bikes fearlessly to the 5 and 10 cent store... a sobering look at how society assigns value superficially, overlooking the ritchness of individuals and oblivious to the pain it inflicts

Collection of stories and lineart that celebrates humanity and the joys of life. You can't help but a find a few stories that touch you very deeply.

Great European Novel, The language is Croatian, not Serbo Croatian. Town and country he is writing about is Zagreb and Croatia. The characters are unfogetable (Boba, Kyriales and others). I read this book about 100 times during the past 24 years. Make yourself a favour, read it slowly! Enoy!

The early 20th century Croatian novelist Miroslav Krleza is far less well known in this country than, say, Bosnian novelist Ivo Andric or Croatian journalist and novelist Slavenka Drakulic, but reading this excellent book convinces me that he is far superior to the latter and almost in the class of the former. "The Return of Philip Latinowicz" tells the story of an aging and doubting painter who returns from cosmopolitan Europe to his small Croatian home town, both to retreat from current problems and to confront lingering uncertainties and resentments from his youth. The atmosphere, as the reader from the Netherlands writes, is wonderfully Dostoevskian in places; the characters are drawn unforgettably (at times with humor, at others with pathos); the story moves slowly at the beginning but becomes a sort of psychological thriller by the end. This is a very impressive book that deserves wide readership.

Just another great classic from the hand of the greatest coroatian writer.Like his early works, this book represent a modern style in his best way. A must read!

Unfortunately, only two novels of Krleza's have been translated into English, which does not even come near to doing justice to the volumes of novels, stories, plays, poems and essays this multi-talented writer has produced. The reviewer below is incorrect in saying Krleza is "almost" in the class of Andric. Krleza far surpasses Andric, and this can be sensed in "The Return of Filip Latinovicz." I highly recommend this and esp. "On the Edge of Reason."

This novel, rammed with ideas, bulging with imagination, shows fierceness and intensity of feeling characteristic of a slavic temperament. The Croatian writer, although sharing certain similarities with russian giant Dostoyevsky, has created a radiating, mind-boggling existential drama, soaked in regional folklore, yet, deeply resonating with universal verities.

The Companion is a comprehensive collection of essays on this complex topic. The first part addresses different aspects of Postmodernist thought,creating a complete picture. I found especially useful the last part, a glossary of terms and key figures of the postmodern movement. A fully enjoyable amd instructive read!

Having purchased the massive Routledge Companion to Aesthetics, I was expecting another book of that stature. To my pleasant surprise, this book is a wonderfully smaller introduction to the concept of Postmodernism. The structure of this book, with its history and cultural context forming the first part followed by the relevant people/terms/meanings in the second part is brilliant. I no longer have to sit in class with that glazed look that every student seems to get when trying to absorb 'stuff' that seems to whizz over everyone's head. This book has become my new best friend when I am uni. (the companion to Aesthetics is too heavy to carry-that stays by my bedside!)

This book is of great value to readers struggling to familiarize themselves with the postmodern. The first half of the book provides interesting explorations of how the postmodern is at work in culture. The latter half is of particular value to anyone unfamiliar with the multitude of artists and theorists whose work and thought is significant to the postmodern. The collection of entries in the dictionary serve anyone reading primary postmodern texts well by opening up otherwise opaque allusions.

When I first ordered Stuart Sim's `Routledge Companion to Postmodernism', I was expecting a narrative discourse on postmodernism, most from a philosophical standpoint. What I received was quite different, but quite wonderful, and an indispensable resource as I study theology and philosophy as they relate to postmodern ideas.

The text, edited by Sim, who is a professor of English Studies at the University of Sunderland, has dozens of contributors drawn from the academy and professional ranks. They provide an insight in the broad and varied diversity of postmodernism, which is far from being a monolithic enterprise. There are two main sections to the book - first, a series of 14 essays on sources and developments in modernism, and the second, a critical dictionary of names and terms.

The first section of essays includes essays such as Postmodernism and Philosophy, Postmodernism and Politics, etc. The topics deal with feminism, science and technology, art and architecture, many aspects of popular and current culture (cinema, television, literature, music, lifestyles), as well as the general idea of postmodernity vis-à-vis modernity and traditions of criticism and dissension. Each of the essays is interesting and engaging, brief enough to be read in one sitting, yet thorough enough to be the sort the interested reader will return to again. Postmodernism can be defined in various ways, but Sim gives the definition out of Lyotard as the rejection of `grand narratives' and universal theories -- the sort that science, metaphysics, mathematics, and other such disciplines have tried since the Enlightenment (or even further back) to support and impose. There is a strong antifoundational sense to postmodernism, that often makes it controversial.

