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The Collected Stories
Published in Paperback by Penguin USA (Paper) (1993)
Author: William Trevor
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the greatest of all short story collections
This is, perhaps,the finest of all books. With 85 magnificent stories, virtually every one a solid masterpiece,William Trevor stands at the ultimate heights of his genre. Each story is a compressed gem and,while I have to admit that not every one is the greatest thing ever written, when you are blown away by about 1100 pages of a 1261 page opus, it is worth it in the end. Even the lesser stories have their merits, beautiful writing and sincere exploration of character. This is a book that everyone should read. I understand that this is a bit of an ethusiastic cliche and it is not a statement I have made before. But the sometimes comedic, usually heartbreaking tales contained within this book are just about all anyone needs to learn the wide range of emotions suffered by humanity. Do not pass up this unique offer. You will never have a better opportunity to be entertained while learning everything about human nature.

A book that takes the breathe away !
I had given up reading for pleasure since my teen years and consumed only history, science and technology readings until the fateful Sunday, listening to NPR, heard William Trevor's, short story "Broken Homes", read by Meryl Strip. I could not take myself from the car to shop, Meryl had not finished the reading!
I then knew I would read more William Trevor and ordered this book straight away. Even since my life has changed! More than 8o stories with such an insight into human character, I wonder if Trevor is the modern Shakepeare, with a xray talent for discerning the inner workings of human souls?

"Death In Jerusalem ", is haunting and wonderful. Every story a joy to read. I spend my evenings now listening to light jazz and reading William Trevor. My life has reached a new peak and the Tele is being sold for junk.

Simply Mesmerizing
What more could a Trevor fan ask for than a single book containing 1,261 pages and 85 of his most splendid stories? No one weaves a tale as fine as William Trevor. His ability to place the reader into the hearts and souls of his characters is nothing short of remarkable. His stories do not focus on plot but rather on human emotion. They center on ordinary circumstances with extraordinary consequences. From the young schoolgirl with a crush on her teacher, to the betrayed wife, to the obese lonely man longing for love, Trevor covers a wide variety of people who are besieged with despair and striving for purpose.

I'm amazed at how often I hear the reply, "William Tevor? I've never heard of him," when I speak of my favorite short story writer. I can't help but to boast about this great man's talent. He packs incredible power into sparse words that leave an unforgettable impact on his audience. Perhaps some day when
Mr. Trevor is no longer with us he will receive the recognition he deserves. In the meantime, his small legion of fans can relish his gift and treasure the fact that we are among the first to appreciate his eloquence and style.


The Cortisol Connection: Why Stress Makes You Fat and Ruins Your Health - And What You Can Do About It
Published in Hardcover by Hunter House (2002)
Authors: Shawn M. Talbott and William, PH.D. Kraemer
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An Outstanding Book
This is one of the most helpful books I have ever read. The author has the ability to explain cortisol and the risks of a chronically elevated cortisol level in layman's terms. Anyone who is struggling with stress, fatigue, or a problematic appetite must read this book. If you follow the book's advice, you will experience an amazing improvement in your quality of life.

The book is an informative resource on dozens of vitamins, minerals, and supplements. I also liked the helpful daily food plans in the appendix. But, I think the most important aspects of the book is the author's overall message: (1) chronically elevated cortisol levels result in numerous health and "enjoyment of life" problems, and could ultimately set the stage for disease; (2) chronically elevated cortisol levels and associated problems are completely avoidable with awareness and behavioral changes.

Essential reading for stressed out Americans
This book is an essential tool in helping people understand how stress can adversely effect their health. The author gives you a simple understanding of the negative effects of stress and cortisol. Most importantly he then gives you a practical and simple way to combat those negative effects. The thing I like most about the book is its ability to explain the very complex cortisol problems stress creates with simple terms and examples. I personally didn't think stress was a big factor in my life. However, I found myself saying, "that's why that happens!" or, "Wow, I better change that bad habit!" over and over again while reading the book.

