Paul Weaver uses rich ethnographic material and careful analysis to craft another clear picture of how big business fails America - news is largely a "front stage performance" (to borrow a phrase from Irving Goffman) that reflects little of what is actually going on. This excellent piece of participant observation research is equally revealing of the Corporate system of control based on editocracy, worker selection and socialization.

Paul Weaver's "Suicidal Corporation" (1988) was the first ethnography of the rhetoric of corporations that usurps the language of free market economics in order to disguise the fact that they are in reality creations of the state, and as such, behave just as bureaucratically as their parent; such is the nature of government. Further, a government-generated competitive business cycle is not a free market. We are being duped, and Weaver knows it.

Weaver's "News and the Culture of Lying" is a further investigation into why corporations pay lip service to free enterprise but practice big government, and how they pull that off.

Both of Weaver's books will interest any student of sociology or anthropology. His ethnographic case studies are good examples of doing the ethnography of corporations.

Lastly, Weaver's books deserve a place on everyone's shelf alongside George Orwell's "1984" and a DVD of "Fahrenheit 451".

An excellent, tell-it-like-is book about the mass media. It didn't receive nearly enough attention from reviewers or the general public. A couple of years ago, I planned on requiring my journalism students to read it but then found out it had just gone out of print. It should be reprinted.

Days go by... is a book of how to become an actress/actor, there are a lot of people in the world who want to be an actress/actor, but you have to have a reason. Some people think you can just be an actress/actor when you want, what people look for are if you went to drama classes, not just for a little while! But years so you are expericed. It does take along time to be an actress/actor but it is worth it! You see I wanna be an actress too.. Everybody does. But not everyone can get in.

Just a note of praise for NEXT! Ellie Kanner and Paul G. Bens, Jr., have written the best guide to auditioning for casting directors that I have ever seen. It is the only one that accurately reflects my own 18 year experience in the film and television business. Great work! -- Richard Brestoff, Actor and author of The Camera Smart Actor and The Great Acting Teachers and Their Methods

This is a great source for learning and should be used in classrooms to teach students of the many important facts of the states in this country.

This book is very educational and hopefully will be used in classrooms

What events shape our lives? Nothing today can compare to the historic events surrounding WW II. And what better way to experience those earthshattering times than through the eyes of this entertaining author! He is a true storyteller! Born in Germany, he survived post WW I starvation, the rise of Hitler, escaping Nazi Germany, internment by the British in the West Indies, and eventual emigration to the U.S. to raise his family. His life story is inspiring and this book is certainly worth reading!

Ok it's my father's book, but after listening to his stories for years we urged him to write about his life. He is one of the last true storytellers. I know that anyone reading this book will find it humorous and interesting.

Most know about the Japanese internment camps in the US during World War II but how many knew about the ones in other countries and what they did to the law-abiding citizens?

We take electric lights, TV, radio, computers and many other modern convinces for granted, so what was it like in the not so distant pass without them?

In the tradition of the Narnia Chronicles, _No Clock in the Forest_ is the best-written novel in the English language since Mark Helprin's _Winter's Tale_. Set in a vividly-depicted Pacific Northwest, William, followed by Lance and Gwen, become lost on hikes in the mountains and find the wilderness about them strangely changed, wilder, and full of unsuspected magic. The Muses dwell here, as do the fair folk and talking marmots. An ancient struggle between good and evil is coming to a head.

Prof. Willis paints with his prose and wields historical and Arthurian allusions with a deftness not seen since Milton. The adult reader will enjoy insights that may be over-looked by the juvenile, who will nonetheless love this book.

This novel truly is one of my all-time favorites. I even keep it on the same shelf as my Tolkien collection. I have had the pleasure of sharing this new classic with friends who have in turn fallen in love with it.

This book is truly amazing and brings a new understanding to the beautiful wilderness. This is a real classic and a must read! This is truly the best book you can ever get for under 8 bucks! I sure wish we had wilderness here.

When a friend gave me the Third Edition of this fine book some years ago, I couldn't have guessed how much pleasure I would get out of it. I now keep a copy in my office at work. At spare moments I pick a poem at random. I often find myself reading the poems around it, and the editor's commentary as well. Just reading the section introductions sucks you into reading all the poems in a section. This is the best collection for instilling or maintaining a love of poetry--I'm giving my doughter a copy today.

This is a nice way to settle back in with poetry if you have been away from it for a while. Hunter gives us a collection of outstanding writings from the western tradition. There is enough about form and structure to add to our appreciation of the artists' work without distracting from the meaning and emotion. There are a few chapters at the end that are very "textbookish" but they are brief and do not invade too much on the worth of the volume as a collection for people who do not plan to write "about poetry".

Any almanac of Australian political history will tell you something like this (usually next to an asterisk): on Remembrance Day, 1975, Australian Governor-General Sir John Kerr, the unelected representative of the British Queen, dismissed Australia's Labor Party prime minister, Gough Whitlam, the elected leader of the national government. Whitlam's successor, conservative Malcolm Fraser, called an election immediately and served as PM until 1983. What the almanacs don't tell you about is the sheer level of passion which consumed and polarized the nation for the better part of 10 years after the Dismissal. Kerr was vilified; a figure of universal hate for those on the Left. Fraser, whom Whitlam tagged "Kerr's cur," was hailed as the country's savior by loyal Tories throughout Australia's suburbs. Whitlam, whose government had staggered through several notorious financial and personal scandals, lost another election and retired from politics in 1978 , but to this day is hailed as a God-Caesar by armies of fervent loyalists. Kelly, an Australian journalist, does not delve into these latter day issues; instead he conducts a piece-by-piece reconstruction of the constitutional, legal and political forces which from 1972 conspired to bring about The Dismissal. Some of his personal interviews from the players brought about real scoops, such as the revelations about those who secretly counseled Kerr on the propriety of his actions. Another bombshell is the realization that Whitlam could so easily have "won" on November 11 itself, even after Kerr had sacked him, with deft application of parliamentary procedure. This is not for the neophyte: a familiarity with Australian politics is assumed.

