One of the best books I have read on the subject. The author seems to have a knack of getting right to the point with examples that are real life

This extremely important book should be required reading for anyone who is interested in understanding U.S. Foreign Policy in general and the flawed foundations of the War Against Terrorism in particular. Boyle delves all the way to the philosophical and legal origins of U.S. Foreign Policy to illuminate the glaring flaws which have been recognized by so many but analyzed by so few.

Boyle demonstrates how respect for international law and the development of a global international legal framework for the peaceful resolution of disputes between nations represented the fundamental thinking behind U.S. Foreign Policy from its emergence as an international power after the Spanish American War until World War II . He then describes how, and just as importantly why, the U.S. intentionally forsook those principles when it self consciously adopted a foreign policy based solely upon the considerations of power politics following World War II, in substantial part because of the widely held belief that it was the U.S.'s naïve adherence to international law prior to the war which was to blame for that catastrophe. Boyle illustrates in particular the importance of Hans Morgenthau, whose seminal writings on U.S. Foreign Policy which played a decisive role in influencing policymakers much as George Kennan's "Mr. X" cable on containment had a critical influence on U.S. policy towards the Soviet Union. Ironically, Morgenthau, just like Kennan, lived to repudiate his words, arguing in 1978 that U.S. disregard of international law as a guiding force in it's foreign policy would lead almost inevitably to nuclear war.

Boyle goes on to contrast the efforts of legalists, such as Cyrus Vance with Machiavellians such as Zbignew Brezinski and demonstrates how the latter's policies were both futile, and potentially disastrous in resolving the Iranian hostage crisis while Vance's strategy led to its peaceful resolution, despite his resignation in protest of President Carter's ill conceived and ill fated hostage rescue attempts.

Along the way, Boyle offers many fascinating insights into the back stories of important foreign policy developments such as the significant role which international legal considerations played in the Israeli decision to invade Uganda to liberate hostages at Entebbe and the not implausible self defense argument which Iran had for the seizure of U.S. hostages to stave off an expected American backed counter-coup in 1979. Finally, and rather sadly, Boyle offers a vivid real world example of how the influence of U.S. multinationals can override even the most compelling humanitarian concerns in U.S. Foreign Policy when he describes how the Carter Administration's desire to protect the interests of U.S. Banks in being repaid the, in some instances, transparently fraudulent loans they had made to the Shah's government caused it to delay the release of U.S. hostages.

Altogether, Boyle provides a reasoned grounds for a thorough-going attack on U.S. Foreign Policy which gains more strength with each passing day. The fundamental error of U.S. foreign policy as Boyle so aptly illustrates is it's abandonment of any commitment to an international law regime in the world and to the principles of international law in it's own foreign policy in favor of a purely Machiavellian use of power politics which, although occasionally reaping short term advantage, ultimately has the effect of undermining the stability of the world as a whole and therefore the peace and security of all peoples of the world. Unfortunately, the Second Bush Administration appears intent upon surpassing all of its predecessors in its brutal application of Machiavellianism in its global War against Terrorism. Those who are disturbed by this strategy can find powerful tools to analyze and attack it in this ground breaking work.

I have always had my doubts about God, but feared my skepticism and thought it shameful. After reading this book though, I realized, more than ever, that my fears were not so unusual or wrong. Beverly Sinke's words took my most sought-out questions and gave them new hope and light. She is truly inspirational -- she has been through so much pain, and yet, looks to life and God with outstretched arms. And not only do we read her inspirational words, but many other great thinkers interwoven into the novel. We all have something to learn from Beverly's autobiography; foremost, that our relationship to God is too precious to be cast aside because of tragedy. If you have any doubts about your faith, make yourself acquainted with this story.

Written on the Heart is a novel approach to exploring the Ten Commandments. The author, the Rev. Dr. Anthony Tomasino, uses his extensive knowledge of the history and culture of the Ancient Near East to bring life to the Ten Commandments -- what was the intent of these "laws" for the Israelite community, how might these ancient people have lived by these commandments. This history is written in a rich and entertaining prose style that makes the reading easy and enjoyable. This historical background is what sets this book apart from the numerous other treatments of the Ten Commandments. But this book goes beyond the meaty (and heady) aspects of history to also show that there is definitely a modern relevance for these ancient commandments. For each commandment, the author draws out a principle by which we should live in these modern days. I was particularly challenged by the author's discussion that obeying the Ten Commandments, as understood by the ancients, is really a minimum standard for obedience. It is really quite easy, for instance, to obey "You shall not murder." Following the principle underlying the commandment is altogether different -- because all humans bear the image of God, they are all due our respect and should be treated with dignity.

This book is a compilation of the first three books of the Xanth series. It is great for people who want to get started on a series, but don't have the patience to stop the story long enough to buy the next book. With the first three in hand, you can easily immerse yourself in this magical world without setting foot in a bookstore.

Xanth is a land where everyone has a magical talent. The first book tells of a quest where a young man named Bink searches for his talent before he is exiled to Mundania, where magic does not exist. Clever puns and witty dialogue make up for the slightly sexist themes. A great read.

From start to finish this book is a definite gem, I first read this book in 1978, and loved it then, I have since read this book and given it to friends we all need to have experiences like this.

This is truly the best of Mr. Anthony's work.

A definite read for persons wanting to get into the caribbean childhood experience.

