My 12 month old son loves this book. It has very large flaps that he likes to pull and look under. The eyes are the same in each picture and wiggle. I am going to order the others in the series.

My twin girls have been enjoying the Eye Spy flap books since they were 7 months old -- and at 13 months, they still are among their favorites. This particular book has great illustrations, good rhymes, and the flaps are large enough that the girls can easily pull them by themselves -- and they're sturdy enough to withstand lots of play!

Our 7-1/2 month old was given this book as a Christmas gift & just LOVES it! "Who do I spy behind the wall?....(lift a flap) It's a tiger having a ball!" We have placed an order for the Eye Spy A Puppy, Ladybug, and Bear books to add to our collection. These books are short, rhyming, and easy for little hands to manipulate. Our daughter can lift the flaps herself & enjoys having this book read over & over to her. It starts little ones off on the right foot by making reading fun!

Excellent and Disturbing. Steve Cox's photographs bring home the tragedy and betrayal of East Timor. Many people are still not aware of the brutal 2 decade occupation of East Timor by the Indonesians- all accomplished with western (mainly British and American) arms. Accomplished with Western complicity. The brutality that occurred in East Timor far eclipsed that of other conflicts (e.g. Iraq, Kososvo) that the West valiantly intervened in, yet not only was there little if any protest from Western governments, but arms sales continued unabated for years. The photographs in this book are powerful indeed and ought to provoke any thoughtful observer to question why did we (the western governments) support Indonesia. A classic example of potent photojournalism.

This book has proven to be a Godsend for our 4 and 2 year old boys - it converts them from rambunctious destroyers to nuzzling geeks just in time for bed. The stories are replete with quirky characters, the occasional moral and cute (but not too cute) depictions. I'll confess that some of these rich tales do extend into the 7 or 8 minute range but you'll hardly notice.

This book is designed to teach the individual Microsoft Word at a non technical level. It is great for those who like to self teach. The information is detailed and easy to follow. I would recommend this book to anyone who was beginning to learn Word

Myth and the Movies puts meat on the substantial and influential bones of Christopher Vogler's The Writer's Journey by illustrating the mythic structure of 50 great films. Stuart Voytilla's selection of movies is imaginative and challenging, going beyond the obvious myth-based films to demonstrate mythic structure in the "real" world of story. Voytilla's commitment to this project is impressive. He covers all the genres -- action adventure, western, horror, thriller, war, drama, romance, romantic comedy, and science fiction/ fantasy. The book is invaluable for romance writers. By studying the sections on romance and romantic comedy they will undoubtedly gain a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between the Journey of the Heart and the Journey of the Higher Cause and -- perhaps more fundamentally -- the interplay between human emotion and the mythic structure itself. Using as examples Casablanca, The African Queen, La Strada, Beauty and the Beast, The Piano (for romance)and Bringing Up Baby, Singin' in the Rain, Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands, Annie Hall and Sleepless in Seattle (for romantic comedy), Voytilla heightens the romance writer's understanding of these all-important concepts. A worthy companion to The Writer's Journey. Highly recommended for film buffs, and screenwriters and novelists of all genres.

This spring along side the adventurous movie block-busters, I experienced an excellent guide to movie aesthetics and structure. The book 'Myth and the Movies' by Stuart Voytilla; Sheridan Books 1999, is an exquisite taste of film memorabilia.
From its opening paragraphs on the mythical hero's journey, to the archetypes and breakdown of over 50 block-buster movies; this book really focuses on film structure and paradigm.
All genres are covered, from the Western to the Action Adventure (the Action Adventure being the one with a golbal appeal), its all in the book.
I strongly recommend this book as a learning tool or guide to every serious film student.
Respectfully,
Mikey Jay / film student 'San Diego State University'
May 28, 2003

Stuart Voytilla's "Myth and the Movies" is a must read for anyone interested in screenwriting, story telling, or simply enjoying movies. Standing on the broad shoulders of Joseph Campbell, Christopher Vogler, and others who have demonstrated how mythology is used, Voytilla brings fresh insight and clarity to the subject. Voytilla's effort is painstaking and enormous. "Myth and the Movies" explores the mythological structure of 50 great and familiar films. Voytilla's vision is clear and precise--demonstrating a great mastery of the art form as well as possessing a lucid and incisive writing style. Voytilla's book is better than any graduate film school curriculum. Best of all, the author wastes no time focusing on non-essential elements. He cuts straight to the chase and doesn't let up throughout this marvelously insightful tome. If you want to learn how to write a story more efficiently, or even if you simply wish to derive more pleasure from watching films at your neighborhood theater, "Myth and the Movies" should be at the top of your reading list. Stuart Voytilla has written a masterpiece for all who are interested in film--whether novice, pro, or fan.

