"Boys Like Her" is a GREAT BOOK!!!! It's incredibly well-written, each member of Taste This has their own unique voice in their writing and it makes for very eclectic, great reading, and the photographs are awesome!!!! This book and the contents of it definitely shine some light on transgender and gender issues in general, and that info is much needed!! This book helped me to come to terms with my own gender identity, and made me feel proud about whoever/whatever I am!!! :D All the members of Taste This are AWESOME!!!! So go buy this already!!!!

This book made me laugh cry and smile, i was moved, amussed, and captivated! The photos kept me up at night. The honesty of the authors tempted me to write and express myself as openly as they do. A wonderfully yummy read! lizzie

No matter what your gender or identification(butch, femme, trans, etc..) you'll find this book to be one of the most touching/thought- provoking books you've ever read.

This book is a must have begining chiropractors. My husband and I each read the book individually then compared notes. Our busienss just opened this week and are thrilled with the info we gleened from this book. There were helpful tips on every facet of running the busienss and I am glad we read it prior to start-up. I am sure it will save us time and money in the long run! The book was worth every penny. Dr. Delman gives successful practice tips from his own experiences in the industry. It is a very straightforward read. We are excited to get our business started with this valuable resource at hand. We have recomended his book to numerous of my husbands class mates and will continue to do so!

Dr. Ivan Delman's "The Business of Chiropractic: How to Prosper After Startup" is a must have for any DC from the new graduate to the established doctor looking to expand or to simply run their practice more efficiently. I've found this book to be a great resource and wealth of information and strongly recommend it to others especially if you are a new graduate who feels as if their chiropractic institution did not adequately prepare you for the business world. Joseph Kostuch DC

Ivan Delman's "Business of Chiropractic" is, without a doubt,
the best source on starting and running a successful chiropractic
office that I have read yet. Whenever I hire a new associate,
they read this book first, before they do anything else. Everyone
that I interview and every student that interns at my office is
recommended that they read this book. Every other practice
management book I have read is full of "fluff". Ivan breaks it
down to "brass tacks" and gives you the meat and potatoes. The
only negative comment I have is that I did not have this book
when I started my practice!

You seldom come across books which can significantly change your way of thinking or maybe your life for good. This is definitely one such book. I accidently came upon it when I was searching for one of Colin Wilson's books and came upon Strange Life of P.D. Ouspensky which in turn led to this book.

The protagonist, Ivan Osokin, is someone with whom most of us can empathize with. He's someone who would like another chance to live his life again so that he can make use of opportunities he wasted. He is blessed when he finds a magician who can exactly do this - send him back in time with the memories of the "future". He finds himself being a schoolboy again and at a critical path of his life. The strange thing being - now its difficult for him to believe any of it. His memory of "future" starts fading slowly and he finds that the inertia of fate is not easy to get rid of. He's taking the same decisions that he took the last time. His "memory" reduces to a plain deja vu and he's left wondering whether any of it was really true.

Giving away more will destroy the pleasure of reading.

Ouspensky's insights will leave you spellbound till the end. I just wish I had read it a few years earlier.

Over the years, I've recommended this book to my friends at least twenty times, and I have for sure recommended it to every psychologist, or anyone in any sort of therapy, that I have known. I read it when I was in college, doing the usual recreational drugs, and reading widely. This book amazed and dumbfounded me, probably more than any other book. The author possesses what seemed to me to be a rare quality (conceited and/or foolish as I am), and that is, he knows more about human nature, and the way the world works, than I do, and he can write about it.

The form of the book is a novel; the protagonist is beset by difficulties that he feels somehow responsible for, but, that he cannot understand. Like all of us? As the story unfolds, we see that this novel is unlike any other, as it examines the protagonist's role in the minutest details of events, and shows how these events contribute to the inevitablity of what seem on the surface to be chance or uncontollable outcomes.

One lesson I drew from the book is to try to 'look deeply' at things. There is the reality that our concious mind registers and that changes moment to moment, and there are currents of meaning that are constant and don't change, but that are not recognized for what they are and are not acknowledged by our concious mind. However, our unconcious mind is fully aware of these currents, and their reality is more substantial than the concious reality. Does that make any sense? Probably not. Be assured that 'Osokin' is an interesting tale, not pyschobabble like my attempted explication.

