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I was the skinny white kid from maryland i wanted to be good but i
was a bum. So i bought this book. Before the 12 week program ihad a 10 inch vertical leap, iwas 5'2 and weighed 70 pounds after using the program i know way 97 pounds am 5'4 have a 28 inch vertical leap. ia m also a real dominant player on the court with my 8% body fat. i also worked on shooting during the program and went from barely being able to shoot form the free throw line to shooting threes whit an unblockable form. i recomend this book to anyone. All you need is a goo weight set or not it dosen't matter.

This book is terrific. It has lots of great exercises that will help you get an edge on your friends. The exercise are well planned out and the test system helps see how well you are progressing. This books a must buy for anyone who wants to be physically trained for basketball!!!

This book has it all! From Stretching, to Strength Training, to Plyometrics Power Training, to Agility Training, to Speed Training. This book delivers motivation because it is the same source the NBA players use to get in top basketball condition. This book will get you to the highest level, and more.....

Well, as a college basketball player, I can say this book is somethin' special. Every new bball player should read it, cause it will change your thinkin' about this game, well it changed for me. Stretching section is realy good, cause not many of the players or coaches attend their attention to stretching these days. Strenght training exercises are specialy designed for bball players, and you don't have to think anymore what to do in the gym, what to train in order to become better bball player, everythin' is in this book. Ok, one thing is clear for sure, if you wanna train and play pro, read this book!!!

This book is terrific. It has lots of great exercises that will help you get an edge on your friends. The exercise are well planned out and the test system helps see how well you are progressing. This books a must buy for anyone who wants to be physically trained for basketball!!!

This book not only presents a real world solution of advocacy for parenting; but also for professionals, relatives, and others who really need to know the right questions to ask before forming opinions.

I thought Peggy Lou's book was great!! I have a son with down syndrome and autism and this book gave me so much information. Peggy Lou gave me encouragement about getting out in the world and not to be afraid to help my son make a difference in our community.I home school my son so getting out is good for both of us! She has great ideas all the way through her book about doctor visits, school meetings, going out in public, strategies that helped her with caregivers and the list goes on. She seems to be a wonderful mother and advocate!!!

Here's a powerful, different system for gathering information about a child and planning for daily life: Morgan is both the parent of a complex child and a professional working with special-needs clients, so her dual expertise lends to a book which covers working more effectively with doctors, caregivers, and others. Create a life that supports both child and the entire family using the tips in Parenting Your Complex Child.

I am a friend of Peggy Lou Morgan and Larry her husband. I have worshiped with her in church and my wife, Dorothy, and I have been guests in their home. A more lengthy review will be posted on Peggy's blogsite. This is a painful and personal account of her struggles to lovingly care for a human being others woould think unlovable. Her persistent struggle with herself and the world of professionals is carefully documented. This book should be required reading by the professionals whose lives touch the world of the "Billy Rays" and their caregivers. Her journey reminded me of the observation made by Professor Stanley Hauerwas of Duke University. He wrote of his worship experience with "retarded" people, people with Downs syndrome and the like. What he wrote stuck with me. He wrote that they have more to teach us about ourselves than themselves. What we truly are comes to the surface as we try to relate to them as Christ taught us. In essence it is this: To love another as Christ loved us is so difficult that we are made to realize that we must have the Lord's Spirit in us to even come close to being a loving person. The "Billy Rays" of the world, and other difficult persons, may be used by the Lord to test us. Only such encounters with "the fourth kind" (?) will we know if we pass the test of love.

This book is so practical, with great insights from personal experience, written intelligently and with compassion, and contains excellent suggestions and insights, not only for parents, and relatives of special needs children, but for professionals. This should be in the library of both the parents who have such children, and the professionals who work with them.

This book takes me back to 1992, my first year following NASCAR racing.

Amazingly, it was the year in which six drivers had a chance to win the NASCAR Winston Cup title going into the final race. In this book, Poole recaptures all the magic of the 1992 Hooters 500 and the tragedies which followed.

We are introduced to the top three challengers, eventual champion Alan Kulwicki, runner-up Bill Elliott and third place finisher Davey Allison.

The book focused on the race itself, but also how the top three challengers got there and their aftermath. Kulwicki, the independent perfectionist, was seemingly out of the race after a horrible fall Dover race in which he wrecked three cars (two in practice, one in the race). His uncanny determination to do things the way he liked ("My Way" by Frank Sinatra was his theme song) brought him to the fold, 40 points out of first place going into Atlanta.

