Wallace Books

I am amazed with the art department for Superman Returns. The designs for The Daily Planet and Lex Luthor's yacht are simply beautiful. Absolutely pick this up and see just how much went into the design of Superman Returns. It's super!

Fans of the film SUPERMAN RETURNS must have this film book: it covers all the concepts and developmental art which served as the movie's foundation, pairing over two hundred works of art - costumes, locations, sets - with interviews with the director, screenwriters, artists and costume designers involved. Sketches and color stills accompany reviews of the plot's progression and choices in production. THE ART OF SUPERMAN RETURNS packs in the color and the depth and is the perfect accompaniment to the movie.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

I really liked this book because it gave you a behind the scenes look into the film through Pre-Production artwork. I especially enjoyed all the artwork where Superman gets into a spaceship on krypton, this scene was cut out of the movie. Over all the Artists did a good job in recreating the Superman Univerise, the book supports there efforts! A must have for your (art of) Collection:)

Matt

This is a magnificent book. If you were swept away by the artistry of the movie "Superman Returns" like I was, this book is a MUST. Big photographs from the film, sketches, paintings, and storyboards galore abound in this excellent coffeetable edition.

Among my favorites are:
*A full page painting of Superman lying unconscious in a crater in Metropolis Park after falling from space
**An almost 2-page painting of Superman lifting New Krypton out of the ocean, complete with tidal waves and green Kryptonite-laced lightening
***Photos and details about the new Superman uniform - like that it is actually fit for a 9-year old boy, then stretches onto a 6-foot-three Brandon Routh so that there will be absolutely no wrinkles
****Great explanation about Superman's story-opening trip to Krypton and his starship, complete with awesome paintings and photos from deleted scenes
*****Insight about the art deco design of Metropolis - why we just can't take our eyes off of that COOL Daily Planet Building

Superman fans will be happily consumed by the book's artwork and text that will broaden their knowledge and scope of the film. It is a nice size, probably worth more than you'll pay for it, and will definitely become a collector's item! To be re-read often!

One of the best cross-promotional items I've seen based on the new Superman Returns film is "The Art of superman Returns" from Chronicle Books. This 160 page, hardcover book with dust jacket is simply breathtaking as it takes readers behind the cameras of the recent blockbuster film with hundreds of pieces of concept art, storyboards, models and miniatures, paintings, sketches, costumes and photography. It serves to show in vivid depth the amount of detail and planning that goes into making a big budget film like Superman Returns.

The Foreward by director Bryan Singer brings this home right off the bat as Singer is shown standing in the midst of a miniature version of Metropolis, surrounded by buildings taller than he as train tracks and weave all around him. It's a fascinating photo. Full color paintings show Superman's rescue of the stricken jet. Storyboards bring the rooftop standoff sequence to near life as the machine gun pours bullets at the Man of Steel to no avail.

Moving to Smallville, we see the Kent farm recreated in perfect miniature and you can't help but marvel at the skill of the model and miniature artists as no detail is too small for them to include in their work. Once painted, you'd be hard pressed to guess that you were looking at a model, and not a real farmhouse and barn.

One of my favorite parts of the book was a look at Krypton. The Krypton of this film, while similar to the earlier Superman films, is a bit darker and edgier. Superman's Fortress of Solitude gleams compared to earlier films where it was sort of a dull white.

Throughout the book, author Daniel Wallace provides even more detail about the creative process behind the various creations of settings, scenes, and costumes. Metropolis, with all its art-deco accents is truly a sight to behold. Wallace is aided by comments from the film's screenwriters, production and costume designers, not to mention Bryan Singer himself. This is one of those books designed for the avid fan or collector, or even those who might be interested in getting into film work themselves.

Reviewed by Tim Janson

Very Comprehensive Simple explanations. cover all the important topics in meteorology and atmospheric science. Very helpful in my first course of atmospheric science

This is a truly well-written book; introducing the major concepts of atmospheric science in a clear and logical manner. After having the opportunity to study with the author, I am thoroughly impressed with his depth of knowledge in the field. A must-own for any aspiring atmospheric scientist.

