This is the type of book that holds my interest and won't let go. I thought it was pretty neat how Clements fused past and present into the story line. The characters are fun, especially the demented boy ruler of Nod. By far the best part was when the characters play `guns' with toy weapons that actually shoot bullets and kill people. This is the kind of dark fantasy that I enjoy, a great one!

Mark Clements is one of the few writers who gets better with each book he turns out. One thing stays the same about his work he's always gives you a great and unpredictable read. THe Land of Nod, his last book is also my favorite. A lawyer goes back to Indiana to face his childhood demons and one thing is for sure- Thanks to Clements, I'm never going to vacation in Indiana (or any place that has trees!) In order to make sense of my review you'll have to read the book

I have several apartments and condos. Though I am well versed with the real estate laws in Mass., this book is a great reference for me. Any landlord in Mass. should have this book, it is easy to read and understand. Dealing with the court system can be a nightmare if you are not prepared, believe me. If you don't have everything in proper order, you lose. This book will assist you in what are your responsiblities are, you can bet your tenant does. Beware of the professional tenant! Plus, the book gives helpful hints to make your life a little easier.

My husband and I own a two-family house near Boston. This book has been very helpful in knowing what we are legally responsible for. We also used the forms included. Since purchasing this book, we've realized we are much more detail-oriented than most landlords. Tenants have many rights that landlords simply ignore that could really hurt them in the end. Courts don't accept "ignorance" as an excuse from landlords. This book is well worth it and easy to understand for a landlord interested in the legalities of smaller residential and commercial properties.

An excellent book of facinating thought and mind, it bring the atmosphere around u back to life.

I found it extremely interesting, but didn't understand why it was hard to get in the shops or on the net this time.

A wonderful book- never forgotton and can't wait for a new release!

Violet Asquith Bonham Carter, had she not been female, might have become prime minister herself at some point in the 20th century. Her sharp mind and eye for political detail might have furthered her family's political fortunes after her brother Raymond, considered one of the "brightest and best" of his generation, was killed in World War I. Of course, there's nothing that would have prevented her from becoming a battlefield casualty either, if she hadn't been female. Her letters and diaries offer a view of what it was like to be an intelligent, resourceful woman of the early 20th C. with no hope of pursuing an education or a profession. Violet did the best she could under the circumstances. Although her devotion to her dead fiance is a little scary, she shows us what she was made of--fine steel. This is a peek into the times and early life of a remarkable woman. It's fortunate that we can expect another couple of volumes of her letters and diaries.

Many authors research their subjects. A select few, including Steven L. Herman, *know* their subjects. He is a journalist with extensive work and travel experience in Asia. The adventures of his protagonist are thus true to life, and yet the surprising twist of fate which befalls Lewis Cody shows the reader that Mr. Herman is a truly versatile author -- a journalist who knows his venue, and a compelling storyteller as well.

I have just had the pleasure of reading "Last Assignment" by Steven Herman. I found it to be worlds above the usual, run-of-the-mill novels that seem to be currently flooding the market.

It's a bit unusual in some aspects, but I felt this actually added to its charms. I admit this is probably a bit of a "guy's book" but I found it extremely entertaining anyway.

I suppose I ought to explain what I meant by a "bit unusual." The author writes in an engaging first-person viewpoint, as though he is telling the story to you directly. I personally found that to be a bit unusual, since I tend to like third-person narrators a bit better. In spite of my personal preferences, I found myself enjoying the narrator's voice nonetheless. In retrospect, as I said, this actually added to the book's appeal.

Also, the book is a unique combination of an overriding plot along with smaller, "mini-plots." This, too, was unique and actually made the book more like real-life.

In the middle of reading this--because the author and publisher claim the book was based on real-life events--I checked on the web for some places where the story supposedly took place, and they really are actual places. I thought that was pretty cool, especially since he writes about some really out-of-the-way places. I felt like the author really knew what he was talking about and you could tell he's actually lived in the places he writes about.

Anyway, a great book! I'd highly recommend it to anyone!