Bill Elliott and Davey Allison were the dominant players throughout the 1992 season, both winning five races, but also ran into trouble at different points which made the Hooters 500 something special.

Aside from the points race, the 1992 Hooters 500 was the turning point for NASCAR. It featured the Cup debut of Jeff Gordon and the final race for Richard Petty. Both drivers are equally highlighted in this text, but the points race is the main focus.

Finally, the book describes the tragedy that was 1993 when Kulwicki and Allison were taken from the world in separate aviation incidents.

A few hideous mistakes aside, the book was pretty well written. I enjoy books with explicit detail and this was one of them.

What a yarn David Poole spins in this book.The 1992 Hooters 500 is one of the most famous races in NASCAR's rich history.Richard Petty's last race is Jeff Gordon's first, you have three drivers with a chance to win the championship depending on where they finished in this race,within nine months two of the drivers would be tragically killed in unrelated aviation accidents. Hollywood can't make this stuff up.Yet it happened.And David Poole does a masterful job of bringing it all together. Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon,Davey Allison,Alan Kulwicki and Bill Elliott are the main people in this story.David Poole allows us to get to know and care about all of them and those that Alan and Davey left behind.(long may they run) Read this book.You'll be glad you did.

David Poole's Race with Destiny: The Year that Changed NASCAR envisions history from the present, submerging the reader in a multi-layered account of a dramatic year for the NASCAR Winston Cup circuit. The action-filled Hooters 500 race on November 12, 1992 eventually led to the points championship being won by Alan Kulwicki over Davey Allison and Bill Elliott. Poole's crafty and enjoyable read takes his audience not only through a gripping season finale, but also interestingly places the year as a turning point for the sport of stock car racing.

Reading the book not only takes the reader on a season journey-it also compels the reader to think about the difficult project Poole faced as an author. Given the deaths of Allison and Kulwicki in 1992, Poole's primary sources are obviously not accounts from these racing legends, but other first-hand versions constructed through interviews with some of the sport's well-known staples, such as Larry McReynolds, Bill Davis, Ty Norris, Wayne Estes, Michael Kranefuss, Benny Parsons, Jim Hunter, Monte Dutton, and Deb Williams. Poole does an outstanding job recreating the past from the present by situating the reader as an inside spectator-the book allows readers to imaginatively glimpse the personal dramas facing the teams and drivers. By far, the most successful part of Poole's project is the writing itself, as he obviously gave thoughtful consideration to the process of reading-he allows the reader to comfortably envision and imagine what must have been going on in the minds of Kulwicki and Tom Roberts (Kulwicki's PR agent) as the season unfolded. Poole is a gifted storyteller, as he also provides remarkable accounts of several races over the year, and literally allows readers to imagine themselves "being there" listening to drivers' radios, conversations between crew chiefs and drivers, and press conferences throughout the year.

This book is an excellent read-not only for the seasoned NASCAR fan, but those who are just entering the sport in search of historical background. As an anthropologist currently on tour with the NASCAR circuit, I have found this book to be one of my favorite reads this year, and see myself using it not only as a historical reference point, but for understanding how narratives of NASCAR can be successfully inscribed between the covers.

NASCAR's 1992 season was going to be a year of the changing of the guard; it was confirmed the year before when Richard Petty announced his retirement. Few people had any idea how much impact the year would have. It was the year of the alliance of Bill Elliott and Sterling Marlin with Junior Johnson, and a rebirth of Elliott's championship chances; the year that Davey Allison, injuries, crashes and all, because a championship force; and Alan Kulwicki, the engineering graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, running his own team, an afterthought at the beginning of the year except that Junior Johnson had offered him $1,000,000 to drive his car, which he turned down. Poole looks at these competitors, their races, their personalities, and the exciting 1992 season, truly one of the best, most dramatic in the history of NASCAR. It offers a more profound, in depth view of each man than other books I have read about the year, the culmination of the last race and the championship banquet, and the aftermath of the year. It's an excellent book, one worth reading and having in your library.

