Knowledge about fibroids and available treatment options has been changing rather rapidly. This book is clearly the most accurate and up to date at the present time (2003). In a changing field, accurate and up-to-date are critically important. That alone, makes Goodwin/Broder a must-read for any woman dealing with fibroids.

This book is well documented, giving citations chapter by chapter - so the reader has some idea what information came from which sources, and can refer to those sources should she wish.

It is very heartening to see an Interventional Radiologist (Goodwin) and a Gynecologist (Broder) COOPERATING to provide COMPLETE information about fibroids in ONE book. Too frequently, these two branches of medicine appear to be competing with one another, even trying to discredit one another, on issues relating to fibroids and treatment of fibroids. There are treatments for fibroids which involve each of these doctor's specializations. Together these two authors make it possible for women to consider the options based on the knowledge of doctors who support what is best for the PATIENT rather than what is best for the individual doctor's ego or pocketbook. This book does that and does it splendidly well. Broder and Goodwin together set out both the pluses and minuses of the various available treatments and what's appropriate when - regardless of whose specialty each treatment lies within.

The authors even cover what's known about treatments of the future including some currently in clinical trials. Goodwin and Broder also discuss lifestyle changes, suggest ways to implement some of them, and what effects one might or might not realistically expect from such changes. The book is rational rather than emotional.

Although this book is written by doctors, it is clear, concise, easy to comprehend and complete. It is not preachy. It does not talk down to the reader. These authors understand their audience and are able to effectively communicate needed information.

This is an informative, easy to read book which reveals important information we need to know. It puts the fear we may have into perspective and was very helpful.

This book was very helpful. I have fibroids and my doctor told me to have a hysterectomy. I am glad I read this book. It gave me a better understanding of my condition. I finished this book with an understanding of my diagnosis and armed with some questions to ask my doctor and a feeling that I was taking charge of my situation. Thank you, thank you , thank you.

This is a POWERFUL book. A good, quick read from some of our premier modern-day American historians. This collection of essays gives us an inside look at most of the presidencies of the second half of the 20th century. A must read for any history buff.

• Edmund Morris - Last fall, Morris published the controversial biography Dutch: A Memoir of Ronald Reagan. His book The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt earned him a Pulitzer Prize.

• Ben Bradlee - Author of That Special Grace, a tribute to John F. Kennedy, Bradlee is a vice president at the Washington Post. He previously was the executive editor at the Post who oversaw reporting of the Watergate scandal.

• David Maraniss - A reporter at the Washington Post since 1977, Maraniss earned a Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting for his coverage of Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign. He subsequently wrote the Clinton biography, First in his Class. His latest book is When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi.

The "Power and the Presidency" series was created on behalf of the Montgomery Endowment by alumnus Robert A. Wilson of Dallas, a communications consultant who put together a similar series, "Character Above All" (dealing with the impact of character on presidential leadership) in 1994 at the University of Texas at Austin.

These well written essays provide vivid glimpses of varying Presidential personalities, with thoughtful discussion of individual strengths and weaknesses. To me, especially in an election year where character is a major issue, it was an enthralling read, with highlights of qualities such as "Reagan's voice, which was a large part of Reagan's power..." or the speaking style of TR, with plosive P sounds, which "would pop with Gatling-gun force. The effect of his oratory was to bury every word in the psyche of his listeners." or the political genius exhibited by FDR who talked "at a level at which very few people could follow him and understand what he was really saying" that FDR also recognized in a young congressmen, LBJ, as "he saw Johnson understood _everything_ he was talking about." I enjoyed reading these examples of behavior and the illuminating contrasts such as: "It is hard to imagine two more different men than Dwight Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy..." or "despite the major differences in their temperaments--indeed, I would argue, because of these differences--Eleanor and Franklin forged their historic partnership..." I would recommend to readers the book "Presidential Temperament" by Choiniere and Keirsey, another well researched volume which gives an explanation of "how each President's temperament inevitably expressed itself in his behavior, both in office and in his personal life."

This book tells the story of a US Navy PBY crew that was shot down on a combat mission in the south pacific during World War II, how they were betrayed by the indigenous population to the enemy, and the fate that befell them by the cruel and remorseless Japanese military.

This book tells the story of a shot down and captured PBY crew in the pacific in WWII. It recounts the brutal, sadistic torture and murder these men ultimately faced at the hands of their Japanese captors. The author is the son of one of the murdered airmen. This is a poignant, personal account of a story that needed to be told. The reader will have feelings of rage at the way the Japanese treated the Americans and the way the American Government did NOT treat those Japanese responsible for war crimes. Very few Japanese were held accountable for their actions in the rebuilding climate of postwar Japan. I'm glad this story was told and I hope it is read by many. God bless the souls of all the airmen on that last flight of PBY No. 08233.

This is more than a history. It is a man's search for a connection with his father's experiences -- and with the father he never knew. It is also a very readable story. And it works well on all counts.

Mike Goodwin has done thorough historical research ... even to the point of finding the location where some of these executed POWs still-missing bodies lay more than 50 years later. Those who are researching POW experiences in the Pacific would do well to pay attention to Mike's bibliography.

The book is written by three veteran New York City reporters who were immersed in Koch's politics during his administration. Now, on the eve of his successor's inauguration for a second term, Koch is still in the news almost daily, making this book on his City Hall past -- what he does and doesn't want you to know -- a must for interested parties.

