The 'true' X-men from back-in-the-day are finally available for the X-men fans of today. First off, this book contains the first ten issues of the series, including individual covers, in full color on glossy stock and and hard bound. These stories (Uncanny X-men 1-10) were written in '61 and '62 by Stan Lee and drawn by the Jack Kirby, with both a forward and afterward by Stan...'nuff said. It tells the origins of the X-men (original team: Professor X, Cyclops, Beast, Angel, and Iceman), the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants (Magneto, Toad, Mastermind, Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver), introduces modern mainstay characters like Jean Grey, Blob, and Kazar all for the first time, and guest-stars old-school Marvel money-makers like Namor the Sub-mariner and the Avengers. New-school fans may be a bit thrown by the presence of sixties throw-back characters like the Vanisher, Unus the Utouchable, and Lucifer or the lack of explanation of Magneto's powers or his prior relationship with Xavier, but it's worth it to see the Beast and Angel before they turned blue...It is incredible to see how good the story was in the sixties, even reading it now after the year 2000.

This collection of comic books (most specifically, The X-Men 1-10) is the ideal novel for comic book readers: it includes enough issues to hold one's attention for quite a while, but it also is in color, so that purchasing the book is a worthy investment. It covers the origins of the original five X-Men (Angel, Beast, Cyclops, Iceman, and Marvel Girl) and their first missions under their wheelchair-bound leader Professor X. Although The Essentials version of this book features twice as many issues from the series, this one is a much better quality book, including the cover, the color inking, the paper itself, and even an introduction by the inventor of the X-men himself. What's more, once you're done with this one, you can follow it up with Vol. 2, which includes issues # 11-20. A great read, collector's item, or book just to have around, you owe it to yourself to buy The X-Men Vol. 1 #'s 1-10.

There is a sense, albeit very simplistic, that can look at "The X-Men" as a cross between Marvel's two most successful comic books, "The Fantastic Four" and "The Amazing Spider-Man." From the former you get the idea of a group of superheroes who received their powers through mutation (specifically, exposure to them good ol' cosmic rays) with the idea of a superhero who is alienated from the very society they are trying to success. As it was made clear from the first issue of "The X-Men," mutants were feared by "ordinary" people. The sub-text of the prejudice of the majority against the differences of the minority certainly became stronger as the series progressed and is perhaps its most defining element; certainly it was the centerpiece of the promotional campaign for the film version. I remember liking the comics because the original X-Men were basically teenagers (Scott Summers and Jean Grey are the proverbial starcrossed lovers here). That meant it was easier to identify with them, especially since the Legion of Superheroes had about a hundred members and it was always a hit-or-miss proposition that your favorite one would be involved in the story in any given month.

This first volume of "X-Men" comics collects the first ten episodes of the series, written by Stan Lee and drawn by Jack Kirby. We are introduced not only to our merry band of mutants (Professor X, Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Angel, Iceman, and the Beast) but some of the seminal villains for the group: Magneto (#1 and 4-6), the Vanisher (#2), the Blob (#3 & 7), the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants consisting of Magneto with Mastermind, Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch and Toad (#4-6), the Sub-Mariner (#6), and Unus the Untouchable (#8). There are also those fun clashes between heroes with the Avengers (#9) and Ka-Zar (#10). What stands out from this list is that Lee and Kirby were able to come up with THE X-Men villain right off the bat with Magneto, who represents the flip side of humanity's fear of the mutants. He also makes up for the Blob. It is always fun to see what gets abandoned from these early issues, most notably Bobby Drake as the Snowman and Professor X pining away for the lovely Jean Grey because he is old and confined to a wheel chair (that sure would have been a very interesting love triangle once you throw Scott Summers into the mix). None of these stories are particularly great, but these are the first ten issues of what would eventually become THE comic book on the planet so you have to check these out to see how it all began.

I am a reader of self help and positive thinking type of books. I read this particular book when it first came out in '96...almost 6 years ago....and it still remains a favorite for me. It touches on more than the common "rah rah rah" method. This book makes you realize the unbelieveable strengths that we are ALL born with, but that we don't develope. All of my life I've heard the term "mind over matter" and didn't pay it much attention. This book puts reality to that saying and now I truely understand what it means. The human mind is a God-made computer and none of us use our brain to it's fullest potential. Ms. Milteer writes with such an easy flow, that this book is hard to set down, almost like a novel!!! It's astonishing.
Excellent book that I seriously recommend to everyone....readers and non-readers. The ideas and the realization that this book brings will change your life and give you control of yourself and the situations that are presented to you....large and small.
During a week's bout with the flu, I picked this book up just to thumb through it and ended up reading it again....thank heaven. You won't have to force yourself to sit and read this one, once you get started, you'll have to force yourself NOT to be reading!