David Poole's Race with Destiny: The Year that Changed NASCAR envisions history from the present, submerging the reader in a multi-layered account of a dramatic year for the NASCAR Winston Cup circuit. The action-filled Hooters 500 race on November 12, 1992 eventually led to the points championship being won by Alan Kulwicki over Davey Allison and Bill Elliott. Poole's crafty and enjoyable read takes his audience not only through a gripping season finale, but also interestingly places the year as a turning point for the sport of stock car racing.

Reading the book not only takes the reader on a season journey-it also compels the reader to think about the difficult project Poole faced as an author. Given the deaths of Allison and Kulwicki in 1992, Poole's primary sources are obviously not accounts from these racing legends, but other first-hand versions constructed through interviews with some of the sport's well-known staples, such as Larry McReynolds, Bill Davis, Ty Norris, Wayne Estes, Michael Kranefuss, Benny Parsons, Jim Hunter, Monte Dutton, and Deb Williams. Poole does an outstanding job recreating the past from the present by situating the reader as an inside spectator-the book allows readers to imaginatively glimpse the personal dramas facing the teams and drivers. By far, the most successful part of Poole's project is the writing itself, as he obviously gave thoughtful consideration to the process of reading-he allows the reader to comfortably envision and imagine what must have been going on in the minds of Kulwicki and Tom Roberts (Kulwicki's PR agent) as the season unfolded. Poole is a gifted storyteller, as he also provides remarkable accounts of several races over the year, and literally allows readers to imagine themselves "being there" listening to drivers' radios, conversations between crew chiefs and drivers, and press conferences throughout the year.

This book is an excellent read-not only for the seasoned NASCAR fan, but those who are just entering the sport in search of historical background. As an anthropologist currently on tour with the NASCAR circuit, I have found this book to be one of my favorite reads this year, and see myself using it not only as a historical reference point, but for understanding how narratives of NASCAR can be successfully inscribed between the covers.

When my daughter was diagnosed with diabetes last May, our dietician lent me a copy of this book--it helped me so much! I didn't know anything about diabetes at the time and was frightened out of my mind! Ms. Loy has so many fantastic coping ideas--I've put many to use--this book is a wonderful tool--especially for parents of newly diagnosed children.

This was a great book. My only wish is that I would have found it 2 years ago when my son was diagnosed. This is a book that is written for "normal" families that have been attacked by this stupid disease known as Type 1 diabetes. I will recommend it to anyone I come into contact that has a newly diagnesed child. Thank you for writing this book.

The first exposure I had to the Loy family was when I read the book "Getting a Grip on Diabetes" written by this author's two sons who were both diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when they were six and seven. They mentioned in their book that their mother had also written a book, and I couldn't wait to read about living with diabetes from her perspective. I was not disappointed! Her writing style is so conversational and easy to understand. It was nice to read about how she and her family dealt with different aspects of parenting kids with diabetes. My 13-year-old son was just diagnosed three months ago, so this book helped me to get more comfortable with our new life with diabetes. I thoroughly recommend reading this book.

I have read quite a few books on Type I Diabetes since my now-10-year-old son was diagnosed 5 years ago. This book and the one by Ms. Loy's sons, Getting a Grip on Diabetes, are by far the best ones I have read. Helpful information in a readable form with suggestions that are easily incorporated in to anyone's life. This is the book I have shared with friends who have had children diagnosed with diabetes.

When my 4 1/2yr old was diagnosed in 2002, I was so scared that the fun part of his life was over. I bought 10 books & decided to read this one first. I was so happy & relieved to read about this great woman's calm approach to her boys diabetes. Both of her boys were diagnosed before 7 & continued on to do great things with their lives. This is a must read, it will relieve some of your worries & give you hope that life does go on & your child WILL be just fine.

I have read this book many times as well as his others and have also shared this book. This book and all of Ty's books really made a huge spiritual difference in my life. Ty has a easy to read and understand style that is always biblical. All of Ty's books are outstanding! This review could be for anyone of his 6 books. He also has them on Audio CD's in the form of sermons. You can get the CD's from his website online store at [...]. His books are well worth any price you might spend. Can you put a price on spiritual health?? I suggest them all!!

Having trouble lining up the picture you have of God from the Old Testament and the one you've formed from the New Testament? Since the beginning of time there's been this lie that Satan has pushed about the nature of the only true GOD. This book helps dispel any myths people still have about God's nature, and reveals the truth that Satan doesn't want you to know. Once you know the truth about God - you cannot help but be drawn. Powerful information!