When I think of all the time our management team has wasted with consultants and gurus, I know now that the first thing you should do is get a copy of this series for everyone who works for you and require them to listen to it. This is what leaders have done to win their people and customers in the words of the leaders themselves.

Listening to Dr. Rachel Remen is a life-changing experience. Most leaders suffer because they never fit in a mold, and now Dr. Remen finally tells us why. Thompson and Wilson have put together a remarkable series here, with wisdom from people who have succeeded in every imaginable part of the human experience. It's not just about leadership; it's about making a difference.

This book should be required reading for anyone in management, or aspiring to a management position.
The book outlines common-sense rules for suceeding during volatile times, but sadly common sense is often lacking in the real world. The authors describe strategies for creating organizations with committed cultures, partnering with customers, practical problem-solving and effective communication. The authors use of case studies from very different types of companies, from FedEx to non-profit hospitals, effectively illustrates how principles from this book can be applied to any organization.
Following the principles in this book would help to create a more effective organization and a more positive work life for both managers and staff.

Why is it that some executives are succeeding in this post-9/11, post-Enron economy while others are left scratching their heads as their companies collapse? This book shows you why, in a way that's gripping, insightful, and highly engaging. This is one of the best business books I've read.

This book is also fresh-the authors address Enron and 9/11, and give us insight into executives from companies like IBM, Nike, Wal-Mart, Solectron, Cisco, Yahoo, EMC, Campbell's Soup and dozens more.

One truly refreshing and unique aspect of this book is that it's based on an study of 18,000 leaders; not hearsay or opinions. The authors bring you inside the minds of this economy's best executives and show the strategies they use to turn chaos into competitive advantage. And not only do they give you the rules to follow, they show you how to implement them. There's even a test in the back to measure your leadership readiness.

The 10 rules they provide (taken from the book)...

1. Make Haste Slowly. To survive in this volatile economy, leaders must move with greater speed and precision than ever before. This "need for speed," however, does not mean that leaders should act without first taking time to think. In fact, just the opposite is true-if ever there was an economy that punishes sloppy thinking, this is it.

2. Partner with customers. In times like these, many leaders become insular, ignoring customer partnerships to focus solely on internal operational challenges. As a result, they disconnect themselves from the best source of current revenue and future success.

3. Build a culture of commitment. Times of volatility will stress a culture to its limits. But if you can build a culture of commitment, one where employees passionately pursue the organization's mission, you can emerge not only intact, but better positioned for success.

4. Put the right person, in the right place, right now. Exceptional leaders know they will have to assemble and align the right collection of talent to face the challenges that lie ahead.

5. Maximize knowledge assets. In a knowledge economy, an organization's ability to harness and maximize information plays the dominant role in creating competitive advantage.

6. Cut costs, not value. In a turbulent economic environment, any company can experience lowered earnings and overall weakened financial health. There's no shame in having to cut costs, but there is grave danger in doing it incorrectly.

7. Outposition your competitors. In a rapidly changing business environment, competition intensifies for an often elusive and sometimes shrinking market. Success goes to those who can understand and develop sources of competitive advantage.

8. Stir, don't shake. Successful leaders understand that the stress of living in chaotic times can cause an organizational panic attack that can stop progress in its tracks. They reduce anxiety and inspire hope by stirring employees to higher levels of achievement, not shaking them with negativity and fear.

9. Cut through the noise. Benchmark leaders understand that chaos and "noise" rise in tandem with volatility, undermining a leader's ability to communicate. Without the ability to communicate effectively, a leader's other skills are worthless.

10. Focus or fail. To manage all the challenges that emerge in volatile times, leaders need a blueprint for action. Highly effective leaders follow a carefully structured process that focuses their energies and prioritizes opportunities for success.

11. Epilogue: When Bad Things Happen To Good Corporations. Even for great leaders and their companies, crisis is sometimes inescapable. The Epilogue provides a process for understanding, planning for, and adapting to crisis, including the special threat of terrorism.

Learn HTML on the Macintosh is the Best Beginers HTML book I have read. It is perfect for a person who is just starting out with HTML. I highly recomend this book. David Lawrence and David Mark make this book very easy to understand, and provide great e-mail support.