Read This Book!
GREAT BOOK! The Cortisol Connection can do a great deal to help you understand WHY cortisol-control is good for your long-term health, but also HOW to approach cortisol-control using diet and lifestyle. It makes a complicated topic easy to understand. As a nutritionist, I know that people who suffer from chronic stress often are also suffering from lifestyle related diseases (obseity, diabetes, hypertension, depession, and osteoporosis) which now may be linked to the detrimental effects of unhealthy cortisol levels. The Cortisol Connection gives details on diets, exercise and supplements that have been shown to control cortisol levels and promote optimal health (Dr. Talbott's SENSE program). If you have stress, you need this book!


The Dream of the Broken Horses
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Author: William Bayer
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Quest for the hidden...
William Bayer as a mytery writer is rather unique, in that his characters for the most part are more involved with an internal psychological mystery than they are with the solution of any particular case. There is plenty of action to be found in his books, his dialogue is sharp and clever and his plots are sophisticated, but beneath the flow of events, there is usually a hidden quest that is far more intriguing. The obsession of David with an ancient murder stems from obscure elements in his own psyche. The use of photography in Bayer's novels is telling, as it signifies the character of one who is consumed with human nature and yet who is compelled on some fundamental level to place the barrier of an artificial lens between himself and life. David, by exploring the history of a woman murdered long ago, forces her to strip and uncover all of her secrets. At the same time, in pursuing the mystery of her death, he exposes his own soul and deepest desires to himself and to the reader. All photographers are voyeurs to some extent; Bayer's character, however, is a voyeur of the deepest recesses and impulses of human nature. Needless to say, given the author's love of and affinity with film noir, those impulses and desires tend to be the darker ones, and the inevitable exposure of such impulses and acts usually does not occur as a willing
strip-tease.

Smart, finely written psycho-erotic suspense. Brilliant!
First, let me say this is an exquisitely written crime novel. I've followed William Bayer's writing for some time (including his incarnation under the pen name "David Hunt.") I'd place this book among his very best, up there with "Switch," "Wallflower" and "Peregrine." The plot is intricate and keeps you guessing. The characters(including the minor ones) are beautifully drawn. The documents imbedded in the text are fascinating, especially an unfinished psycho-analytic case history of one of the murder victims. In a sense I think this book could be subtitled "A Portrait Of A Lady", since one of the victims, a beautiful socialite, is illuminated in all her sexual complexity. I won't dwell on the story in this review, will rather leave that to the reader to discover for him/herself. But consider this premise: a pair of lovers, a beautiful socialite and an impoverished teacher at a private country day school, are gunned down in a sleazy motel on the outskirts of a Mid-Western city. Twenty-five years pass. The murders are never solved. Then a troubled forensic artist comes to town, who attended the school, was a classmate of the murdered woman's son, knew the teacher and whose father was the murdered woman's shrink. He has been haunted by the case all his life...and now he is determined to solve it. Bayer, as always, makes you care. Highly recommended!

William Bayer still has it, buy this book
Typical of Mr. Bayer's books, it takes a dozen pages or so to really get into the story and then you are hooked. I have read every book that he has written, in both names, and I have never been disapointed, he is a master. The story just builds on itself and he has just the right amount of violence, sex and mystery. Not rauncy sex but a part of the story. To tell more would give plot away. Try it you love it.


The Death of a President: November 20-November 25
Published in Hardcover by Budget Book Service (1996)
Author: William Manchester
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A Quaint Perspective and a Grim Reminder.
This book was published in 1967. Reading it today gives the reader an opportunity to contrast the perspective of the mid-'60s with current information. The subject matter is treated with great reverence. At times, objectivity suffers. The book is very close to fawning in its treatment of Jackie Kennedy, for example. It is also very apparent that one who admired John Kennedy wrote the book. Again, there is that perspective thing. The ravages of time have taken its toll on the martyred president. More of the unsavory details of JFK's personal life are now a matter of public information. Jackie Kennedy stepped down from her pedestal and became "Jackie O" in the late '60s. The Kennedy aura in general has suffered.

