Marriage Can Be Forever, Preparation Counts is a fantastic self-guided or workshop-based approach to evaluating yourself, expanding your possibilities, finding a potential spouse and then systematically getting to know each other so that you can make it for a lifetime -- and beyond -- with joy, mutual growth, and fun!
I would recommend this to ANYONE who's interested in making a marriage last beyond just media hype and romantic movies -- I especialy think young people, parents of people considering getting married, and people who've been married would benefit. It's so helpful because it's not only practical, it's spiritual and uplifting.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

This book is an excellent guide for those interested in investigating the character of a prospective spouse. Guided by the Writings of the Baha'i Faith, it give practical applications to the principles of consultation, communication, honesty, etc. It has definitely enriched my married life!!

This book is an excellent guide for those interested in investigating the character of a potential life partner! Guided by the Writings of the Baha'i Faith, and meshed with practical tips for addressing marriage, this book is a great resource, for both spouses to be and their families. I've found it very useful in my marital life!!

Mauve Desert is an excellent book and especially interesting for people interested in postmodern, translation and/or feminist theories. It is also a great example of a "hypertext" or non-linear text and one which incorporates scientific metaphors into the plot seamlessly. Brossard has done an exceptional job of both illustrating and dissecting issues of translation and language, especially as they relate to the world of mothers and daughters. Mauve Desert deftly negotiates several issues of linguistic mobility, both within the framework of the book and in the translation from the French original. She slips in and out of the languages of English, French and mathematics with ease. Ironically, despite this, my only issue with Mauve Desert is precisely one of translation. In both the French original and the English translation there is some linguistic cross-over in her word-play. Although the translator (Susanne de Lotbiniere-Harwood) does an admirable job with the bulk of the book, there are some expressions that should have been left as they were in the original (in my opinion). Regardless of this minor issue, there is nothing that truly detracts from Brossard's text and I recommend it highly - particularly the French original if you can read the language and are lucky enough to get your hands on a copy (they are even harder to come by than the English version)!
(N.B. I would prefer to give it 4.5 stars because of translation issues, but I can't bring myself to give it a 4.)

I agree with the first reviewer. I recommend this book to everyone, although I have heard that some people find it a bit difficult to read at times. I think this is partly because the book has a dreamlike quality to it - by that I mean time moves strangely sometimes and there are different elements all acting at once - but like a dream, the whole flows together. If anyone is interested, an artist did a multimedia project, with the same title, based on the book. I think the artists' name is Adrienne Jenik and I believe she taught in the University of California system. The project she created is great, and it adds a level of interpretation and complexity to Brossards work. I highly recommend it.

Nicole Brossard is brilliant. It is advisable to read up on feminist theory a bit before you dive in. Otherwise some central symbols and meaning will be lost to you. If you like David Lynch... Brossard is way better. Some knowledge of the French language would be a boon also, if one is inclined to onamastic study. read it. then read it again. then put it aside for a year. read it again. repeat as required.

Esta obra, habiendo sido publicada en el 1953, es completamente actual y vigente. Langer combina una potente mente sistemática, un finísimo y consistente análisis filosófico junto a una sensibilidad propia de una artista. La autora habla del proceso artístico desde dentro. En este libro pone los fundamentos de una filosofía del Arte, (haciendo mayor énfasis en la Música, (ya era hora!)) y esboza un camino muy consistente y sistemático para establecer de qué tipo de conocimiento estamos hablando cuando nos referimos al arte. Analiza el proceso creativo del artista con tal sensibilidad que cualquier artista se verá reconocido en gran medida en su propio quehacer sin ninguna violencia.

Altamente recomendable para cualquiera que busque una mayor consciencia de lo que supone el proceso artístico en todas sus dimensiones, así como los cimientos de una epistemología del Arte, seria y consistente... Una delicia de lectura!!
Después llegaría la continuación con su magnífica obra 'Feeling and Form'

Written in the 40's, but still as valid today as ever. Not exactly PC in style or language usage, but none better for clear and concise description of the human philosophical/mental condition. As we start to scratch the surface of our gray matter in the upcoming years, this theory of the mind gives us a thorough understanding of where we are. We are symbol creating creatures and that defines us as we are constantly defining our surroundings.

_Philosophy in a New Key_ treats with a wide range of deep philosophical issues, but Langer writes in a clear, accessible style, so that the book should be both intelligible and enjoyable for a wide audience.

The book starts with the proposition that the questions we ask are more important than the answers we give, since the questions determine the potential range of answers and the shape of the world we live in. It ends by proposing a critically defensible way to deal with the "loss of meaning" which Galilean natural science's "disenchantment of the world" has brought about.

Although written in 1948, _Philosophy in a New Key_ remains vital today. Indeed, in key ways it still remains (alas...) ahead of *our* time.

A truly great -- humane -- work.

