This is a perfect read for both teenagers and adults. Dan Murray tells it like it is, and gives true examples to back up his story. Its fun and easy to read, with comics included. He has been there, and done that, so his story relates to many issues that all teenagers face. After meeting him, and reading his book, I was motivated by many of his ideas and so were my students. This book is a great inspiration for all teenagers to get them motivated for success!

As a counselor, I work with high school students. On a recent visit by Daniel Murray to our school, I observed our students respond in a positive, dynamic manner to Mr. Murray's presentation, and swarm the stage afterwards for an autographed copy of his book.
My Method to the Madness delivers a powerful message with a new twist, flavored with the right punch for our teenagers. Here is a man who has "been there, done that", survived, and surpassed. From the choice of fonts and layouts to the humorous anecdotes and cartoon figures, this book is an enjoyable, educational, and truly enlightening read for people of all ages and life situations who are looking for the path to personal success.

"My Method to the Madness" is a well-written, insightful "how to" book of sorts that is undoubtedly helping teenagers everywhere understand that they, like Dan Murray, can accomplish anything they set their minds to. This book is written in a language kids can understand. Dan does not lecture. He does not preach. He does not judge. He does not use scare tactics. Instead, he shares incredibly personal stories about his own life - about the mistakes he made in youth and as a young adult, about his feelings of being a loser, about his sister's love and faith in him and about how, through a simple birthday card, she inspired him to turn his life around and become the successful (and, more importantly, happy) person he is today. In short, Dan offers a unique perspective that kids and young adults can relate to, and illustrates, through hard-hitting examples, why his "method to the madness" worked for him, and why it can work for you. Although Dan's book is geared to an audience much younger than I am, I believe it will appeal to people of all ages. I graduated from high school over 20 years ago and have been relatively successful in my professional life - first in marketing and then as an attorney - and yet, as I read Dan's book, I kept saying to myself, "Hey, I can do that!" I felt so inspired to get off my butt and actually follow through on some of the things I've been dreaming of doing for far too long! I highly recommend this book.

I've been cooking for almost 20 years (in university, I lived with two guys who couldn't boil water without detailed instructions, so I did all the cooking), and I've successfully pulled off small-scale dinner parties (up to 8 people). So I know which end of a melon-baller to use.

I still found this book helpful - it demystified some things, and gave me a few new ideas - and a few more rave reviews at Easter dinner!

The only thing this book lacks (and it's probably too big a topic to cover) would be a brief examination of some of the more popular spices, what flavours they impart, and what foods they go best in/with.

VERY strongly recommended!!!

I picked this book out of the bargain books bin and it has been the BEST cookbook I've every used. It explains things well, but the recipes show you that you CAN have simple food that tastes outstanding. I will buy every book this woman writes!

I loved this book. I had been cooking for years, but this book offered a lot of practical advice and great recipes. For beginners, you delve right into preparing delicious meals right from the start. I intend to buy this book for my daughter.

This is an incredible book. I gives som many interesting ideas and examples.

So many times, before I know it, I'm launching into telling my son what to do, how, where, why... Without giving him a chance! And I've already read most of the book! It is so important how we talk to our kids. If we say the wrong words too often, we build up a wall in them. They need to express themselves and work out their own problems and feel SAFE expressing EVERYTHING with you and TRUSTING YOU while not compromising your morals and beliefs. It's amazing how much happiness there is between parent and child. It's the best thing in the world! Yet I fear, it is so easy to watch it all disappear without knowing why. This book gives you a chance NOW, to hear yourself and gives you the instructions to hold on to that joy and pride. I KNOW when I have said the RIGHT thing. This book taught me things you just don't get with trial and error! Instead of grasping at the vapor fumes of youth's departure, I know, I'm doing the best I can to be there always, with love being true. Do NOT forget this: #1 ALL PARENTS MUST ALWAYS READ ABOUT THEIR CHILDREN. (Trust the wealth of literature! Really! Don't fool around with trial and error. A child is NOT your first model airplane where you didn't read the instructions beforehand!) #2 THIS BOOK SHOULD BE ON THAT REQUIRED LIST!

Thanks for reading! Take the stand. Be there for your kids.

