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James W Hall has a knack for creating quirky characters and sleazy bad guys. In this book, he has outdone himself with Dougie Barnes, a dimwitted, muscle-bound, rhyme-spouting, trash-talking thug with an appetite for murder and sex. If you think he's bad, wait until you meet his dad, Douglas, Sr.

In Bones of Coral, ambulance paramedic Shaw Chandler of Miami finds his long lost dad dead in an apparent suicide. Then he gets a frantic call from his Mom. The next thing you know, Shaw is headed to his hometown of Key West to learn the truth about his dad's death and some startling discoveries about his past. James W Hall is an excellent story teller and Bones of Coral is a knock down thriller that will stay with you long after you put it down.

FIVE STARS!!

Shaw Chandler and Trula Montoya were high school sweethearts growing up in Key West. But they went their separate ways. Shaw became a paramedic in Miami and Trula an actress in New York. Now, some twenty years later, they are both compelled to return to their hometown because of a sinister mystery that has darkened their lives.
Bones of Coral by James W. Hall is a marvelous novel. The very "readable" narrative contains a number of insightful passages about life, love and happiness. The characters are vividly drawn and the intricate plot unfolds in a way that is both smooth and satisfying. Of course no modern South Florida mystery would be complete without some bizarre, over-the-top characters to infuse the proceedings with a black comedy aspect. And Bones of Coral has its share of those. At the top of the list is Dougie Barnes a dull witted, cold blooded killer who speaks in rhymes and is quite proud of his freakishly high threshold for pain.
This is a remarkably well crafted novel that succeeds in telling an interesting story in an artful and satisfying manner. Highly recommended.

My #1 James Hall product; the kind of book I re-read probably once a year, just to remind myself how to create characters. In here he covers not only the spectrum of human characteristics, but also of emotions--from rage to joy--and human virtues and depravities.

Highly recommended reading; not just for fans of this particular genre. A very 'moralistic' work; more so than his others----with the moralizing well concealed under a story that alters between bizarre, funny, harrowing and very touching.

Till Noever, owlglass.com

Hall has the ability to bring you right into setting and engross the reader in the story. As in all of his books, he always has great villians and that is the fun part of the book.

James W. Hall not only tells an intriguing story, but his quality of writing is superior to most in this genre.

I adore this book! I have it on my nightstand and can just open it up anywhere and be entertained and delighted. One can find facts and qoutes that are truly beautiful. I few of the passages literally took my breath away.

If you love books and reading, this is a MUST have!

I found the place by accident; I always do. It isn't as though I set out looking for them but they call out to me. I don't even have to see them. Sometimes I can simply sense their presence. The closer I draw, the greater their insistence, the more persuasive their arguments, and the stronger the attraction. A good bookstore is irresistible.

Some time ago, I was with some friends and we stopped in a café briefly. My bookstore indicator went through the roof and after very little looking, I discovered the Acorn bookstore in Grandview. I'll save the complete story for another time. Inside, I found a book of particular interest: one that might describe how I am able to discover such bookstores so easily and why I am so enamored of books. The volume was Holbrook Jackson's The Anatomy of Bibliomania, this 1981 edition being supertitled, The Book About Books.

"Bibliomania" sounded like a strong word to me-its meaning obviously being "book-madness." Nevertheless, consideration of the possibility seemed wise, and likely a pleasurable task, as it would include an addition to my library and some hours spent in reading and introspection. After looking over the extensive table of contents, I turned to the opening and read, "The Author to the Reader." Therein, it said:

"Gentle Reader, I presume thou wilt be very inquisitive to know what antic or personate actor it is that so insolently intrudes upon this common theatre to the world's view, arrogating as you will soon find, another man's style and method: whence he is, why he does it, and what he has to say. 'Tis a proper attitude, and the questions clear and reasonable themselves, but I owe thee no answer, for if the contents please thee, 'tis well; if they be useful, 'tis an added value; if neither, pass on, nor, in the observation of what wise Glanvill, hath any one need to complain, since no one is concerned about what another Prints, further than himself pleaseth; and since Men have liberty to read our Books, or not, they should give us leave to write what we like, or forbear, which for the most part they do.

