This is an excellent book, written by a physician, but from the perspective of a patient considering the many options available for prostate cancer treatment. It is particularly beneficial in describing the details of the seed implant treatment, and the impact of this disease on spouse and family. It should be read by every man who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer before a treatment choice is made.

This is an essential source of information if you are diagnosed with prostate cancer. This has certainly been a real eye-opener for me, here is a doctor, who suddenly finds himself as a patient. So well written, so personal, and yet so easily understood, none of the "latin" that we sometimes get from doctors, you feel as though you are actually sitting there with him, or even in his brain. He shares ALL his worries, frustrations, anxieties, relief's and his joys too as he moves forward in his goal to be truly the master of his own destiny. I highly recommend this book, to anyone who is having to cope/deal with prostate cancer. Doctor's too, cancer affects so many people, this book can even give you the professional a lot of insight into patients perspectives. BUY it NOW!

A great book! Prostate cancer, and possible treatments, are not subjects that are easy to explain. However Dr. Dorso is able through his position as not only a physician, but also a patient, to explain possible cancer treatment options in a clear and understandable way. His story is personal and compassionate. Thoughout the book I found his experience became my experience. His sincerity and authenticity shine throughout. "Seeds of Hope" is definitely a must read for anyone who has cancer or who knows someone that has cancer. If I were a doctor I would prescribe it!

" 'The Book of Understanding' is an encyclopedic work enabling us to ascend the Ladder of Understanding. The author carefully documents each rung of the ladder as it commences from the foundation which is: 'The fear of The Lord' all the way up to the Truth at the very summit. As he presents each rung of the ladder he calls upon the Holy Scriptures, Midrashic and other rabbinic texts, the Babylonian and Jerusalem Talmud, the Zohar, in addition to commentaries from both Christian and Jewish tradition. So much scholarship is methodically and clearly compiled so as to prove each step up the ladder, beyond the shadow of a doubt. The author systematically searches and researches the sources to painstakingly interpret each word validating each step. Wisdom, Understanding, and Knowledge, all sound so much alike but he helps us to know the nuances between them - the development and advancement from one to the other. Each rung requires meditation and contemplation for he focuses our attention on how one can live the 'good life' fulfilling the purpose for which we were created, and the goals of the Almighty. 'The Book of Understanding' is in essence a text-book of life, a major contribution for those who seek a way of life based on fundamental faith leading to Understanding." - Rabbi Joseph H. Ehrenkranz, Executive Director - The Center for Christian Jewish Understanding, Fairfield, Connecticut 06432

"This remarkable book is on the concept of understanding as reflected in the Bible , the Dead Sea Scrolls, Philo Judaeus, the Talmuds, the Zohar and a very wide range of Church Fathers, Rabbinic, and ancient Egyptian, Ugaritic and Babylonian writings. There is, to my knowledge, no other work on the theme of Understanding assembled with such vast industry from an extraordinarily wide scope of ancient literatures." - Bruce M. Metzger, Ph.D.,L.H.D., Theol. Professor of New Testament Emeritus, Princeton Theological Seminary. Editor of "The Oxford Annotated Bible" and Editor in Chief of the "Revised Standard Version Bible" and "The New Revised Standard Version Bible.

All of my children have enjoyed this book for several years. Many visitors, friends,and relatives have delighted in its pleasant message, clever rhyme, and beautiful illustrations. The companion books Sir Maggie the Mighty , Handy Dandy Helpful Hal, and Max and the Big Fat Lie are great, too. It is a shame that they are no longer in print. They make great gifts.

I have three boys and each one has loved this series. We have 9 books in the series and each one is in rhyme. The books are all focused on one character theme with a printed Bible verse at the end of the story.

I just finished reading this wonderful book a few hours ago. The book is so well written, so full of honesty and family anecdotes, it make me feel almost as if I were a member of the Waller family. Maurice Waller (Fats' son) has written a classic, seminal book about the greatest pianist/singer/comedian/actor/composer of the twentieth century. I place Fats' untimely death at age 39 in the same category in terms of the tragedy and loss to the world of music, as the tragic death of George Gershwin in his 30's. (Gershwin and Fats were good friends, by the way. It was Gershwin who suggested to Fats that he study counterpoint and harmony with Godowsky). There are so many good things to say about this book that I wouldn't have room to list them all. Maurice Waller, born in 1927, should in my opinion win a Pulitzer prize for this book. I have already begun ordering CD's ...in order to better appreciate this great man's musical output. Fats was taken under J.P. Johnson's wing when Fats was 16 and J.P. Johnson was 26. Fats himself personally taught Count Basie how to play the organ. Fats was a truly wonderful human being. Over 10,000 people came to his funeral in Harlem when died in 1943. Thank you, Maurice Waller, for writing this monumental book about a monumental man.

I love Fats Waller, which is why I wanted to read this biography by his son, Maurice Waller. I had high hopes and expectations, and I was not in the least bit disappointed! This is a great book! The biography is filled with Maurice Waller's fascinating anecdotes, one of the most notable being the one about how Fats was kidnapped by Al Capone's men. I was also intrigued by the ways in which Fats acquired his musical education, and with the accounts of how he composed his music. The authors also bring to life the context in which Fats Waller lived and worked: the rich culture of Harlem, the way in which the jazz greats nurtured each other and promising young musicians such as Fats, how they created their music, and how Fats and the others dealt with racism in the performing world. It also provides a fascinating look at the young recording industry. The book includes several appendices of Fats Waller's recordings and compositions. This book is short, fast-moving and easy to read, and absolutely packed with information. It enhanced my appreciation and understanding of the great Fats Waller and his work. Anyone who loves jazz should read this book!