For all Australians, November 11, 1975 shouls stand as a day simultaneously full of fear and of pride.

On that day the Governor General, Sir John Kerr, sacked the democratically elected government of Gough Whitlam. Kerr was given his job by Whitlam; if Whitlam got to the phone first to call the Queen, he could havfe sacked Kerr.

Of course this Constitutional Crisis did not all happen on one day. Paul Kelly has excelled himself in documenting the background to this crisis and biographing main players. He takes an even handed approach to the political situation and has written an unexpectidely readible book.

November 11, 1975 is a day of fear because it was the day democracy stopped happenning; it was a day of pride because Australians didn't degenerate into a violent mob.

Democracy returned to Australia when a General Election was held on December 13, 1975. By the way, Whitlam lost.

Kelly's book is vital reading for: 1. All Australians, 2. All who love a good political read, 3. All students of Government.

This is the remarkable story of Dr. Paul Scully-Power, who became the first Australian-born person to fly into space in October 1984. A brilliant student and accomplished athelete during his formative years, he went on to become the first oceanographer to view the world's oceans from the best vantage point of all- Earth orbit. As a youth with a passion for riding his surf board at Sydney's northern beaches, he managed to combine a love of the ocean with his academic studies. This led him on the path to oceanography. Later he went to the United States on a Navy exchange program, where he briefed and debriefed NASA's astronaut crews on what to look for and photograph as they circled the oceans. He continued to be involved in briefing space shuttle crews for many years afterwards. Through a series of circumstances Paul Scully-Power was chosen to fly into space aboard the Shuttle Challenger. He describes the many sights he saw from space, particularly Australia- the land of his birth. Author Colin Burgess's enduring interest in spaceflight history was kindled by the dramatic flight of John Glenn in 1962, and he is a noted and regular contributor to spaceflight magazines. His friendship with Paul Scully-Power began in 1985 when he asked him to pen a suitable foreword for his children's book, 'Space: The New Frontier'. He has authored an impressive variety of books on topics ranging from humorous anecdotes of flying for Quantas Airways through to best-selling books on the Australian prisoner-of-war experience. Join the first Australian-born astronaut on his incredible journey of discovery, and learn how his space flight has changed forever the way scientists regard our oceans- knowledge which should lead to more accurate weather forecasting.

I cannot recommend this book more highly. Colin Burgess has previously written some excellent books on World War Two prisoners of war, and books of aviation humor, and here he writes with great flair on another subject- the first person born in Australia to journey into space. This book offers a fascinating insight into how someone born outside of the USA and Russia managed to make an incredible journey into orbit and study the oceans from above. However, I believe that this book will not only appeal to those interested in astronauts and Australian space achievements- the book also contains a wealth of breathtaking photos taken from orbit, guaranteed to inspire awe in even the most hardened reader. This book will be of immense interest to both adult readers and younger readers who wish to learn about the wonders of spaceflight. It makes a great companion piece to Burgess's fabulous book about Christa McAuliffe. I can't imagine my bookshelf without it, and would urge you to buy a copy if you can.

This collection of "comic" stories from various artists is a beautiful work of art. The quality of the book is wonderful, the color and print is strong. It is a great book to have in a collection. I'm sure some of these artists will go far, if they haven't done so already. I would love to see more of there individual work.

This is a high quality collection of illustrated stories. All of the artists have very different styles. The print and color quality is amazing.

A round of applause for Paul Peebles, M.D. for sharing his 30+ years of experience and observations with us in Oh, My Gosh, We're Pregnant! As a new mom who has read everything I could get my hands on, I'd say this book is a must-read for expecting and (very) new parents.

Peebles identifies the ups and downs of pregnancy and our newborn's early days, for both mother and father, and offers valuable problem solving and coping mechanisms. Minor irritations of occasional wordiness and cumbersome structure are more than offset by terrific content. Highlights include calming techniques (that actually work!) for the high-strung newborn, personal and professional anecdotes, and a continuing emphasis on the loss of control new parents feel, leading to, especially among us control freaks, an incredible sense of vulnerability that comes with the new baby in our lives. By preparing us for this loss of control (of everything from the health and temperment of our newborn to the state of our house and time of our dinner), Peebles equips us to feel confident and enjoy pregnancy and the early weeks of our newborn's life.

I can honestly say I've enjoyed my role as new mom more because of this book. Buy it, read it cover to cover, and pass it on to your pregnant friend.

As a pediatrician with forty two years in primary pediatric practice, I find this to be the best book I have read for new parents..

The author describes the ups and downs parents have as they experience life with a new baby. No matter what one's mood or reaction is, readers will find information here that will convince them that they are quite normal. He even mentions that many men have morning sickness and food fads during a wife's pregnancy!.

Interspersed with the description of the common moods experienced by new parents, there are many important practical recommendations for caring for a new baby. I can think of no better gift for expectant couples.

Morris A.Wessel M.D.,Clinical Professor of Pediatics, Yale Medical School New Haven, Conn..