The Great War, largely unknown to most Americans today, was one of the great turning points of history. In addition to millions of men, other victims of the War were Faith, Hope, and Glory, and the comforting sense that all would come right in the end. Twentieth-century despair and cynicism were born in the mud and blood of Flanders and Picardy.
The remarkably persistent pull of the conflict is represented here by works prepared for a 1994 joint seminar by the Great War Society and the Western Front Association. Papers include explorations of the role of forts in both World Wars, a splendid analysis of the German soldier by Dennis Showalter, and an inquiry into the death of von Richthoven. Desmond Morton recounts the experiences of Canadian POW's, (they were shamefully mistreated by the Germans - Hunnish excess did not originate with the Nazis), and Paul Fussell presses on with his familiar themes, most of which will be of limited interest to the average reader of military history. A very worthwhile collection overall, however.

(The "score" rating is an ineradicable feature of the page. This reviewer does not "score' books.)

This book is a wonderful, moving chronicle of one of Broadway's most famous long-running musicals. With a wealth of information about the show and the people who helped make it so successful, told in their own words, The Longest Line is something everyone who loves A Chorus Line should read.

This is a really touching tribute to what some feel was the most powerful moment in Broadway history. The shared thoughts from cast members and others involved in this glorious production are really heartfelt and are a joy to read. I enjoyed all the trivia throughout the book and also was pleased with the awesome pictures posted. This is the perfect book for any Chorus Line fan. I would really recommend it.

Such a beautiful coffee table book, I love it slightly more than the show it's about! The pictures are unbelievable: Ann Reinking as Cassie! When she could still dance! And talk! The only down-side is its immense cost: I actually had to prostitute for a week and sell my roomate , but I guess that's cause I'm an actor. Even if you're not an ACL fan, this is a really great tribute to the men and women of "the Line." (that sounds so military! MMM!)

Paul Rand was a giant among designers, and one of the key reasons that graphic design exists as a profession in the United States. Heller, obviously a great Rand fan and friend(not to mention a prolific author), has given his subject his due, tracing Rand's evolution as an artist and the arc of his career. From a 1942 Autocar annual report whose design is astonishingly current to some work for Dubonnet that perhaps hasn't stood the test of time as well, Heller's choices of accompanying materials is excellent, illustrating as well as telling Rand's core philosophies: Effective graphic design is straightforward, purposed, and well-reasoned. This is a straightforward, well-assembled book that falls short in two very minor ways: While much is made of Rand's European influences, none of this work appears in the book, and select examples rather than just mention of Rand's contemporaries would have done a better job of placing his work in a more historical context.

I just received my book today and have not been able to put it down. Beautifully written and lavishly illustrated, Paul Rand by Steven Heller pays true homage to a man who was blessed with true talent, wit and intelligence. An amazing talent, and a fascinating book. A must-have for any serious design student or professional.

a book to keep for designers. heavy with ideas and great graphics. having known paul rand and being inspired by him the book also presented some graphics i have not seen as it was before my time. a book to refer to about design in general. solid text and research. miho

This book is fantastic for all baseball lovers. It puts you in touch with the real person that Babe Ruth was and how caring he was. I found out stuff that I never really knew about him, such as his rough childhood and how interested he was in several different sports. This book is great for people who like to look at pictures, but if you want to read more than see, then this book is not for you. It provides great picturely information about his life but it could use more pictures of him with his baseball team.

i am not understanding how julia babe's adopted daughter wrote a book about him and his adopted daughter dorothy had nothing to do with it is dorothy dead or she just doesn't wanna talk about it. I'd really like to know about it because it just left me hangin and i did like the book it was very good and there are lucky to have a father like babe ruth i think there the luckiest kid's in the world to have been adopted by george herman ruth jr. it most take alot to open up about your father who lost his battle with throat cancer.i am so sorry for your father's death i lost my mom at the age of twelve of nasalpharonyx cancer it was hard but i am making it today with 1 beautiful son andrew his my gift from god thanks for letting me explain ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~anonymous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I found this book not only to be filled with the wonderfull works of Claude Monete but it also has a great insight to his life and the imprssion he left on modern art today. This book also contains full fold-out pictures of some of the artists best works. For anyone who has ever enjoyed any of Monets work you will love this book.