Ouspensky was a follower of Gurjeiff, and there are still Gurjeiff groups that meet to discuss his thoughts. My last boss at a tech firm was a leader of such a group! I found out from him that Gurjeiff-ans think that the movie "Groundhog Day" with Bill Murray is in the spirit of "Osokin". I agree. The setups are the same, a day, or a life, to live over, however, what follows is entirely different.

From a music student to a student of Hermetic Science - this book changed my whole life, and way of thinking.

Ouspensky manages to combine real human feeling and longings with fantasy and dreams.

Enjoy!

This is absolutely the best book of being a witness for Christ I have ever heard before. I recommend every Christian alive read this powerful testimony. It will be a guaranteed encouragement for you.

Vanya's life is a plain, though powerful, example of the soul who seeks Jesus' will and no more on this earth. And is a great demonstration of what Jesus can do with the believer who loves Him more than himself or any thing in this world.

Through extreme persecution for his faith, Vanya saw opportunity to praise the God who gave him the strength to do so - to the very end. An excellent life, an excellent book.

Ivan Doig's "This House of Sky" is one of the most moving books I have read. Raised in Montana myself, I can relate to almost every segment of this well written book. I have given it as gifts to several family members, all who have raved about it. Thanks, Ivan, for special memories and sharing your life.

One of my favorite things is "This House of Sky" by Ivan Doig. I look forward every evening to another saga in the life of this Scot. He is an admirable writer with the heart of a poet. What he has done for Montana is beyond measuring. I prize this book, my introduction to Ivan Doig.

This House of Sky chronicles the early years of a boy growing up in Montana under circumstances that to others might appear difficult - his mother died young, his father and grandmother bring him up, poverty is never far. The author is a remarkable man whose tale that describes a way of life gone by and people whose spirit and determination are hard to find. This is one of the few books that I have read more than once - even after four or five reads it remains fresh. This is also great book to give as a gift, and the recent hardcover version has a special forward by the author

I think everyone will find something to relate to in this book! For the generations of people who lived and fought during World War II, this book will bring back memories of that intense and brave time period. For younger generations, you will experience a sense of pride and patriotism as you read about those who fought for our country. Author Ivan Mehosky makes us feel as though we really know his father, Colonel Mehosky. I could not help but think of my own grandparents as I read this wonderful narrative.

As a professional educator, formerly a teacher of U.S. History and now a Principal, I found Ivan Mehosky's work a wonderful read and tribute to his father. This is the type of book, one with a personal story, which is so very useful to show students that those wars which have ensured their freedom are more than dates on a timeline or points on a map. Several times, I felt like I was part of the battle myself. The story goes much deeper than a book about war. Mr. Mehosky does an excellent job of telling the story of an era gone by but not forgotten. Being from the Reading, Pennsylvania area myself (Col. Mehosky's hometown), I was fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to attend a local book signing for A Story of A Soldier. It was incredible to see how the book touched so many. Old classmates, with yearbooks in hand, and neihbors from the old neihborhood showed up to greet the author and talk to him about his father, Col. Mehosky. They talked about the "good old days" long before he ever entered the Army. The stories I heard reminded me of things I had heard from my own family about the early part of the 20th century. This is a great book for anyone with a passion for that time period. Without question, this is a book for anyone who is a fan of the human spirit and the American Dream.

This book follows the military career of a man who deserves a sincere thank you, not only for his heroic actions in WWII, Korea and Vietnam but more importantly for his steadfast committment to providing leadership and superb training for the men under his command. He taught his men to think and react and without a doubt his leadership saved countless lives. At whatever rank, Col. Ed Mehoskey, an original member of H Co. 506th Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne (HBO's and Stephen Ambrose's epic Band of Brothers focused on E Co.)led by example and raised the "Bar" to heights that were attainable and necessary to prepare men for battle. War is hell but when the going got tough, the tough men under Mehosky's command got going! This true account of a soldier's military career spanning nearly 4 decades is testimony to the American Spirit. Mehosky is a great example of the "Greatest Generation" and he personally instilled in his men the desire to "Be the Best". Learn what it meant to go three up and three down and to be trained and ready for combat under any circumstance. This excellent book left me with a greater knowledge and understanding of the sacrifices and triumphs an officer in the US Army had on the men under his command while geting ready and fighting to defend the freedoms we Americans hold so dear. For any reader who wants to know more about the spirit and courage that has propelled America to become the leader of the Free World you must read this book. God Bless Col. Ed Mehosky and the men of his generation and above all else God Bless the USA.