A good book for very brief introduction. Some sections are treated much better than others, where it may have been better to leave out the lesser covered topics rather than include them. This book seems to be a good book for an undergraduate level introduction to atmosphere similar to an intoduction to astronomy course.

Hands down this text is the best for anyone looking for an introduction to the atmospheric sciences. There is almost no topic this book doesn't provide an overview of. Personally my favorite section is Thermodynamics. In my opinion the authors give a very clear and thorough introduction to the subject. Other topics in the book are also equally as good. As an introductory text (2nd year) this book provides a very good base for students in the atmospheric sciences to build upon. I find that even in 4th year I still referred back to the text to recall some of the basics that tend to get lost when you become so fixed on the math.

Excellent text, well worth the money (like almost any book in the field, it is expensive!). The fact that the book hasn't changed in 25yrs (even the cover is the same!) says something about it's quality.

(Update--there is a new edition of this textbook, out in spring 2006)

It's too bad Wallace and Hobbs never got around to revising this edition of the text, written in 1977. Of all the undergraduate textbooks I had, this was by far the best.

W&H cover all the important topics in meteorology and atmospheric science. Each chapter is very well written, easy to understand, and has good graphics and thought-provoking (often difficult!) questions at the end of each chapter. Each chapter ends with a series of mathematical questions--some of which require a good bit of thinking to arrive at the right equation to use; and also a series of "explain or interpret these statements." This is where you find out how much you really know!

Why do I like this book? Each chapter can, to some extent, stand on its own. Even though the material is dated (Chapter 5, on clouds and storms, would need significant additions in a course taught today), fundamental principles were the same then and are explained well. The historical notes about famous scientists also add character to the text.

My suggestion for a new reader: Chapters 1, 2, 8, 3, and 5 in that order. Then add Chapters 9, 4, 6, and 7. This way, you get the fundamental theory and then get to apply all you know to actual weather systems (in 3 and 5). The remaining four are almost like special topics and can be read at any time. If anyone has better suggestions, let me know!

One of my favorite books when I was a child!

Pat the most athletic kid in fith grade makes a bet with his friend Neal that they can't break a bone or get stitches over the summer. The loser would have to kiss Kristine Plimpton, "the blimp", on the lips in the front of the school on the first day. The rules say they have to still play football, basketball, and continue riding their bikes.
While Pat plays with his friends, Neal Hoffman pays kids to try and hurt Pat. Pat starts to work out and try not to get hurt. As Pat tries not to get hurt Neal plans great evil. Neal is trying to win and will do anything to beat Pat.
Pat and Jose, his best friend, go to Jose's dad's gym to workout. Pat cannot eat junk food. Every day when Pat wakes up he goes and works out. Will Pat win or lose the bet?
I think this book is a great book. It is hysterical. A funny part is when Pat goes for the tackle and misses. He gets stuck under a fence. Read it and it will knock your socks off.

I recieved this book as a gift from my mom in 6th grade, that would be in 1993, over ten years ago and it is still one of my most favorite books. Being slightly plump as well as having a klutzyness problem myself, I could totally identify with the main character. In fact everyone can see themselves in this book. It is like the end of the movie "Nerds", when everyone comes down and proclaims themselves to be nerds.

For everyone who has ever been picked on by the "jocks" or just been made fun of their apperance and wishes they could do something about it. For those who like to see the good guy take the fall for the good of another. This book is for you.

This book was fun for my 5th grade son and I to read together. A little slow to get into the story, but it builds into pretty good story. The story line revolves araound the typical school bully versus the overweight "klutzy" non-athletic kid. It has a good moral to it. The only part of the book that I haven't been comfortable with since this is probably written for 5th grade children (aged 10) is the continual references to the female anatomy. It was uncomfortable reading it with my child.

This is a great book for your "maturing" kid. I couldn't put it down. It's about a boy that is a huge klutz, that makes a bet with the most abnoxious boy in school. It definately portrayed a young kids life and the problems they face with girls, and fitting in. You won't be able to put it down! It'll keep you laughing and crying all the same! READ IT!