You can find a lot of books about parenting, but many of them are just pop psychology, the solitary opinion of the author.
Gottman is definitely not one of them. He is known as one of the leading psychologists in the area of family and marriage psychology. This book presents the essence of his research findings about raising emotionally intelligent children.
His advise is surprisingly easy and is based on a 5 step model:
1. Be aware of your child's emotion
2. See your child's emotions as an opportunity to be close together
3. Actively listen to your child and validate the feelings
4. Help your child to verbalize his feelings
5. Help your child solve problems, while setting clear limits

Gottman clearly explains how you can implement this 5-step-model in daily life and what to do when problems arise. His real life examples make reading really fun.
All in all, an excellent parenting book! As a supplement, I can also recommend the book by M. Seligman: "The optimistic child"

Despite my objections to his less-than-fair appraisals of womans' place in the world, Blacks, Africa and Islam (he has explanations for all of these), Daniel Andreev's message is Absolute GOOD. He is consistently fearless in sharing his visions of the hyperdimensional world (which we see only a minute fraction of), no matter how maniacal they may appear... Kudos to him for his strength. His interpetation of the worlds, monads and angels shared with him is filled with heavens, sub-heavens, purgatories and hells (-his Christian/ Orthodox faith possibly coloring his visions? Hardly relevant)... The gist is no less than a call for a World Church that embraces all faiths, so that mankind can finally end it's petty differences. Deep inside, Humanity (every one of us) has always known this. Let his miracles roll over our limited perceptions, and KNOW his appreciation for nature, basic understanding and love for the fellow man; for it was never only his, it's been all of ours... Words to begin a new world by.

What would spirituality look like beyond defensiveness, self-righteousness, fear, and hate? Could it still be a profoundly poetic work, beautifully written, almost taking the breath away with its metaphors and, yet, deal with the history of theological and philosophical arguments throughout religious history in a deeply cogent manner?

The answer is yes. Just when you thought there was no hope for spirituality to ever grow up, to really care about the world, to understand social, economic, and political systems, there comes from Gulag the work of Daniel Andreev.

The Rose of the World is a metaphor for what happens when a deeply compassionate writer examines the world religions and takes from them that which contributes to the recognition of the infinite, compassionate intelligence which is the source of meaning and beauty in our lives.

He uses this wisdom to sketch another possibility for organizing humanity and also to recognize the divine organization already present in our cosmos.

Read this book. It can change the way you think about spirituality. If there is a part of your heart which has been waiting for a grown up spirituality, wait no longer. This is the first review I've bothered to write for Amazon. This book is that good.

The Bible aside, if your home had space for one other book only, The Rose Of The World should be it. For decades it was available only to a negligible few in the Soviet Union who have saved the manuscript living in constant danger of being arrested and committed - for somebody else's words. Now it is published by the Amazon.com, the world's biggest book selling entreprise. The freedom of speech for Daniil Andreev? Or rather the freedom of spirit for those of us who are finally ready to see an eyewitness' notes on the structure of the Universe?

The previous reviewers have left excellent reports; one thing to add though: I've never come across another book that would be a sophisticated philosophical work and a breath-taking page-turner at the same time. It keeps just the right balance between being intelligent and intelligible - probably because knowledge itself is the best entertainment available! What is it about? - Just about everything. Is it interesting? - It bloody well is. Is it worth reading? - It is indeed, but are WE worthy of reading it?

Considering The Rose Of The World is now available by mail order world wide, we probably are.

Wow! Les Daniels and Chip Kidd did an amazing job with this book. Chronicling Batman's lengthy career, this book explores the many changes Batman has gone through over the past 65 years, and does so with meticulous detail. This is truly the closest thing to a definitive guide to Batman, who in my opinion is the greatest comic book character ever created, period. Illustrations accompany the text nicely, and the writing gives you a deep appreciation for the evolution the Dark Knight has gone through. This book even has three excellent Batman stories. A MUST-SEE FOR ANY BATMAN FAN!

As a long time Batman fan (the 1970's) I found this book very enjoyable. Though it could have added a few more details in some areas, it did deliver as promised. The amount of reserch Mr.Daniels put in is respectable. The artwork of the varrios eras is a treat.A favorite section is the insperation for the Darkknight Detective, which led to the Batman I am so found of today. As another fan once said "Batman is the hero we could have become." And it seems his creators knew this. I hope Mr.Daniels does as good a job with his other work with DC Heros.

Les Daniels has written and Chip Kidd has created visually a wonderful book about that wonderful character Batman. It is a complete history and each decade is shown in its origianl bright colours or dark hues or some gorgeous combination of both. Batman is served very well as the author lovingly (yet often critically) looks at the many changes this character has gone through and survived. A particular joy is the first chapter and its look at pulps, the real roots of Batman. The book is also useful in its examination of other media, such as TV, movies and the weird and witty range of merchandise produced to cash in on various Batman crazes. This book is pure pleasure and will result in a joyous nostalgic sugar rush for the lucky reader. A great read.