I purchased the book for my adolescent son to read. My hope was that he might find some helpful hints on how to deal with his everyday life situations. What I found was an opportunity to communicate with him in a way that had here-to-fore been impossible. We began to really talk to each other about life and death, about different situations he would face in the world, in this country, in the neighborhood and in the home. We talked about how his responses to them would determine the kind of man he would become, the kind of life he would live. The book poses many real life situations that young Black men are faced with. It shows them the right answer to them, the right way to go. The authors must have drawn from many of their own experiences - the examples are on the money! I would strongly urge any parent, White or Black, who has an adolescent male in the house to buy this book and read it together.

I was priviledged to get an advance copy of Mitch's book. What a great find! Everyone in the industry is always talking about "life planning" but few have given us a good picture of what it should be. Mitch does that. In today's volatile investing world, those advisers who stick strictly to managing assets will find more problems keeping clients and manging their expectations. Using the techniques offered in life planning, you have a good chance at keeping your clients for life. This book is a keeper.

This gift box includes a book, two small candles with a nice little holder, a few smooth river washed pebbles, some incense cones, and a mirrored base to burn the incense on.
The book is eloquently written and illustrated. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or historical text, but rather a short, pleasant introduction to Zen practice. The author takes you through a series of simple exercises beginning with "Breathe" and encourages the reader to understand Zen through activity.
For those of us seeking a break from the daily accumulation of life's stress and noise - this is a good place to start.

Hi, I would like to tell you about this exciting book I read . It is called Where The Red Fern Grows. The book is by Wilson Rawls. You may also know him as the author of the book called The Summer Of The Monkeys. Where The Red Fern Grows has 249 pages, and the genre of this book is realistc fiction, the things in this book could really happen to you or to someone.
Where The Red Fern Grows is in the 'Ozark Moutins of Cherokee Country,' the time is the early 1900's . This boy named Billy gets these dog's Old Dan and Little Ann.They go on these great adventures , but one night they get lost and the power of the dogs end ...
Then theirs a specal thing thet happens ... thats Where The Red Fern Grows.
I liked many things in this wonderful book. Here are some reasons why I liked this book :
1.Because it tells about a boys life and what he goes through and how to get what he wants in life .
2.Because it tells how you can work together to bring glory and victory to your self.
3.Because it tells how you can love someone or something that you would do anything for them.
I think this book is for older readers that don't just skim through books. They need to take time to understand this book, because it's hard to understand a book that you don't read all the way throug. You need to read Where The Red Fern Grows and enjoy all the exciting ,victorie , glory , and sadness of this book. When I first picked up this book I said 'How in the world am I goging to read this book !' But I didn't think of how long the book was when I got started with it. to be continued ...

The book "Where the Red Fern Grows" is about a 10 year old boy named Billy, who wants two coon hounds to hunt with. When my 7th grade English class started reading the abridged version this year, I thought it was the corniest book, but boy was I wrong. In the book, Billy, wants two coon hounds that together are fifty dollars. This is during the Great Depression, and his family won't buy the dogs for him. He saves every penny he gets by helping fisherman and other people who camp down at a river in the Ozarks. After two long years and a prayer he got his coon hounds. He and his grandfather kept the fact that he had saved all that money, a secret. Because Billy didn't want to wait to have someone that shopped at his grandfather's store take him to Tahlequah, he walked the hundred miles in three days. After 6 days, Billy returned with his dogs and various items for his 3 sisters, his mother and his father (because the price of the dogs had dropped to 30 dollars). Eventually hunting season starts and before it had Billy had named and trained his two dogs Little Ann and Old Dan. He immediatly took them hunting. The first coon they had treed, was in a tree that was so wide, that one couldn't even stretch and arms length and reach the other side of the tree. But Billy had made a promise to his dogs that the first coon they had treed he would kill the coon. Billy, kept his promise. They continued to hunt all throughout the season even in horrible storms. If you read the book, you will understand how aggressive Little Ann and Old Dan are. Then, near the end of the season grandfather sees an ad for a coon hunting champion and immediately enters Little Ann and Old Dan. Two days before the championship begins, Grandfather, Papa, Billy and the dogs, set off for the grounds where the championship will be held. When they get there, they sign in and there is a contest that night. You can enter your dog to try to win the beauty contest. Billy works up Little Ann and enters her, (for she has far less scars than Old Dan). The next night is the beginning of the hunting part of the championship. Billy, along with three other hunters, will hunt on the 4th night. When everyone thinks it's the end, three hunters, including Billy, are tied with the most amount of coons. So they have one more night and there is a blizzard. Little Ann and Old Dan get lost. They almost freeze to death before anyone finds them. But wouldn't leave the coon they treed. Eventually the championship ends and everyone goes home. There is much more to this book but it's the tear-jerker climax part of the story. I recommend this book to everyone because it's one of the most touching books I've ever read.

" Where the Red Fern Grows" is written very powerfully and maybe a little too detailed at the ending for me. I remember my 4th grade teacher would have to go out in the hall when she would read the ending to her class, because it was so heartshattering. But there are good times with Billy Coleman and his two dogs Little Ann- small but smart, she can track any coon in the Ozarks; and don't forget Old Dan- big and tough he may be, he doesn't let go of those coons. Okay, let me give you a brief tour on the book. Billy Coleman lives in the Ozarks with his three sisters, mom and dad. He has had puppy fever for quite a while, so he saves up money to buy two hounds with the help of his faithful grandpa. He trains those dogs, making them the best in the valley. They get so experienced with their hunting skills, grandpa enters Billy and his dogs in a coon tournament. Does he win? Sorry, you'll have to find out for yourself and read the ending. Billy and his two dogs will surely find a way into your heart.