"Yet in some sort to give thee satisfaction, which thou hast a right to demand, since I have caused my book to be printed and sold for money, I will show a reason both of this usurped title and style. And first for the name and form, which I hae so freely adapted from Robert Burton his Anatomy of Melancholy: lest any man by reason of it should be deceived, expecting a pasquil, a scherzo, a burlesque, a satire, some humorous or fantastic treatise (as I myself should have done, recalling that all parodies are jests), I may at once undeceive him, for my intent is serious; I have gleaned the crops of innumerable authorities scattered far and wide, winnowing the chaff from the grain, and setting out the various species in such an order that they may best contribute to our knowledge of books in general and of Bibliomania in particular."

I was hooked, and purchased the book. Its structure is thirty-two parts, covering such things as "Of Books in General," "The Pleasure of Books," "The Art of Reading," "Study and Book-Learning," "A Pageant of Bookmen," "The Influence of Books," "Borrowers, Biblioklepts and Bestowers," "Of Bibliomania or Book-Madness," and concludes with "Bibliophily Triumphant."

A passage I found particularly noteworthy was "Men Who Become Books: Biblianthropus."

"If, as I have shown, pro captu lectoris habent sua fata libelli, [`The reader's fancy makes the fate of books'] books, as I have also shown, make the fate of their readers; it is a quid pro quo, give and take."

As I read through the text, I found that the treatise became an increasingly plausible argument that I afflicted by bibliomania. I have long believed in this quid pro quo and indeed have proclaimed to the entire world time and again that lego, ergo sum. Even so, in the sections where Jackson discusses the hunters and collectors of books, he shows that bibliomanes often do not read their books. Their love of books is often superficial, appreciating much about them but ultimately being driven by such things as greed, or at the very least profit. I found myself disconnected from the subjects of the discussion.

The opening of the conclusion, entitled "Wedded to Books," I found myself once again connected with the subject. Jackson advises:

"Let us love books as we love, dum vires annique sinunt, while we are in the flower of years, fit for love, and while time serves,

Gather ye rose-buds while ye may,
Old Time is still a-flying:
And this same flower that smiles to-day
To-morrow will be dying."

Bibliophily is a natural and even healthful state, for books are the most timeless way for us to proclaim who we are and to find out who our ancestors were. I suggest that there is no better way to find one's place in the world than first to survey the world. I hold that there is no better way to survey the world and human experience than through books. With this knowledge of the world, one has a frame of reference for one's own experiences and can see one's own life in perspective. This understanding will not only enhance one's own experiences, but through discernment leads to wisdom: knowing what to do when confronted with decision, how to promote what is ultimately good. Or, as Johann Kaspar admonished:

"Act well at the moment, and you have performed a good action to all eternity."

So this is the crux of bibliophily for me, even if I do enjoy such simple pleasures as seeing, smelling, and touching books. Nevertheless, the world of books is large enough to allow for reading that is less purposeful in nature, even allowing for the pointless. Other bookmen, whether bibliomanes or bibliophiles, may well take liberty of disagreement with me; and I have no interest in preventing them in any case. Having taken Jackson's tour of bibliomania, I am well satisfied with both the content and presentation. And I'm delighted to have another volume to add to my library.

If you are an aficionado of "books about Books" ,you'll love this classic.
The author,Holbrook Jackson ,who died in 1948 at the age of 73 was one of England's foremost men of letters.He was primarily a "bookman" who loved books and everything about them,and what they were to him ,he wanted them to be for others.It has been said, that when it came to books he was a conductor,not a composer-and what a brilliant conductorhe was.
This book was first published in 1930 when Jackson was 55. It came out in 2 volunes comprising 435 pages and a small printing of only 1,000 copies. It has been reprinted in several editions and still available in a soft cover. It is one of those books that people hold onto and is readily available in various editions. I bought my copy in "The Sleepy Hollow Bookshop" in Midland ,Michigan,in 1997.It is the Hardcover edition ,published in 1950,consisting of 668 pages ,excellent condition,including the dj,and very reasonable priced at $20. As I have always been attracted to books about books,I was captivated by it immediately. Since that time,I have glanced at it many times,but finally got aroumnd to reading it through. Since the time I bought it,I've read several other books about books and written reviews on them. I 've enjoyed them all ,but this is without doubt a classic.
You must keep in mind that this book was written 60 years ago .It also concentrates mainly on British and European books,collectors,authors,classics,etc.However;what the author writes about applies to any books anywhere.He covers everything imaginable about readers,collectors ,booksellers,collections and not muchabout authors ,other than their love of books,versus writing them. Also,don't think that ,with so many pages,the book is too detailed and gets bogged down.There ree co many subjects covered that any subject covered is done in a couple of pages.It is broken down into 32 Parts or Chapters.with each Part again broken down into several sectionsFor instance ,Part XXXIV,

