Russian Pulp deserves a wide audience. Regrettably, it probably won't find it unless more people come to appreciate its wide ranging implications.

Although ostensibly "about" the Russian detective novel today, the real value of this gem of a book lies in the author's splendid grasp of what the Detektiv genre tells us about Russian democracy today. As Olcott demonstrates, Russian detective novels reflect rampant cynicism and distrust of law, individualism, capitalism and materialism. Rather empowering the reader to help "solve the crime", through the use of clues and evidence, as Western detective novels typically do, the Russian detektiv is little more than a "morality play" designed to show that individuals cannot ignore the will of society.

Reflecting conditions and mores in Russia today, the detektiv depicts good cops as people who are willing to bend the law, while criminals are often portrayed as people who have the temerity to want to improve their own circumstances (the "zero-sum" implication being that, sooner or later, the society will suffer as a result).

For anyone who cares about democracy, Russia, US-Russian relations, public ethics, and many other matters, this is a lively, well-written book that will offer fresh, if disturbing insights, on every page.

The saints come alive in this well-researched and well written book about their lives, making them interesting to followers of any major religious path.

This book won't replace a 600 pages reference book, but is a great little book which actually packs quite a bit of information. The drawings are beautifula and very detailed, which contributes to making this book attractive to seriously interested people as well as children.

An excellent book on the early years of the SAS and their activities starting in the Deserts of North Africa continuing through Italy and France.

Okay so I'm partial but Anthony Di Paola (my first cousin) is as perfect a poet as I have read in years. His poems are sensative and insightful and bring a reader peace and understanding. Virtues that his Socratic mind are always extoling. It's only a pity that in this prosaic world of comercialism and superficialities, the pure voice of a pure poet is often drowned out in the din of our brutal existence. Still, I highly recommend this book! It's especially good reading for adolescents. For like Socrates, Mr. Di Paola is concerned with the education of our youth. He himself is a special Ed Teacher and has both education and experience to aid him in his artistic creations. Wonderful job and a great write!

Especially recommended for use in curriculum planning for classrooms of students in grades 4-8, Science Fiction Readers Theatre is a handy and "user friendly" resource for teachers interested in a participation-based approach that uses creative, science-fiction themed scripts to fuel students' imaginations and help them develop their reading and speaking skills. A very useful book for language arts curriculums, Science Fiction Readers Theatre is a welcome and recommended addition to Educational Resource & Curriculum Supplementation reference collections.

This book describes in detail, as well with interviews of the theories and ideas behind the Atlanta Based firm. Illustrations, sketches, photographs, help emphasize their building forms. Projects includes are custom homes, a radio station, a religious space, and a library

This book follows a well worn pattern but does it well. A small section is devoted to each name, its tartan is illustrated and, in this case, a major advantage is the inclusion of the heraldic drawings of the chief's arms and in some cases, standards, by the late Don Pottinger, Islay Herald at the Court of the Lord Lyon.

The limitation of this formula is that is it virtually impossible to say anything meaningful in such a short space about a whole clan and often the illustrations of the tartans are too small to allow the full sett to be seen.

This book finds the same problems when describing each name but its tartans are better than most, although it is impossible, for instance, to see the whole pattern of the Cameron of Lochiel tartan as illustrated. Useful additions, however, are some of the main branches of each clan, and,where one exists, its slogan or battle-cry.

Some names are included which are not clans but families for whom a tartan is named. Particularly useful for those not already familiar with it is the map showing main clan locations on pp52-55. This is the work of Don Pottinger and the late Sir Iain Moncreiffe of that Ilk, Albany Herald and it contains a wealth of information.

There are a number of useful articles included in the text and the whole book is most atractively laid out. A good introduction to the subject and well above the usual standard.

My wife and I have started a devotional group with eight other couples. We meet once a month and discuss topics covered in the book. We as a group of young (26-35 yrs. old/5-10 yrs. married) christians feel that this is a perfect guide to understanding God's devine covenant of marriage. The great thing about this book is that it is supported with scripture. Therefore, you may research what's being written. Mr. and Mrs. Evans appear to be truly touched by God in there understanding of his will for the christian marriage. It seems that the setup for daily/nightly readings helps to inspire you to a devotional on a regular basis. This is most helpful in communication, which our group feels is very important. Finally, best of all most of the subjects challange you to have regular prayer sessions with you spouse. After all, "prayer is the key to Heaven-Faith unlocks the door". God Bless!

National security, privacy, and the public's right to knowledge are the major issues covered in Secrecy Wars, a view of the US government's secrecy system and how the Freedom of Information Act operates. Details from formerly classified files blend with surveys of government resistance to releasing public information to make for a thought-provoking presentation which is a highly recommended addition to American Political Science and Military Studies supplemental reading lists and academic reference collections.