This is truly an awesome book. It shares a picture of God's character that encourages a person to fall in love with Him. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is truly seeking to get a better picture of God.

This book is soooo wonderful! I have read it several times. I have also sent it to probably 12 people over the years, many of whom have let me know that it's message was a real blessing to them, as well. I wish I had the money to send it to every household in America, not to mention the resources to have it translated and sent to all corners of the world! People need to hear this message of God's love and truly beautiful character. I hope you will read it, as well as Ty's more recent book, An Endless Falling in Love, which is also awesome and eye-opening. I promise that you won't be disappointed! :)

A wonderful book. In particular, it deals with the questions of God's mercy and justice in a well-thought out manner. It presents the character of God in a very positive light, and offers a perspective on how to consider the judgment in a way which is consistent with how God's character is revealed in other contexts (at the cross, for example).

I would recommend this book as highly as possible.

Reviewed by Bobbi Jo Winsted for RebeccasReads (6/08)


There are many main points to this book. This book digs deep into the problems that arise in sexual relationships. It has a lot to do with the research that sexual dysfunctions are usually related to an incident in the past. Through therapy and understanding the inner thoughts of oneself you can overcome the problems.

For sufferers of child abuse it explained the reasons why the victims always feel guilty. Through understanding and therapy you can go beyond the past and go into the future with an open mind. The book goes on to explain the differences in the thinking of men and women. Why do we think differently about sex, fantasy & intimacy?

I would recommend this book to someone who is having trouble expressing their feelings to themselves, their partner or even their friends. You can learn how to go beyond what society says is right and wrong. This book would be a great teaching tool for a new student of sexual psychology.

Intimacy in a relationship should be a highly joyful, pleasurable and sharing time. But it oftentimes brings fear, frustration and negativity towards the experience and/or the partner.

In 287 pages that are split into four sections - Exploring Sexuality and Love; Factors Influencing Sexual Development and Adult Sexual Functioning; The Defensive Process of Sexuality; Therapeutic Approaches to Problems in Sexual Relations - and ten chapters, there is a solid, understandable holistic approach in exploring the various dimensions of sexuality and love.


Authors Robert W. Firestone, Lisa A. Firestone and Joyce Catlett argue that everyone is damaged in their sexuality, whether it is feelings about oneself as a man or woman, or excessive guilt/inhibited sexual drive, or perversion/shame about the body or performance anxiety.

And, truly, we learn about sexuality during our formative years, and, according to the authors, can carry positive and negative interpersonal factors into adulthood. Those factors include parental attitudes and behaviors, cultural and societal influences & verbal/sexual abuse and incest.

Particularly interesting are the case studies and charts - which include Negative Thoughts Toward One's Partner and An Imaginary Conversation About Sex - that can be used as self-exploration, self-help tools while reading the book.

A major plus is the chapters are broken into specific parts with titles, which assists the reader in focusing on areas of interest or need. "It is important to bring the subject of sexuality out in to the open, as we have done in this book," says Robert W. Firestone, in an interview that is part of the Epilogue.

Let me say up-front that Sex And Love In Intimate Relationships is an interesting book. As a former psychology student--it was one of my minors in college--I was quite encouraged with the approach taken. It is quite unique, in my opinion. Usually when the psych field takes on sex, they take on sexual dysfunction from a purely technical standpoint or they focus on the deviant. This book takes on sex from an intimate point of view. It focuses on our internal makeup and the deep inner psychological defenses we form throughout our lives. It also discusses sexual intimacy in relation to love and how rewarding they are together.

There are a lot of case studies documented as well. While the book is quite easy to read and understand, the case studies help give the principles expoused a more personal flavor. They help the reader better understand the concepts they are reading and how they can better utitlize them in their own life. The case studies also allow the reader to see their own triggers and circumstances in the lives of others. I really like that! Readers immediately see themselves and that they are not alone. They see that someone else, and in some cases many others, have went through similar experiences and have had similar reactions.

For anyone looking to expand their sexual pleasure and the ability to love and be loved, I highly recommend this book. Not only will it help you pinpoint the defenses you have built, it will help you overcome them. This book provides a valuable resource to individuals and couples alike. Also, couples would do well to read this book together. With the right tools and a "can do" attitude, any couple should be able to attack the internal demons that prevent them from obtaining true sexual intimacy. This book will definitely put them on the right track.