that I had to buy THREE copies of the first book, because it would 'disappear' when I lent it to friends. I certainly wore out the binding of each copy myself, because it was one of the funniest books I'd ever read hands down. Naturally, when the sequel, "Revelation X" hit the shelves, I needed to have it, even though I knew I'd already given enough money to these raving hucksters(I mean, I loved the Church-bought the mebership and all). While not as side splittingly funny as the first one, this is still light years ahead of any other humor books. Each SubGenius book is literally crammed with things to read and look at, artwork and rants and gag philosophy from embittered nerds all over the world apparently, all about the mythical figure of Bob Dobbs and his plan to save us from the maw of the Conspiracy that is perpetuated by so-called normal people to destroy noncomformity. Obviously, if you are the shy, intellectual type with a truckload of inner rage and a brain that no one appreciates or understands, then this is your bible. Women Subgenii take note: there's a chapter devoted just to you. Enjoy one of the last decades' coolest in-jokes.

Bob has kept the secret well hidden, however there are those of us who have come to figure it out for ourselves. Prior to the New Testament, the Koran, the Book of Ulvolva (ancient text of Atlantis), the Book of Zen, the Zoroastrian Scripture, the Talba, the Tonka, the Willy Wonka, and the Sears Roebuck catalog-- we have, written in the time of Ancient Maldaistheregasinthecar (formerly Rowwanda East of Gucci), a holy text. If you have mastered the Tao of Jeet Condo, then perhaps you are ready for the Apocryphon.

Bob has encrypted the actual 'date of text.' In fact, within the Apocryphon are the architectural plans to the Ark of Noah, the Leaning Tower of Pizza (hold the anchovies), the Great Wall of China, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, and the electrical schematics for the Univac, the Cadillac, and the Rayovac--- all encrypted. Not to mention a fascinating 'Table of Elements' containing over 92 undiscovered elements and a killer Betty Cronkyte chocolate chip cookie recipe.

Bob knows, and perhaps with some basic instruction and years of grueling practice, you too could know. Keep in mind that the Apocryphon doubles as both a CPRRPMWPM and an MFCCOICSOIC manual. Having the knowledge, as Bob warns, is half the battle. Knowing just what to do with having the knowing of every aspect of everything and everything in-between everything in and of itself is besides the point. However, despite these dichotomic delemmic conundrums one must insist the practice itself is beyond the ability of even the most skilled novice. Therefore Bob suggests that perhaps the reading of the Apocryphon backward could produce more or less understanding of the meaninglessness of the attempt not to do so.

Using the Apocryphon I have gained enlightenment and understand that, had I not pursued these truths, I would have undoubtedly overcome. Thank you Bob for being there, even when I did not need you, and thank you also for your wisdom and arrogance.