Lee Milteer's book, Success is an Inside Job, is about how to get what you want and how to reach your potential by using spiritual principles. Her techniques include using your intuition, letting go of the past by re-programming, positive self-talk, goal setting, creative visualization and habit busting to mention a few. She gives you practical "to dos". This book is an inspiration and following her techniques really works. She stresses committment to yourself and to be the best you can be. I have used these techniques and passed them on to my children. I recommend that you try them. I personally owe a great deal to Lee. Thank you!

We live in a time when we are inundated with self help books. But Lee Milteer has found the real key to success. And I don't just mean success in business and money (though she gives plenty of outstanding advice in that area, too!), but success as a person as well.

If you're going to read one book that will really make a difference in your life, this is the one.

It's funny. I got a 770/800 on my verbal SAT. My friends can't believe I did it by studying a book comprised of funny little cartoons and rhymes. It sounds funny, but it works!

Studying from a gigantic book of thousands of vocab words are boring and scary. This book however, actually makes it fun! I didn't think useless vocab which is tested on the SAT could be fun to learn, but I was wrong.

Great book. If you are studying for the SAT verbal...Buy it!

I got my book three days after my order and it was well worth it. After gettin it i read for about an hour and learned about 65 words the book contains about 300. The book is well illistrated, it made recalling the words realy easy. All around great book and serces it purpose very well.

so much fun to learn from. I remember all the little pictures!!!!!

All For Animals: Tips And Inspiration For Living A More Compassionate Life by Karen Lee Stevens (founder of All For Animals, a pro-animal organization based in Santa Barbara, California) is a straightforward, detailed, "pet owner friendly" guide to living a life kind to animals. Stevens' informed advice ranges from purchasing household products and cosmetics that have not been animal tested, to spaying and neutering to curb pet overpopulation, to making healthier food choices. All For Animals is a must-read guide and reference for every animal lover, and a very useful consumer information resource for the shopper who wants to know which brand-name companies have a cruelty-free track record.

This book truly has a "sleeper" effect. It comes off as unassuming and just generally pleasant, and when I finished reading it I sort of shrugged and thought, "Well, what a nice little book."

Ha! The truth is, this book is quietly but steadily reshaping my life. I guard against being strident towards others and generally despise "confrontation," but All for Animals has helped me learn that in the past I've been completely silent where this wasn't necessary. This book has suggested to me a peaceable yet strong way to express myself to others in the context of hurt toward animals. I suspect this is because it has given me a whole new way to talk to myself on the subject.

For instance: this week at work I found myself getting up and walking around my cubicle and engaging myself in a conversation with a fellow who was talking about killing chickens for research and tossing off casual remarks like "Well, if you have to kill an animal, why not a chicken?"

We had a spirited yet amicable discussion. In the end, the fact that I've been a mostly a vegetarian since I was a teenager wasn't sufficient ammunition against the fact I was wearing leather shoes. But because the discussion was kept at a friendly level, what I took away from it wasn't animosity against this other person, but self-examination about those leather shoes. Had I not read this "nice little book," I know I would have overheard my coworker and thought, momentarily, "Gosh, that's not right," but brushed it off and not got up and talked with him. And was I beating myself over the head about wearing leather? No, not at all: I was just calmly (but steadily) wondering about it.

Karen Lee Stevens has something special to offer in a world that stampedes to become polarized and politicized around animals as an "issue." The deep beauty of this book is its ability to reach out to the human species with warmth and subtle depth and say: I understand that you can't do everything all at once, just try this one little thing and see if you like it. I am eager to see Ms. Stevens continue and expand upon the gifts she has to offer, and I challenge savvy booksellers to place this title not just among the animal-related offerings but in the (human)self-improvement category as well.

Wondering how you can help animals? The new book "All for Animals: Tips and Inspiration for Living a More Compassionate Life" by Karen Lee Stevens helps answer that question. This book is full of simple, easy ways to adopt a cruelty-free lifestyle. For example, buy household and personal care products that haven't been tested on animals, have a meat-free meal, attend an animal-free circus, voice your opinions against dissection of animals in the classroom and show your support for animal protection legislation."All for Animals" includes interesting animal rescue stories written by people who share what they learned from these encounters and the profound emotional rewards they received. In all these instances, the animals were saved from lonely, painful lives and introduced into environments where they were loved and well cared for. "All for Animals" also includes a reading list for those interested in learning more about animal issues, a list of on-line resources, and a list of companies that don't test their products on animals. "All for Animals" isn't preachy, overly sentimental, or graphic to shock you to into living a more humane, compassionate life. It simply offers information on how to be more animal-friendly in ways that makes sense. You'll learn to love and appreciate your companion animals more deeply as well as respect the rights of all animals to a peaceful existence.