One of the really useful aspects of the essays is that the text includes words (names, terms) in boldface when they are included in the general dictionary in the second section. There are brief biographical sketches of key intellectual players in postmodernism (Derrida, Lyotard, Barthes, Baudrillard, Foucault, etc.) as well as creative and artistic types (Pound, Carter, Rushdie, Vonnegut, etc.) contained, as well as figures who, while not postmodern themselves (Kant, etc.) nonetheless provide necessary and significant pieces to the postmodern project.

Rare is the book that will contain references to both Derrida and Heidegger's destruction/deconstruction as well as MTV and the rock band U2. This is truly postmodern! The cross-referencing makes this book a real pleasure to use; both the index and the bibliography make this of real value to scholars as well. The text is difficult at times (given the subject matter, there is no escaping that) but not needlessly so; the careful reader will find value regardless of the lack of previous critical and philosophical training.

I began my interest in postmodernism as a piece of theological investigations arising out of narrative theology. This book goes much further afield than that narrow disciplinary focus, but I am grateful for that, for it opens up a broad vista on the subject, and asks questions that need to be addressed in intellectual pursuits and cultural/creative tasks across the board.

This is the single most essential volume for anyone who wants to familiarize his or herself with the huge field of postmodern theory. Most people realize that postmodern theory is incredibly controversial with opinions ranging from the positive to the negative to some theorists who claim postmodernism doesn't even exist. Some of my professors have gone as far as to claim that the term "postmodern" itself is meaningless, that it cannot be defined. Anyone who reads this book will understand exactly why that is a ridiculous statement: there are plenty of answers available and even if there is a multiplicity of interpretations and understandings, there *are* definite, defensible positions and you'll discover them here.

I must stress that this is excellent as an introduction: of course no one would use this as their only source on postmodern philosophy. The point is, this book introduces you to the influential theorists, their ideas, and their work. Following that, you can go and explore them on your own. The best thing about this book is that it gives you a manageable overview without reducing a rich field of discourse to a few key ideas and people. There are shorter guides to postmodernism, but they're typically the work of a single author from a single perspective. Stuart Sim does a great job compiling articles and dictionary entries here.

The articles are largely descriptive so you don't need to worry about hidden agendas and biased information. The writing style is conducive to understanding and communication. Concepts learned here will help you tackle the more difficult primary sources later when you're ready for more specific readings.

It's also a great reference. Even after studying postmodern philosophy for a few years, I still return to this book to remind myself of certain facts. I've recommended it to a number of friends who found it very useful as well. This is great for students and for those with a casual interest in continental philosophy, postmodern theory, or our contemporary world. I highly recommend this.

This is not just 'another Holocaust book'! It's a starkly honest, quick moving, inspiring tale of personl struggle, tragedy and rebound. I felt as if the author was sitting right in front of me and retelling the story directly to me. The authors' life takes some unpredicatble turns, which he ultimatly turns into a world changing campaing to spread love and understanding. I strongly recommend this for any caring person - enjoy!
SW

Searching for Values: A Grandmother, a Grandson, and the Discovery of Goodness is a memoir, a visualization, and an urgent missive to counter greed and dishonesty run rampant in modern culture. Author Stuart Muszynski, bedridden for over a year with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, visualized his grandmother's life and home town in Poland, and the ethical values that inspired five Christian families to hide her and his parents during the Holocaust. Exploring history and the cruel choices that once had to be made to survive during and after the Nazi occupation of Poland, Searching for Values recounts chilling tales of the Third Reich's methodical genocide while marveling at the compassion of those who risked their lives to defy it. A profoundly moving blend of the lessons of present and past in the quest for building a fulfilling life and community, and passing on positive values to one's children.

I had the opportunity to read this book when it was still in the stages of being written and perfected, and I had the honor of contributing to its editing. I think that teenagers and adults alike will enjoy this book, for it teaches the importance of origins as building-blocks of a human being. I certainly learned a lot from reading it! It is also well-written, interesting, and engaging. A must-read for entire families!

The summary of this book doesn't adequately convey how gripping this story is as Muszynski recounts the life and death moment-to-moment choices his grandmother and parents made to survive in Nazi-occupied Poland, intercutting that story with the challenges he himself faced growing up as the child of Holocaust survivors in a suburb of Cleveland.

