Cell of the body must have the proper environment. Developmental changes (age changes) can be explained better at the cellular level. Errant condition and failure to correct lead to cell injury. The greater the number of cells injured the more likely system malfunction would occur.

Charles James filled his designs with beauty and technical brilliance. He was an architect of fabric. His designs were as beautiful on the inside as they were on the outside. This book is a glimpse into his world of manipulating shape and form. My only regret is that is not longer. Enjoy!

I throughly enjoyed this book and fortune telling kit set. It's the only book that I've seen that covers one of the most authentic and oldest Chinese divination methods . The book covers the historical background of the divination stick methods and has several interesting tidbits on Chinese religion, the way of the Tao, Ying and Yang, and plus readings from the I-Ching. You do not have to believe in the Chineses deities to enjoy the book set.

I was pleasantly surprised to pick up this book and be greeted with such clear, detailed, and beautiful photographs. The combination of clothing and art is carefully chosen and illustrates the written points perfectly. I show this book to everyne who comes over, and it has yet to be looked at for less than 30 minutes at a time!

DV: Immoderate Style synthesizes the visual world that wasthe creation of the legendary style-leader, Diana Vreeland. Martin and Koda, curators who are successors to Vreeland'sartistic and productive guardianship of the Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute, give perspective to the visualproduct that was Vreeland's legacy, at Harper's Bazaar andthen Vogue magazine, and finally at the Costume Institute.The comments and reminiscences of Vreeland's colleagues, protegees, and friends make the work rich and entertaining.The "book" is a superb group of images and a book wrappedin a red lacquer "DV" portfolio within a leopard-printslip case. It could almost have been designed by Vreeland,herself [d. 1989], but was the collaboration of Stephen Gan,Harp

This effort may not appeal to everyone...certainly not as a coffee table book....but for those of us who follow Kent, his writings, his art and his life story, it is a commendable compliment to the study of his art. This book drove me nuts, so much so that I travelled to Greenland to see the Arctic light and shadows for myself. Kent captured the light and images of a unique land and this book provides a worthwhile reference to many of his Greenland landscapes. I sure would like to see one of his original landscapes hanging on my wall at home:-)

One sword. The true sword, EXCALIBUR. Forged from magic and courage, it bears the power of heroes and kings. Its nature is unique, but its forms are legion. It can appear... has appeared... will appear, anywhere, at any time, in a thousand hands in a thousand guises. For Excalibur is the force that protects the souls of Good's guardians, and changes the course of destinies...

Tales of the history and manifestations of Excalibur throughout time, gathered by three of the most experienced anthologists in the field and featuring: Esther M. Friesner, Owl Goingback, Jody Lynn Nye, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Judith Tarr, Susan Shwartz, and many more.

Featuring

"CONTROLLING THE SWORD" by Kristine Kathryn Rusch: The ancestral sword drew generations of children to their destiny but forever cursed all who were unworthy of its touch.

"LASSORIO" by Eric Lustbader: The sullen warlord Lassorio ruled a dark, diminished Camelot until the night a snow fox led him to a place of magic, horror. . . and love.

"THE GOD-SWORD" by Diana L. Paxson: Centuries before the time of Arthur, a Swordbearer and his Druid lover must join the battle for the soul of ancient Britannia.

"SILVER, STONE, AND STEEL" by Judith Tarr: Joseph of Arimathea carried a Mystery to the world's end and discovered his place in an eternal dream of wizards, gods, goddesses, and blood.

"SWORD PRACTICE by Jody Lynn Nye: The young boy-king must discover: Does Arthur rule the sword or does Excalibur rule the king?

"GOLDIE LOX, AND THE THREE EXCALIBEARERS" by Esther M. Friesner: What're you starin' at? Even Merlin's verklempt when the destined Swordbearer for the age turns out to be Brooklyn's Lady of the Lox teen deli waitress Goldie Berman! Who knew?

This gorgeous gem of a book is perfect for reading aloud. Thompson's words flow as gorgeously as Springett's spooky illustrations. And just when you think something really *awful* is following her home... Well, now, that would be telling, wouldn't it? : ) The surprise ending of this book, after the delightful creepiness, really is surprising... and yet, utterly perfect.

I adore this book. I love the art, I love the story. It's one I read and enjoy even if my child's not around to read it to. The repetitive and cumulative nature of this book also makes it a great book to read to children if you want them to help you tell the story. It would be a fun classroom book in that respect.

This attractive book is a fascinating look at foot soldiers throughout recorded history. Each of the twelve main chapters looks at a soldier, the battle he fought in, how he was trained and equipped, and what happened to him. The soldiers (who each have their own name and personality) are an Athenian (418 BC), a Roman (44 AD), a Frank (640 AD), a German Crusader (1191), a Longbowman at Agincourt (1415), an English Cavalier (1645), a Prussian (1748), a British veteran of the Napoleonic Wars (1815), a Civil War soldier from Maine (1863), a Hungarian in the French Foreign Legion (1906), British Tommy (1916), and a G.I. in Italy (1944). The two extra chapters are quite short, quickly explaining 1) the evolution of tactics and weapons betweem 1450 and 1550, and 2) the variability of soldiers since 1945.

I must admit that I found this to be quite a fascinating book. First and foremost, the author does an excellent job of explaining what war was like during each of the time periods. Secondly, this book is jam-packed with colorful pictures, which bring the stories to life. Also, if you think that this book is a glorification of war, you are quite wrong. Many of the soldiers are shown as being tired of war or confused, one is maimed, and three die before the end of their story. This book really is a clear-eyed look at the history of the foot soldier.

I came across National Public Radio many years ago just tooling around the FM dial. I found "Fresh Air with Terry Gross" and was hooked by the interview at the time, with Clint Eastwood. The questions were ones I would want to ask him. I was intrigued by this voice I have never heard before on radio, sophisticated, smart, smooth, curious, and down to earth. No commercial radio hype, none of the exaggeration for a big news story, not a celebrity exclusive. I've since heard this audio compilation of the the comedians interviewed on "Fresh Air laughs" and loved it. This isn't just a side splitting laugh a minute tape, it also brings you a realization that these are real people. The Bill Murray interview is so unlike his performer identity we all know that you have to listen to it carefully, because Terry brings out his humanity with her interview style. We get to listen to conversation that has substance and not just style. This is a tape you can sink your teeth into, it's that thick.