When I was growing up during the time this show was airing, one of the standard questions among my teenage friends was, who did you have a crush on, Ginger or Marianne? Interestingly, there was almost universal agreement that, although Ginger was hot, Marianne had that girl-next-door wholesomeness and sex appeal, and so she got the vote.

Almost 35 years later this same question came up at a lunch with a bunch of my work associates, most of whom are middle-aged computer geek types or engineers like me. The funny thing was, everybody agreed they still liked Marianne. I guess some things never change.

But after her, the Professor was my favorite character on the program, and years later, when I was a college instructor briefly myself, I attributed it at least partly to the example Russell Johnson set on this show, as silly as that might sound. That maybe, and the original Star Trek, which made science and technology glamorous and sexy and very ungeeklike.

Well, for all those who loved this show like I did and were in some way inspired to do something in their lives because of it, this book is full of great behind-the-scenes stories and trivia about every aspect of the show and characters. This book will be appreciated by all fans of this classic American 60's comedy series.

The first page of my book reads: "To my Great neice Kim--from your Uncle--Russell Johnson The Professor, Love to you" This is a wonderful book and the behind the scenes info is so way cool!!

Of the books on GILLIGAN this one stands head and shoulders above the rest. It's written by a pro who knows 60's TV (Steve Cox) and from an actor's viewpoint, which is a must. The other books are barely readable; this is a quick, fun read and one which is surprisingly moving. Worth the search for it and worth the wait to find. If you love the show, this is your book. Find it!

I am amused by some of the reviewers who claim that "How To Win Friends and Influence People" is outdated. Techniques may change, but principles endure.

There may have been many advances in technology since this book was written over 50 years ago, but human nature remains the same.
Dale Carnegie knew more about human nature that anyone of his time or since.

"How To Win Friends and Influence People" was the first and best book on human relations. It is the grandfather of personal relation books and will be around long after the current list of best sellers is lost and forgotten.

Carnegie felt that success is only 15% knowledge and 85% the ability to communicate---to express your ideas effectively. Carnegie felt that you need to arouse enthusiasm and to assume leadership.

Carnegie also insists making people feel like the most important people in the world---because in their minds, thay are.

I read this book many years ago and put it away. Recently, I decided to reread it along with "The Leader in You".

The advice in How To Win Friends is timeless. Principles never get outdated. Use this book and became a leader and powerful communicator!

Originally published in 1937 in an edition of only 5,000 copies, How to Win Friends and Influence People is without a doubt our favorite book of all time.  In fact, it is annual required reading for our staff, and we wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone. 

This is not a book that you struggle through once and put away, because it's lessons are timeless.  Each time you read it you will pick up on something new that you can apply to your everyday life immediately. 

Learn fundamental techniques for handling people, ways to make people like you, winning people over to your way of thinking, and how to be a leader.  This book has remained a best-seller for over 60 years, sold more than 45 million copies, and been translated into almost every known written language.  Written in friendly down-to-earth language, it reads more like a story than the "How To Be Successful" encyclopedia it is.

I been impressed with the Dale Carneige book 'How to win Friends & Influence People' ever since I read this book. It's a great possession and an asset - Get updated before you are Outdated! The book has remained the best in series of understanding human nature with the tips n tricks of the winning edge. I recommend this book to all who live with the hopes to reach the skies and shine with success. Money alone does not matter but its the very essence of human relations that bridges the gaps. The book provides not only information but is an attempt to form new habits to stay tuned with life. Carnegie believed that financial success is 15 percent due to professional knowledge and 85 percent to the ability to express ideas, to assume leadership, and to arouse enthusiasm among people. The book teaches the very skills to follow the principles and be a leader without a wee bit of resentment. Co-operation and how to deal with people, being a good conversationalist with the power of voice and interest people is jotted down by Dale Carneige in an amazing way. People apt to make mistakes but how to admit it and stop criticizing is a way to win friends. Nobody likes others to be bossy or take orders but in situations that arise, Dale figures out ways to tackle with techniques. How to win friends is a handy guide for every person, especially business people and should be on top charts in home library or work place. A wisdom book for healthy human relationships you can't ignore to read, after all. Apart from 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, How to win friends is a 'Sure Pick' Enjoy!