Well researched and documented, this book goes in depth into how psychological defenses all too often limit one's full enjoyment of their own sexuality. It could be used as an academic text or as a self-help for the educated reader. Included in this work is a longitudinal sample of couples as they progress over time with their sexuality. It's informative, insightful, and offers many practical suggestions. What impressed me greatly was the sensitivity the authors brought to the subject. There is clarity in their presentation of healthy sexuality, love, and what causes the difficulties that couples routinely face. The chapters on jealousy and sexual withholding are easy to understand and relate to. The core theoretical concept embraced is the fantasy bond. The fantasy bond is the illusion of connection rather than a real connection. I recommend this book highly to readers who are seeking to improve their own sexual intimacy and fulfillment. It offers hope despite the inherent divide between the sexes.

This is an important book which, if understood and incorporated, can improve our capacity for both sexual pleasure and love. It is sad how often so many of us assume a diminishing capacity for love and sexual pleasure is inevitable, and acquiesce to an insidious internal process that robs us of one of life's greatest pleasures. Sex and Love in Intimate Relationships resoundly demonstrates that we can maintain a healthy sexuality throughout our lifetimes, if we understand and confront the real internal obstacles to ongoing sexual fulfillment.

This book provides an important answer to the great mystery concerning sexuality in America: why is that despite a tidal wave of Dr. Phil-type experts and Mars and Venus books, Americans seem to be having less and less sex?

Sex and Love in Intimate Relationships reports, for example, that a 1994 survey of 7000 couples reported that 59% of men and 63% of women said they were not emotionally satisfied in their sexual relationships. Other surveys indicate that most couples, particularly as people get older, have sex just once or twice a month. Why do people have sex so infrequently, despite the growing mountain of books, video tapes and workshops promising new vistas of sexual adventure and ecstasy?

The answer, if one believes Sex and Love in Intimate Relationships, is that most our real sexual problems derive fgrom deep inner psychological defenses that are untouched by the superficial focus on technique offered by most sex experts. It is fine to prescribe telling your partner what you like, wearing pink nighties or making love in a phone booth. But unless we dare tackle the deep inner causes of sexual dissatisfaction, such outer prescriptions rarely offering lasting results.

Sex and Love in Intimate Relationships describes in detail, using interesting case-histories, how people have internalized "voices" or negative thoughts about their capacity for love, bodies, partners and performance which, over time, diminish their capacity for sexual pleasure. We also struggle with deep unconscious fears of death which distance us from our partners, as allowing ourselves real sexual intimacy means opening ourselves up to the deep pain of losing them.

But the book also offers hope. The book offers numerous case-histories demonstrating that people can, by understanding and countering the inner causes of diminishing sexuality, expand their capacity for love, intimacy and sexual pleasure. Dozens of couples have used the ideas in this book to increase their capacity for sexual fulfillment and the actions they have taken, though requiring facing childhood hurts, can be taken by anyone. I strongly recommend reading this book and, more importantly of course, acting upon its prescriptions.

I've been using this book for over ten years. I have a large cookbook library, but this is the most reached-for, dog-eared, ingredient-stained of all my cookbooks, by far. I've probably bought this book for more than ten people, and continue to give it away as a perfect gift. Every recipe I've tried is delicious, healthy, and easy to prepare. Most of our family favorites come from this cookbook. As a bonus, the cooking tips are invaluable, and I've learned a lot about healthy, nutritious cooking, and ingredient substitutions from this cookbook. A MUST HAVE for every cook's library!

This is my all-time favorite cookbook. I've been using it for more than ten years. The recipes are easy, tasty, and healthy. Our favorites are the Cinnamon Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Creative Carrot Cake, Blue Ribbon Zucchini Bread, and Rosemary Lemon Chicken. I would recommend this cookbook to anyone who needs to add some great easy recipes to their kitchen.

I first got this book when I was in Colorado about 10 years ago, and used it and loved it. Then, it was lost (stolen?) during a move. I had no idea how to get another one, since I live in Canada. Then we found Amazon carried it. O happy day!

I love these recipes and make the Mountain Biker's Banana Muffins each week. We eat them every single day and never get tired of them! Also like the sections for Mexican, Vegetarian, Kids'Cuisine and Brunch. Good nutrition; great taste. Thanks Colorado!