The fates of those who sacrificed during the 60s to make America a more perfect union were varied; Some were cut down by assassins. Others re-defined the struggle by securing historic victories at the ballot box. Most simply returned to anonymity, choosing to bear the scars of battle in silence.
While many of these heroes remain unsung, the legacies of the more prominent among them have been well-documented in mainstream media outlets dutifully marking civil rights anniversaries as a way of gauging how far we've come since then. In some cases, these stories have now been re-told so often they seem dated and stale.
But John Blake's compelling new book, "Children of the Movement" traces those human blood lines forward and breathes life into these intimate -- but largely unknown-- family portraits. His interviews with the sons and daughters of those who fought for America's soul are at once inspiring, depressing, universal and utterly unpredictable.
Blake's sparing but effective writing frames each vignette, putting them in context without overwhelming you with tons of historical detail that might have detracted from the narrative. His book is not only a pleasure to read, but also informative, captivating and timely.
Most of all, "Children of the Movement" reminds us that while the struggle for civil rights has changed much in a generation, it is still far from over.

This is really one of the most fascinating books to deal with the civil rights movement in recent years. The author does not rehash old ground, but instead strikes out to see what happened to the next generation born of the activists, heroes, martyrs--and even the repulsive racists--of the 1960s. The older generation that we all know in another context turn out to have been parents ranging in quality from wonderful to awful--and those who knew them 40 years ago may sometimes nod their heads knowingly and say "Told you so!" It adds a human element to our knowledge of that great movement that shaped modern America and inspired the world.
I should add that I took this book with me on two hurricane evacuations this year (you can see that I am from Florida, The Hurricane State), and I could not have wanted for a better literary companion. I recommend it highly.
It does not pretend to tell the whole story of the civil rights movement--but it does tell an aspect of it that no one before John Blake has put between hard covers. No library dealing with that era is complete without this book.

As a child born in the late 70's, I've often felt, in some sense, that the Movement was something in the "past tense"...something that was really (according to History Books) only associated with MLK and other "icons".

After reading Children of the Movement, I realize I was reading the gaps of my childhood history books. I was also hearing the story told from the children...the youth of the 50s/60s...the ones that essentially "gave up" their fathers and mothers for the cause.

Wow...what sacrifice...John Blake makes you look at MORE than the leaders we often hear about, but forces the reader to face how the movement affected children of the time and how the pain and loss weighs on all of us today.

The only way to ensure this perspective is HEARD is to recommend this book to an educator you know...a History professor, a Social Studies teacher...someone who can truly ensure that children today absorb this rich perspective...

This book should be required reading for anyone from the age of 10 to 100, but particularly for those members of the last several generations who may take certain freedoms and rights for granted. For anyone who may be only slightly familiar with the struggles, sacrifices, pains and scars of those who fought for civil rights in America, Blake's book is a vital history lesson, presented in fascinating narratives that captures the reader's attention from beginning to end.
By focusing on the children of the movement, Blake gives a fresh and often unpredictable view of the civil rights movement. The extensive use of photographs was an important compliment to each and every chapter.

John Blake's book, "Children of the Movement," provides a powerful, if painful, glimpse into the heart and soul of the Freedom Movement of the Sixties, as, an insightful portrait of its legacy, through the lens of some of its children--one of whom is my own daughter, Ericka Abram. Blake's tenderly-written report reveals many common themes in the perspectives and lives of these offspring, the most compelling for me being that Movement parents seemed to have been so committed to our cause and protecting our children from the social ills we fought, we forgot to tell them what and why we were fighting. The resulting common disconnection between parents and children is more broadly reflected in the confusion and despair of today, in dealing with unrelenting racism and poverty and oppression, that stand in the stead of the clarity of purpose and commitment of the past. Blake's book opens the door to a healthy discussion toward healing familial wounds and easing generational divisions so as to bring us together in a new effort to finally find freedom in America.