Lem's book, Solaris, is a tale of solitude and grandeur. Throughout the novel, the reader is constantly reminded of how inept humans could be when faced with the interaction between intelligences. Lem exploits the weakness of the human mind in his bold literary opus.

Human beings have made contact with an entity completely different from anything they could have ever imagined. An entity that covers an entire planet, called Solaris, in the form of a vast and illusional ocean. Kris Kelvin, a roughneck scientist, is commissioned to join three fellow scientists currently stationed on the planet. He doesn't know that one of the scientists has suffered an unexplainable death.

The ocean, sometimes stimulated by human interference, spouts enormous walls of matter called symmetriads, asymmetriads, and mymoids. The scientists' main goal is to study the planet and its functions, but that task is put to the side while they deal with their phantom "companions." When Kelvin arrives, he is faced with the mystery of these spontaneously appearing human forms. He attempts to ascertain the meaning of the occurrences, and realizes that each human mind catalyzes an appearance of these phantom forms.

Studies have proven that the ocean is "living," and therefore is somehow communicating with its visitors. The ocean "knows" the memory of each of the humans and interacts with them in the form of the phantom beings. Kris's companion is his long dead lover named Rheya. At first, Kelvin resists Rheya, and wishes her dead. As the book progresses, so does their relationship, growing more and more tangible. Their communication deteriorates near the end when Kelvin realizes he cannot take her back to Earth. Snow and Sartorious, the other scientists on the station, don't ask questions about Kelvin's visitor because they have visitors of their own. Strangely, not much is said about the other scientist's visitors, as they are kept a dark secret from both the reader and Kelvin. The struggles of the three scientists are well documented in Lem's haunting science fiction masterpiece.

Solaris is a gloriously original and suspenseful work that stimulates the imagination. Lem can be a little over-explanative at times, but nevertheless, Solaris is a great novel.

Stainslaw Lem's Solaris is a somewhat overlooked classic in the science fiction genre. As Robert A. Heinlein once ably pointed out, H.G. Wells and Jules Verne between them set up nearly all the basic science fiction plots in existence - one rarely comes across something truly original in science fiction, merely new takes on an old theme. Solaris is one magnificent exception to this general rule. It is, indeed, a type of "Contact" novel - but not at all in the way the we have come to expect. The non-human in question is not an alien - or is it? This is one of the truly original SF creations and subsequent phenomenons - on scale with 2001's monolith and Star Child. I will not here divulge any details of the plot: the fun for the reader lies in experiencing it for oneself the first time. Solaris is a truly captivating first read. Aside from its science fiction and fantasy elements, Solaris is also much else: elements of horror and mystery abound. It is a very suspenseful book, and quite an invigorating read. In it, Lem mines the depths of human consciousness and raises existential questions about our subconscious and the way our minds work. The novel definitely has a somewhat psychological bent. On top of this, it is quite the philosophical work: Lem raises many questions, but gives no easy answers. He invites the reader to answer them how one may, but asking them is the important thing. On top of this, the novel, though containing some fantastic elements, is told in pain-staking detail: the protagonist quotes from fictional textbooks about the fictional "ocean" on this fictional planet, but they read like real scientific journals, and are quite believable. This is a nice and rather neat effect that adds a lot to the novel. Highly reccommended for fans of the science fictional or psychological novel, or those looking for a thoughtful fantasy.

This is the best book you'll find in the "sci-fi" section of the book store, and I'd argue that it's not really science fiction.

Solaris is primarily a human drama with a science fiction setting. The main character's conflict has more depth than most literary novels, let alone genre books. The sci-fi elements are there, however, sparse leaving the imagination to fill in the blanks - this keeps the story fresh because there are no outdated details. Also, Lem never answers the story's most intriguing questions, adding to the book's resonance.

This drama will engross anyone and I challenge those who wouldn't normally read "science fiction" to try this one out.

I live in outback Australia books are my only opportunity to learn about Directing so I must be choosy.Directing 101 is so general in its descriptions of film makeing and directing. Half this book is a Glossary.If you live outside America this book is not for you. I feel cheated

This book has really helped to add a new, challenging perpective to the craft. It keeps the reader centered and helps him sharpen his skills. I found it of great help. This is a terrific book that you go back to many times, because its simplicity and practicality are an amazing guide to all those out there whose hollywood dreams have to be fulfilled.