While the book is plumb full of interesting ideas and really abstract and creative details, it's really not the coolest Exalted book so far. In fact, since the Dragonblooded came out, I wonder where the authors' coolness ran. While reading the book I get flashed images of a bunch of middle aged former D&Ders sitting around a table, drinking soda and eating potato chips, trying to fit every single idea into this book. (Like a "Dual Monarchy" which is actually four personalities. Wait? Monarchy? Dual? What?) It's far too detailed, and this really takes away from those initial "cool ideas."
Yeah, the powers are cool, and Abyssals are tanks to fear -- that much is true. Don't by this book for the literature or the setting.

This book is the third major supplement to the core Exalted rulebook, which is more-or-less necessary for play. In it is detailed the life and times of the Deathknights-the Abyssal Exalted. Infused with death energy, these dark crusaders venture out to do their Deathlord patron's unholy bidding . . . or not. Some Abyssals come to deny their destinies, carrying out a shadow war against the forces of the Dead. But be she willing servant of darkness or its sworn foe, an Abyssal Exalted is followed by death wherever she goes.

Abyssals are created when a dying mortal is offered the once-in-a-lifetime chance of Exaltation, the chance to be infused with the power of a demigod. Those who refuse, die. Those that accept are healed and taken to the bosom of their patron Deathlord, there to be taught the ways of sorcery and draped in the funeral garb of the unliving.
In a setting where divine heroes are rather rare, Abyssal Exalted are scarce among them. There are but perhaps 50ish at any given time (compared to a few hundred Solar Exalted, a few hundred Lunar Exalted, a few score Sidereal Exalted, and perhaps 15,000 Terrestrial Exalted in a world of 50 million mortals or more), each carefully shepherded by their dark patron. Able servants are lavishly gifted with arms and armor forged of black ore and unfortunate souls, and taught the secrets of Necromancy (a dark mirror to the sorcery found in the core book and the Book of Three Circles).
Beyond the backgrounds available, Abyssal Exalted have a great deal of innate power in the form of charms and anima abilities-many of which are twisted versions of Solar charms. Why is this so? Because the soul of each and every Abyssal Exalt once belonged to a Solar hero. Captured by the Deathlords, twisted by horrible sorcery, the Abyssals duplicate the roles and castes of the Solars (including, then, the Dusk, Midnight, Daybreak, Day, and Moonshadow castes)

Deathlords are powerful Underworld entities that act as patrons to the emerging Abyssal Exalted. To this point, the origin of the Deathlords has been cloaked in mystery-no more! It is revealed that the Deathlords (of which there are 13) are in fact the souls of 13 Solar Exalted of old, who in rage and sorrow at the treachery of the Terrestrial Exalted turned to the Primordials whom the Solars had so recently slain. Ten of these powerful beings are described in detail, leaving 3 for ingenious Storytellers to flesh out (so to speak). I might add that one of the best things about the Deathlords are their names, which range from evocative (Walker in Darkness) to the enigmatic (Eye and Seven Despairs) to the downright weird (Dowager of the Irreverent Vulgate in Unrent Veils). In addition to the Deathlords, this book covers the inhabitants and geography of the Underworld-which, as you may surmise, is a bleak, brooding reflection of the living lands of Creation. Included are a large number of ghostly charms (Arcanoi) and rules for heroic ghost characters, much as the core book covers heroic mortal characters.

All in all this is a well-written book, mostly free of the typos and misspellings that have plagued other recent White Wolf releases. While the Abyssals are an excellent addition to the core rules, in some ways I feel that this book was unnecessary. The presence of this book-even if no Abyssal characters crop up in your game-completely strips away the mystery and magnificence of these heroes of the dead. It leaves very little to the imagination. The book also draws heavily from Wraith: the Oblivion (for obvious reasons), including terms such as Stygia, spectre, and Arcanoi: but rather than seeming to ape that worthy game (R.I.P.), Exalted: the Abyssals still clearly conveys the exotic, alternate-universe feel that characterizes the game.

Hey, Storyteller: Some players are going to see the Abyssals as the answer to their prayers. Here is a divine killing machine, something so evil and unnatural even its flaws end up killing innocents. With its fuzzy morality, dark imagery, and general nastiness, Abyssal is going to attract twinks and powerplayers like rotting meat draws flies. If you prefer the Abyssals remain the mysterious foes presented in the core rulebook, don't buy Abyssal. Don't let your players buy Abyssal (and if they do, swipe it and feed it to the dog or something), because it's sure to deflate the enigmatic aura of the Deathknights.

Players Take Note: Abyssal Exalted, despite their powers, have a certain number of handicaps to keep in mind while considering one as a character. Though filled with death energy, they are yet living-which makes them something of an oddity in the Underworld. They cannot regain Essence in Creation without stealing it from living things, typically by drinking blood or eating flesh (and that's fresh flesh, not just a rare steak). Furthermore, the Abyssal version of the Great Curse comes in the form of Resonance, which they gain instead of Limit-and they gain it much more readily. Acknowledging your old name? Point of Resonance. Dwelling in a house with the living? One point per night. Siring or bearing a child? Four points. And like Mage: the Ascension's Paradox, Resonance is nasty-not to you, but those around you, with effects ranging from the minor (warping and tarnishing holy symbols) to the middling (blighting all crops in your line of sight) to the major (spontaneously creating a Shadowland). However, for death-dealing, Essence-reaping, antipaladin action, Abyssal Exalted are without peer.