I read the first three chapters of "Genuine Happiness" as the textbook for a class in Tibetan meditation at a Buddhist monastery in Atlanta: a valuable supplement to techniques to quiet the `monkey mind' of frenzied western consumers.

But the book, like Tibetan Buddhist meditation itself, is not about a technique for relaxation, nor merely an escape from frantic behavior. It is a path to an awareness of the necessity for ethical behavior: a prerequisite for true happiness. And, ethical conduct is based not only on clarity of thought but also an awareness of what service to other sentient beings entails.

As an entry to guided mediation, the book is helpful. (Although, mastering new concepts without the aid of an experienced teacher is worse than learning new software without at least a User's Guide.) Life is rarely "intuitive"... No meditation book can function as a self-contained manual.

The profound value of this book is its gentle synthesis of the rational views of western science with eastern visions of esoteric reality that surpass a biological understanding of consciousness. The last few chapters define levels of enlightenment that exceed what most of us can attain - levels of mastery that transcend western explanations of conscious control of our physical reality. These forms of enlightenment redefine the "Happiness" of the book's title.

If you are interested in a genuine path to happiness through service to others (with more self-awareness than one gets from the Boy Scout's oath), this book will be a wonderful companion for your journey.

One of my meditation leaders recommends this book and uses similar meditations in small groups. The book goes into more detail than the small group has time to do. But, I found the meditations easy to read and comprehend. This book has extended my meditation practice with both breadth and depth.

There are books that you read, you enjoy, & you gradually forget; there are books that you read, you think, & you apply the underlying wisdom to your life. Allan Wallace's 'Genuine Happiness' is certainly the second type; it's actually one of the rare & precious books that I would treasure for the rest of my life.
Wallace's writing is highly concise; he presents the wisdom of Buddhist meditation practice in a coherent, humane & pragmatic manner that anyone with any cultural or spirtual background can appreciate, value & apply.

I own several of Alan Wallace's books. I like them all. He presents information from a Western perspective, which I find easier to understand. Here there are specific meditation techniques presented in detail. You are encouraged to practice for a while at each stage using the suggested exercises before continuing on in the book. This book serves as a nice checklist for a complete Buddhist meditation practice, including meditative quiescence (Shamatha), (Buddhist) wisdom meditation, dream yoga and more.
Alan Wallace's other book, "The Attention Revolution: Unlocking the Power of the Focused Mind" would be more appropriate if your interest is specifically in meditative quiescence (mind training).

I'm a Christian who is new to studying Buddhism. I find that the teachings and meditations enhance
my religion, as well as my life. I have to admit that this book was on my shelf for a while before
I began reading it. I was a bit scared that it might be too difficult to follow for a beginner.
Once I picked it up, I could not put it down. I'm a mother of a toddler and I only have 2 hours a day free to do what I want, and I chose to use up all my free time to read this book. It was really easy to read but not at all dumbed down. The meditations were also very clear and easy to follow. After reading this book I truly believe that loving everyone even your enemies is attainable in this life time. For a book to give me such inspiration and hope is absolutely amazing. This book is excellent not just for enhancing my life but for really wanting to strive for enlightenment and perfection. It's only been a week since I've read this book and just the teachings alone have already improved my life, and have caused a shift in my perspective. I think this book would be excellent for anyone in any walk of life, and any level of Buddhist knowledge. I can't believe I had a gold mine sitting in my book shelf this whole time waiting to be read. This is one of those books that you will want to share with everyone after reading it. I am in no way interested in new age books, and this does not even come close. This is the real thing, completely authentic. Alan has so much knowledge and experience on this subject, and the fact that he's a Westerner gives him an even better perspective on how to relay all his information to the modern society.

It so happened I was just looking for a book about girls and sports and came across this one. I had never heard of the author before, but my daughter said she loved the book.

THIS BOOK WAS SO EXCITING. I COULDN'T STOP READING UNTIL I WAS FINISHED. THIS BOOK IS A MUST FOR ANY READER.