Equal to the book's admiration of John Kennedy is its utter contempt for Lee Harvey Oswald. Great effort is made to disparage Oswald as the most contemptible of losers. Oswald is portrayed as arguably history's greatest mediocrity. A nonentity who forced his way into the history books by a despicable and cowardly act. The book openly regrets that Oswald's memory will be forever enmeshed with JFK's.

William Manchester takes the reader through the bleak events of that long November weekend in 1963. The trip to Dallas, the motorcade, the assassination, the hospital, the plane trip back to Washington, the funeral, the inside details of the friction between the Kennedy and Johnson factions, the worldwide reaction, and Oswald's unplanned televised execution by Jack Ruby are all discussed in meticulous detail. This book is a grim portrait of a turning point in American history. Regardless of one's politics, this single event marked the death of innocence and naivete that was typical of much of post WWII America, even as late as 1963. After President Kennedy's murder, the country was caught in an escalation of violence and death for much of the rest of the 1960s, typified in that dreadful year, 1968.

This is an exhaustive book on a grim topic. The adoring treatment of JFK and the Kennedy family is quaint. In some ways, the book is an antique, illustrating the temper of a bygone era. Reading this book is not an uplifitng experience, but it is a very effective memoir of this major event in American history. The book can be especially recommended for those too young to remember. Just a warning to other readers: reading this book can add to one's reflective midlife melancholy as one considers where we have been, and also the road left before us. The cadence of the muffled drums that escorted the funeral procession to Arlington remains in the mind for days after finishing this book.

Fascinating details presented in a readable manner
I was continually left in wonder at the depth of Manchester's attention to detail. For a book that basically only chronicles 6 days in the history of the U.S., the 700+ pages almost seems insufficient given the level of information the author gives the reader. Early in the book Manchester states that he personally visited many of the key sites described in the book, and that dedication is rewarded in almost every situation that can benefit from a precise description. I really wouldn't recommend this book to anyone bent upon proving some "conspiracy theory" because the author does a sound job of debunking many of the sources of the myths that the current conspiracy fans hold dear. If I could have asked for anything more from this book, it would be that a second reflection could have been written after the end of the Johnson presidency and the assassination of RFK. So much more has been learned and revealed in the years after this book was finished (in 1967), that I think even more material on those 6 days could be written. And I suppose that is the best testimonial I can give.

A Masterpiece
I cannot tell you where I was when Kennedy was shot because I wasn't yet alive. By the time I became interested in the world around me, Kennedy's aura had dimmed somewhat, with tales of his infidelities in specific and society's increasing disillusionment with government and politics in general. So I was quite unprepared for the depths emotions that I would experience while reading this book. I felt the power of the Kennedy charisma, awe of Jackie's strength in the aftermath of her very public grief, horror at the power of an assassin to make himself permanently associated with the Kennedy legend. Manchester is a powerful writer, and he weaves together this narrative into a beautiful yet devastating read. His admiration of the Kennedy family is obvious, yet appropriate. I have heard that the Kennedy family was upset about the book after its publication. That is a shame. It is the perfect testament to the death of a great man and leader, who affected the world far more than most Americans (especially those of us in the "slacker" generation) knew. All of the Kennedy's are treated with great respect in relation to their importance to their brother and their grief at his early loss.

There are some disconcerting elements in the book that the writer could not have foreseen. The book was published in 1967, so no one knew yet that RFK would not survive the decade. No one knew that Jacqueline Kennedy would marry Aristotle Onasis (although he does make an appearance in the narrative) and later die young of cancer. No one knew that the little boy who finally gave a perfect salute to his father's coffin would die a very premature death three decades later. This knowledge only made it more poignant for me as I read the book.

I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It is highly readable and very literate. And it certainly helped fill in holes in my knowledge.


