This book contains more information than this novice will use in his lifetime, yet I am thankful to have this book. To someone like me, who knows very little about computers, this book is very user friendly and easy to understand.

All 38 chapters walk you through each Windows 98 feature/function in excruciating detail. You'll never need another source for running Windows '98. By now, you should be able to get this book for a pretty good sale price. Buy it, you'll like it!

This book gave me all the answers I needed. It was refreshing to finally find a book that seems to be written for Windows 98 instead of just a rehash of Windows 95 information. This book is a well-written, comprehensive and valuable reference for the beginner as well as the more advanced reader.

I had lots of questions when I upgraded to Windows 98. This book answered every one of them. I was especially impressed with the details on using FAT32 and the Active Desktop. I've seen books from Microsoft Press, too, but I prefer this one. Why? Because it's independent. I don't trust Microsoft to admit that there are bugs or problems with Windows or Internet Explorer. This book doesn't have to follow the Microsoft party line, so I trust the authors when they tell me how to handle ActiveX components and Java applets. I'm glad I bought this book. I recommend it to anyone who wants to become a power user.

I am a public school teacher and having owned this for 7 years, I have referred to it several times for translations and to bone up on some details of the Mass. It has saved me a ton of time. Jeffers' Vol. II of German Texts is equally valuable. I eagerly await Vol. III, IV, etc. (I hope he lives long.)

Finally, a compendium of mass propers and other texts with scholarly poetic and word by word translations. The information given with each selection is quite useful. It is also refreshing to see this information approached from a spiritual perspective and from one who obviously cares a great deal about these eternal texts.

Great reference! While no single volume can contain every sacred Latin text, Jeffers does include the most common (along with many that aren't). Includes word-for-word as well as poetic translations, which are invaluable to those whose Latin is, um, lacking. Also contains background, liturgical context, and selected settings for all included texts. A must for choral directors.

From the first page, Faust takes you on an adventure of mystery, intrigue and treachery. From the Keys to Aspen to Mexico and culminating in the Caribbean, one man's quest to understand what drives a woman to stop at nothing in her aspirations, leads him to experience much of the same... Couldn't put it down. My first Faust novel, have already ordered 2 more!

Faust's book is more than just a great love story, more than an adventure novel, more than a mystery. It's a parable for the war between the sexes. Heady stuff. Don't miss it.

I read When She Was Bad in 1995 and have re-read it several times since. Faust's writing has been compared to Hemingway and for good reason. I envy the person reading this book for the first time. Not since John D. MacDonald has a writer gripped me with such force.

It is not often that a religious fictional work increases faith in the coming of a better day in our real lives. This book does that. Through a fictional story, the authors portray scriptural truth and insightful commentary on our day. They show that through trials men can become humble and seek God. And that society can reach an ideal. The book is not as preachy as this review : ) It is a quick and enjoyable read. It leaves you thinking. It inspires you to look upward in your own life.

This was a terrific book. I absolutely couldn't put it down in the middle of a chapter. The action started with a bear attack and kept going through the whole book. One can definitely see parallels between the society of Enoch's time and ours.

Impressive. Larry Barkdull scores again. Mourning Dove moved me, but Zion! swept me away. The power of the story and the truth of the morals are something people should read today. In U.S. run wild with hypocrasy and scandle, it's good to read a book like this. The similarities between the time of Enoch and our own are frightening (corrupt leaders seeking personal gain and power, fathers leaving families and home for wealth while rationalizing it away, the mistreatment of the poor, etc.), but the truths discussed leave one believing that we, too, can (and will?) see a better day. This is one book well-worth the investment of time and money. The text flows and carries one along with the story. I found it hard to put down. While it is unquestionably based on the life and times of the prophet Enoch, it holds true to the scriptures and apocrypha. People of all religions and political stripes should enjoy this wonderful book.

I'm in the 10th grade and found this book very helpful in a recent report I did for biology class. There are great pictures and information I couldn't find anywhere else. It was also cool bringing the book into class to show my teacher. My dad wrote the book, so it was entertaining. Thanks, Sony.

Writer Ron Fridell has drawn visibly stunning pictures into the reader's world who may be merely casually interested in frogs. The result: a magical combination of beauty and reality. What has engendered such passionate response? The straight-forward writing coupled with images of live frogs one can almost touch make for a real winner.