This book is a perfect addition to any art library. Having seen "Monet in the 20th Century" in Boston at the Museum of Fine Arts, I was well prepared for the exhibit by having read the book first. I found the exhibit to be an extraordinary example of Monet's achievment in his later years. This book focuses on the works of Monet starting at the start of this century right up to his death in 1928. All through this period of Monet's life and including the representation of the body of work produced within those years, this book never skips a beat. Although not an all-encompassing look at his complete works of that period, this book offers the best look out there of his paintings as well as his development throughout the last quarter-century of his life. I found it to be in keeping with what is already known about Monet's later years, but certainly not devoid of interesting insights. The quality of the book, it's contents, including all of the color plates reproduced within is very good. I would not have an art library without Monet representation, and this is the ideal book for an addition or a starter.

There's been a resurgence of interest in the ancient world recently, with a number of authors(Colleen McCullough, Steven Saylor and Lindsey Davis coming quickly to mind)setting their works ancient Rome. Greece has remained in the hands of Mary Renault, but now, in "Gates of Fire," Steven Pressfield illuminates an aspect of ancient Greek life other authors usually brush off-the Spartans and their warrior city. The Spartans are frequently cast as the control-freaks of their age, and indeed their Stoic philosophy combined with their complete focus on war and the preparation for it, has made it difficult for them to earn much sympathy not only from modern readers, but from their contemporaries. Pressfield loves these tough guys, and readers will too. Yes, they are completely dedicated to war, but with that focus comes a mighty sense of humor and a great love of family and homeland. Told from the point of view of the slave Xeones, readers will develop the same respect and affection for the Spartans as the narrator does. Pressfield's account of the battle of Thermopylae is chrystal-clear, horrifying and thrilling at the same time. Through superior storytelling, one of the turning points of world history is made as fresh as the latest news, and a hell of a lot more interesting.

This book is a phenomenal look at a Spartan and militaristic society. It describes in full detail the love, loyalty and duty that military personnel feel towards one another as they face the ultimate test. It also shows the trials and travails that develop the necessary requirements of a person who will sacrifice their very life for their country. The novel is clearly written and fast paced for an exciting read. Steven Pressfield's ability to draw upon the experiences of Persians, Spartans, soldiers, women, servants and kings to create this historically significant event makes this book one of the best I have ever read. The author is not trying to advocate a 21st Century Spartan society, he is brilliantly depicting a historical event while exploring some remarkable truths about what it takes to be a soldier. Anyone with an open mind about history, philosophy or military affiars will love this novel!

This book held me from the first page. It fits easily with the great war novels like Shaara's "The Killer Angels", Jones' "The Thin Red Line", and Webb's "Fields of Fire". Pressfield has given us a look into the culture and philosophy of Sparta that has been lacking from any popular accounts of the period. His investigation into the bonds formed among combat soldiers should be read by the MBA's who run our country's defense, from political generals/admirals to the inexperienced bureaucrats and politicians of Clinton's "Free Willie" Defense Department. That said, even those of us shaken by "Saving Private Ryan" understand that the hell of a modern battlefield differs greatly from the hell of the up-close-and-personal, hand-to-hand, sword to shield, nightmare of heavily armored infantry battles in the ancient world.

One of the scenes in this book that most stays with me is that of the Spartans Dienekes, Polynikes, Olympieus, and Aristodemos, sent as emissaries to the island of Rhodes to try to rally support for the Greeks. While there, they meet with Egyptian marines (subjects of Persia) and the usual amount of verbal jousting takes place between these men who will soon be fighting each other in Greece. An Egyptian marine teases the Spartans about their short swords, refusing to believe that they are the weapons actually carried into battle. How could such diminutive apple-corers possibly work harm to an enemy? the Egyptian officer wonders aloud.

""The trick is"--Dienekes demonstrated, pressing himself chest-to-chest to the Egyptian Tommie--"to get nice and cozy.""

And the Spartans do exactly that at Thermopylae.

I can never remember the person who said that "a rational army would run away." but this novel offers an explanation for the men who walk into the maelstrom to certain death, why they do it and for whom. With generals like Leonidas, leading from the front of the phalanx, not from a throne well behind the combat, free men excel in giving their all for their freedom, their families and (can one say it these days?) their god(s).

Get this book as quickly as you can and read it--slowly.

We all love parts of Star Wars, but why settle? For example, he could take a novel like Defenders of the Holy Grail and make it as magical as Lord of the Rings. His fantasies miss connections with the modern world His studio could be making real statements about the human condition instead of lightweight _______.

Wonderful book about the great filmaker who gave us such masterpieces as THX 1138,Raiders of the Lost Ark and Star Wars. . . .very rich and well done with beatiful colored pages, and comments from other filmaker on the movies of George Lucas. . . . a wonderful edition that would look great on anyone cofee table,so go out and buy it today.

