"A Time of Golden Dragons" is a visually stunning book. Song Nan Zhang provided the illustrations, and co-authored the text with Hao Yu Zhang. The book is an introduction to the image of the dragon in traditional Chinese culture. The authors discuss the place of the dragon in Chinese astrology, the relationship between the dragon image and the Chinese emperors, and other topics. There are many marvelous, full-color illustrations of dragons in various forms. Overall, this is a well-done educational text.

Nan Weizenbaum's The Timebroker is a chilling science fiction novel written by an extraordinarily talented woman, about the revolutionary effects of the O-Transformer, an invention that allows people to purchase time. Those not wealthy enough to buy time, however, become chronogens whose O-Energy is siphoned while watching large-screen videos. A dark and disturbing extrapolation of human nature when given technology with limitless power, The Timebroker is a compelling and recommended read from first page to last. The Timebroker is also available in a hardcover edition (0738864463, ...) and an ebook format ....

Inspiringly written by Nan Gurley, Twice Yours: A Parable Of God's Gift is a powerful Christian picturebook for children, about the sacrifice Jesus Christ made for all human beings. Warmly illustrated and enhanced with beautiful, full-color artwork by Bill Farnsworth, the gentle prose and spiritual method make Twice Yours a wonderful and memorable picturebook for young readers ages 4 to 8.

Simply the best book I have ever read! Well writen and very imfomative! Joseph E. Medley Rocks!

I loved this book when I first read it many years ago, and I just had the pleasure of reading it again. Follow the foibles of Ellen, Kay, and Debbie as they come to terms with the concept of popularity. Written in the first person, Ellen secretly names the trio the "Unchosen," and describes their individual attempts to tackle self improvement. From Ellen's horrifying steak and water diet to her "romance" with her mysterious pen pal, Norris, you will find yourself laughing out loud and hoping that she'll ultimately succeed. Kay pulls no punches...rude at times, but always painfully truthful as to the situation of the "Unchosen," and poor Debbie, who will do virtually anything to find romance...this beautifully written book is funny, entertaining, and sometimes sad. It may have been written in the early 60's, but the situations are equally applicable in today's world. Read and enjoy!

My son received this book as a gift from friends on his first birthday. This book has been everywhere with us and is a huge favorite! In addition to helping us through plane trips and waiting rooms, this book has been with us to visit several aquariums and zoos. I've actually had it out while walking through the aquarium to help our son make the connection between what we've read about and the real-live creatures. Almost a year after receiving this book, I'm ordering a second copy because the first one has been read to pieces!

Initially, we didn't actually read the words in the book very often because the vocabulary is too complicated (and boring) for a one-year old. However, this book offers loads of opportunities for interaction with babies and toddlers. Early on, our son loved to look at the creatures on every page and play "where's the crab." Once he got a little tired with the pointing game, we took his tiny finger and helped him count the different kinds of creatures on each page -- or point to the biggest or smallest of a certain creature. Now, at nearly two, he's becoming more interested in the text, which is an educational rhyme. He's very verbal and likes to finish each line of the rhyme if we pause and give him a chance.

The book is also very colorful and so great for talking about colors.

We've also enjoyed the tiered, cut-out construction of the book. Each page is slightly taller than the next. When the book is closed, you can see a bit of each page and the key creature on it. Sometimes we talk about all the animals in the book for a good while before we start turning pages.

On the first page, there is an eel poking his head out of a hole. My son thinks it's hilarious when I poke my finger up behind the eel and wiggle my finger while pretending that the eel is talking to him about the other creatures on the page and asking him how he's doing. We've named the eel "Morrie" ;-)

Most Americans are probably aware that our bodies need calcium to make healthy bones. But many people may not be aware that a lot of Americans don't get enough calcium in their diet. And few people seem to know that healthy bones need magnesium as well as calcium. Unfortunately, magnesium deficiency is even more common than calcium deficiency. No wonder so many Americans suffer from arthritis and osteoporosis. Please read this book and be sure to get enough of the nutrients required for healthy bones.

A really fun story about the discovery of the dead sea scrolls.

The NAEH is a marvelous organiztion for helping the homeless. I downloaded a survival guide from the NAEH. It's incredible! But let's review this book. It is just wonderful! And costly! And I paid $35! You can order it from Amazon.com for only $28. The proceeds go to the National Alliance for Ending Homelessness. There seems to be some misunderstanding about the homeless. And this book has a tinge of that. But it is not as bad as some books on homelessness which deal with the subject. One has to be homeless to really understand. One suffers from what I call the "pyramid effect". This applies to all the poor. And especially the blacks. When you are homeless, your fear is exponential. Simply said, the less your resources, the more your fear will expand. Just imagine a pyramid. Now go down that axis from the center, and you will see that fear expands the more your resources dwindle. Some symtoms that I experienced were the frequent need to urinate. Putting my forefinger down my throat so that I could vomit. This seems to give some release to the fear. One needs to rent a storage bin. This will give one access to a washroom. But one should also "mark" a fast food restuarant for cleaning as well. And you have to keep clean. The NAEH hammers away at this. I am glad the proceeds from this book are going to them. A job? I think I tried for 20 or 30 jobs during this period. And I actually worked! One needs to go through thrift stores and get the feel for buying. A lot of the homeless that I met seem to be women whose spouse died and they simply didn't know how to handle money. I knew one who went insane. I also found that my sexual desire and my craving for junk foods went WAY up! This is to escape the present moment. One of my homeless friends went to prostitutes, got AIDS, and that was it for him. I don't know where he ended up! He just dissapeared. And you have to forget the jobs after awhile. I had a beautiful sports jacket, black dress shoes, nice slacks, hair cut short, and a dummy resume that I had written at the library. But the interviewers can always sense when you are scared. Which you are all the time when you are homeless! I remember their seeing my eyes filled with tension and fear. That's it. Out you go. And it is something you can't fake (your level of fear) unless you take drugs first. Which are deadly. But I did get a job for $4.25 an hour. The money just dissapeared it was so little. The manager kept jumping on me. I yelled back and quit. Getting an "entry level" job while being homeless is much like diving into a barrel of water from 1,000 feet above. The chances are not very good. This book exemplifies an attempt to get at the root cause of homelessness with words and pictures. It suceeds, somewhat. My symtoms started to dissapear when my homelessness ended over three years ago. But three still remain. 1) I don't want any posessions. I might lose them. 2) I don't trust anybody. 3) I don't want to owe anybody anything. It complicates matters. This is a wonderful book. BUY IT! Oh. Vote for Al Gore. I saw Milton Friedman on cable. He stated that the Libertarian Ideal is not yet feasible. Whoever you vote for, good luck! And BUY THIS BOOK!

A very brief journal of Dow's first wedding anniversary in 1932 as she and her husband take a trip to a remote lake in upstate Maine. Her sheer joy and appreciatation for the quiet, natural world around her make this a delightful read. She uses all her senses to describe the wilderness around her, and have no doubt, you will want to be at that lake immediately to experience the same beauty she witnesses. A wonderful book.