It was incredibly refreshing to read a story that so fully reveals the humanity of all the people described, including the Polish Christian families that helped protect the Muszynskis from the Nazis at great risk to their own lives. Also - we always hear about 'cycles of violence' handed down through generations, a story that the nightly news never lets us forget. Here is an inspiring story about a 'cycle of kindness' handed down through generations, that has led to the spread of kindness to tens of thousands of American teens today.

A great story to give to grandparents and to teens.

I was moved by Stuart Muszynski's work, both for its bold message of hope and its unanswered questions. His book convincingly discusses how a terrible trauma affected his family in the past and still affects him today. Utilzing a juxtapositioning of chapters to continuously effect sensibilities, Mr. M shows how the horrors of WWII Poland for Jews are very much a part of first generation Americans' psyches. His emotional angst leads the reader to understand how deeply he was affected by his parent's tragedy, and the concrete steps he took and continues to take to build himself, and more nobly, his community. As a child of Holocaust survivors myself, I understand the pain Mr. M has confronted, yet ultimately it is his very personal journey that leaves uneasy feelings about how few of us in difficult circumstances are motivated to do good by our fellow man. From the deepest darkness, he has summoned a lightening bolt of consciousness. Amen.

As a graphite artist of about every other subject,I used to think drawing realistic portraits was beyond my capacity. I can't remember why I initially decided to give it a try but there was something believable about their first book on realistic drawing that made it seem possible. The comments I've gotten on my efforts (even well before they were completed) were enough to convince me that it was really happening. Carrie and Rick actually guided me through the process perfectly with their books. This one is my favorite because as a grandparent I can blend my two favorite past times now. Thanks, you guys.

Secrets To Drawing Realistic Children by Carrie Stuart Parks and Rick Parks is just as their other Secrets to Drawing books, an exceptional tool. If you are a beginner or an experienced artist, this great book will be of value. I recommend this book to anyone interested in learning or improving their skills.

This book is remarkable. I am a self-taught artist and Carrie has been the best guide I could ever imagine without actually being here and holding my hand. Her books are wonderful for beginners without being too simplistic. She has great advice and examples and covers it all without going into boring stuff like the history of the pencil. She gets right down to it and you can too. I've shocked myself in going from stick figures to actual commissions in under a year. I mostly draw for pleasure, and don't actually want many commissions, but I'm far better at it than I ever imagined. Carrie teaches you that drawing CAN be learned and easily. Thank you Carrie for giving me the tools to fulfill a life long dream. I'd give you 10 stars if I could.

This is a good beginners' book to learn the art of drawing portraits. Full-face, three-quarters, profile, angles, distortion and shading are well-covered by the author. Important techniques of proportion, shading, perspective, how to draw eyes, how to make the irids bright and realistic and add highlights to give life to pencil drawings.


There is a section on "toys", by which the author means "drawing tools." She discusses types of erasers, including electric erasers. These sound as if they are gimmicky to say the least, but an electric eraser, which makes repeated small movements, is a boon for lightening shaded graphite areas in a controlled manner. Colored pencil artists swear by them. Pencils are of course covered, as well as paper types.

The tone of the book is rather casual to the point of silliness, but if you are an amateur, intending to learn to draw children, this might be appealing.

Now, about that title. Shouldn't the title be "Secrets to Drawing Children Realistically" (Or ..in a realistic manner?) I'm floored that the publisher didn't figure out that "realistic children" are probably the only kind of children you and I would want to be drawing, unless there are upcoming titles such as "How to draw Crash-Dummy Children" or "How to Draw Unholy Minions-of-Hell Vampire Children of the Night"."

"Surviving Panic Disorder What You Need to Know" is a must read for anyone who has just had a diagnosis of Panic Disorder. It is also a valuable book for the general public who has to inter face with people who have anxiety and Panic anxiety disorder. The stats show that 2 to 4 in every 100 persons will suffer from panic disorder during some stage of their life. It affects people of all races and classes. Recent research has shown that there is a genetic or hereditary component, which predisposes people to panic. It is most common for panic disorder to affect people between 20-40 years of age, but it can also affect the very young and the elderly. Dr. Shipko has in his book has done an excellent job in not only describing panic disorder, but methods of "Surviving Panic Disorder".