Amphibians in Danger reminds all readers that frogs, toads, and salamanders have been on Earth for a very, very long time, but that now these amphibians are dying at an alarming rate. This engaging account for young adult and adult readers tells about the work of field scientists, politicians, and even Minnesota school children, who for the past twenty years have attempted to identify the cause of malformed and disappearing amphibians. Could it be global climate changes, erosion of the ozone layer, viruses, bacteria, pesticides, or acid rain? More than 80 colorful photographs and interesting anecdotes of awesome behaviors help the reader appreciate the specialness of the world's amphibians. The scientists engaged in amphibian study take their work seriously, because they know the stakes are high. They are not just trying to save amphibians. This book tells us that they are trying to save us all.

Western medicine is failing people at an alarming rate. The solutions can come from our neighbors to the east. This books answers alot of my questions. I had allways envied the health of the Chinese and Japanese people and wondered what their secrets were. After having tried the herbs and some of the teas , I now know. We can only hope this country will embrace these solutions to make this a better, more disciplined place to live. Thanks Ron...!

This book is a continuation on Mr. Teeguardens initial book "Chinese Tonic Herbs". Here again he manages to simplify the complex world of herbs for the layman. Passing on information rare at best within the herbalist communities. "Tonic Formula's" are common but not quite yet here in the west. I hope that with time, they will be as common place in American homes as Asparirn is today. If you are interested in learning a alternative to "post-medicine" care, and would actually like to prevent things from happening, this is your book. I have never read any book that has had such a profound effect upon my life. I can honestly say, without this book and the wisdom within, I would have been on the way out rather then finding life again!!!

Ron Teeguarden is a master herbalist with over 20 years of experience. In his easy-to-read book, Ron offers an introduction to the ancient philosophy of radiant health and provides an in-depth information about Chinese tonic herbs, many of which have been in use for over 5 000 years. Ron first covers the theory - principles of Yin and Yang, the Three Treasures of life, and the five main organ systems. Then he describes the individual herbs, complete with pictures and detailed descriptions of their properties, and includes herb combinations and formulas with their specific benefits. The book also includes mail-order resources. Overall, it is a very user-friendly reference, highly recommended to anyone interested in learning how to improve your overall health, increase energy and promote longevity.

I have a personal experience with Ron's herbs - I visited his store in Santa Monica, and based on an advice from his herbalists started using some of his adaptogenic herbs that are described in the book. I was very impressed how quickly I noticed significant improvement in my overall energy and mood! I can't recommend it enough!

My husband brought this book home from the library. I picked it up to read it to my 2-year-old, and could not stop laughing at the picture of the hen. If you have seen the book, you know what I mean. My son didn't think it was funny because he's too young, but I just know that someday he will love this book!

My 3rd grade class can't get enough of this book. Easy text to read and the illustrations make the book. It covers several different animals wearing clothing that would never suit them. For example...sheep wearing a wool sweater, a giraffe wearing neck ties, a chicken wearing pants (Where does the egg go?), just to name a few. Maybe animals shouldn't wear clothing, but your child will definitely LOVE this book. You'll probably enjoy it too!

As a pre-school teacher I am always searching for bright, motivating books to start my little ones down the path of learning. Animals should definetely not...fits the bill perfectly. With colorful, humorous, illustrations and predictable text, it is a popular choice in the library center. The picture of the chicken still gets laughs 20 readings later...you will have to look to understand. I highly recommnend this book for any household with children under 5. Written with kids in mind it is original, funny and never boring.

Solitary Survivor is a fascinating book detailing one of the first American soldiers taken captive during the initial stages of the Vietnam war. Colonel Bailey's story is revealing in many ways as he is the only survivor of a C-47 code named Rose Bowl that crashed in Laos with seven others on board in 1961. There is some speculation that one other on board survived but Bailey explains what he knows concerning Edgar Weitkamp and gives the reader the information and allows us to form our own opinions. He is unique in that he is only one of several men to return from captivity in Laos and details the dehumanizing treatment he received at the hands of his captors. In spite of or more because of his confinement and the total darkness he was kept in for most of the 18 months he was held in captivity, Colonel Bailey made a trek back to Sam Neua, Laos, to revisit, after 30 years the place that started the nightmares that are with him today. His return visit is very unique as Sam Neua is still considered Indian country and it has also been the focal point of many POW sightings over the years. Sam Neua is considered to be the place where many American POWs where held captive but were never returned at the conclusion of the Vietnam war. As a former 1st Cavalry soldier, I salute you Colonel Bailey and thank you for writing such an informitive book. Finally, I want to thank you for answering our country's call in three wars!