This book gives you a sequence of events in Lucas' creative empire. It also contains interesting quotes from the man himself as well as other significant contributors to his work. It may come as a surprise to some of us that Lucas' goals are quite similar to our own; the only difference is that he has a very strong will to make it all come true.

Contained in this book are his projects that touched many who will never imagine the same way again.

"Gremlins" is one of my favorite movies, about a furry little creature (a Mogwai) named Gizmo who is adopted by a young man, Billy Peltzer. Billy's given three simple rules to abide by: don't expose it to sunlight (or else it will die), don't get it wet (or else it will multiply into more Mogwai--or Gremlins, depending on its current stage), and never feed it after midnight (or else it will metamorphosize into a killer Gremlin).

While I love the movie, I wasn't too pleased with this loose novelization of the film. The author seemed to want to write his own version of "Gremlins"; he barely stuck to the script--dropping, adding, and altering several scenes along the way. This is evident right from the beginning with the prologue--a quick but unimportant explanation of the Mogwai's origin as alien beings on the planet Enz. (Since when?)

The one good thing about this book, though, is the dozen or so color photos taken from the movie. The cute black-and-white illustrations of Gizmo and Spike at the beginning of each chapter are also a nice touch.

The intended audience for this book is apparently preteens, though it's appropriate for all ages. However, I'd recommend sticking with the movie instead.

*spoilers included*

He did a superb job on BACK TO THE FUTURE, and he did just as well on GREMLINS. As he did in BTTF, here he takes us *inside* the characters, where he reveals more of their background, secrets, and ambitions. In particular, the origins of the Gremlins and the conversations between Gizmo and Stripe were excellent additions.

The only flaw is the same one that haunted the novelization of BTTF--it seems that Gipe was not given the final draft of the screenplay to work with. In the book, Mr. Futterman dies. In the actual movie, however, he was only seriously injured; the filmmakers apparently decided to spare him at the last moment. But this is a minor flaw that does not detract too much.

Recommended for GREMLINS fans, and anyone who wants to see how movie novelizations should be done!

Meet Gizmo the Mogwai. A cuddly little creaturer which comes with a list of three rules:

1) Keep him away from bright lights. They could kill him.

2) Keep him away from water. A single drop will bring you another Mogwai.

3) Don't feed him after midnight. A single bite will bring about a terror like no other...GREMLINS.

Author George Gipe turns a fun B-movie into a literary masterpiece of equal parts terror and laughs. This book contains much that the movie was missing. We learn the origins of the Mogwai and Gremlins. We hear conversations between the creatures. And we hear about past incidents of Gremlin escapades.

The best part of this novel is the start of the Gremlin invasion. We jump between reports being relayed to the local radio stations and the terrifying experiences of the hero's neighbors.

George Gipe only wrote three novelizations in his career: GREMLINS, EXPLORERS, and BACK TO THE FUTURE. All were excellent, but left you hungry for more of Gipe's work. Where did he go?

If you are lucky enough to find this book, by all means pick it up. You'll love it.

If ever there was a man who followed Christ's example it was Robert E. Lee. This book illustrates such a man. It illustrates the strength of character that men lack in our society today....lacking even in our churches. This book is a must read for all men who are interested to know what a Christian gentleman is. Well done Reverend Wilkins. May Lee's example, which you have illustrated, set an example for others as it has for me and bring glory to God.

If ever there was a man who followed Christ's example it was Robert E. Lee. This book illustrates such a man. This book illustrates the sort of gentleman that is lacking in our society today, lacking even in our churches. Truly an example for all to follow. Well done Reverend Wilkins.

This book reveals a side of Robert E. Lee that is not explored as much as it should be. The character and Christian testamony exhibited here should be an example to us all. I found the reading to be spell bounding and very hard to put down. Thanks to the authors for a non-bias view of this great American hero.

This is an excellent book, but the information is about 3-4 years old (Probably 4-5 years if you consider the time to publishing)! That is pretty dated information for this field, especially with the MANY newer agents. Make a new edition guys!

Excellent choice! If you buy this item you will acquire the basics of psychopharmacology psychiatry students need. I am a second year postgraduate student and found it very helpful, concise and updated. It presents the major indications, therapeutic uses, side effects, and mechanisms of action for every drug. The tables give you an easy way to compare each medication caracteristics and the book offers the facts that will help us choose the best drug that fits our patients needs. Its format let us carry it with us everywhere so we can take a quick look and review the information anytime we need it. I highly recommend it!