THIS BOOK WAS EASY READING. LIKED THE CONCEPT OF GIRLS IN BOY SPORTS. VERY UPLIFTING TO KNOW THAT GIRLS CAN COMPETE WITH BOYS AND STILL BE FEMALES. THE SWAMP SCENES MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE YOUR REALLY THERE FIGHTING WITH THE GATORS. GREAT BOOK. HOPE THERE'S A SEQUEL SOON. WOULD MAKE GREAT FILM.

THIS BOOK WAS EASY READING. LIKED THE CONCEPT OF GIRLS IN BOY SPORTS. VERY UPLIFTING TO KNOW THAT GIRLS CAN COMPETE WITH BOYS AND STILL BE FEMALES. THE SWAMP SCENES MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE YOUR REALLY THERE FIGHTING WITH THE GATORS. GREAT BOOK. HOPE THERE'S A SEQUEL SOON. WOULD MAKE GREAT FILM.

This is an action-packed story about a young girl who goes through great difficulty to realize her dreams of being a football player. It is a very inspiring story, and it is fun and interesting to read too. I read it along with my kids one evening, and found myself sitting up with it that night. I just had to find out what happened next, I could not wait until the next day to read it with my kids! This is a really fun book.

Brian writes a thoughtful story of common folk who explore many different political and religious topics, and have a good time doing it. He covers a lot of ground in a short time with what this protagonist thinks and discusses. Lots of fun!

Mind Transmission, Inc. is a terrific read - fast pace & exciting from start to finish. Truly takes you to another dimension. Want to read something different & see the world through the eyes of a man going through life with his eyes wide open this is the book to read.
Great Christmas present!!!!
Check this book out & go on a "free" trip by reading this book.

In his latest book, Brian has given us a wide variety of social commentary, on everything from the stigma placed on persons who have psychiatric "disorders", to the use of religion to govern the masses since antiquity. His main character "Carl" is a rambunctious sort, able to leap very low buildings in an single bound (albeit with the aid of various psychotropic molecules).
There are some mysteries presented, a UFO abduction of sorts, and many wry observations on the uptight nature of our culture.
Brian's writing reminds me of Kerouac with an updated set of molecules under his belt. Very fun reading. Go for it.

Thought provoking author, Brian Wallace shines in his startling new visionary work for the adventurous reader, Mind Transmission, Inc. His brilliantly upfront and brutally frank, no-holds-barred cynicism of current social trends leaves the reader to question their reality and roles within today's society. Showing his unique mastery of Kerouac-like stream-of-consciousness prose, Wallace blows the top off established religious dogma and stagnant political ideologies by shedding new light on their origins and fundamentals.

Mind Transmission, Inc. centers on a twenty-something Dallas residence Carl. By frequently forgetting to take his medications prescribed by his psychiatrist, Carl is besieged by wild psychedelic visions. By day, Carl works at an auto parts delivery warehouse surrounded by a cast of colorful low wage blue-collar social deviants. By befriending, Bill, a whiskey drinking, chain smoking, limerick spouting, deeply philosophical student of life, Carl continually questions religious belief systems. Carl's private life is a whirlwind of activities ranging from youthful sexual exploits to the pursuit of metaphysical understandings. By delving into the occult and both ancient and new age beliefs, Carl and his friends Pete, Robert and Sally strive to make sense of the UFO phenomenon and its relationship to the perfection of the human spirit. When Pete goes missing soon after meeting a mysterious stranger, Carl's life suddenly transforms into a rip-roaring, side-splitting adventure where reality may be as mind-bending as ingesting a sheet of acid.

In his latest novel, Mind Transmission, Inc., Brian Wallace continues to develop many of the countercultural themes that filled his first novel, Labyrinth of Chaos- mysticism, sex, friendship, drugs, and the pursuit of wisdom. But where Labyrinth of Chaos was a largely serious account of one man's quest for knowledge, Mind Transmission, Inc., is a rollicking psychedelic comedy that uses humor to explore deep philosophical questions.