True story told truly. It might sound grand, but this is indeed a lesson on life and attracts respect, for the courage then and now to tell the story so humbly.

Historically it is not insignificant at all either, as so little has been written on that period and that aspect of the conflict, and even less with seriousness.

First off, I'm biased. Col. Bailey is my grandfather. Secondly, I never asked why we call him Boompaw. I suppose it may be the last thing he heard standing in the doorway of Rose Bowl, ready to bail...Boom. Grandpaw went BOOM.

Thirdly, this is a fantastic account of another time, another place and another generation. If you feel you know all about Southeast Asia and that painful time in world history, you will find an entirely different perspective in Solitary Survivor.

I often wonder when reading autobiographies, especially assisted ones, if I am hearing the author or flowered up prose from his professional co-author. When you read this, know that you are hearing the author's words, in his words. The first time I read it I don't know if I cried more because of what the author went through or because I was hearing my grandfathers voice telling the story. His story.

The honest reason it gets five stars? They don't offer six.

Alan Moore, one of the legends of comics writers, made his mark on mainstream comics during his long run in the 1980s on the "Swamp Thing" title. His work on the title transformed it from a more-or-less straightforward superhero title into a mythic saga, unafraid to tackle adult topics and themes.

Originally, the Swamp Thing was a man killed in a lab accident in the Louisiana Swamps, somehow resurrected as a living plant, who battled the usual assortment of villains. Moore's Swamp Thing became a plant elemental, an aspect of a worldwide, Gaian web of plant life called The Green. Moore emphasized Swamp Thing's continued connection to humanity by giving him a human lover, Abigail, and a quest for self-knowledge that Joseph Campbell would have recognized instantly.

DC Comics is republishing Moore's work on Swamp Thing under their Vertigo imprint, as a series of collected graphic novels. This is the third in the series, and probably won't make much sense without having read the first two. It continues the changes in Swamp Thing's character and brings new complexity to the plot and themes of the Swamp Thing's story.

It says a great deal for Moore that even his minor characters can take on a life of their own. In one of the issues reprinted here, Moore and the artists created legendary Vertigo character John Constantine, as a mysterious young Englishman (revealed later as a magician, although that's not explicitly stated in this book) who travels the world, knows a great deal about the Swamp Thing, and is willing to share that knowledge for a price. Constantine proved so popular that DC Comics later made him the star of his own long-running comic book, called "Hellblazer."

Fans of "Hellblazer" will find Constantine's introduction most amusing in retrospect, both for his appearance and his attitude. As originally drawn, Constantine looks a great deal like Sting in the "Synchronicity" days, and his character lacks the blood-bought wisdom and ghosts of his failures that are the hallmark of the later series.

Constantine's appearance signals the start of one of Moore's longest and most mythic sagas, as a Lovecraftian evil arises to challenge all Creation. Only hints of the tale to come appear here, but the introduction itself is worth the price of admission.

If you've never read Moore's work before, start with "V For Vendetta" or "Watchmen," which are self-contained stories (and masterpieces.) If you know Moore's work, but not on the "Swamp Thing" title, start with "Saga of the Swamp Thing" and buy all three collected editions currently in print, including this one. These are classics, and worth the price.

Note: As of the time I wrote this review, Amazon.com listed Moore, Rick Veitch, and Ron Randall as "creators" of this book. Moore was sole writer of these comics when they were first published, but he worked with many artists, some of whom aren't properly credited here.

In this third collection of Alan Moore's important and groundbreaking run on the Swamp Thing series, both character development and sheer gothic American horror become the keys. During this period (original issues #35-42), Swamp Thing learns that he is an elemental spirit in true communion with the plant kingdom. This would become monumentally important to the further development of the character. Moore was tackling both social issues and horror devices at this point, and he was delivering tremendous plotlines in all areas. There are werewolves, vampires, and zombies appearing in the series during this stretch, but this is not cheap slasher fare but strong and innovative literary horror writing. On the social commentary side, the first two installments here, "The Nukeface Papers Parts I and II" tackle chemical and nuclear dumping. Moore dives into women's issues quite believably in "The Curse" (an extreme rarity in comics even today), while "Southern Change" and "Strange Fruit" are very disturbing examinations of slavery and racism in the Deep South. This edition of the Swamp Thing series does not contain any written introductions, but there is a gallery of individual covers featuring the always amazing art of Stephen Bissette and John Totleben. For some reason only four of the eight relevant covers are included, and the withholding of cover art is an overall disappointment in this series of graphic novels. However, that is ultimately a minor concern as the incredible work of Moore, Bissette, Totleben, and their other important colleagues has the power to blow the minds of readers of any kind of fiction.

