This book is a very good book for science fairs! you can even make a homemade lie detector! If you are looking for science fair ideas, USE THIS!

I really liked the book. It is a great followup to False Conception. Greenleaf's focus character, John Marshall Tanner narrates the story, and it is fun to read a first person account by a guy tough enough to be a P.I who is also thoughtful and intelligent. I would even add that Tanner seems sensitive, but then you would think Tanner is another Spencer, which he isn't. Tanner is smart but not smart mouthed, nice to women but doesn't go around quoting love poetry. Tanner is world weary enough to be able to make great observations and asides on Seattle life and culture, which is the best part of the book

"Grave Error" is the first novel in Stephen Greenleaf's fine but underrated John Marshall Tanner private Detective series. Tanner is neither as quick with his wits as Phillip Marlowe nor as eccentric as Matthew Scudder, but this novel contains the kind of hard boiled elements both would be comfortable with. When an old friend and fellow detective is murdered while investigating a case, Tanner drops his own case only to find that the two are somehow connected. Ultimately, the story becomes an elaborate whodunnit with plenty of twists and turns along the way. They violence is fast and ferocious and the mood is appropriately somber. If there is a drawback, its that because the plot is so thick, Tanner's personality is not as well defined as it should be. Nevertheless, as P.I. novels go, this entry is very worthwhile.

As a native of Monroe, Louisiana, living abroad, I was somewhat amused by the treatment of my home town. Lonely Planet publishes marvelous guides, and this is no exception; however, if you're in Monroe, please go to Geno's Restaurant and Trattoria off Louisville Avenue--the writers missed this one, and it's a shame. Also, Enoch's Cafe is perhaps THE place for entertainment at night--just reopened! Also, the guide didn't give enough credit to Northeast Louisiana University and the area around Bayou DeSiard. Still--I'd swear by Lonely Planet. Their guide to Israel was spot-on.

This is a book written by the grandson of the famous military historian, General S.L.A. "SLAM" Marshall. It conerns allegations made about his grandfather, that appear to be true. Allegations that make his grandfather out to be a person who does NOT lie about catching the fish, but each time the story is told, the fish gets bigger and bigger. At least, that was my impression. But, it's also about how John Douglas Marshall, the grandson and First Lietenant in the US Army, disappoints and hurts his grandfather by filing for and receiving a Concientious Objector status in 1969, instead of being sent to the Vietnam War. Initially, I was slightly irked, because I was drafted in 1969, and have psychiatric problems from my two tours in Vietnam. It often seems that people with connections, or better education, often get the best of what America has to offer. Yet on another level, I was very pleased with Mr. Marshall's honesty, and the book shows how, no matter what family you came from, the Vietnam War affected everyone in this country, one way or another. One of the remarks Mr. Marshall made, which I will always remember, is a feeling he shared, many years later, with a fellow concientious objector. It was that their decision to seek C.O. status was the most important decision of their lives. And in this sense, I must agree with him and his friend. Because I think my decision to go to Vietnam for two tours, at the end of the war, was the most important decision or event to occur in my life, and I think that must be true of almost any male of our generation. No matter what course of action you took in regards to the war, it was a defining moment in your life. At this point, I look for forgiveness and healing, and I would suggest that this book is truly about some kind of Reconciliation Road for all of us.

This second "Eerie" novel by John Peel (the famous UK DJ??? OK, probably not) is a vast improvement on "Burea of Lost" (Eerie #2). The story is witty, fast paced, entertaining and, for once, not modelled after an episode from the TV show.

One complaint: For a series that I've noted before as being incredibly faithful to its source material, I was disappointed to see that Peel got one detail wrong here. Dash is identified at one point as "Dash Check" whe in the series his name was "Dash X" (he got his name from the markings on his hand which read X and -). I know, I know...no big deal but this seemed like a pretty sloppy error to me.

This book should not be read by those who only have a low-level interest in information warfare, and more specifically, information in warfare. This is an academic document for policy makers and the defense establishment, as commissioned by the Air Force. The focus is on the information-based processes and weapons and their interaction. I found valuable concepts and ideas throughout the book, especially in one of last chapters about lessons the DOD can learn from business. For those in defense with a need to discover the wide aspects of IIW, this is for you. But only if you are in a mid- to high-level position or thirst for knowledge of greater concepts.

This pictorial-narrative book accurately reflects the way it was and will be meaningful for those Veterans who were there, their families and anyone interested in capsulizing significant conflicts.

This is the best photographic essay of Washington. The pictures are lightyears above the competition. True artwork. I am sending this book to friends in London for a good view of life here.

An excellent book for someone with previous sewing experience, especially hand sewing. (You don't need a machine to make these garments, in fact, it's better to do it by hand.) I very much appreciated the background on Japanese sewing, however, the stitches are not as clearly illustrated as they could be, and would probably be very difficult to understand for a beginning sewer. As for the other illustrations, arm yourself with patience and re-read the explanations several times through.

Overall I'm happy with this book after looking everywhere for traditional Japanese kimono patterns. I was able to successfully complete a kurotomesode (formal black kimono) thanks to it.

I take it from some of the critical reviews of other shoppers that... some of us might be confused about the definition of Kimono... anyway, with that said, this book is great for costumers or experienced sewers that would like to use this information to design/improve other outfits, or make their own Japanese formal-wear. Anyway, I will agree that the illustrations in this work had me laughing outloud in the middle of the bookstore. Also, why is this in the cookbook section?

Just glancing at some of the previous reviews, I can see this wonderful book is not receiving the respect it deserves. Since it is one of my bibles of garment design, I choose to write a review in its defense.

If you want easy pre-fab Japanese clothing, buy it from an import store or make it from the myriad patterns commercially available. Some of those patterns were created by the author of this book, but others come with all the cheater Western shortcuts, for people in a hurry to waste a lot of time and money. If you want to understand how to make custom Japanese clothing using authentic sewing techniques, this book will show you the way in the most economical fashion. Commercial patterns of all the garments in this book would run over $100. The book includes history and illustrations to fuel your creativity with potential design and fabric choices.

Give this book a chance to impress you. It's a bargain at any price.