The Symptons of Bi"Tbliomania;there are 7 sub sections;
I.The Symptons Introduced
II. Wherein the Madness Lies
III. Its Main Character an Obsession
IV. Of Hording
V. Bibliotaphs and Book Misers
VI.Of Pluralists
VII. The Mania for Rarity.
All this is covered in 18 pages.
One thing that becomes very evident is the immense difference with readers and books from the time this book was written and today ;is the introduction of the Internet on the whole world of Bibliography. Those were the days that most books were found in small local bookstores.Book lovers spent endless hours searching bookstores in hopes of finding their books. Now virtually any book can be found and acquired via the Internet. Also,Bookfairs and Events like street sales are great ways to find books and even meet authors.In Totonto we have huge charitible used
book sales run by Univrersities.;who get donations of books from theri Alumni.
And then we have Amazon and the communitaion among readers with Customer Reviews. All these new advancements would be totally unimaginable,to Bibliophiles.But ,once again,all the things that Jackson talks about are stii as revalent today as they were then ;but even more so.

a tongue-in-cheek look at the "madness" of bibliomania, inspired by Robert Burton's 17th century classic "The Anatomy of Melancholy", this book is filled with fun facts and interesting anecdotes from the world of books. If you're a book-collector, booklover, bookseller, or just all-around bookaholic, you'll delight in this compendium of book trivia, and in the clinical classification of the numerous manifestations of bibliomania (book-madness), from the book-thief to the book-abuser to the book-hoarder, and everything inbetween - but be careful you don't find yourself described therein!

This is it. Huge, plenty of data, infinite in its approaches, full of ideas, rich in details, abundant in humor and written in a circunvoluted english as if written by a XVII wit. In fact, as if Robert Burton would have done it now, as in fact he did it then.

This book not only covers the basics of branding but goes beyond the fundamentals to look at where branding is going in the future. It's filled with many interesting examples and looks at branding and business from many different perspectives. If you want to learn both the fundamentals and then more this book is for you.

In a world on edge -- now comes a book deceptively simple, a personal conversation about branding. Brandscendence's meta-message: only the brand stands. In a hyper-world, the "code" of select brands live, endure and beckon us forward. Interestingly, Brandscendence can be read as a decoder. Why do certain activities in brands lift organizations to new futures? How can one person use it as a blueprint to maximize personal impact? More intriguing, as snap-communicating and globalizing speed crucial, global decisions: what if Kevin Clark's clean observations are tools internalized not just by marketers, but also by long-term thinkers and brand-makers in government, religion, business, politics, public service, education, entertainment? CREATING positive brandscendences in any of those areas could lift where 6 billion of us arrive in the poly-possible future.

Kevin Clark has developed a deep knowledge and understanding of successful brands and shares this with the reader in Brandscendence". He thoroughly explores the subject with an easy reading approach which will keep the reader's attention and provide a lasting reference for anyone involved or interested in the subject of branding.

I was one of the reviewers of this book, so note that I may be biased. Branding requires consistent definitions, frameworks, research, and disciplined processeses, but still creativity, intuition, emotional and right brain holistic skills are absolutely essential to brand success. As a matter of fact they are the more significant and more scarce resources in creating and sustaining brands. Kevin is a master of branding, and in this book he vividly and eloquently explains branding with a rich and diversified set of examples, personal and professional experiences, and many insightful observations. While other excellent books provide frameworks on how to build brands, this book fills-in the blocks and ties them all together very nicely into a coherent model. This is an excellent introduction for any executive that needs a solid understanding of branding in order to make decisions about branding or how to best leverage and comply with an existing organization's brand. From my perspective, a must read!

This has got to be one of the finest tutorials - primers - that exists to fundamentally guide one through the process of developing, building, and maintaining a brand. You can find it all in one place from a world-class expert in the business of brand husbandry. If you or your company's future depends on establishing a positive, powerful image for your customers, this is the book for you. It will give you a much broader perspective of brands.

