I am writing this as a man who would have retired as a general in the US Army or died in Vietman if it wasn't for my bad back. Army doctors and civilian doctors couldn't do anything for me so I had to quit the army. In the 1970s I discovered this book. It was the first book that really explained why 30% of people have a bad lower back. I followed the advice and exercises and now live a plain free life.

Arthur Michele was the kind of doctor who could and did save people's lives, including mine. Twenty years ago, when I first saw him, I had been out of work for six months and was in constant excruciating pain. (Childbirth years later, was by comparison a piece of cake.) His examination was a revelation, and so were his treatments--an intensive therapy program that restored my health and for 20 years has prevented a reoccurrence.

Back pain produced by the muscular-skeletal imbalances that Dr. Michele addresses here are threatening only to quality of life. But as sufferers know too well, what is the value of life if one can barely walk, sit or stand? It is surprising that very few doctors, even today, are familiar with Dr. Michele's revolutionary thinking. Fortunately, those in pain can still benefit from his wisdom--by finding and buying this book. It works. Take if from one who has been there. Alyssa A. Lappen

I love the ideas in this book. In addition to giving a format for family meetings, it also gives the reader very value-oriented topics to discuss during the meetings. It is a great tool for any family who wants to start these kind of meetings and it is equally as helpful to those already having these meetings (like my family). Great ideas!

This book actually explains what a family meeting is, why it's important, and how to do it. In magazine articles, on talk shows, every expert talks about family meetings, but no one explains what it takes to hold one and how can a real-life family can find the time. The authors are two moms who actually hold weekly family meetings-with their own kids and teens! They explain everything and include weekly agendas-which you can use as is, or modify. The book itself is coloful, with lots of pictures and space to keep track of what kids and parents have decided or agreed to. Really, this makes keeping in touch pretty easy-even about the difficult stuff. For example, the authors suggest handing out allowances after the meeting, or scheduling the meeting just before a favorite TV show-to help keep everyone alert and on schedule. The book is friendly and easy-to-use. I'm a convert!

If we don't eat Tomato Polenta Tart several times during the summer, life is just not right. But there was a time when I wondered what was so special about this gluey mass of flavorless stuff. Here in the Wine Country of No. CA it seemed to pop up on plates frequently...a sort of thoughtless addendum to an otherwise great dinner. But then Michele Anna Jordan and her book on the subject came my way and my eyes were opened to all sorts of possibilities. As in all her books, Michele delves into a wonderful overview of the subject, including basic history as well as little known facts. In this particular book, we are blessed with 21 pages of her exquisite prose. And then the recipes..... Orange Scented Duck with Olives and Polenta, Italian Shepherds Pie, Baked Summer Tomatoes filled with Polenta, even four variations of Polenta Poundcake. Need I say more? Now if I don't have polenta in my pantry and Michele on my bookshelf, something is wrong!!

Having lived in Northern Italy for several years I had tried what I thought was every possible way that polenta could be prepared and in every possible dish. I returned to the States thinking I was addicted to polenta. It was and is for me what rice is to the Chinese. I cook and enjoy polenta a couple of times each week. I thought I knew all there was to know about polenta until I discovered Michelle Jordan's book. I'm now enjoying polenta in ways I was not aware of despite considering myself an aficionado. The narratives that accompany her recipes are informative and interesting. A great addition to my cook book collection. Makes me want to go back to Italy and have polenta on location again. Mille grazie.

Michele Howe has proven in this book that she truely understands the many facets of homeschooling. She shows extreme insight and understanding for the many challenges that face a homeschooling mom. She deals with intricate issues facing many different kinds of people in many different situations. Best of all, she illustrates how these issues are met head on at the throne of Grace and how wonderful blessings result.

Each story, scripture, prayer and quote take about five minutes to "digest" yet the refreshment lasts and lasts. Reading these stories makes you feel like you've had a conversation and prayer session with other homeschooling moms. After I've juggled books, papers, and the needs of two homeschooled kids, it's especially nice to have everything in one small book for a thoughtful devotion.

When I read this book I thought it was like any other girl help book but this one was different. I used to be shy but now I am strong and have confidence in myself. I used to be a tad overweight but now I am at my comfortable weight w/ a lifetime of healthy eating ahead of me. I also learned the appropriate way to exercise w/o strain. It was a very good book and I think I've read it over about 12 times now.I recommended it to all my friends and they said it was the best book they have read.

I love this book--good, solid information, easy to read, fun format. I recommend it for any girl who is interested in health and fitness!

i loved this book. It was one of the best book i ever red in my whole life. I hated reading books but when my english teacher ask the class to read it I thought it is going to be like other book but it was the best book ever. I liked the book because it was about the immegrant people, they all have hard time in first few years. The book is about a Lebnonies teenager name Karim. He is handsome good loking. He stadies in a high school in Motreal and all the girls in his class are after him, and all the boys hate him because of that. this young boy had a hard to get to Canada and he also had lots of problem when he got to Canada.