Easy to prepare, simple ingredients, healthy and nutritious. The green chile enchiladas are our favorite. Enjoy

For a cook interested in easy, light, healthy, and QUICK, this book is perfect! As a new cook, I appreciate the tips, and I have not yet found a recipe in this book that I didn't like.

A lovely book -- try the brownies first. I've never seen a recipe like this one -- chewy and yummy. Everything in here is excellent and the best of the South.

What a great cookbook. Truly an example of Southern living at its best.
I'll definitely give this book as a gift.

Every Southern kitchen needs a copy of "Southern Grace" to be complete. It is full of all of those recipes that make "home cooking" rise to the level of Southern cuisine. It is beautiful to display as well, equally at home on your bakers rack, your library shelf or your coffee table. If you've ever wished your family had great recipes to pass down from generation to generation, you can get the traditions started with this fantastic collection! A must have for ALL cookbook collectors!!

I was astonished when I received my book and opened the cover. The photography alone is exceptional. My guests have raved about the stories and recipes displayed in this cookbook. A MUST HAVE!!!!

THIS IS A GREAT COFFEE TABLE BOOK AND MAKES A WONDERFUL WEDDING GIFT.

Brilliant history of the game. I grab and read anything I can by Brian Glanville. Excellent.

well the book was the best and i love to play soccer when i want to. It's my to play.I want to go to collage soccer some were were they play really good and to be a good thing for me. well maybe i will be able to go and play with the big boys.

Glanville brings wit, humor and a critical eye to his history of the World Cup. More than simply a dry rehash of scores and stats, this book almost has a literary flavor, painting pungent, vivid and memorable portraits of the players and their times.

You get a feel for the drama, the excitement and the raw energy of the World Cup. For example, it is not simply stated that the Brazilians cultivated Mexican fans in 1970, but Glanville adds such memorable lines as "The Brazilians pursued a shrewd policy of 'beads for the natives..'.

Glanville's description of players, even obscure ones, shows dry wit, a keen eye and someone who has done his homework. Most writers would have dashed off a conventional 3-word blurb. Not Glanvile. For example, in describing sturdy Russian sweeper Chesternev(?) Glanville speaks of him "sweeping up diligently in his crouching bird-dog style.." Likewise another player is described not merely as a fast winger but " a strongly-built, moustached, and melancholy figure, with fabled control and finishing power."

And indeed, so he was. You get the sense that this is soccer as it should be played- with supreme confidence and absolute conviction. Despite the literary flavor, this book has meat, solid meat. Who wants a simple rehash of what went down? Glanville begins every chapter with a background to the Cup- the sometimes unsavoury politics and posturing, the jealousies, the disappointments of good players who didn't make the cut. Then he breaks down the detail of the contenders- their strengths and weaknesses. Like I said, this is meaty analysis, not another
rehash of stats we already know.

The viginettes and scenes are amazing, Puskas eating monkey nuts in Chile, grousing about Hungarian football, Pele's audacious attempt to beat Viktor from 50 yards out in 1970, the father of Spanish player DiStefano in 62 flying in with a mysterious "magic linament" to heal his son, the "spontaneous" 1970 Mexican crowd that conveniently and noisly gathered outside the English team's hotel, keeping the players awake all night, before the match with Brazil, the blazing speed and mesmerizing moves of the deformed winger- Garrincha of Brazil, the cheeky "street" caper of Maradona's infamous "Hand of G-d" goal, the brave comebacks of Germany in 1982 and 1986, the redemption of the scandal-smeared Paolo Rossi, and so on.. You almost get the sense of being there on the field.

Those expecting a cheerleading tome for soccer officialdom would do best to look for another book. Glanville is not afraid to expose the seedy side of the game, nor criticize the FIFA bureaucracy, hooligan fans, coaches and abominable refereeing where warranted, nor do the cynical players and tactics escape his censure.

