The book Hasan delves into the classic 1,001 nights. It has mythology, excitement, unrequited love, alchemy. Hasan is altogether a fast-moving book that could cause insomnia; you can't put it down until the very end. Hasan, the title character, is a somewhat naive man who eagerly accepts the word of an evil alchemist. As a result he is abducted and taken to a realm much different than his own. When he is left to die on a mountain he has a streak of luck. hasan finds a castle of beautiful sisers who take pity on him and adopt him as their brother. When he goes into the one room which is forbidden him, and finds the love of his life, the story really gets interesting. If you're looking for fantasy, love, excitement, adventure, and puns aplenty, read this book.

One man's journey to the heart of the beaty and terror that is Guatemala. Anthony Maturin went as a long time member of Amnesty International, to chart the human rights abuses in Guatemala as a result of the civil war. He heard many terrible accounts of torture, disappearances, murder, perpetrated by the militia, trained and organised through CIA funding and encouragement. The resulting book paints a picture of a stunningly beautiful country, where the indigenous people have been systematically murdered by government forces. The reading of torture and other violence is not easy, but Anthony's final summary is tentatively hopeful. Nicely illustrated with photographs and line drawings. Required reading for all visitors to Guatemala.

This is an excellent golf rule guide as it simplifies many of the complex rules of golf through explanations in plain English, as well as through the generous application of helpful diagrams and illustrations. I have found its layout to be especially useful in very quickly targeting those "what does the rule book say?" situations one is most likely to encounter in a typical round--and it does so without endless cross references. Its compact size allows for it to be readily carried on the course for quick access.

I was introduced to the Guide through its being awarded as a tee prize at the Transamerica Senior/ProAm at Silverado in Napa Valley, CA--and have since purchased several copies for friends and associates.

A "must have" in self development books !!! It's mainly based on NLP, a model of understanding behaviour and communication. Antony explains very well this technology in his own words, and gives you a lot of techniques and exercises to be succesful in all of your goals.

Finally, a good and comprehensive guide for the Poe reader and aficionado is available. I found the entries clear, thorough, knowledgeable. Highly recommended

I am very thankful for this book - I discovered many things about my Great, Great, Grandfather, Padre Polaco. I was grateful that someone chose to research and document this information. I felt it was written in an interesting and concise manner, as well as touching on many human interest points. Reading that my ancestor, as well as other Poles, had contributed significantly to the development of the Southwest, and were instrumental in the developement and settlement of the future State of New Mexico; gave me reason to be proud of my heritage. The book was a blessing and I am happy to be able to share this with my children. I think that it is ironic that the Author, Francis Casimir Kajencki was born in Erie, PA., and that is where I currently live.

For anyone whose life has been touched by polio, whether through direct experience with the disease, caring for those who were affected by it or the fear of those epidemic summers , 3Polio1s Legacy2 will evoke powerful memories. For some, the book might even help piece together crucial aspects of a buried past that shaped their lives. Or they might remember the horror of hearing that their spinal tap did indeed indicate polio, and of being told they would never walk again. And few of us will forget the struggle back into the mainstream. We all fought hard not to be 3crippled2, even though we were! Cripples in the first half of this century were frequently looked upon with disdain. Feared or thought to be cursed by God, whatever the reason, some physically disabled children were even barred from attending public schools. President F. D. Roosevelt, however, personally overcame the prejudices of that era through a 3cheerful striving toward normalization2, and that is in effect what we all did. Edmund Sass begins with a layman1s description of polio in both the acute phase and the later effects which are commonly referred to as the post-polio syndrome. He then introduces us to 35 U.S. polio survivors who present their shared experiences in their own words. They tell us about the initial illness, lumbar punctures, hospitalization, separation from family and friends, iron lungs, wheelchairs, surgery, scoliosis, braces, crutches, canes and much more. Dr. Richard Owen, a doctor who had polio and who edited 3Polio1s Legacy2 for medical accuracy, wrote the following in his preface: 3The memories jarred loose by reading this book. . . .help to define ourselves by understanding better the way we were and by becoming more sensitive to the experiences of others. The stories contain instances of grimness and humor, of courage and fear, of opinion and sadness, of coping and denial. This carefully- put-together book is a service to society as a history of a time and of a disease with broad ramifications and implications.2 3How can I live within my limitations and still be the same person I was?2 asks one of the polio survivors who finally acknowledged that she needed help in coping with new weaknesses many years after the original polio. Many who had polio probably have asked or will ask themselves the same question because post-polio syndrome is a reality for people aging with polio. Why some people have late effects and others don1t has yet to be determined. There are, however, some predictive factors. The following reflection by someone who is experiencing new difficulty with his old polio speaks for many: 3Some days when I have more than my usual number of aches and pains or when my energy level is particularly low, I feel like I have a ticking time-bomb inside my body that is about to go off. I1ve come to the conclusion that polio is a particularly cruel disease. It steals your childhood, gives you 20 or 30 years to adjust to the disabilities with which you were left, and then threatens to return to complicate your life once again.2 Despite all this, most of those interviewed have lead full and enriched lives. Their stories celebrate life and the resiliency of the human spirit and might even inspire parents of handicapped children today. 3To individuals with polio residuals and/or post-polio syndrome and their families, the book serves as a collective memoir. To those health workers, scientists, and volunteers who participated in the battles against this frightening and often devastating disease, the book can function as recognition for a job well done.2 (Dr. Owen1s preface) But for me, the highlight of 3Polio1s Legacy2 is Sass1s dedication of his book to the parents (or caregivers) of polio survivors: 3Though we went through hell2, says the author, 3we took our parents along for the ride....and they never complained.2 To all parents and families, and mine in particular, this is an opportunity to offer a delayed but profound thank you. Sally Aitken.

Given the recent rash of attention devoted to the office of the President and the general poor quality of writing associated with this phenomenon, it is refreshing to finally find a book that is insightful and is carefully researched. Anyone who truly loves reading and studing the executive branch and especially the implications for power in a post-cold war setting will appreciate this book. It is without hesitation that I recommend this book to all those with even a passing interest in the subject.

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Tony does it again with his great questions protocols and how to attain and maintain more love in your life.

There is a special interview with the king of hugs, Leo Buscaglia.

A real heart-warming interview and at the same

time a jumpstarting tape about LOVE.

What would it be like to create more references to LOVE?

Learn from Tony about The Power of the Human Paradox and how to deal with life paradoxes.

He interviews Deepak Chopra intensively in this edition of Powertalk.

You'll learn strategies on how to deal with confusion and paradox.

Great tape for the long drive to your vacation spot for all Fans of Tony Robbins and Deepak Chopra.