I keep this little booklet on the kitchen table where we eat breakfast. As soon as I assemble my breakfast and before I do anything else, I open this book and read that day's devotional. The readings are usually just a paragraph or two, but they are so uplifting! It gets my mind in a good place to start the day and helps me feel good about starting the day! I love the way Rev. Graham interweaves personal stories with scripture. This is a wonderful book for everyone - even those new to the faith! In fact, I plan on giving a few copies of this book to those who aren't in the faith yet. I feel that everyone needs a lift in the morning and, who knows, maybe it'll open a few hearts and minds to our Father.

As always, Billy Graham is wonderful with words. When I read his books, I can hear his voice...it's like he's reading to me. I've never read a book by him that I did't love!

4 months of short daily readings taken from Billy Graham's sermons. I have enjoyed it.

I have to buy the large print for my 90 year old mother. She loves anything by Billy Graham and she has enjoyed this book that I bought for her for Christmas.

I love this book! I am learning more about Jesus and what it means to be His diciple by reading this book from Billy Graham. I enjoy how Rev. Graham describes how people feel in their lives and helps them relate it to God.

First, let me say that Sara Holtz is a friend and law school classmate of mine. But that is absolutely NOT why I'm writing this review. I am not one to give false praise - EVEN for a friend. (Just ask anyone who knows me.)

That disclosure made - this book is just fabulous. ANY lawyer in private practice - young or old, female or male - would benefit from following Sara's marketing strategies.

The book is a distillation of the stuff Sara gets paid beaucoup bucks to share with women lawyers around the country. Yes, it is a slim volume - but its conciseness is a major PLUS for "too busy to market" lawyers. The book is an absolute STEAL at $30.

"Bringin' in the Rain" is clear, concise and presents a WIDE VARIETY of ways to market. It is well-organized, practical and realistic.

One of the book's best features is that it provides the reader with many helpful "scripts" to follow in various marketing situations. Sara puts words in your mouth - words that are true, sincere and easy to say. But words that will advance your marketing so much more than the unhelpful scripts most lawyers follow.

I'm something of a devote of self-help books, and this one is first-rate. It never requires the lawyer to do anything that he or she doesn't enjoy doing. Don't like golf? Not required. Would prefer not to do public speaking as a marketing device? No problem.

Sara also assures women that it's fine for them to have PERSONAL relationships - and personal CONVERSATIONS - with clients and other people to whom they wish to market. She even has a fascinating discussion (complete with script) about how to market your services to people (especially other women) with whom you are already personal friends.

If lawyers will just TAKE the steps Sara sets out, their "book of business" will grow.

Sara Holtz provides invaluable and pragmatic advice for attorneys, not just women lawyers. Her book is an enjoyable read and provides excellent insight into how to expand a book of business and establish long lasting relationships with clients, potential clients and referral sources. You have to read this book -- it will result in more business for you.

Wow! Finally an easy to read book on business development that provides practical advice and a clear pathway to building a book of business. I have found the book insightful and impressive. I think Sara Holtz's experience as general counsel for a large corporation likely helped her develop the keen insight she has into business development strategies. More than that, she has done a major service to women lawyers. Kudos and gratitude to Sara Holtz for this remarkable compilation of business development tools.

Whether you are seeking to develop a book of business or to grow your existing book of business, Sara Holtz has written a clear and concise guide to assist you. Bringin' in the Rain is full of specific action steps and real life success stories. Sara has condensed her years of experience into this helpful, easy to use guide. Her sense of humor and common sense approach demystify the rainmaking process.

Sara Holtz has drawn on her extensive experience, insights and acumen as a business development coach for lawyers to write the quintessential guide for growing a book of business. Whether you are a woman or a man, novice or an accomplished rainmaker, mentoring someone who wants to become one, or endeavoring to build a practice group or a firm full of them, Bringin' in the Rain is a must read. Bringin' in the Rain will undoubtedly become the most dog-eared book in your library, as you repeatedly turn to it for practical steps in finding, winning, and growing successful and profitable client relationships.

This is a very good and quite readable oral history about the Brooklyn Dodgers of the 1940-1950's. That celebrated team won several pennants, integrated baseball with Jackie Robinson, and had many colorful and talented characters. Written in the 1980's, we hear from ex-Dodgers stars like Roy Campanella, Duke Snider, Ralph Branca, Pee Wee Reese, Leo Durocher, and even some fans. We see how this team played in quaint little Ebbets Field, mostly succeeding except for some heartbreaking losses in the World Series against the Yankees. But sadly, the real heartbreak came when greedy owner Walter O'Malley looked at declining attendance and fled to Los Angeles after 1957. This book should be of great interest to baseball aficionados, particularly those that remember their heroes in Ebbets Field. Readers should also enjoy THE BOYS OF SUMMER, a superb if melancholy account by Roger Kahn.