I just read the other reviews of this book and feel compelled to add that it had a similarly profound effect on my life. It is only published every 20 years--1947, 1967, 1987 and hopefully again in 2007. It is the best children's book ever--an unrivalled compilation of timeless--and non-commercial--poems and rhymes. Only Shel Silverstein has come close to achieving the same greatness. I learned the whole book by heart as a child and my grown up sisters and I still recite the rounds together when we are feeling silly. Everyone should have this book in their permanent collection.

I thought I was the only one who remembered this book. Its so hard to find a copy these days I was starting to wonder if I had imagined it's existence. It was this book and NOT Dr. Sydney Friedman, of M*A*S*H fame that can be credited with the gem, "Ladies and Gentlemen take my advice, take off your pants and slide on the ice." Among other things, this book shaped and validated my sense of humor.

I read this book at least 100 times and I still love it to this day, 26 years later.

I received this book as a promotional gift from a publisher two days ago. I'd planned to read it "some time during the winter"... in other words, putting it off. Then I just kind of thumbed through it... and lo and behold, I couldn't lay it down. I read it twice since it came in the mail a couple of days back. It's a GREAT book, I can totally recommend it.

I read this book several months ago, before it was available here. I must say, questions that I've had all of my life... about God, about the Universe, why we're here, etc. etc. ... were all answered within a few hours in the reading of this book. This book has turned my life around! Definitely recommended.

This is an amazing work of art and teaching. The author writes in a fascinating and interesting style, easy to understand, yet exciting enough that you can't put it down. She talks about every possible question someone might have in regards to metaphysics and interjects her own experiences in an entertaining fashion. Definitely a MUST to read and have.

I'm not a bad banjo player,but i'm not a good one either! As plectrum banjo books go I have had them all, but this is by far theee most clear and well written banjo instruction book ever presented. I know this book will help anyone improve their banjo ability and musical knowledge,because it sure has helped me.

If you are like me, living in the middle of plectrum nowhere, you only have a vague idea of how a plectrum banjo should sound. We've heard a lot of Bluegrass, as well tenor banjos tucked away in the background of a Dixieland band, and maybe some Harry Reser or Eddie Peabody virtuoso recordings. Just enough to whet our appetite for the greater range and melody breaks possible on a plectrum banjo.

The typical sound of a 4-string ringing away is a difficult sound to get out of a banjo, however, and the necessary slow beginning steps sound nothing like the real thing. The trouble with most instruction books is that you can't hear them. Playing triplets, for example, is the key to the 4-string banjo sound but a slow triplet sounds nothing at all like a triplet played at the hyper velocity of a professional player.

The Volume I CD takes you through each and every exercise in the book. Not only can you see the exercise, you can hear it played properly at the level of speed compatible with the exercise.

The Volume II CD has a recording of David Frey playing every tune exactly as it is written in the Volume II book. With the CD, you can play along with David as you follow; (a) the standard "lead sheet" notation, (b) the chord chart showing only the chord(s) in each measure so you can chunk along with the backup, or (c) play the chord melody as represented by the chord diagrams for every note in the tune.

The CDs and the books present a fabulous way to learn to play this instrument. I heartily recommend the whole set to anyone with the slightest interest in playing the plectrum banjo.

I was waiting for this book to come out for the last ten years... and I didn't even know it! It is very complete and well organized. The two volume arrangement works quite well. The first volume consists of lessons and techniques. The second volume is filled with songs and sheet music showing you every single note and chord position! What usually slows me down is not knowing a good transition chord fingering... but Dave and Susanne solve that by listing every single note for every song. Wow... just like having a teacher available at all hours of the day or night... and as any dedicated banjo player knows... that's when you practice! Buy it, you won't be sorry. I've been using it for 4 weeks and I'm only seriously up to chapter three so far. It is loaded with good information! Another good feature is that you can scan ahead and pick some items that move you at your own pace. Be sure to get the two CD set that goes with this... now you can practice with the music playing at the proper speed. What'll they think of next?

This book is really smaller, faster and smarter.
All differential diagnoses incl. labs are included.
And it works.

Good job!

Very handy and powerfull.
All differential diagnoses in a very small form factor. Contains a list of over 800 symptoms, abnormal findings and physical signs. Even all relevant laboratory tests and their differential diagnoses are included. For students, residents, nurses and all other healthcare professionals.
I use this book several times a day and really can recommend it.

I have read two chapters by her in a undergrad class that surveys aesthetic philosophy, I am buying this book to dig in deeper to what she has to say. If you are interested in a book which defines every word effectively, and is written in Modern American English, this is your author.

I have only read chapter 1 and I would like more imput on the chapters pertaining to visual art.

I really liked the book! Ms. Whayne is my language arts teacher in school--so it's neat to see her books online.

Loved the suspense promoted by the author and the references to local towns in NH and northern Massachusetts. The wit and creativity in the book reviews within this book kept me giggling. The developing of Miranda's cooking skills as the book progressed was a great aside. This book is a loaner

Excellent resource. No other such comprehensive reviews of human tissue sources exist. The authors did an excellent job putting together a consice, easy to read manual. Should be on every biomedical researchers desk.

An excellent read. Very complete and concise. Ground breaking material