I was assigned to read this book in my French class at school. I didn't think much of it, in fact I only chose it because I thought the cover was nice. But once I opened it and started reading the first pages, I was hooked. It's an incredible story about a young boy and a young girl who have both lost everything in the war. They part on an adventure that will change their lives forever. As we read on, we witness a strong and very emotional relationship developing between the two characters. We come to share the character's emotions and experience all the things they do. The ending, although I will keep it secret, is very harsh if you have come to develop a kind of relationship with the characters, you are almost incapable of accepting it. In resume, it's a fabulous book totally worth it's small price.

By just thumbing through this book for a few minutes, I realized that writing this book was a labor of love for the author. The recipes are magnificent and often unusual, showcasing the complexities of these two spices, ubiquitous to all our kitchens in the US. In addition, in true Jordan style, she researches her subject diligently and with passion. I felt almost ashamed for taking these two ingredients for granted. I have been a fan of Michele's cooking and writing for some time now, but in this book, she let's us see a little more of the person she is. In one of the most poignant vignettes I have ever read anywhere, she wrote about a recipe for Asian Limeade. "The first time I tried the real thing was ...in Borneo....geckos, the same green color as my limeade, scurried across the walls; I don't think I have ever felt so far from home." This is one great book, for the vignettes and for the recipes.

Michele Anna Jordan is a food writer for the reader. Her books are a road to travel in and around the subject, enticing one to rummage into spice cabinets, and through specialty stores and farmer's markets. If we can't hop on a plane to Malaysia, Michele will do her best to help us taste it. With Salt and Pepper, I found a welcoming mat for my pleasure of salt. There are no sneers across her pages as I reach for my sea salt to sprinkle more on my Edamame, or the Kosher flakes for my fresh summer tomatoes. "I love you more than salt" - that alone will be reason enough for me to bless each new wedding in my circle of friends with this book and a sampling of salt and spicy pepper!

Stare at the beautiful underwater photographs. Sitback, relax and gently discover the Ocean Realm with the still images of Howard Hall and his wife Michele, images that, as Peter Benchley (Jaws, The Deep) writes in the foreword, are among the finest in the world. Dive. Wander through the Kelp forests of the northern Pacific. Get a close-up of sharks and squids in magic detail. Enjoy the vivid colors of the reef and watch lobsters and sea turtles, dolphins and whales in an exciting photographic journey! Since this book is not a reference work, you will also enjoy reading it slowly and in the direction of your choice, diving at pleasure through the light text that describes the Hall's adventures as filmmakers and marine photographers. And then you will also find some information about the sea-life captured in the images and poetic hints about scuba-diving and underwater photography. A nice dive, a pleasant reading and, at the price that Amazon.com is offering it, a real gift. Buy the book!

For those of us who read everything we can on underwater photography, this book provides an added dimension and delightful reprieve from the technical how-to's of most underwater photography books. This book is a series of fascinating stories about the adventures and mis-adventures Howard and Michelle and their staff encountered when shooting different subjects. A fascinating and stimulating book, it provides anecdotal insight into how they approach certain projects without dwelling on the technical "how to's" found in most underwater photography books. Everyone studying underwater photography or just enjoying the sport of diving should surface long enough to give themselves this present. It sure made me want to grab my fins and camera and head off to points all around the world. Thanks to Howard and Michelle for putting together such a compelling read. And of course, it has beautiful photographs.

This book is a balanced, scientifically supported account of a very real problem of sexual harassment on college campuses. It has set the national standard for policies based on its accuracy and fairness. It has helped my campus understand how a professor who seemed to have a second wife could actually be abusing dozens of students and demanding sex from them. This is one instance where knowledge is power and wisdom.

This book is very well written with real life situations. It can assist students, universities and hopefully educators that abuse the ivory power.

It enlightened me to understand that what happened to me was not my fault because when someone masterfully manipulates individuals with the abuse of power at the mercy of vulnerable people and the organization they work for it is not nice. The world does have evil people in it, but it is not the act that is sinful. It is the lie and not owning up to the behaviors verbal and nonverbal that are the true unjustice to themselves as human beings.

Overall, the book is excellent as well as other books on similar topics. I hope that future editions will be published to assist in the awareness to the fact that this does exist in Higher Education.

"Spanish Traditional..." really opened up mis ojos to the passing of language from person to person. Spanish Academics should take note of this informative book.

This book is perfect for anyone who feels that langauge and the history behind it is important. Highly recommended!