There are some minor quibbles. In his 1966 edition, Glanville correctly describes Brazil's swift right winger Garrincha as a mulatto, but in the 1970 edition, he is transformed into a South American Indian. In fact, Garrincha was part black, and this is confirmed in Joseph Page's book "The Brazilians". Of course with Brazil, racial categories are fuzzy, but Glanville does correctly point out that the introduction of black players in that country transformed the game. Some might object to Glanville even mentioning race, but it is interesting nevertheless to see the width of the Black Disapora, and the increasing blend of cultures in sports, and how sports can, in its own limited way, bring people together. Thanks to Glanvile, these glimpses range from "the Black Diamond" Leonidas of Brazil back in 1938, to the swift black winger Andrade of Uruguay circa 1950, to Gatejens, scorer of the shocking goal that upset England in 1950 (yes, the segregated, Jim Crow US had "colored" players), to the pantherine Eusebio and silky smooth Coluna of Portugal in 1966, to the corruscating Teofilo Cubillas of Peru of 1970, to the powerfully built sweeper, Tresor, of France.

Glanville's book is also invaluable for its many pictures of past players, particularly the older editions. The newer editions chop out a lot of interesting detail- after all the book can only keep expanding as the years pass. But all in all, a must read for every true soccer fan. Something for everyone- the young fan looking for heroes and pictures, the educated dabbler, or the hard-core afficionado.

Objectivity is absent at times in this very thorough history. I generally find Paul Gardener, Keir Radnedge, & Terry Crouch to be more objective. He inflates the importance and success of British Footballers. But, since England has never won the European Cup and last won the World Cup in 1966 I guess few readers will find his bias surprising. However, he does have a computer chip Knowledge of the "World's Most Popular Sport." He gives the most detailed accounts of the World Cups of the 1930's and 50's that I have ever come across. In depth analysis , vivid portraits of great players and games are in abundance. From the offensive oriented decades of the 1930's-50's, the defensive mania of the 1960's to Holland's "Total Football" philosophy of the 1970's.

You will learn about the most classic matches. From the exciting first final in 1930 between Argentina & Uruguay, the first overtime final in 1934 between Italy & Czechoslavakia, the "battle of Berne" in 1954 between Hungary & Brazil, to the formers shocking loss to West Germany in the final.

Other more well known games from the incomparable Pele against France in the 1958 semi-final, the controversial England win against West Germany in the 1966 final, to the match of the century between Italy & West Germany in the 1970 semi-final, & lastly Italy's unexpected triumph in the 1982 finals where they started as a 25-1 shot to win. The true fan will feel like you have just been at the stadium having viewed a classic match.

Finally, a literary and creative man writing about soccer! Mr. Glanville's encyclopaedic knowledge of the game and his plethora of behind-the-scene anecdotes make this book deliciously enjoyable. Each World Cup is peppered with authentic style making the reader feel like he is smelling chalupas inside Azteca Stadium or bratwurst in Munich's Olympiastadion. The poetic narrative of legendary games such as 1970's Italy vs West Germany or 1982's West Germany vs France is almost Nobel Prize material.

However, his British twist is conspicuously ubiquitous in the form of inflating paragraphs about obscure Scottish and Welsh footballers that most international soccer hounds don't know or care about... or in lambasting on Maradona time and time again! Objectivity may not be his forte, but Glanville's epic writing of a World Cup history is second to none.

Trayer packs so much drama and intensity into the span of a quick 200 pages. Galibrath's Will offers a very entertaining portrayal of classic mythologies that speak to readers of all ages. Vividly written, it's imagery leaves lasting impression.

There is so much going on in this book I don't know where to begin. Evil goblins, carpet chases, wicked wizards, werewolves, Night Demons and huge, hairy monsters caled Dorfmorons. And through all of this Felicity struggles to save the day. This book is really well written. I especially liked the descriptions of the magic bookshop The Wishing Shelf, and the mystical land of Eternus. BUY THIS BOOK NOW!

Hi, I'm 13 years old and I've just read Galibrath's Will. I really enjoyed it. I love fantasy books and I really like old bookshops, so this book was perfect. I especially liked the chase on the flying carpet and Banks the goblin who is really evil and sneaky. I also thought this book was different as the ending was a real surprise. I will definately read the next one when it comes out. If you like a book where there is lots and lots happening, then I think you'll like Galibrath's Will.

This is a wonderful story to share with children. I read it to my class of 7,8 and 9 year olds and they would clap and cheer when they relised it was story time. There is something for everyone; boys and girls will love it. There are twists and turns, so be ready for the unexpected!

Just finished Galibrath's Will and it's really great. I loved the old bookshop called The Wishing Shelf and all the talking books. Al the imp is really funny and the evil goblin called Banks is quite scary. I couldn't stop turning the pages and the end was a really surprise!!! If you like Harry Potter, you'll love this.