Born and raised in Brooklyn USA...Golenbock's "Bums" is the best book I've read on my dear Dodgers...The quotes from former members of the team are outstanding and offer a direct insight how the players felt about management, other players and especially the fans..I've re-read it about ten times..Great to pick up when one is a "how I miss my team" mode....Get it! You'll enjoy it and treasured it.

This is a wonderful book if you're a fan interested in the early days of baseball, especially the New York teams. The author captures everything around the human spirit surrounding the Dodgers, Ebbets Field, the fans that treated the team like family, Jackie Robinson, Duke Snider, the Giants and Yankees rivalries.

super oral history of one of baseballs most fabled franchises. great insights into the inner workings of the baseball organization and front office, as well as player interviews which reveal the real people and lives of the players and fans of "dem bums"

The strength of this book lies in the first-hand accounts given by the players, executives, and fans that made the Dodgers franchise what it was. It is around these accounts that the book is built, and there is nothing more fascinating than hearing contemporaries reminisce about Campy or the Duke. This moves the book away from journalism and makes it something deeply personal. A must-have for any fan of the game, and especially of the Brooklyn Dodgers.

This is an excellent book for anyone thinking, even remotely, about starting their own business. It is easy to read and enjoyable with references to events that we can all relate to . . . such as "don't try things for the first time in front of your banker" (and how that advice came about).

There are so many things that go into running your own business that most people really do not understand. This book has a great overview of the things to consider before venturing too far in the decision stage. After reading Thornton's witty and cogent discussion, if you are ready to say "YES, I can do this", then you are already on your way to creating a successful venture. If after reading this book you decide not to proceed . . . well, this may just be the most valuable book you have ever read.

This should be required reading in all business schools.

I have recently started my own company and have been using this book as a guideline on how to do things properly. This book has been a tremendous help and has allowed me to save money along the way. From initial organization procedures to marketing strategies, Bruce has made it easy to understand how to start a company for anyone. Thank you Bruce for making it easy.

Bruce C. Thornton's "Business Start-ups Done Dirt Cheap: For entrepreneurs who want to minimize start-up costs and maximize chances of success" is much like the books from the popular "Dummies" series: readable, engaging, well organized, and clear. But there's something even better about Thornton's book. Unlike its hefty Dummies counterparts, it's not only easy to read but also easy to keep handy for reference. At just over 100 pages and with a very slim profile, it can be tucked it into a coat pocket or stashed into a laptop carry-on without a second thought.

That's a good thing, because this book is chock full of the kind of advice that entrepreneurs will want to keep handy. Especially advice on how to avoid the most common source of start-up collapse: cash failure.

There are a slew of books on how to build a successful start-up, but none that provide as sharp a focus on this problem. And it's an insidious problem, because, as Thornton explains, it can occur even in businesses that are profitable.

That's why Thornton is determined to help entrepreneurs weed out cash flow problems before they have a chance to take root. He does this through a series of practical instructions organized as they would apply at each step of the start-up process. For example, he describes how to evaluate new ideas and markets and develop strategic plans without having to hire a fancy market research firm to do it for you. How to do the initial legwork of setting up your firm's legal structure before getting the lawyers involved. How to gain valuable insights from resources like the Web, local educational institutions, or "helpful old guys" -- retired or semiretired people who have established successful businesses of their own and are happy to share their knowledge in exchange for the personal satisfaction of helping other budding entrepreneurs. (Thornton himself launched and built more than a half-dozen thriving businesses, and today volunteers in mentoring programs at the University of Texas for aspiring entrepreneurs in engineering and other technical fields.)

Note, however, that this is not a "do it yourself" guide to entrepreneurialship. While Thornton does highlight the cost-effectiveness of handling certain preparations and operations internally, he also is careful to point out when and where you absolutely, positively must enlist the help of legal, accounting, and other professionals.