At the heart of Mind Transmission, Inc. is a disturbed young man named Carl who delivers auto transmission parts during the day and enjoys the company of a procession of attractive women at night. A series of hallucinations make frequent ripples in Carl's reality, but he tries to keep these visions in check under the skeptical but caring eyes of Dr. Miller, his psychiatrist.

Carl's already-tenuous grip on reality is disrupted when his good friend Pete disappears under suspicious circumstances. Pete's disappearance sends Carl and his friends on a search beyond the limits of the physical world, and into the realms of mysticism, UFOs, and drug-enhanced mind-travel. With its extraterrestrial, occult, and countercultural dimensions, Mind Transmission, Inc. can be read as a kind of a philosophical puzzle, which is likely to shock even the most perceptive readers with its mind-bending conclusion.

What makes this novel so stimulating is the way Wallace weaves fantasy, philosophy, and social commentary into a multi-layered story that offers entertainment and insight in equal measure. Carl's comical musings on everyday modern frustrations-on topics as diverse as Wal-Mart, cell phones, and speeding tickets-coupled with his meditations on the various forms of hypocrisy in modern life, all add up to an entertaining critique of modern American culture.

Everyone's favorite witch is back, and the many fans of author Barbara Brooks Wallace are welcoming Miss Switch's return with open and eager arms.
Written with Ms. Wallace's usual wit, charm and impeccable plotting, the story reunites young Rupert P. Brown III with his former school teacher, that most admirable witch, Miss Switch, about whom he says, "Once you've had the best, nothing else is ever going to seem that good."
The same can be said for Ms. Wallace's book. In an age of heavy, morbidly serious children's fantasy, MISS SWITCH ONLINE comes as a welcome breath of fresh air, jiggling the reader's funny bone and charming a new generation of children looking for a good read and a good laugh.
Don't miss this one. It's a winner.

I like stories where I could be the main character, like Rubert in this book. Rubert doesn't have magic powers and I don't have them. If Rubert did he wouldn't need Miss Switch. I wish I had a teacher like Miss Switch. She is scary and funny. This book is fun and I am telling my friends about it.

Snap, crackle, pop! Sharp, prickly (but with a heart of gold) Miss Switch is back at last! It's been too many years since she first appeared, but what's a few years to a witch once condemned to sweep Witch's Mountain for one hundred fifty
years? The crazy computowitch returns, but this time as wicked Saturna's web site computowitch.com. Rupert P. Brown again humorously records the story in his journal, but make no mistake about it, he hasn't a magic (or scientific) power to his name, and considers himself lucky to have Miss Switch around to save his skin, and that of his whole class at Pepperdine Elementary School. This book is as funny as the first two! I hope that Rupert doesn't wait one hundred fifty years, give or take, to record another encounter with the fantastic Miss Switch.

This long-awaited third installment of the Miss Switch series is sure to please old fans and new. This time Rupert and Miss Switch (disguised as a substitute teacher) take on the evil witch Saturna who's spreading her nasty schemes through the Internet. Pure light-hearted fun guaranteed to make kids laugh (especially during the Romeo and Juliet scene: "I didn't come here to get insulted...I came here to woo"), MISS SWITCH ONLINE rules!

My children (and I!) once all enjoyed THE TROUBLE WITH MISS SWITCH and MISS SWITCH TO THE RESCUE so much I was happy to learn of the new book, MISS SWITCH ONLINE. I gave copies to my grandchildren, and they LOVE it! They think this is a "really, really funny" book. They dislike writing letters, but thought everyone should be told about this new Miss Switch book, in case they haven't already heard about it. I suggested thaat I might write a letter for them, which, as all can see, I have!

I found this book to be more useful than I had anticipated! I have been researching to start a home business in the near future, and I am real glad that I read this book first. It gave me better insight to pricing my products, it gave me some more tools for advertising on a budget, and many other ideas that either backed me up on my business assumptions or pushed me along with more ideas that I hadn't thought of yet. I have already folded the corners of certain pages that I know I will go back to over and over again as I begin and run my business. This will truly be used as a reference book in my home office!

