This book is THE reference on Chlamydomonas, the single celled alga sometimes called "green yeast". The sourcebook contains detailed protocols for working with this organism, as well as comprehensive information about its cell biology, metabolism, etc. The only drawback is that this book is somewhat old, and was written before many of the molecular tools for working with Chlamydomonas were perfected, such as transformation or positional cloning using BAC libraries. Still, anyone interested in Chlamydomonas MUST get this book.

This book is essential for any WordPerfect8 user. No other book I've found contains the valuable information presented.

THIS BOOK AS THE TITLE STATES "STRAIGHT UP!" IS AN EXCELLENT GUIDE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. THE MESSAGE IS EASY TO UNDERSTAND AND THE BOOK READS AS IF DR. TAYLOR-GERDES IS PERSONALLY TALKING TO YOU. EACH CHAPTER FOCUSES ON THE TOUGH ISSUES THAT TEENAGERS ARE FACED WITH TODAY. THIS BOOK HELPS TEENAGERS REALIZE THAT THEY CAN BE HIP, SMART AND HAVE THEIR LIFE TOGETHER WITHOUT FALLING INTO THE TRAP OF NEGATIVE PEER PRESSURE.

Why is this book 80 dollars? I saw it in the LesbianNation and decided to order. Can't figure this out at all...no matter how good it is, I don't think I will be paying 80 bucks for it.

Feminists, Lesbians, and Bad Girls alike will enjoy this book whether or not they identify as Femme. This text serves to focus attention on Femme issues and could be of use to anyone - queer, questioning, straight, etc. who is searching for a broader understanding of the topic. By that same token, it could also be a good resource for butches who are in need of a little "schooling" (you know we love you!). While I preferred the less academic contributions, the text in its entirety would be an excellent addition to any Lesbian or Women Studies class. I appreciate the editors efforts to include voices from diverse backgrounds, styles, and perspectives. I especially liked the contributions of Gaby Sandoval and Lisa Ortiz who used a more narrative, casual style and spoke of personal experiences. It is always a pleasure to read works by well-known authors, yet it is important for new voices to have a venue in which to be heard. Harris and Crocker have done a fine job mixing such a wide variety of styles. This book has something to offer everyone and is a must for Lesbian/Gay collectors.

Despite the fact that I thought the ideas were unusual, I found the reading rather dull and uninteresting. Nothing in the entire work kept me wanting to turn the pages.

Harris seems to lack a distinct style all her own. It seems as though she borrows much from other writers, but not to the point that it's obvious, to her credit. For the most of it, I found this book no more entertainign than a campfire story, only without the frightening surprise ending.

Having spent a great deal of my time growing up in Texas, I did not tend to much identify with any specific aspect of the work, as some critics have praised. It almost seemed mundane. Texas twists on others' styles do not, to me, constitute good works of literature. Perhaps a more colorful use of language could do Harris some good in future writings.

But, to her further credit, her imagination does not seem to be a shortcoming. I expect more outlandish works from this author.