This is just my own two cents but I believe that reserving this space stricly for book reviews may help in enhancing the integrity of this review section.

In my view, it may not be as helpful as intended to place Mr. Tulku Thondup's workshop schedule here, as sadly, it may have the unwanted result of reducing the author's credibility in the view of the readers such as myself : ). I have no doubt that the intentions of these reviewers were good in this case... Perhaps a more succesful approach would be to post these workshop schedules on non-associated website. Thank you for listening. Peace.

Good for both the newcomer and the experienced reader of buddhism. I have read this book three times, and every time is a new experience that creates an amazing aura of mindful positivity.
It is not a book of religion but it is the book about positivity.
I would reccomend it for everyone.
It has changed my life.

Tulku Thondup has once again extracted the essence of traditional Buddhist techniques and made them accessible to Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. For those who would like to attend one of Tulku Thondup's Workshops on Healing, here is his schedule:
1) Shambhala Center of Washington, DC: March 8 - 10th, 2002 (301) 949 0517
2)Ottawa Shambhala Center, CANADA: May 24 - 26, 2002
(613) 562 5800, poste 1783
3)Karme Choling, Vermont:May 3 - 5th, 2002
(802) 633-2384

This easy to read, well thought out guidebook to electric guitar playing is a true revelation to the begining guitarist.
The author organizes his lesson plan perfectly, showing how the primary major and minor scales are layed out on the guitar fretboard. Not only will you get the usual "here they are" dot matrix diagrams, you are also presented with a unique way to visualize and dissect these scales that allows for quicker memory uptake when it comes to key transposition. In other words, the author's insights on guitar fretboard logic are well worth the price.
Added info on attaining and sustaining technique, tone, and style while playing the modern electric guitar and amplifier makes this a must read for anyone having a love affair with their axe.

i picked this book up almost 20 yrs ago that's hard to believe, and i'm living proof this book really works if you apply yourself to it (...). this is for those folks who don't really care about the theory thing or learning songs per say or reading music. but it is very geared to the person who wants to learn to play the guitar by feel, very easy to understand anyone can sit down with this book and learn the lessons, you WILL get out of this book exactly what you put into it and that's a promise i can say. very well written easy to understand terms for the beginer as well as the professional guitarist. i find myself constantley refering back to it just to freshen my skills. if you really want to learn this is the holy bible for the guitarist
richard lee wilson

Bought this book 10 years ago and it proved to be the best guitar book for any blues or rock interested newbie. Wonderfully written in style, approach, even the fonts and graphics. Not a huge book, but it has the essence...and teaches it very, very effectively.

Alas, lost my copy after loaning to my son (who learned even quicker BTW and quickly passed me), especially as my time to play diminished.

Recently I wanted to reteach myself, and sought out this book...was aghast! at the fact that it is out of print...Luckily, got one of the last new ones (thru amazon). Just as good now as it was then...possibly better as I have seen in the intervening years how few 'teaching' books attain this level.

I shall cherish it for it's own value, and the memories, forever.

Net: Highly, highly, highly recommended....a great achievement by the author worthy of note on his tombstone some day...

Amor provides a very good book about upcoming technologies. It also provides a good outlook on the relevant services that can be expected from these technologies. One minor issue is that he also explains technologies like GSM and SMS and not only the hype stuff like wireless lan and G3. The second part of the book is even more interesting, because it provides four scenarios that give good insight on how the world will look like in a few years time.

Daniel Amor provides a short introduction to the future that is about to happen. He provides some insight into new technologies, but more important into new business cases. He even provides simple ROI calculations, which is great. I am a professor at university and can use these cases with my students. A pity that there are only four in the book, but I found two more on his web site for free. Good work, keep it up!

After his first book, The E-Business (R)Evolution, Daniel Amor created a new book in the same style as the first one. Instead of talking too much about technology and businesses, he created scenarios, which incorporate technology and business cases and put both of them into context. The book is of interest for people that want to develop new ideas on the Internet. I am eagerly awaiting the next book.

First, if you haven't read the first two books in the Myth series, this book is a great chance to correct that. If you own the first two books, there's not much point in buying this collection. However...

According to the Asprin's new publisher, Meisha Merlin, the next few books, Myth Adventures 2 and 3 will both have NEW Myth Adventure novellas written by Asprin and Jody Lynne Nye. The short story in number 2 will be Myth Congeniality.

Also according to Meisha Merlin, there are at least two new Myth titles forthcoming, both of which will be by RLS and JLN. The next is due sometime in 2003 and will be called Myth-Alliances. The one after that is is Myth-taken Identity and is due August 2004.

