Photographer Nancy LeVine spent the better part of a decade capturing images depicting her pair of Australian Shepherd sisters, LuLu and Maxie, in all kinds of settings, from romping on the seashore to riding in a car, and all kinds of moods, from frenzied activity to measured serenity. Her crisp duotone images are honest, natural, real moments, unlike the contrived artifices other animal photographers such as William Wegman employ.

Hence, Ms. LeVine presents a deep yet subtle vision of how these dogs experience the world and interact with other dogs and with their humans. (If you have never owned an Aussie, it's possible you may not fully appreciate the genius of her photographs and her subjects.) Sometimes the "truth" shines in the dog's eyes or reveals itself in an image of a dog unabashedly having fun. I'm not sure if there are any high-minded lessons here, but something of the exuberance and intensity these dogs experience transcends the pages.

Poet Joseph Duemer contributes extraordinary, insightful phrasing that melds seamlessly with the mood of each photograph and the combination celebrates fully the Zen of dogs. He offers just enough detail and form without trying to manipulate or dictate emotions and perceptions.

Folks who do not share their lives with canines will find this book entertaining. Those who do will find it magical, and, among this group, those who have Aussies of their own will keep this well-crafted and well-designed book within easy reach.

I had always known that dogs were really sensitive human beings in fur coats, but I had never seen photographic proof until I saw this book.

'Ae, he mea 'ilio pono kela. These are wise dogs.

This tiny gem of a book is priced to give out like candy canes over the holidays! The profound images of photographer LeVine's miniature Australian shepherds serve to reflect places in the human heart that you may not even have been aware of. Poet Joseph Duermer's aphorisms - often amusing, always wonderful - spill through the pages. This is a stunningly crafted little book as well. Every detail - the use of duotone, the rich paper and binding, the beautiful choice of inks, the competent layout, the striking dust jacket--is perfect. Even the author's statement of purpose is beautifully expressed and sheds light on the fact that this book is about so much more than dogs or photography. This book is a masterpiece of elegance and wise grace.

Abstract macro photography art underwater! If you like any one of these things you will love this book. The beauty of nature in deep rich detail that jumps off the pages. Truly enrapturing

I would recommend this book as the FIRST, early introduction to magnetism -- OUTSIDE of school! (or even for home-schoolers) -- for the ever-inquisitive mind of a young grammar-school age child who already has some curiosity in science. I would give the child a refrigerator magnet or, ideally, a horseshoe-shaped magnet, to use along with this book. Even some bright 6-year olds could get something from this interesting book, and a lot of 8-to-10 year olds could, too! Still probably suitable for up to 12-year olds who have never really taken up the subject, but develop a sudden interest or practical questions.

The vocabulary is not difficult and the printing is large and double-spaced throughout the book. While this is an older publication of "Scholastic Book Services," the many, many black-ink drawings will be inspiring to the learning child.

The book is organized around these questions, which are excellent for the young mind: How do people use magnets in their work? What things will stick to magnets? Can a magnet work through things? What part of the magnet is strongest? Why do we make horseshoe magnets?

This book is a great value as an early, FIRST way to handle this subject for a child.

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Noted author and scholar Rabbi Jacob Neusner wrote, "this book brings to synagogue song the discipline of the musician, the learning of the scholar, but most important, the aesthetic sense of the pious person who serves God in the beauty of holiness. Teaching us what has been and what can be, Levine promises to turn what is into something better:musically a service to God through aesthetic beauty consonant with the musical tradition of Judaism. A book of enormous value to the life of Judaism today."

In addition to giving Jews everywhere a key to unlock the secrets of their traditional chant, the book is also a practical guide to one branch of a universal musical tradition: liturgical chant. It's a must read for anyone interested in what makes the cantorial art so compelling to listeners and so important to worship.

I've read many books on the subject and this is, by far, the best one out there for beginners who want to build a succesfull aquarium. Very easy to read and understand. You will learn everything you need to know and more about water chemistry, fish and plants.

I've been keeping fish for well over 12 years and this is, without question, the book I always recommend for people new to, or getting into, fishkeeping. Levine thoroughly and clearly explains water chemistry and its effect on your tank, equipment functions and purposes, how to calculate the number of fish your tank will hold healthily - everything a beginner or someone returning to the hobby needs to know. There are excellent sections on determining what fish will "go" with others, characteristics of many common - and not so common - fish and even a very good section on live plants. I can't praise _The Complete Fishkeeper_ or Dr. Levine highly enough.

This book is very informative on the keeping of home aquaria, the author is obviously very knowledgeable and knows his fish. From species profiles to chosing a filter, this is a great book for beginners and full blown aquarists alike. It really is too bad it's out of print. :(

I can honestly say that this is the first cookbook that I've ever sat down just to *read* for fun. My friends all want their own copies, wondering how I found such a different and funny thing. The Schipaccis rule.

This book is the coolest thing that I have read in , like, forever! It's so funny, so off the wall, but I still learned tons of stuff that I never knew before! Buy this book, you won't be sorry!

This book is fantastic! It's simple, funny, and I really felt like I learned something. There's tons of great pictures showing how to prepare the food and it's so well explained that anyone can do it. Now I can cut up a chicken! I could never do that before. And it is SO funny. The front of the book is all about Joe Schipacci's childhood in Baltimore and how he learned to cook and shop. There's lots of characters and jokes but the best thing about it is that Cordon Blue Collar is the only cookbook that I've ever really USED. Do yourself a favor and pick up this book.

Published at the same time as the release of the film, "Notes from a Film Maker" offers a great deal of back-slapping and generally high praise as written by the producer, Levine and the director, Richard Attenborough. It's actually a very short book with plenty of glossy photos from the production and written pieces by Levine and Attenborough. This book is out of print, but was great fun to review as a fan of the film. The most disappointing part was that there was very little insight offered into the actual production. What comes off is that Levine and Attenborough have a great deal of respect for each other and don't have a bad word to say about anyone.