Thornton also briefly discusses different sources of financing -- from personal savings and angel investors to venture capitalists, bank loans, SBA loans, and creative approaches such as extended terms from suppliers and vendors -- as well as various approaches to operations, manufacturing, marketing, and sales. In every discussion he answers one question foremost: how would using this financial source or this approach to (whatever) affect cash flow?

Thornton closes with a couple of lists of the kind that I love in the "Dummies" series. In Thornton's book, they focus on the characteristics and the management tenets of successful ventures. Some of the items are self-evident, but they also bear repeating as lessons that new and not-so-new entrepreneurs should take to heart: among others, to minimize red tape, to treat employees fairly, to maintain a bias for action, and, oh yes, to have a "passion" to conserve cash at all times.

All the more reason it's nice this book can be carried around so easily. Which I would recommend for almost anyone seeking to create a successful start-up business.

"Entrepreneurs...constantly revolutionize our economy, and have made it possible for average people today to live longer and healthier lives, with more access to technology than the kings had in previous generations." This is a very apt quote by Johan Norberg in Bruce Thornton's new book Business Start-Ups Done Dirt Cheap.

While the rewards of successful entrepreneurship can be incredibly lucrative, Bruce suggests that it "isn't about finding the perfect idea or the killer application, then sitting back to get rich. It is about successful application of multiple skills to everyday business, and execution of profitable daily operations over long periods."

This book is an excellent source for a description and application of those "multiple skills" that are necessary to create a successful venture. Chapters 9 and 10 alone are worth the price of the book. A relatively short read, the book is, nevertheless, full of very worthy and valuable advice. I highly recommend it.

This is a must read for anyone even contemplating starting a company. Well written and well researched, the author takes you through the steps needed to start up a company. Relying on real life experiences, the author relates the pitfalls and the triumphs of starting up and owning your own businesses.
Though the topic could be a dry read, his humorous anecdotes and stories keep you engaged, reading on to learn the results of his endeavors.
The forms and reference materials alone are worth the price of the book.
Reading this book will surely decrease the amount of time spent starting up a company and increase your chances of becoming a successul entrepreneur.

This has been the greatest book for me. I am a college student, and I use this book all the time to make food for my roommates. They totally love it and think I'm a great cook, when actually I haven't had that much experience. I usually make mistakes in my cooking, but this seems to be fool-proof! I highly recommend it to anyone who wants genuine good cooking the quick and easy way.

I wasn't much for cooking...BEFORE I bought this cookbook!
Now, my family ALWAYS wants me to cook, and brags about how good I am! Little do they know, that I have this secret cookbook! All of the recipes are very "homemade" tasting! It has appetizers, classic recipes, tex-mex, everything! I highly recommend it, any dish I've made out of it, has been quick, easy, and a crowd favorite!

When I got married I got several cookbooks and found either the recipes called for ingredients that were too "out there" or hard to find OR the recipes took a really long time and a lot of preparation to make (30 minute prep time was really more like 2 hours prep time). I'd find winners in these other cookbooks sometimes, but it felt like a hunt with only occasional winners.

As a then working wife with a working husband and no kids, I didn't have time or energy to do anything too exotic for dinner. This cookbook solved my problems. It has color pictures on every page and "normal" ingredients, and I've never made a recipe in this book that wasn't great. Prep times and baking times are pretty accurate and listed at the top of each recipe. And most recipes made enough for four, so after we ate, we had enough left for 1-2 servings of leftovers, but not tons. Even my husband whose cooking experience was limited to bachelor fare like frozen burritos and Pasta Roni could make these recipes and enjoyed being in the kitchen because the recipes aren't too elaborate.

Then we had kids and I had to start cooking for pickier palates. Again this cookbook has saved us! These recipes are kid-pleasers (with the exception of recipes that call for salsa or something a little spicy that is easily adapted to their tastes) and as a mother of two little ones, the feature that shows prep time and cook time helps me plan better. It also has suggestions for substitutions or different ways to make some of the recipes.

I give this now as a wedding gift and recommend it to everyone looking for easy, delicious, simple recipes. However, this cookbook is not for the serious cook looking for artistic creations - it's a down-to-earth cookbook for sensible family meals. You've gotta try it!

This is a great cookbook for the time pinched who still want to at least give the impression of homemade. The book uses premade, canned, frozen ingredients in all the recipes. Also good for amature cooks. Easy!