Carleen Ellison wakes up unsure where the last week went, or what happened to her little boy. Someone else is pretending to be her, and her ex-husband is playing along. Carlie runs to Kane Kindacid, the man she once loved -- the father of her son -- for help.

Kane doesn't know what to make of Carlie's story, but he's sure she's the real deal. Just as he's sure he never got over her, even after she married his cousin. And now he has to help her rescue the son he never knew he had. Will he be able to let her ago again when this mess is finally worked out?

Adrianne Lee writes a compelling mystery and a great romance about a love that never truly died.

What a fantastic read this is. I almost didn't buy it since it's a secret child book but Adrianne has never led me wrong and she didn't this time either. Don't miss this one!

I can't add much to what's already been said. Adrianne has never written a bad book but this one is something special. Loved Kane and Carleen's story. If you haven't checked her out, you don't know what you're missing!

Ms. O'Neill gave me a chance to see and feel some of the things my beautiful 6 year old son does. He is Autistic and truly a gift. The words to thank Ms. O'Neill for this opportunity of letting this "big worlder" inside my sons private world, escape me. I had highlighter ready and used it often. I will refer back to many passages for years to come.
I was unable though, to give this the highest rating due to the very personal experiences and generalization of them for all autistics the author gave. I felt the authors pain from past discriminations and crule treatment especially in a public school setting. My son is now in 1st grade and fully mainstreamed. He is obviously different to the other children. The kids in his kindergarten class last year and now in 1st grade are nothing but affectionate, kind, patient and understanding. I do not feel it is wrong to mainstream some Autistics. They are individuals and each situation is unique. What is good for one may not be for another.
I also believe this book may not be for the parent of a newly diagnoised child especially if the child is very young. There are portions of the book that are hard to handle for even the experienced parent like myself. What I mean by "handle" is Ms. O'Neills statements that lead me to think she is totally against any intervention at all. While some parents might be looking for the "cure", which in my opinion is pointless and also is denying your childs special gifts , others want to help their child learn to deal with the big world around them. Our goal should be to find a balance. We should give them all chances of being able to cope with life, possibly become independent and to rejoice in who they are and what a gift they are to us and the world.
I encourage you to read this book, though I caution any reader who might not understand this is one persons experiences and may not reflect all Autistics lives.

I am Autistic, and I love this book. Autism is not a condition, it is a personality type. This book succeeds in making that point. This book is all about acceptance of the Autistic individual, a refreshing change from books about eradicating Autism from the face of the earth. I would also recommend "Walden" by Henry David Thoreau. I believe that it is another book about how an Autistic person views the world. It is of my own opinion that I think he was Asperger's Syndrome.

THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST BECAUSE OF THE AUTHORS ATTUTUIDE. SHE IS ATISTIC HERSELF. SHE GIVES AN ACCEPTEING ATTUTUDIE. I REALLY AGREE WITH HER POINTS.

This book is loaded with great information that is presented in a logical and consistent way.

However it is not up to date. It is written on 1.2 of the spec, whereas Version 2.0 is already out there.

It doesn't cover the mobile version of XHTML, which is in the 2.0 spec as an alternative to WML.

Phone.com no longer exists and I couldn't get any of the examples to work with the Openwave SDK 5.0 Emulator.

If this book were updated, I would buy it.

This book takes you from the basics of XML to WML, the foundation it gives you in XML is so solid that you can begin right away writing or coding to write your WML pages. In three days I'm already using my phone to administer servers remotely!

PD - The UP.Phone simulator is a great choice.

After buying and attempting to use 3 different WML books, I guarantee you that this book is the best among the bunch. The straightforward clear presentation and language, excellent index, and simple explanations make this book a winner. I tried Inside WAP Programming Applications with WML and WML Script by Niskanen and also WAP, A beginner's Guide by Bulbrook. Niskanen's book was extremely confusing and Bulbrook's was OK, but nothing compared to Beginning WAP, WML, WMLScript by Soo Mee Foo et al. If you are getting into WML or a longtime pro, I highly recommend this book as the one to not only explain the language, but also to keep on your desk as THE reference.

Christine Bennett is in the process of readjusting to "normal life" after spending 15 years as a cloistered nun. At a town meeting, she speaks in defense of disabled twin brothers accused of killing their mother 40 years before and to her surprise is put in charge of researching the case. As she starts to dig into the past, she meets a helpful (and smitten) police officer who helps in her search for the truth.