Euler : The Master of Us All
Published in Paperback by The Mathematical Association of America (01 January, 1999)
Author: William Dunham
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Excellent Mix of History and Mathematics
As with his other books, William Dunham puts mathematics in an historical (and sometime political) context. This time he takes this kind of look at a few narrow slices of the huge volume of works by Euler. Each chapter focuses on a different branch of mathematics touched by Euler and each could probably be expanded to fill a book of its own. Very interesting but it requires a strong mathematical background on the part of the reader. I would not recommend it to someone who has not taken some calculus courses.

William Dunham has done it again!
With the publication of this, his third book, Dunham has once more shown himself to be a master himself of mathematical explanation. Unlike his previous two books, The Mathematical Universe and Journey Through Genius, which covered results by a variety of mathematicians, this book focuses on selected results that sprang from the remarkable mind of Leonard Euler, one of the most prolific and important mathematicians of all time. What sets Euler apart is not only the vast quantity of his output (the publication of his collected works, the Opera Omnia, spans six dozen volumes, or over 25,000 pages in all!), but also the breadth and originality of his work. Not only did Euler contribute to a wide array of mathematical fields -- from number theory to complex analysis to geometry -- but in many cases, he was the founder of those fields. For example, Euler invented the field of analytical number theory, and he was the first mathematician to recognize the importance of and to discover the important properties of complex numbers.

This book in many ways resembles Dunham's Journey Through Genius. As in that book, Dunham has selected 15 or so theorems to present in detail, and he makes an effort to keep the proofs similar in spirit to the original proofs. Although the proofs are complete and the book is full of equations, they are accessible to anyone with a high school level of mathematics education. But in addition to the proofs, Dunham also provides historical context, as well as commentary on how later mathematicians used and improved upon Euler's work. For example, we learn that Euler began to loose the sight in his right eye at the age of 32, and that despite his virtual blindness by the age of 65, he continued his prolific rate of output until his death at age 84.

The book's title is taken from a quote by Laplace, who said, ``Read Euler, read Euler. He is the master of us all.'' Indeed, if you have any interest in mathematics, you will almost certainly find yourself in complete agreement with Laplace's sentiments by the time you finish reading this wonderful book. ...

So much fun it makes you chuckle
I don't have much to add to the excellent reviews above, except to say that if you like clear exposition of sometimes obscure mathematical themes, like logarithms of imaginary numbers, or the almost magical Euler line, you can't do better than read Professor Dunham's books. And when you mix this talent with a subject such as the incredibly clever and curious Leonhard Euler, you can't help but be carried away. I literally found myself chuckling with awe at some of the amazing leaps of intuition this 18th-century mathematician was able to make, even as he was losing his sight and fathering 13 children! I've always been an admirer of Euler's, and Prof. Dunham's wonderful little book only increased my admiration -for both.

I hope Prof. Dunham will decide to write a sequel, and/or tackle the work of other prolific mathematicians, like the Indian Srinivasa Ramanujan, another one of my heroes.

This is the third book by Prof. Dunham I've read. I have enjoyed them all and keep them handy to lift my spirits when I'm down -they're that much fun. I wish I'd had him as a teacher in college, and I envy his students at Muhlendorf. I just hope they appreciate how lucky they are!


Fateful Lightning (The Lost Regiment, No. 4)
Published in Mass Market Paperback by New American Library (1993)
Author: William R. Forstchen
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Scorched Earth.
Four amazing books so far. Or, if you prefer (As I do), one very long book, a sort of "War and Peace" of the sci-fi genre. No matter how you look at it, this developing tale by Forstchen only gets better. He is not afraid to kill off some of his main characters to add realism to the story, and he is not afraid to surprise the reader with tactics that are rather unexpected. "Fateful Lightning" presents a massive migration of Rus toward the land of Roum, pursued by the relentless Merki hordes. The humans will burn the land behind them, poisoning wells and setting traps for their foes, so that by the time of their final confrontation we can realistically see that the Merki, in spite of their great superiority in numbers, are overextended and will not be able to withstand a severe blow from the humans. The humans are at the end of their rope, too, but one of the most endearing characters in the series will have a shot at saving his people by refusing to obey orders. And Muzta, one of my favorite characters, will also have a chance to save his own people. Again, the battles are almost unforgettable: the horror of war, the worst of men, and the most noble in them is presented by Forstchen in a gripping, spectacular way. Hawthorne becomes a sort of Dark angel of the battlefield, and the Roman Marcus figures as a key participant by now. Four out of four. And it only gets better.