D.L. Hurley (lori)
Author of " Fear From Nowhere Children with Anxiety"

Dr. Shipko's book not only provides a great overview of panic disorder, but also addresses topics that are often neglected on the subject. Psychological, psychiatric and medical aspects of this frequently misunderstood condition are clearly addressed. Even as an educated patient, I found myself learning new things beyond the DSM-IV manual. Topics include necessary medical tests, GERD and IBS issues, medication and psychotherapy issues, as well as heredity, pregnancy, birth, children, relationship and marriage issues. I believe that anyone with panic disorder could greatly benefit from this insightful book.

Several years ago I was fortunate to discover the website of the wonderful doctor/author of this book. I've lived with this incredibly misunderstood disorder all my life and never knew what I had. Why? Because the vast majority of doctors don't understand the full spectrum of panic disorder and attribute so much of the physical problems that go along with it as separate entities. Dr. Shipko is the first doctor that I know of who has put it all together for those of us who have panic disorder. He has defined it and made sense of it. His book will literally change your life if you have panic disorder. The information is so comprehensive and so clearly explained. Knowledge IS power and you will be given the tools to take charge of this disorder and make your way safely through the maze of today's medications and the doctors who try to treat panic disorder. While some physicians listen to their patients and respect their opinions, many doctors have sketchy information about panic disorder and how best to treat it. I can honestly say that the author of this book probably saved my sanity and, I am certain, spared me from the hell of much of today's medications. I have exhausted library books on panic disorder and skimmed books in bookstores and nowhere have I found a single source as concise, clear, helpful, and valuable as this book.

An easy to read, no nonsense book about Panic Disorder. Written in clear laymans' terms, double spaced text and short chapters, this book moves along quickly and is filled with information that is easily absorbed. With good advice and a keen understanding of Panic Disorder, the author writes about treating real people and shares their experiences. The treatment advice and coping mechanisms are right on. One of the best I've read on the subject.

I feel like I've spent my whole life in search of a book like this. It is by far the best book on panic disorder I have ever read. Reading this book felt like coming home. I have read many, many books on the subject of panic disorder, but this was the ONLY book I ever truly got anything out of. Definitely Five Plus Stars.

The girl on the cover of vol.4 is SOOOOOOOOOO .C.U.T.E.!!!!!! She is totally my FAVORITE!!!!! Anyway aside from the cover the story is GREAT too. But you should read the books in order not the one with the cutest cover first.

This book is about Ichoga a girl who can turn in to a cat/girl so she can save the world from evil alien animals with the help of her fellow animal-girl friends from the super cute cafe she works at. Each of the girls have different dna mixes with different animals. Ichoga with a cat, Minto with a bird, Retasu with a dolphin, Purin (my favorite) with a monkey and Zakuro with a wolf. As cute as it gets Ichoga has a crush on the most popular boy in her school ( I think she's in sixth or seventh grade not to sure)! Very cute highly recomended ecspecialy becuse Purin's on the front cover!^_^!

~*~Purin~*~

I had read the first Tokyo Mew Mew book, and then I saw the fourth one and I bought it. I thought it was the best. I would defenitly recommend this to girls (ages 9+) who love cute manga!

Number 4 is here to stay!Other then having dolls and a tv show,this is the best!Okay,so Ichigo(cat)has a boyfriend, has trouble balancing mew time, an girl time,and has the worst part.During one of her battles with Kish,beeep,beeep.phone rings.And its her boyfriend,Masaya!So she has to set up a metting time(5 o'clock in the front of the school)So Mint(bird)Pudding(monkey),Lettuce(dolphin),and Zakuro(wolf)have to get moving("Hush.Lets get moving so Ichigo can go on her date" Mint said)Then they have to get the Mew Aqua(sigh).Then Kish sends out a dust Waiburn(groan)So they have to get the mew aqua faster to save everyone in Tokyo!When Masha's sensor is not working,Mint finds it and gets a new weapon,the Mew Aqua Rod!So everyone conbines there powers,and(of course)win!And its about 8 o'clock!And...I leave you there!You have to find the rest out!As a true Mew-fanatic(read all the books)This is great!A bonus is Tokyo Black Cat Girl(her names Azumi)And Great artwork(though I managed to draw them)Its a party volume 4!

Alright--it doesn't get any cuter or sweeter than this. Characters are named after sweets, and their base is a pastry cafe built to look like a tiered wedding cake. They attack with bells and batons, and their enemies are mice, sparrows, and other everyday animals that aliens have injected with something to make them big. And the preteen love story is there in its entirety.

This is a cute series, but don't read it if you have an allergy to cute.