I have read both Golf is A woman's Game and Power Golf for Women. Although i agree Golf is a Woman's Game is a great book Power Golf For Women wins by a nose. You can't go wrong with either of these books. I just like the emphasis on power and this book has really improve the distance in my game. VERY MUCH RECOMMEND

POWER GOLF FOR WOMEN is a perfect follow-up to GOLF IS A WOMAN'S GAME. If you liked GOLF IS A WOMAN'S GAME you will love this book!!

I believe I have read almost every golf book published. The theory and terminology of this book is both new and exciting. However, I do not understand the author's insistence on directing her book's toward women.

Although "Power Golf for women" does address the anatomical differences that will affect a woman's swing, I believe the title of the book should have been "Power Golf". This book would benefit any male player and by directing it toward women the author has lost a good male audience.

Ms. Horn is without a doubt the first lady of golf instruction. However if she wants to become golf's next guru she's going to have to bridge the gender gap.

This book sits rather oddly with others in the Institute of Economic Affairs Choice in Welfare Series. Whilst the sub-title 'Welfare before the Welfare State' suggests that this is an account of self-help swept away by the state the content is more contested arguing that the self-help which was available was confined to the skilled and semi-skilled working class rather than to all of the working classes at the time. This point of view is not particularly challenged, a fact which, given the genesis of the project, is surprising to say the least.

Before Beveridge is a welcome addition to the literature about welfare before the state intervened in Britain. Contrary to the establishment history books which used to argue that the benevolent state stepped into a welfare vacuum, a number of studies have challenged this claim with books and scholarly articles demonstrating that the working classes were more than capable of providing education and welfare for their families by themselves as individuals and in groups long before the administrative machine moved in.

In this slim volume it seems that the editor and the staff at the IEA Health and Welfare Unit have rather abdicated the case for individual enterprise in welfare provision to those authors who put forward the view that in reality this provision was available to a select number of the working classes and the unorganised and the poor were not able to avail themselves of the opportunity. The so-called liberals appear to stand aside in the face of the attack and do not attempt to join battle with those propositions. I find the papers of Whiteside, Harris, Vincent and Thane to be particularly well researched and argued as well as persuasive given the paucity of David Green's paper especially.

The weakness of the writers who suggest that there was indeed a need for the intervention of the state in bringing welfare provision to the neediest in British society is the determination to overlook the evidence that many of the disenfranchised working classes who did not belong to either friendly societies or trades unions were determined to provide education for their children regardless of their personal circumstances. The fact that individuals of limited means were capable of identifying, by themselves, often without any education of their own, options for the betterment of their children over the longer term and were prepared to forego current onsumption to pay for it speaks volumes which significantly undermines the position supporting the need for state involvement.

This is a very thought provoking book which adds substantially to the lierature and which colours the debate about welfare provision more vividly than before. I would heartily recommend the book to sixth form and college students of history and social policy as well as practitioners of the black arts of social policy and policy-makers in general.

This book sits rather oddly with others in the Institute of Economic Affairs Choice in Welfare Series. Whilst the sub-title 'Welfare before the Welfare State' suggests that this is an account of self-help swept away by the state the content is more contested arguing that the self-help which was available was confined to the skilled and semi-skilled working class rather than to all of the working classes at the time. This point of view is not particularly challenged, a fact which, given the genesis of the project, is surprising to say the least.

Before beveridge is a welcome addition to the literature about welfare before the state intervened in Britain. Contrary to the establishment history books which used to argue that the benevolent state stepped into a welfare vacuum, a number of studies have challenged this claim with books and scholarly articles demonstrating that the working classes were more than capable of providing education and welfare for their families by themselves as individuals and in groups long before the administrative machine moved in.

In this slim volume it seems that the editor and the staff at the IEA Health and Welfare Unit have rather abdicated the case for individual enterprise in welfare provision to those authors who put forward the view that in reality this provision was available to a select number of the working classes and the unorganised and the poor were not able to avail themselves of the opportunity. The so-called liberals appear to stand aside in the face of the attack and do not attempt to join battle with those propositions. I find the papers of Whiteside, Harris, Vincent and Thane to be particularly well researched and argued as well as persuasive given the paucity of David Green's paper especially.

The weakness of the writers who suggest that there was indeed a need for the intervention of the state in bringing welfare provision to the neediest in British society is the determination to overlook the evidence that many of the disenfranchised working classes who did not belong to either friendly societies or trades unions were determined to provide education for their children regardless of their personal circumstances. The fact that individuals of limited means were capable of identifying, by themselves, often without any education of their own, options for the betterment of their children over the longer term and were prepared to forego current onsumption to pay for it speaks volumes which significantly undermines the position supporting the need for state involvement.