This collection reprints the best issues of Swamp Thing. For those not at all familier with the character, it is an excellently written and drawn comic about a good swamp monster battling evil (and is much better than that description makes it sound).

Notable in this third volume of the series, which reprints the beginning of the "American Gothic" story arc, is Moore's greater use of social critique, elevating these stories above mere entertaining, well-written horror stories. By combining fantastic horrors to such real-life horrors as racism and sexism, these stories are far more effective than any in the earlier collections at terrifying the reader.

In "American Gothic", Swamp Thing is sent scurrying to different parts of the U.S. by a manipulative figure (Jon Constantine) to battle all of the classic horror figures (vampires, werewolves, zombies, etc.), but each are handled in an absolutely brilliantly unique and new manner. For example, there is a whole town of vampires living underwater, completely shielded from the sun, in the process of, for the first time, living communally and cooperating to breed a second generation of vampires that are more powerful and horrific (the dedication of the vampires to family is contrasted by the dysfunctional families of the normal humans). The title story, "The Curse", is a unique Werewolf story, tying in the monthly transformation according to the phases of the moon to the menstrual cycle. The Curse was controversial due to its misinterpretation by illiterate readers as being a sexist comment on PMS when in reality it is an extremely feminist story condemning society for its male-driven fear and shunning of the feminine, and the subjugation of women into sexual objects or housewives.

The American Gothic story arc does not conclude in this issue (although the individual stories can be enjoyed on their own) so hopefully a volume 4 will follow.

By this point, Moore was also using word games in his text more frequently (read carefully) adding an extra level of enjoyment. This collection also contains the first appearance of Jon Constantine, and it is a period I miss. Here Constantine is a totally mysterious, manipulative character whose only real power is his mysteriously obtained knowledge and who always adds an element of dark humour (he is still a great character, but far less mysterious, and he now has magical skills, the extent of which appear to change from appearance to appearance).

This collection represents, if not Moore's best, then the best of Swamp Thing.

The "thou shalt nots" of the 10 commandments can feel a little like a stern God admonishing us, but Mehl's book really shows the tremendous love and care behind each commandment and shows the spiritual depth of those 10 spiritual guides and landmarks. He casts a new light on them, by explaining that they provide a fence of protection around God's beloved children.

His chapter on the 7th commandment - adultery - is alone worth the price of the book. He speaks frankly about how he counsels young couples who wish to marry. It is a powerful chapter with much depth.

Mehl's writing style is warm and personable. His practical wisdom and Christly humility speak through every word of this powerful little book.

I've spent 7 years working *daily* to live the 10 commandments, but this book - "The ten(der) commandments" gave me many new insights and profound revelations.

Believe it or not, this is a great book to read! The author takes a subject that many of us want to avoid and offers a very different perspective of why we should obey God's laws. He shows clearly how the Ten Commandments are intended for our protection and are, actually, one of the deepest expressions of God's love. It's a great book for personal reading or to use in a Bible Study. The ideas are reinforced with several references to Scripture and Ron Mehl's personal experiences are related in a very truthful, thoughtful and entertaining way.

I was given this book as a Christmas present from my mother--a devoted servant of God, to me--a devoted party girl and drinker. I rolled my eyes and tossed this book aside, thinking that I would never pick it up again. Little did I know what God had in store for me. I had just started a job where I had a lot of free time to read, so one day I brought this book along, for lack of other books around my apartment. The moment I began reading, I realized that this book was different. The author was writing in a way I could understand. Finally!! In the past I would get so confused by books about God that I just stopped trying to read about Him, and then little by little, stopped living my life for Him. But this book changed my life. I know it might sound dramatic, but it's true. God used this book to speak to me, to convict me, to bring me back to Him where I belonged. I consider this book to be the tool God used for my rebirth as a Christian. My life has not been the same since. I live it for God now, not for this world or anything in it. My soul was lost and I didn't even know it, but God did, and he decided to do something about it. In such a simple, yet powerful way, Ron Mehl describes the Ten Commandments as a love letter from God the Father to His children. He gives personal, heartfelt stories related to each commandment, and involves the readers in his own thoughts, joys, and struggles. He quotes Scripture that is

thought-provoking, and thought-changing. This book is an easy read that gives a refreshing and much-needed outlook to what the Ten Commandments really are about, and how very important they are to our daily lives. This is by far one of my favorite books, and without a doubt, my favorite author.