Yet again, another fiver for the series...
Wow, this is the series that just keeps on going and going. Excellent. This was perhaps the best one I've read so far next to Rally Cry. Again, there's that great sense of dread and forboding on the humans' part, as they attempt to fight off the ever encroaching Merki Hordes, now, of course, led by that rat Tamuka. The funeral of Jubadi was sickening... I loved it. Showalter's and his Cavalry's final, desparate charge into the Merki ranks was glorious. John Mina was a total nutball, picking on ol' Fergie like that. Oh, and I'm glad Ferguson, my favorite character in the series, got the girl. He deserves her. The Battle of Hispania was marvelous, so many troops in a battle of annihilation, fighting for their lives against vicious alien monsters, it filled you with pride for being human. Mutza's role in the whole story was satisfying-- I always liked him for some reason, even when he was attempting to destroy the old 35th. At least he had that glimmering of doubt, of whether or not fighting the humans was such a good idea, something which Tamuka did not. Bullfinch's endeavors, however, were very underexplored. I would've liked to see more of his liberation of the Cartha. Young Gregory's recitation of Shakespeare's Henry V-- "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers..."-- was very emotional and moving. And, yes, the editing is very, very bad here, as it is in the other Lost Regiment novels, but it did not take away from this rich story. Fateful Lightning is a masterful end to the Merki War, a stupendous entry in the Lost Regiment series, and a true gem in the realm of science-fiction.

Emotionally exhaustive... the finest of the series to date.
The land of the Rus had for nearly five war-torn years endured torments of such terrible magnitude that half of her people lay dead beneath her soil and, yet, not since the Yankees first arrived to liberate the people from the manipulation of the church, the tyranny of the boyars, and the terror of the Tugars had she confronted a more desperate hour. Caught before the murderous fury of the Merki advance, Colonel Andrew Keane, leader of the forces of the human coalition of the Rus, Roum, and thousands of Cartha refugees, had bought a precious respite of thirty days through the assasination of the Merki Qar Qarth allowing the Army of the Republics to evacuate east and prepare for one last stand against the coming darkness. A fierce page turner that will undoubtedly shock even those familiar to this magnificent series, "Fatefull Lightning" will consume the full breath of your immagination with a passionate flare and dramatic intensity surpassing even that of "Rally Cry." A truly momentous spectacle invested with a fearfully graphic tone that remains true to the format, the book, nevertheless, envelops the full compass of exitement up to the breathtaking conclusion. A book that should be the standard by which all action sci-fi/fantasy novels are measured.

... the additon of campaign maps are a great asset when following the procession of events throught the story and help project the physical world of Valennia into a perspective which is far easier to understand than just the narration used in the previous two volumes.


From Sea to Shining Sea
Published in Paperback by Ballantine Books (Trd Pap) (1992)
Author: James Alexander Thom
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Great Revolutionary era history from the Frontier
This is the best novel of Revolutionary American history I have ever read. The story of the Clark family is incredible, especially that of two particular sons, George and William. Perhaps the main theme of this book is leadership. George Rogers Clark was a phenomenal leader. He almost single-handedly won the western frontier during the Revolution. In the end, he was ruined rather than rewarded, for his efforts. As his inner fire dies, it is momentarily rekindled by his young brother, who departs to co-lead the greatest adventure in American History. Thom's depiction of George's brutal marches on Kaskaskia and Vincennes, and the Journey of the Corps of Discovery, is a masterwork.

brings American history to life
Although I'm not much of a history buff, I read this book at the advice of a friend. By the end of the first chapter I was hooked. Thom brings the adventures of the Clark family to life. The book is accurate from a historical perspective and leaves the reader with a new appreciation of the courage and sacrifice behind our country's westward expansion. A must read.