This is a very thought provoking book which adds substantially to the lierature and which colours the debate about welfare provision more vividly than before. I would heartily recommend the book to sixth form and college students of history and social policy as well as practitioners of the black arts of social policy and policy-makers in general.

Anyone who gardens and enjoys typically dry Maine humor will appreciate this first book by Corrilla Hastings. It's hard to find a so called "mystery" that you can't figure out the ending to before the book is complete and this was most definately a surprise ending! Also fun reading for any Maine native as there are many actual landmarks of the state.

This is a perfect book to take on your summer vacation. The characters are likeable and real and the plot moves along at a pace that is perfect for those lazy summer days.

I really searched to find this out-of-print song book and do not regret the time spent. A must for piano or guitar players -- with or without small children.

I felt that this was a wonderful book. I read this book to a third grade classroom and they all loved the story. They especially loved the illustrations. I loved the way all the animals seemed to blend in with with the plants. I would recommend this book to everyone. This book is a must see for all children and adults.

I'm suprised to be one of the first reviewers who didn't particularly like Ms. Green's latest book! After loving Jemima J and Mr. Maybe, I was eagerly anticipating the arrival of Babyville. Although the book is well written with likeable characters; I just couldn't get into it or relate. Maybe it's because I'm nowhere near considering having a baby. Of course that's the main focus of this novel. Babyville is three women's stories and their very drastic conceptions (or attempt at conception) and the drama that goes along with having a child. The first woman is Julia, a high end tv producer who's trying to save her relationship with her boyfriend and fill a void by having a baby. The next is Maeve who has the same job as Julia and would rather die than have a child at this stage in her career. And the third is Sam, Julia's best friend, who's pregnant with her first child. I have to say the book would be great for anyone who's planning on having a baby, is pregnant, or just had a child. But if you're not at that stage in life, it's a little hard to relate to.....

For those who have loved Jane Green's work in the past, as I have, this exploration into the next phase of life (committed relationships with offspring) was a welcome and wonderful trip. Green's previous work (Bookends, Mr. Maybe, and Jemima J) are some of my favorite books and I think Ms. Green is a wonderfully talented storyteller. I'm really glad to see her moving in a more mature and complex genre. I think it's time - and I look forward to more of it.

As for this newest book, "Babyville" revolves around the lives of three very different women. Seeming perfect Julia, who is a successful TV producer, career driven Maeve who gets faint with the mention of motherhood and mother in training Samantha, who can't wait to buy those maternity clothes. Of course, things don't go as they expect (otherwise, why write the book) and it's those twists and turns that make this a great Jane Green experience.

I really enjoyed this one --- it gets better with age, and I suggest a couple reads to really appreciate it. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Cheers!

I've been a big fan of Jane Green's other books, so I couldn't wait to read Babyville when it was released. I actually was able to get a paperback copy from the UK before it was released here in the States. It's the story of three women, Julia, Maeve and Sam. Julia desperately wants a baby, thinking it might revive her lifeless relationship with her boyfriend. She tries to get pregnant for a year without success. She tries everything, including some funny rituals and following old wives tales. Then there's Maeve, who's a high power business woman climbing the corporate ladder as a TV producer. Having a baby is the last thing on her mind, but she finds herself pregnant after a one night stand. She's horrified at first, and plans to have an abortion. But then she has second thoughts and starts to like the idea of being a mother. Sam is already a mother with an 8 month old. She's crazy about her son, but her devotion to him and the idea of being the perfect mother borders on obsession. She's also having doubts about her marriage even though her husband is a fun, loyal and loving man. Her thoughts start to stray when she meets Dan. She gets a massive crush and starts thinking about having an affair. Her best friend tells her she's being crazy and must be suffering from some postpartum depression, but Sam doesn't agree.

This book, like so many others from Jane Green, is hilarious. There's a little sex, a little romance, a strange love triangle, talk about both the ups and the downs of having kids, and fun, embarrassing moments. The ending is nice and happy and tied up in a perfect little bow. It's a fun, light summer read. Read it. You won't be disappointed.

Yes, yes, I know. In the past, I have explained that I hate predictibility and stories that seem non-realistic. Well, in this book, only a couple of parts made me say, "Yeah, right!" The rest made me say, "OH YEEAHH!"

I don't know if it was the sexy Nick character, or Libby, the main character, or her irritating mom. I can't pinpoint it. It was extremely enjoyable.

Libby is a brit chick who works in PR (Thank goodness it didn't focus too much on her job, like some other chick books, I would have been very bored) It had just the right amount. She was trying to make a morning news woman famous, all the while, charging up her love life.