I just couldn't stop reading! Waiting to find out from chapter to chapter what was going to happen to the author next. The ordeal in the Andes was fascinating and the herbal remedies section has proven to be very helpful. I've read this book four times now and it seems every time I read it, I missed something the last time, or maybe that's the way it was intended to be read

A true life story of the author's dream channeling journeys with Native American spirits who bring him visions of a Mother Earth past, present and future. The sequel, Guardians of the Spirit Energy is equally fascinating in that it not only speaks of earth changes yet to come, it also provides more than 50 pages of maps and details about each state in the USA. There is even a session in the sequel where the author "channels" Mother Earth herself. A fascinating story and the author says there is one more book left in the trilogy. I'm waiting impatiently.

This review is for the book: Living Heart Diet
by Dr. William Debakey, et al.

This is an excellent book for those who have had heart problems and for those who do not want to develop heart problems. Poor diet (high fat/cholesterol) is one of the main risk factors for heart disease -- excess cholesterol lays a foundation of plaque in your arteries that can eventually cause heart attacks and/or necessitate heart surgery. This book was developed to help us all eat right and help avoide disease. This book contains recipes, education about heart disease, and nutrition and sodium tables for most of the foods you eat. This is an excellent resource! Use it in good health!

I'm a diabetic and recently had a quadruple bypass. After being introduced to this book, I devoured it and now live it.

This book represents the best of jazz journalism. Radano writes extensivly about Braxton, but also captures the essence of the Chicago Jazz scene in the late 60's and the complexities of being a black avant-garde artist in an era where such things are just not accepted.

Part biography, part explication, part cultural critique, Radano manages to talk knowledgably and extensively about Braxton's music without resorting to technical jargon or waxing romantic like a fan...both serious mistakes of most jazz critics. And he also charts a sympethetic course through the philosophical divides of black artists in the 60's without taking sides or launching into unfounded polemics. Instead, Radaon's central premise, that Braxton's unique musical vision has never found a place in American musical society due to it's difficulty of classification (is it jazz? is it European oriented experimental music? What do we call this stuff?) and due to the less than orthodox education and views of it's creator, rings true in light of the facts of Braxto's life and the critical coverage and destruction that he recieved in the 70s and 80s.

Radano also does a marvelous job explaining Braxton's notoriously difficult philosophic/musical theories. The Triaxium writings are very difficult for the uninitiated (as are most free musician's theories - try making sense out of Ornette Coleman's descriptions of harmelodics...it's pretty tough going, though the results are stunning.) Radano strips away some of the deliberately obscure language that Braxton uses and gives us "Triaxium lite" as it were. Though this may seem on some level sacriligious, for many of us who truly admire Braxton and want to understand his thought, this helps enormously. It's made it possible for me to understand more of the liner notes on Braxton albums.

This book is recommended highly, both for fans of the composer/improvisor, and for anyone interested in the sad state of American culture at the end of the millenium. One hopes that Radano will decide to revise this book in light of the developments of the last 10 years (the book came out in 1993). Braxton's tenure as professor at Wesleyan University and his creation of an entirely new genre of music (Ghost Trance Music), along with a greater, belated appreciation of his notated music, may change some of Radano's conclusions, or at least inform them a bit.

This book is an excellent work of scholarship that examines Braxton's musical education in Chicago (AACM) in the 60s, his music as it progressed throughout the 70s, and, most importantly, how the media treated Braxton during these periods. It is essential reading for those who want a better understanding of not only Braxton's music but also the definitions imposed on creative music by the media establishment.

This is undoubtedly the best analysis of the High Court of Australia ever compiled. It is easy to use, being fully indexed, and it covers every aspect of the court from biographical details of Judges to analysis of important decisions. It is a great mixture of history and information.

The individual entries have been written by eminent judges, jurists and lawyers in Australia. It was edited by 3 of the most well regarded legal academics in Australian history and is a terrific reference source. I can recommend it to anyone with an interest or need to look in detail at the Australian legal system. There is no other work with such detail and information in one volume.

This volume represents the most comprehensive bank of information on the High Court to date. With no less than 800 pages dedicated to the various aspects of the Court's history, personalities and institutional structures, it is a must-own for the students of the High Court.

The book is organized encyclopedia-style, with entries arranged alphabetically from the AAP Case (1975) to Ziems v. Prothonotary of the Supreme Court of NSW (1957). The entries are contributed by various Australian legal scholars, and cover a very wide range of interests. My personal favorite entry is the one on 'Jurimetrics' by Tony Blackshield.

Despite the hefty price tag (to match such a hefty book), this is one book that is well worth owning. Toting it around may give me permanent back problems, but I'm willing to risk it.

The Power of 2 by Anthony Sciré (shur-RÁY) is all about relationships. You will discover why you should hand out your business cards two at a time. You will learn to "circulate and percolate". You will find the essential skills that build solid relationships.

This book will encourage and inspire salespeople. And everyone is selling something.

If I am ever accused of being nice to someone, this book is to blame.

Sciré loves people and it shows. I love this book and am giving it five stars.

Dan Poynter, ParaPublishing.com

The Power Of 2: Win Big With People In Your Work And In Life by author, international businessman, and motivational speaker Anthony C. Scire is a solid, "reader friendly", guide to building productive, mutually beneficial relationships with other people, whether in business or in the personal areas of life. From the importance of a sociable attitude, to learning how to master one's emotions, to building "high-touch" relationships, to adapting in an increasingly technological workplace, The Power Of 2 is a thoroughly practical and even inspired resource especially suited to the paradoxically globalized yet socially isolated world of today.

This book takes a look at a side of the human self that no one generally looks at. The author's deep imagery sends chills up and down the spine. It looks at human mind body and spirit with great insight. It kept me reading on and on with these humanly dark but true poems...A very good read for the avid poetry reader....