I am such a fan of the Campbell's Cookbooks. All of the recipes include easy-to-find ingredients (most ingredients are regulars in most households anyway) and are fast to cook. I am a calorie-counter, and while many recipes are not light, they are easily lightened using the "Reduced Fat" or "Healthy Request" versions of the products in the recipes.

My single favorite recipe is the one for Garlic Shrimp Pasta - it's amazing that a recipe that starts with Campbell's soup can almost seem like a gourmet meal. Many recipes that you may already clip from the back of soup cans can be found in one neat and organized place here.

I highly recommend this book - especially if you are looking for dinner in a flash!

My husband bought this book a few years back and it has been the best cookbook ever, I use it ALL THE TIME it's inexpensive to make the things in the book, my children love the things I make and I have one son who is a picky eater and he likes most everything I make, I really enjoy the cookbook. Many thanks to you for this GREAT Book

I work full time, have three small children, and a husband that works nights. These recipes are so easy, my children (ages 7, 4, and 2) help me make them--and they will actually eat them!

My youngest daughter owns this book and loaned it to me, I'm an experienced 'scratch' cook and this book has amazed me with it's simplicity, the recipes are easy enough for novices and presentable enough to fix for company. I highly recommend it to new brides, college kids, experienced cooks and gourmets - you just can't lose and the presentation is wonderful. Just ordered 4 for gifts. If you have an up coming wedding to buy for, add this inside a lovely covered casserole dish and the bride will thank you forever.

My teen age boys love to use this book. It is simple, they can fix meals they like, and it is a good way to start them cooking on their own.

Speaking as a non-cook who is forever looking for short cuts, this collection of recipes using Campbell's soups is ideal--and although the idea of using canned soup as a primary ingredient may cause some to roll their eyes in gastronomic superiority, the recipes in this particular collection are both easy and surprisingly successful.

The book breaks down into seven sections: appetizers and snacks, soups and stews, main dishes (with sections for poultry, beef, pork, lamb, veal, fish and seafood, and eggs and cheese) side dishes, and "Campbell's Classics." Recipes range from the extremely simple to the slightly more complicated but still extremely accesible, and few will be intimidated.

While some of the recipes harken back to the sort of thing your mother might have stepped into the kitchen to whip up as a quick meal for the kids, there are also quite a few more sophistocated recipes with international flair designed for modern tastes, including several with an Asian tone. While I doubt these dishes will ever compete with truly made-from-scratch cooking, they are surprisingly successful, quite a bit of fun to make, and offer a result that most will enjoy--particularly when you open the cabinet and are at a bit of a loss as to what to cook for that unexpected guest.

This book is a must for anyone in sales. Actually, if you have any contact with anyone at anytime in your life, this book is worth reading. This book is a great reminder on good salesmanship for those who have been in sales for a while and a very good place to start for people new to the sales world. Hal Becker also explains how good sales techniques aren't just for sales people they are for everyone. This is a must read for anyone in sales, business or customer service.

Hal Becker's book is the number 1 book for those of you in sales. Persistance, knowledge and courage are the ingredients, and Hal takes the time to help you apply them. This little book is worth more than its' size will convey. IF YOU ARE IN SALES THIS BOOK WILL KEEP YOU IN THE GAME.

I met Hal on an airplane ... little did I know that the total stranger I struck up a conversation with was about to change everything I thought I knew about my career! He gave me a copy of his book - and even autographed it for me. I am buying 10 copies to give to my sales staff. It reinforces all of the most important aspects of selling, and it's funny too. If I could give it 10 stars, I would.

I received Hal�s book after listening to him speak at one of our company offsite meetings. I have only been in sales now 3 years and just from reading his book and listening to him speak I have learn 5 times what I learned in 3 years. Hal makes everything about selling seem so simple and easy that you want to smack yourself in the head. �Can�t be that simple, and if it is why didn�t I think of this�?
Once I started to read the book I couldn�t put it down, you will fly through this book in 2 hours and not even realize it. It easy to read, it�s fun, and more than that it�s just full of the simplest ways and steps to selling. I have applied some of what I learned from him and his book and they work, bottom line! If you are in any area of sales I highly suggest you read this book. In the 2 hours it will take for you to read it, your view on sales will change forever!

As a sales professional, I found this book very worthwhile. Becker breaks everything down to simple, easy to understand examples. His pride and professionalism shine through in each chapter. If you are going to read only one book about how to sell, make this the one