She meets Nick. No money, but a lot of charm! He's an aspiring writer, and he was "supposed" to be a fling. He's fun, good in bed, and if he was real, I would even try to grab him! She tries to keep it casual, but he sees through her, and slinks out of the picture. In comes Ed. Yawn, is all I can say, and that's how he is supposed to be. He's apparently famous in the financial world, and rich as Aaron Spelling, but he never has time for a social life, or to date for that matter. He falls head over heels for Libby. Now, she must decide. Should she be with the predictable, terrible in the sack, but loyal and in love Ed? Or, should she be with the fun-loving, wonderful, but broke Nick? Read to find out!

Unfortunately, yes, this character places a little too much emphasis on the "money" bit, and living a rich life, but I can forgive it! I just felt that it was so well written (especially the bedroom scenes) and even with 357 pages, I was never bored!
Highly recommended!

I was in the mood for something light, something funny, and I found Mr. Maybe, and it was the perfect match. Jane Green's tale of a young woman in search of love in London (yes, we've read these before, but that doesn't take away from the fun) is amusing and entertaining. Libby, our heroine, meets Nick, a hunky commitmentphobe. They think they will have a little fling, but somehow, start to fall in love.... Nick really wasn't Mr. Right anyway, too poor, yucky friends, etc. So Libby hooks up with one of the wealthiest eligible bachelors around. Now there's Mr. Right, right? OK, not the most original plot, but the characters are a lot of fun. Libby talks to you as if you are her best friend, which makes the novel an enjoyable, breezy read. The supporting cast are all believable and no subplot takes away from the story at hand. If you are looking for some fun summer reading, look no more. This one is loads of fun. Enjoy

I must admit, I love a good romantic comedy and 'MR. MAYBE' by Jane Green has all of the ingredients to, in my opinion, make it a five star book! It is the story of Libby Mason a twenty-seven year old PR executive, who is looking for a Mr. Right who is handsome, has a good personality (although that goes without saying), and most of all is rich. Instead she meets Nick, a gorgeous writer, who makes her laugh, is fantastic in bed and very affectionate but who is also out of work, lives on government assistance, and is allergic to commitment. Despite all of this Libby is crushed when things don't work out between her and Nick. But after a night on the town with best friend Jules, Libby meets Ed one of England's most eligible bachelors, according to a very popular London magazine, who just so happens to be an extremely wealthy investment banker and dotes on Libby in every way. Unfortunately Ed is ten years older than Libby and much too "straight" for her, has a hideous mustache, and is awful in bed. It is lots of fun watching Libby trying to sort out her feelings for Nick who "is not ready for a serious commitment" and Ed who is looking to mold her into the perfect wife, while giving her everything she could ask for in the process.

'MR. MAYBE' is an incredibly fun story with a great cast of characters from Jules, Libby's very down to earth best friend to Amanda Baker a wannabe famous, social climbing, TV presenter. All in all I would highly recommend 'MR. MAYBE' to anyone looking for a fun, fast read for a day at the beach. This was the first Jane Green novel that I've read but it certainly will not be the last!

One of the first fantasy books I ever read, it has stood up to multiple rereadings. De Lint weaves a tale of mystery and magic in a unique land with the courage and compassion of one woman. This book is amazing.

De Lint is by far the best at blending urban reality with fantastical lands that are just "around the corner". He has done it again with this book. I have as many of his books as I could get my hands on...you'll be hooked, although Moonheart was by far his best. If you like him, you'll also like the Taliswoman series by Carole Nelson Douglas...Book 3 of that series is coming in November, 1999. (The other 2 are Cup of Clay and Seed Upon the Wind.)

This is the first of the de Lint books that I have read, so I did not know what to expect. It was more than I imagined from a book of only 250 pages. The world he created was believable and even though not described in detail it was well-crafted. His actual prose were very good and the characters, for the most part, varied. The setting is much deeper than one would expect, I could see an epic 800+ volume set within this backdrop. The chapters were short and kept the story on a rapid pace. It reminded me a lot of the White Hart by Nancy Springer another excellent (short) book.

The okapi was discovered in 1901 and is sometimes called the forest giraffe. Little was known about it until recently; it lives in the rainforest of the Democratic Republic of Congo (previously known as Zaire). The okapi is very unique and only about 200 are found in captivity; wild populations are threatened. This is the first book in English about this endangered species. The book brings together all that is known about the okapi in a very readable format and is illustrated with lovely drawings by one of the authors. The book is introduced by renowned scientist Dr. Jane Goodall; ALL royalties are used in the country of Congo-Zaire to preserve the rainforest, the okapi and all the other plants and animals which call this place home.

Jane Green is one of my favorite authors. First Jemima, then Mr. Maybe, and now Straight Talking. It just keeps getting better.