Christina does not run around accusing people of the murder without evidence, judge suspects harshly for their past actions or deliberately place herself in danger which is a refreshing change. This is a refreshing cozy mystery with likeable characters and an engrossing mystery.

If you can read (or listen to the audiobook version) this story and not be in tears by the end, you are a stronger reader than I am. This was one of the most moving stories I've ever read. Ms. Harris is able, in the guise of telling the simple tale of a nun who left the convent and gets involved in a mystery simply through the process of living her everyday life, to create characters who are so sympathy-engendering as to make them part of your life. They become like family--and their deaths had me sobbing.
Add that to a well-crafted mystery story, and you have the beginning of a mystery series of books which one will want to read, and re-read in later years.
May Ms. Harris be able to keep on writing Christine Bennett
mystery stories!

This was the first Christine Bennett mystery I read. It was so good I recomended it to my family. I was in my fifties then but the book was rated as superb by my daughters in their twenties and by my husband. From then on I've read all Ms Harris' books. She's fabulous. Maybe you could say they're cozies but I don't think so. She has a deep sense of plot and characterization. Kix is a real person, the men and women involved in her investigations are psychologically correct. To make things short, I love Ms Harris books. They are not only good mysteries for the dentist's waiting room: they are very good novels.

Having read SWAN'S GRACE, I was a little leary of reading this book but did so at the constant urging of a good reading buddy. I really enjoyed this book and found it much better than its predecessor. Lucas and Alice are both wonderful, but I still had a lot of questions at the end that I won't go into since people reading this review may not have read the book yet. The story grabs you and keeps you interested, I just wondered if everything was "wrapped up" as it could/should have been. Overall, a very good book.

This was a great romance. There were a few predictable parts as with most romances but the ending was not what I expected! Over all the book is really good and I have read it more than once!
I would recomend reading the other two books in the series first so you know who everyone is ect.

A gorgeous piece of work merging a powerful courtroom drama and intrigue with a poignant passion, Linda Francis Lee's NIGHTINGALE'S GATE is sadly overlooked and under-rated by romance fans. The plot centres around grisly serial killings of prostitutes milling around Boston alleys and the victims are marked by an imprint of a nightingale. Lucas Hawthorne, the heart-throb and notorious rake who opens the Nightingale Gentleman's club is the prime suspect. The commonwealth prosecutor, Walker Kendall is determined to send him to the gallows. Grey, his brother has the foresight to engage him Alice Kendall, who is Walker's daughter. She is spurred by her father's lack of confidence in her to win the courtcase.

As investigation continues, more facts are revealed to piece out the puzzle. Linda Francis Lee throws in some delicious red herrings and prime suspects including Alice's father, Clark - her father's protege and prosecuting lawyer, Bradford Hawthorne -Luca's father. The mystery is spine-tingling and dark given the decadence of the Boston underground. Yet the courtroom drama's magentism cannot be compared to the triumph of passion between Alice and Lucas. Lucas is a brooding hero who despite being the owner of the scandalous club, is a man tormented by the loss of his innocence and a former lover. Alice is capable as the female lawyer who shows courage in her job and her righteousness and intelligence is worthy of emulation. The professional relationship is soon overwhelmed by emotions and desire, yet the question of whether Lucas is the killer hangs in the balance.

Nightingale's Gate is Linda Francis Lee's most solid effort so far in the trilogy after Dove's Way and Swan's Grace. It soars with an emotional and heart-rendering finale and the propulsive intrigue is galvanizing and gritty to keep you awake throughout the night. Already selected by Amazon.com's editors as one of the top ten historical romance in 2001, this book is a high-flyer with reviewers. It is a gem waiting to be unearthed by astute readers.

The book is touching, I'll give Ann Imbrie that, but really, she doesn't have enough material to warrent a full length book. Because she lacks many facts, she invents what she doesn't know and does a good job doing it, but the book should be marketed as such i.e. it is really about her feelings and reminisces of her dead friend, not what happened to her. An excellent book to borrow from a friend, check out from the library, or purchase used, but i wouldn't pay full price for it.

I have not read this book as it is out of stock and I just found out about it but this crime is in Ann Rule's book You Belong to me, if someone wants to read about the killer Gary Taylor.

I really enjoyed reading the book. I am an eighth grader at Bowling Green Junior High. I felt like I understood alot about the Lee and that I could relate to some of her problems. I thought that the book was wonderful. Thank you Ann Imbrie!