Just thought you might want to know.

I was never much a fantasy fan before. I watch the Si-Fi Channel and I love the fantasy movies but I would refuse to read. Then my dad gave me the original hardcover copy "MYTH Adventures" (Another Fine Myth, Myth Conceptions, Myth Directions, and Hit or Myth) with the original cover illustrations (just to show how old my copies are) and ever since I have been addicted to fantasy books. Especially the MYTH series.

Just to warn you this is a laugh-out-loud story. I would not recommend reading this in public. You might get some odd looks from people that obviously have no sense of humor. Everything is a play on words and the characters are amazingly thought up. The plot is actually imaginable and it flows smoothly. The magik (not magic, there's a difference) has rules. What Skeeve and Aahz can and cannot do in the world of magik does not change throught the series.

To make a long review short, get this book. If you don't enjoy it then don't read it. It just means that you are a boring and unimaginative slouch. However, I can guarantee that from the very first chuckle you'll be hooked. Take it from a fantasy skeptic turned MYTH addict.

ok! I'm a long time Myth fan, so I was very suprised to see the new (old?) books brought to life again! Now, I hate to say it, but I always felt that pretty much all of the Myth books have pretty....short endings. Some are cliffhangers, some, maybe the publisher said, no only X # of pages and are very abrupt, and some are just totally unexpected.

But the concept of the Myth books is fascinating, and I have gone back many times to read then again and again... Much better when you have the whole series to continue on to! But the series is a must read for anyone who considers themselves a sci-fi fantasy fan! They are hillarious and definately worth the read (I don't suggest reading them IN a library cause I always end up stiffling my snickers and laughs!)

This novel is the first of three in an interesting trilogy about athe lies and cheating that is going on in Wessex private school. It includes witty excerpts written by the characters in the characters in the book.

Fred Wright has just transferred to Wessex High School for a post grad. year that will hopefully boost up his low grade. This basketball star notices something strange about the people here; the elite children of the alumnis seem to get away with everything, and are divided from the rest of the students of the school. The "alumni brats", as the kids are called include Winnie, a cheating slime out for money, Noah, a strange kid with a strange sense of humor, Sunday, a pretty girl who seems to want to get away from it all, Hobson, a guy who acts like guy from the 'hood, Alison, a prissy spoiled girl who always plays by the rules and Mackenzie, a weird girl who loves astrology and tarot reeadings. After beginning school, he feels somthing fishy is goinf on, especially after someone plants tobacco in a kids bag to get him expelled. With the help of Sunday, he plans wreak havoc and uncover the scandal thats tearing through the school.

Fred is recruited by Wessex Academy after failing Senior year, and deciding to take it over again. He doesn't have the money that most of the other students have, but the faculty want him for basketball. Fred soon meets Noah, Sunday, Mackenzie, and Allison. Four spoiled rich kids who have never heard the word "no." Soon Fred is thrown into a school and world full of lies, cheating, scam, and more.

This is an excellent book that all fans of the movie "Cruel Intentions would enjoy.

Wessex Academy, with an annual tuition of 25,000, is where the students are from the world of mansions, platinum cards, and yachts. Sunday Winthrop, Alison Scott, Noah Percy, Winslow Ellis, Hobson Crowe, and Mackenzie Wilde, are the AB's(Alumni Brats), who practically run the school. Then there is the new kid on the block, Fred Wright, who transfered here after his emotional breakup with former girlfriend Diane, whose new boyfriend is no other than Salvatore Viverito, an alumi of Wessex Academy. Fred is out to change the BS in boarding school and make everyone equal. Yeah, these few people have had their problems. Hobson just recently broke his longtime relationship with Alison and now Alison is one big wreck. Mackenzie is scared to death that Alison will find out that she is having a relationship with Hobson. Sunday has been hearing it from longtime friend Allison about why she is hanging out with Fred Wright who is not an AB and Sunday feels very annoyed. But the biggest problem of all is that Noah Percy had sex with a the new teacher, Miss Burke. Soon weird things start happening at Wessex starting with Tony Viverito, no other than Salvatore's brother, getting expelled from Wessex because he had chewing tabacco in his bookbag. The problem is Tony never chews tabacco and all fingers point to Fred Wright who does. Fred knows some conspiracy is going on at Wessex and he and Sunday decide to investigate. What they find out will surprise them both. This book was definitely better than I thought it would be. It was a little wierd but also very funny to read. It'll crack you up, I am sure. The cliffhanger ending makes you want the 2nd book even more!