I looked at them all, but no book addressed the issues of a mother working from home as well as Moneymaking Moms. I recently left a fulltime job to be home with my 2 children Ryan and Sydney, although we struggle somewhat financially I know we made the right decision. Moneymaking Moms helped me conclude that by taking their quiz "How much does your job cost?" It was a real eyeopener. The step by step manner and the realistic approach to handling a business and family is very helpful and the warm manner in which the authors approach the reader is much appreciated. This book is the "What to Expect if You're Expecting" book for owning a home business. You wouldn't want to be caught without it. Thank you Caroline Hull and Tanya Wallace, you will undoubtedly turn many moms into Moneymaking Moms.

I found this book incredibly helpful because it simplifies the process of going into business into logical steps that are easy to follow. I bought the book because I wanted to find a way to be home with my children, and I really appreciate the emphasis on combining mothering and business roles. I especially liked the way the authors incorporated real-life "moneymaking moms" and their individual experiences into the book because those personal stories helped to inspire and motivate me! Any mom who wants to make money at home will benefit from this practical book, and find another mom in its pages she can relate to.

I bought a copy of Moneymaking Moms three weeks ago on the recommendation of a friend who really liked it. I can see why! I have worked through the first two phases of the book, completed the checklists, and my new business is now up and running! I had been thinking about starting my own business for ages but before reading Moneymaking Moms I hadn't had the courage to actually get started. This book is written in such a way that it gives you confidence to move forward. Now I feel that I have a blueprint for home-based business success and can find strategies in the book to help me cope with three young children and a business at home. I am so thrilled that I have finally been able to take the plunge, and grateful to the authors that they have given the rest of us a manual to work from.

I like Moneymaking Moms because it took me step by step through what I found an intimidating process - deciding what to do, how to do it, etc. It also spoke to me as a "mom" - I'm working from home because I want to spend more time with my kids rather than less, and this is one of the few books I've found that actually talks about working from home in those terms. I also found the Marketing section invaluable. This is one area I have no experience in at all and I felt like the authors held my hand and walked me through the basics. I think this is an excellent book for moms who want to spend more time with their kids, but need an income in order to do that.

This second edition by authors David Wallechinsky and David Wallace is nearly as good as the first. There's much easy-to-read information on the world, trivia, politics, sports, history, celebrities, crime and crime solvers, etc. You can read this nicely formatted book in a few days if you want, but most people pick it up for just a few minutes and read a couple interesting facts or true stories. Either way you'll learn more about the USA and the world. This book has over 1400 pages of interesting information - read a few minutes each day and learn something new.

I have had this book for many years and still love to pick it up every once in a while and go through it. It has great bits and pieces of history that is fascinating, funny and informative. I still recollect facts that I'd learned from the book years later and surprise people with bits of history that they never knew.

This book is a treasure for the predictions alone and they lead off the book in chapter one "the other side of the looking glass: predictions of present-day psychics". It also has predictions by psychics of the past and modern day scientists. Notables include the Berkeley Psychic Institute, Nostradamus, Leo Tolstoi, Daniel Bell-Sociology prof at harvard, Arthur C. Clarke, Paul Ehrlich of Stanford who wrote the population bomb, Orville Freeman- former secty of Agriculture, Herman Kahn- the 300 pound economist, Margaret Mead, McGeorge Bundy, and Roger Revelle: Dean of research at the Univ. of Calif. and Al Gore's original mentor on the environment. The rest of the book is chock full of interesting tidbits. The self-purported difference between this Almanac and others is that this one avers that it gives you facts with truth and honesty. That is to say it avoids special-interest propaganda and government double-talk. The authors present it as a reference book that tries to be entertaining while giving the reader in-depth material on selected topics rather than endless, dry, bare-bones dates and figures on all subjects. Buy it and be the judge. This is a collector's item for all aging hippies from the Age of Acquarius

I've used this book so much over the years I wore it out. It makes for great conversation at parties etc. It has become a classic!

If I were shipwrecked on an island this is THE book I would want to have with me...kill your TV and get a copy of this book!