"Something for NOTHING It Can All Be Yours Everything You Know Is TRUE "Bob IS THE PROOF" (Page ii) Throughout Revelation X I came across statements which at first glance might seem silly or nonsensical, and yet upon further inspection came across as bearing a kernal of truth. As for the quote above, in the context of the two nearby pictures of brains, one labeled "before" and healthy, and a second labeled "after" where the cerebral cortex has shrunk and become disfigured, it is a damning critique of the cult follower mentality, whereby one is crippled by the presumption of obtained truth, rather than continually searching for more truth. The "Bob is Proof" refers to the circular reasoning integral in the matinence of this veneer of possessing truth, observable in the fundamentalist who quotes his scriptures to say that his God exists because God revealed the scripture saying that he exists. Revelation X has the distinguishing feature of being hilarious while at the same time incisive, in fact, in some places brilliant when it comes to analyzing religion (especially Scientology) and popular culture, such that I am left wondering where to begin. One section I loved had to do with the nature of Revelation X and the Church: "The Church of Subgenius: Salvation, or Salivation? A joke disguised as a religion? Or an actual, secretive religion, disguised as a joke disguised as a religion? Or, an incredibly complex joke, disguised as an extremely ambiguous religion, disguised as a joke disguised as a religion? Just another excuse for obnoxious jerks, or the last bastion of human dignity? " (xiv) It goes on to ask the same questions of other religions: "Drugged by childish superstitions and fairy tales, they don't realize that they are enslaved by shadows on the cave walls. We were the ones who MADE those shadows in the first place, but try telling them that! Now they want to subject us to the mass hallucinations we first set in motion!" (xiv) By alluding to Plato's "Allegory of the Cave," it reminds me of the circumstances chaining people to the conclusions they were to make about their place in the universe in past historical epochs. It does seem like a joke to think that people would engage in human sacrifice to make sure that "the sun wouldn't burn out"...when we obviously see that the sun, controlled by the natural process of fusion, isn't going to burn out if we don't rip a few hearts out, that Allah/Yahweh isn't going to send fire and brimstone on us if we view gays and lesbians as fellow human beings. Well, some of us, that is. But hey, no prob according to "Bob"- "Think Stupidly. Act Globally." (3) Another insight I derived from Revelation X was a further understanding of the noncognitivist position, namely, that God does exist is not a statement or proposition that can be said to be true or false in the same way that "That chair is grey" can be said to be true or false. While I don't think that Revelation X is explicitly advocating that position, it uses language in such a way as to expose the gibberish that can surround any "statement" dealing with God, or the ethereal "holiness" or "grace" refered to as "slack." To name but a few: "God is everywhere...but "Bob" has already been...everywhere else...."'Bob' is the rabbit, and he is the magic hat, and he is the trapdoor on the tabletop....'Bob' is the Daisy Air Rifle, he is the 'B-B,' and he is the eyepatch on your little brother....'Bob' is the gas and he is the engine. And he is the oncoming out-of-control Mack truck on the wrong side of the road with the driver asleep at the wheel, and he is the pill which that driver took. AND 'BOB"S' YOUR UNCLE!" (4)[God is omnipresent. This bread and wine are the body of God. And God's your Father!- Ill-defined relationship between God and the universe?] "Dobbs ["Bob"] exists in the eye of an acausal "hurricane," a quantum storm generating enough Slackforce to coerce the odds and variances, the very physical laws of our Universe, into giving him exactly what he wants and needs from moment to moment. Dobbs never has to compromise his desires in any way; instead, the Universe must rearrange itself, and somtimes perform remarkable feats of acausality, in order to accommodate Dobbs." (5) [Cf. Aquinas, Unmoved Mover, etc.] I guess I do know how to end, however, as I feel I would otherwise quote the whole book. In the first chapter, it brings up the question of how much sense it makes for someone to say that God is loving, or angry, or has "concern" for the welfare of human beings: "Human anguish is a very high-priced drug among the Elder Gods. They will pay top dollar for the right quality of bottled torment, accumulated over a lifetime and pent up in the soul. They 'inject' that poisoned soul in highly concentrated doses, causing spasms of indescribable alien ecstasy...." (12) What would cause divine pleasure- and how do we know it would be human salvation?

The stories about the history, his family and the Indians around his life gave me a new perspective about this time in history. Ivan, an engineer, has told a story in this book about his experiences and involvement in the transformation of our nation from the 'old west' to the modern technological age. I have always been in awe of people who have had challenging life experiences. It was fun to read this book and see how all these experiences have shown God's leading in Ivan's life.

Ivan Allen is my uncle. (my mothers brother) I was very happy that he wrote this book because it brought back many memories dating back to when I would visit my grandparents farm in Sumner, Oklahoma. When I saw the photographs of my grandparents, (uncle Ivans parents) and his children and family, I got a very nostalgic feeling. Sumner, Oklahoma is a simple, hard working farm community in northern Oklahoma and when I read Uncle Ivans book, it brings back a lot of good memories which I will never forget that I had as a child growing up. The old wooden raft (a very heavy wooden raft it is!), is still located somewhere in Sumner, Oklahoma, probably sitting in the corner of a farm pasture near the Allen homestead. I would like to find that old raft and let Uncle Ivan know where it is located and possibly even buy it and give it back to him.. Ivan Allen is a fine christian man with high morals and dignity and I respect him very much. I only wish that I lived closer to him so that he and I could talk about the old homestead and listen to some more of his early childhood experiences at Sumner, Oklahoma. I highly suggest reading his book "Bad Times and Then There Was God" because it will enlighten you on the early times of northern Oklahoma history with sad,serious and funny stories of the past. Its great!

Ivan Allen is a personal friend of mine. He and I have known each other for about one year. After reading his book, I feel honored to know him more and make the most of every opportunity to talk to him. The stories and adventures that Ivan relates in his book are very compelling and exciting. My children regard his experiences as many do Laura Ingalls Wilder in her famous biographical stories.

I found this book to be an interesting look at Bruce Campbell's life and how he's been able to carve himself a niche in the entertainment industry. Like the introduction says, it isn't a tell-all story about the glamorous life in Hollywood. But it's definitely a biography about himself and his experiences. I think that it does a very good job describing how hard it is to work in this field, but without being a big sob story, since he doesn't seem regret his decisions or resent the life he's led in any way.