One of the BEST historical novels ever !
I have always enjoyed American history,but this novel as you read it makes it seem as if you are there with the Clarks through good and bad times both. I laughed alot and was at times to the point of almost tears throughout the book. If you are interested in American history this is a must read about the opening of the frontiers during and after the revolutionary war. You will not be disappointed.


The Cathedral Within: Transforming Your Life by Giving Something Back
Published in Hardcover by Random House (1999)
Authors: Bill Shore and William H. Shore
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Building A Soul For Business
Perhaps the most important points that this book makes are 1) If you can't build the structure, add a few bricks! and 2) Community Wealth and Social Capital are re-inventing business from the soul out!

In this well-written book, Shore (Founder of Share Our Strength) uses the model of a cathedral to demonstrate that large dreams are community efforts that reach beyond personal lifetimes to accomplish, and that appear impossible until the collective brainpower of the community engages to find a solution. This metaphor addresses the "perfectionism" that sometimes stops people from making efforts towards social change. In the inspirational stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, readers feel the passion that rebounds of the pages. Echoing the human voice for meaning in an increasingly digital and isolated world, this book suggests practical ways for American wealth to be redefined, redistributed, and built upon foundations that include social interests. It is a blueprint for building ethics into today's business values and ventures that will create a social structure of community wealth.

I read it in one sitting, underlined heavily, and have placed 39 page markers within its covers. The inspiration found between its pages has helped me redesign my own business plan towards the greater good. In short, read it.

Perfect Father's Day Gift - But Buy One for Yourself Too.
Billy Shore doesn't just have a message; he is a great storyteller with a message. The result is a book that you won't want to stop reading until you get to the very last page. Then you will want to go out and do something to make yourself and the world a little bit better place. It has been a long time since I read a book that made me think so much, or reflect so deeply on the world in which we live; or the one that we will leave to the next generations. Shore guides us to the realization that there is much that we can be doing to leave our children the basic freedoms of safety, education and the ability to earn a decent livelihood; things that many of us took for granted. This book has genuine heros and heroines, great parenting stories, humour, lots of examples of what's working, and some very pointed examples of why the clock is ticking for the children of our country. And as the title promises, just reading the book makes you begin to feel empowered to start giving more to get more out of life. A great dose of inspiration and direction for individuals and organizations.

Cathedral Builders Never Work Alone
Shore has taken the concept of community investment to the spires. The analogy he draws between those who envision a community worthy of its members and those who over centuries built the grand Cathedrals of Europe stirs the soul. Cathedral Builders never work alone; they work in communion across time and across the community. And first they open the cathedrals within their minds and hearts, and allow the people they aspire to serve to build within. This book must be read by all who envisage lasting change through non-profit or similar endeavors. A true communion of the Saints. Shore takes us back to the basics with which we began community. He makes us dream together, stand on each other's shoulders, and lift those who might otherwise be left behind to rise with us to the heights. You cannot come away from this book alone.


Complete Poetry and Prose of William Blake
Published in Hardcover by University of California Press (1982)
Authors: William Blake and David V. Erdman
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A Fine Edition, But not the Best!
When one of my Shimer students saw Mr. Erdman's alternate arrangement of "Auguries of Innocence" he threw his book at a bush. Some of my students think that "Auguries" is one of Blake's greatest poems and I agree with them. Its structure is a key to Blake's vast mythic system. Without that key there's little hope of passing through Jerusalem's wall to the places where heaven and earth coalesce in a cosmic orgasm of intellectual joy.

Mr. Erdman is a marvelous scholar, dedicated to Blake. Mr. Bloom is as inspiring as he is informative. But for Blake in its most pure form I prefer Sir Geoffrey Keynes' edition. He was not a professional scholar, but a learned amatuer in the finest sense of the word. When he wasn't busy with his medical practice he was lovingly creating the best complete edition of Blake's poetry and prose...