Although this manual is written for Mac users, the concepts arerelevant to anyone new to HTML and will teach you what you need toknow to get started, with directions on where you can go next. The authors have written this book to teach the reader HTML basics their way--the way documentation should be presented to anyone new to the subject. It is fun, it is easy to follow, and it immediately sets the novice at ease. It has an excellent layout, lots of graphics, and every word is relevant. With its accompanying CD-ROM, the book is well worth the price. You can even email David Lawrence with questions. Talk about support! For anyone who has browsed the bookshelves thumbing through the endless daunting and voluminous HTML manuals--mostly written for the PC--this comparatively brief (less than 300 pages) guide is a welcome relief. Let's look forward to a Volume II from these two sorcerers when we graduate from apprentices to webmasters.

Leaving a Legacy is not only inspirational, it is also motivational. I can't imagine anyone who reads it won't be transformed into a more lastingly productive human being, no matter their age. If you care at all about anyone you need to buy a gift for get them Leaving a Legacy. This book will become a cherished influence in their life.

PALUCH hits a HOME RUN!!!!!!!!!

Here is a collection of thoughts that will help you find knowledge right under your nose. From who? Your Grandparents,Aunts, Uncles, Elderly Neighbors, the list is endless.

Next,you will understand that everything you have experienced will help someone, your children, your co-workers, even strangers. Use the system, but do not forget to give some experience back,at sometime to someone.

In your pursuit for your answers, look to those who have lived and experienced the ups and downs that trouble you TODAY.

"Leprechauns in Oz" by Mark E. Haas is a sweet, magical, funny, and fast-paced Oz adventure that had me hooked from start to finish. Featuring an enchanted forest, leprechauns, fairies, & a wailing banshee, it is a good old-fashioned fairy-tale adventure to curl up with in a cozy chair. This is Mr Haas' second Oz book & solidly establishes him as a master storyteller with a vast knowledge of, & love for, the Oz genre. His ability to capture the style & pacing of the original Oz books is absolutely uncanny. Reading like vintage Ruth Plumly Thompson, "Leprechauns in Oz" is a delight. I give it my highest recommendation & look forward to many more books from this talented author.

The recently published new OZ book, LEPRECHAUNS IN OZ, is a total delight. Unlike the overblown, pretentious Harry Potter cycle, this story is a return to the charming, old-fashioned delights offered by the original OZ books. although approaching 50, I felt like a kid again getting a new OZ book for Xmas! This delightful tale returns the innocence, humor, charm and lessons so important to a real "fairy tale." (After all, OZ has been around for 100+ years!) This author has avoided all the pitfalls that so many newer OZ tales succumb to. Established characters are true to their original incarnations, and the riotous plot, involving a young boy from Indiana and his adventures in Oz with a group of mischievious leprechauns, could have been written by L. Frank Baum himself. The original 40 OZ books have fallen into neglect over the years, and hopefully this delightful story will revive an interest in the marvelous Land of Oz and its wonderful and amusing inhabitants. Couldn't havve loved this book more!

Compiled by Larry Goshen with the assistance of Mark Shaw, Let The Good Times Roll: An Anthology Of Indiana Music - Rock, Pop, Jazz & Country is a straightforward listing of dozens and dozens of Indiana singers, bands and music teams, offering very brief descriptions and illustrated with black-and-white photographs. Ranging from Michael Jackson; Axl Rose, and Hoagy Carmichael, to Janet Jackson, David Baker, and The Faith Band, Let The Good Times Roll is a simple and "user friendly" reference which is organized by decades from the 50s to the 90s with chapters dedicated to "Country and Western Guys and Gals"; "Jazzmakers"; and "Indiana Notables".

Larry Goshen's historical perspective of Indiana music is terrific. He not only features the knowns such as Michael Jackson, John Mellencamp, Wes Montgomery, and Cystal Gayle, but the unknowns like Dow Jones and the Industrials, P. S. Dump Your Boyfriend and many others. This book is a treasure chest of memories.