Many of the stories are already known to people who've followed him over the last few years, or have been to his website (the "lemon" automobile story comes to mind), but there is still enough new material to make it worth the read. There are also lots and lots of cool pictures. My personal favorite is his "wacky potato chip guy" promo shot. Probably the best part is his description of the days filming "Evil Dead". I also found the story about how close he came to getting the lead of "The Phantom" very interesting, since it's probably very indicative of what a second-rate actor goes through to make it into these top Hollywood productions. Outside of his career, there aren't many details about his personal life (except for his early childhood), but to be fair I get the impression that he spends a huge chunk of his life working. He more or less says that this is probably why his first wife asked for a divorce.

I wouldn't say that this is an essential part of your library, so it's probably a little too expensive for many people. I feel a little silly for owning a hardcover edition of this. But if you can get your hands on it, and you're a Campbell fan, then I think you'll really enjoy it!

It's not often one finds a literate actor-personality so willing to share not only opinions but be open about the process that leads one into filmmaking. But, it's so surprise that Bruce Campbell should fit into that category. In his website updates and in person, he comes across as a down-to-earth, intelligent guy who seems more comfortable as a poker buddy than a high-falootin' actor. His book, If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B-Movie Actor, reinforces that image.

Campbell starts at the beginning, with his parents, and goes through formative (and hilarious) experiences in his schooldays, including meeting Sam Raimi and other filmmaking contemporaries. The stories about making Super-8 films during and after high school are great, as was the process by which the team ended up making The Evil Dead (not a bad guide for people looking to break into the 'Biz, either). Campbell talks about his experiences in other films and TV shows like Brisco County, all the way up until his recent involvement in Xena and Jack of All Trades.

Campbell's tour-de-force is as funny as it is informative, and his tongue-in-cheek style resonates and makes for a very easy read. Even those not familiar with Campbell and his work, or movies in general, will find enough to keep them interested; fans will definitely want to give this book a once - or twice - over.

This is the first book I have ever read, cover to cover, since 1989! I have never been an avid reader, and find it hard to pick up a book and begin reading without losing interest and putting it down. This book, however, was different. From the moment I started reading it, I was hooked! Not only is Bruce Campbell my favourite actor, but he's someone who I respect and admire on a personal level.
As he says in his book, "This book is dedicated to the players on the second string, the B people, if you will, and I cheerfully include myself in that lot."
He is not ashamed to be considered a B actor. A lot of movie stars would rather prefer to be A movie actors or not actors at all, instead of admitting to being B actors.
Bruce's book isn't a promotion of his skills, or even an outright ad for himself, it's just his story of how he's been lucky in life.
I recommend reading this book, as it gives so much insight into the background world of the acting and stage and screen life. When we watch all those Oscars, Emmys and Golden Globe awards, the Hollywood lifestyle seems like the ultimate life! But, as Bruce so brilliantly explains, it's not always 100% class. Actors work hard, and are not the pinnacle of the universe.
I finished this book in less than a week. Usually I never read a Newspaper that quick!
Buy this book! It won't dissapoint!

Ivan Misner and his Business Network International organization first alerted me to the power of networking, and I have benefited greatly by using the principles outlined in his previous book "The World's Best Known Marketing Secret." Now "Masters of Networking," to which I'm proud to have been a contributor, gives you both the motivation and the how-to for becoming a master networker yourself. Read this book and use the principles that have made so many of its contributors so successful and you'll find yourself achieving your most important goals. If you have children about to head off for college or the working world, it would be hard to imagine a more helpful and practical gift!

For more than a decade, referral marketing has been a strong part of my business. I've done alot of reading on the topic and found Masters of Networking to be a great collection of real life experiences. It reinforced my commitment to word-of-mouth marketing and presented many new ideas. I applaud the work of Dr. Misner and Mr. Morgan, as they have put in a single document a wealth of information, in addition to the contributions they made to the book. Without question, Masters of Networking is a must read.

Masters of Networking is the most remarkable book that I have read by Dr. Ivan Misner and the "Masters" in their respective fields. This book shows you how to go from average to outstanding as a business professional. And what truly seperates people and businesses who are empowered to be successful. I had to read this book twice and I still feel that I haven't gotten everything out of it that I can. I am looking forward to re-reading this book again and again as a valuable business reference source.