Essential for Blake fans and the Blake curious..
There's not much more I can say after reading the reviews below, except to agree that this is _the_ book to own if you're wanting to add William Blake to your library.

This is a large book, clocking in at around nine hundred pages. Within you'll find all the great poetry that makes Blake, well, Blake. The "Songs of Innocence and Experience" are truly wonderful, as is "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell".

Lots to read here beyond than the known works, including miscellaneous poems, songs and verses and sataric verses and epigrams, even letters that Blake himself wrote.

The book is neatly organized and easy to navigate, making the section you're looking for a snap to find. At the back of the book are sections with textual notes (a small "t" is marked throughout Blake's works), and commentary (a small "c"), also marked. Invaluable resources to help understand and navigate the complexity of Blake's poems and prose. An index of titles and first lines is also included in the back.

All in all a wonderful collection for any Blake fan to own and for the curious to lose themselves in the majesty that is William Blake.

~The~ Book for Blake Fans
This book is marvelous! With every poem and prose work done by Blake, including letters, commentary, and textual notes, this is ~the~ book for all Blake fans. This book even shows the stages of Blake's writing in the textual notes, such as the various versions of his poems. Highly recommended!


For Love or Nothing
Published in Paperback by Guidepost Press (12 May, 2000)
Author: William Oak
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ENCHANTING
MY WIFE AND I HAVE READ THIS BOOK AND THOUGHT IT WAS DELIGHTFUL. WE FEEL IT HAS ENHANCED OUR MARRIAGE BY LISTENING TO THE OTHER LOVE STORIES SUCH AS THE ONES PORTRAYED IN THIS BOOK. IF MORE AUTHORS WOULD WRITE ABOUT LOVE, MAYBE THERE WOULD BE LESS HATE IN THIS WORLD. IT'S GOOD TO KNOW THAT SOME PEOPLE STILL CARE ENOUGH TO TRY TO STOP ALL THE HATE BY WRITING ABOUT LOVE INSTEAD OF CRIME AND VIOLENCE. WE WILL DEFINATELY RECCOMMEND THIS BOOK TO OTHERS. THANK YOU BILL OAK FOR WRITING SUCH A WONDERFUL BOOK WITH SUCH REFRESHING STORIES.

A wonderful book for a gift

This is an inspirational little book. I read it from cover to cover in a couple of hours. The author's mother was told she was dying of cancer when he was twenty years old, and so he utilized her remaining time to get closer to her, realizing that she loved him and that, like most young people, he had simply accepted her love without much thought.

This is not a tear-jerker. Rather, it is a book about love and its various forms and expressions. It is really inspirational.

It is the kind of book you will want to give as a gift to someone you love. It is replete with quotations, some attributed and some not, and anecdotes (allegories) expressing the wisdom of love, some from obscure sources and some folktales from various cultures, but all germane to the subject.

I liked it. I hope you will, too.

Joseph Pierre

William Oak's "FOR LOVE OR NOTHING" A New Reading Gem!
After reading author William Oak's new book, "FOR LOVE OR NOTHING" I couldn't wait to share with family and friends--what a delight it was to read such an invigorating book about one of life's most important lessons--LOVE! I was pleasantly surprised throughout the books entirety and coudn't wait to read each of its fresh 25 "lessons" about LOVE! It has been a long time since I felt such compelling interest in a book! All my friends that read it (and those that are currently reading it) expressed the same excitement about "FOR LOVE OR NOTHING" by William Oak! Each story (and the many priceless quotations in-between each of the thought provoking lessons) gave me reason to inform even more of my friends, family, and co-workers about this rare find--and they in turn are telling all their family and friends! Just as young children are now captivated with "Harry Potter" books--young and old adults alike--will be just as enthralled with William Oak's, "FOR LOVE OR NOTHING"--and its (more than reasonable) price! Thanks for the enligtenment Mr. Oak!


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