It was an OUTSTANDING book! i couldn't put it down. The journey he takes the characters on is so surreal yet you feel fro them. i wish i could find a copy so badly. its a shame that its out of print.

Ewan's story is more than just about coming out. It is about finding a place to fit in which one is comfortable. In this, it goes beyond the typical story of accepting oneself. The hardest part of growing up gay is thinking that there is nobody else in the world like you. For a young man in such a situation it is easy to give into the temptation of giving gratification to a straight friend and become trapped in a loveless relationship, or worse yet be used by older men. Ewan gives into the temptation of both. And, he is disappointed by both. His friend, Leslie, starts seeing women and the older man, Paul, confesses to having a boyfriend in London. The result is that Ewan ends up alone. This could have started Ewan on a cycle of discovery and disappointment, except for the fact that his parents discover his diary and read it. Fortunately for Ewan, they are agreeable to his taking up residence in London, albeit strictly supervised. This does give him a

chance to reach out to the gay community, which is a lot easier said than done. Gradually, and fearfully, he begins to learn to stand up for himself and for others. It is more this than anything else that puts in a position to find the love he seeks. His journey, far from being exceptional, provides the reader with the potential of hope. It is a book full of possibilities.

One of the best accounts of real life management skills I have ever read, exactly what someone will need to succeed in the turbulent world of modern management.

The variety of readers makes Yeats poetry come to life. If you like to chill in the car, this one is for you.

It is impossible to say who of the tremendous artists on this recording does the greatest honor to Yeats' words and intentions. Let us merely say it is the sort of contest which only the listener wins, especially if he or she has even one Emerald Isle gene in his or her make-up.

This is a wonderful collection of poetry. The readers contribute so much emotion to their reading. The listener can hear the music of Ireland in each voice. Every time I listen to this, I hear something new. Some of the poems included are: Stolen Child; The Indian to his Love; The Cloak, the Boat and the Shoes and The Sad Shepherd. This has brought many hours of relaxation and beauty to my evenings. I highly recommend this tape.

I cannot say enough good things about this book.When I first heard about GYWO,it was from a blurb that appeared in the city's free alt-media paper back in the winter of 2001. It was,for the longest time,one of the best kept secrets on the internet. Sure, the profane dialogue and satirical commentary is funny and poignant but what adds to the humor is the artwork itself! Clearly pinched from some old comic like "Mary Worth" or "Apartment 3-G", the simplistic absurdity that comes from two guys slacking off in the office bitching about how...the War on Terrorism is hilarious almost to the point of surreal.Rees may have just earned a place in the cartoon world as the freshest and most sardonic political satirist since Gary Trudeau.

Less than a month after the September 11th attacks, David Rees published the first set of Get Your War On cartoons on his website. I discovered GYWO in early 2002, when 7 or 8 sets had already been published, and immediately I became a fan. There's something intrinsically funny about generic clip-art pictures of office workers using extremely foul language to discuss important political issues. Rees not only seeks to provoke laughter, but to make a point: that even in the post-September 11th era, a little skepticism about the U.S. government's actions is a good thing.

You don't need to read far to figure out that David Rees is not thrilled with the U.S. "war on terror" and all the accompanying propaganda. His characters speak with a variety of tones, from excessive exuberance that looks suspiciously like sarcasm (e.g. "Oh my God, this War on Terrorism is going to RULE! I can't wait until the war is over and there's no more terrorism!") to fatalism ("If you want me to hand over that planning report, you're more than welcome to bomb my cubicle. Who gives a [expletive] anymore?"). The cartoons cover many subjects, such as the bombing of Afghanistan, domestic anti-terrorism programs, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Exxon Mobil's links to murders in Indonesia, the collapse of Enron, and the constant fear that another major terrorist attack could be just around the corner. The cartoon character Voltron also randomly makes an appearance.

GYWO isn't for everyone, of course. Supporters of recent U.S. policy might be irritated by Rees' harsh sarcasm and deep skepticism about American motives. Also, you need a dark sense of humor and a tolerance of gratuitous profanity to appreciate the book. Take the following line as an example--while discussing the food packages that the U.S. dropped in Afghanistan, one character says "it turns the relief effort into a fun game for the Afghan people--a game called 'See if you have any [expletive] arms left to eat the food we dropped after you step on a landmine trying to retrieve it.'" If you're offended, you may want to think twice before buying this book. For a person with the right sense of humor and outlook on politics, however, the book is hilarious.

Some people might be thinking that the book isn't worth the money, because the cartoons are available for free online. This isn't quite true, however. The book includes a few cartoons that don't seem to be online (it also leaves a few of the online cartoons out). Furthermore, the author's royalties from the book go directly to landmine relief, so by purchasing the book you're donating to a worthy cause.

David Rees sent me a message last October. Well, not me personally- he sent it to anyone who could find his clip-art comics website. His comics said, "So you're feeling a little funny about this War On Terror, this War On the Constitution? Well you're not the only one."

With biting wit and startling insight, Rees ignores the myth and legend of our government's "official proclamations", and cuts to the chase. Self-healing minefields? Enron as the next al-queda? Osama bin Laden, Gollum's long lost brother? Voltron? And of course, the mythical invisible Dick Cheney. Its all here, ready to split your side, and when you're done laughing, make you feel guilty for that American flag sticker you blindly stuck on the rear window of your SUV.

The Colour of His Hair takes you into a world so often experienced by gay men. Author David Rees successfully manages to make you care about the characters and not the colour of their life.

I highly recommend this as an easy read.

This book is a useful purchase for anyone interested in (or working on) satellite communications systems. It concentrates primarily on the history and organisation of the leading national and international (e.g. Intelsat, Eutelsat etc.) satellite systems.

I found the various "case study" examples of satellite networks to be most useful and informative, particularly as this is an area that most books on satcoms tend to overlook or not address adequately.

The latter half of the book covers national satellite systems on a country-by-country basis. Although there are plenty of useful facts and figures in this section, it is inevitably starting to become a little out of date (the book was published in 1990).

David Rees is, for more than a dacade, The Authority on all things Tull, being very close to the band and to all Tull-related subjects. But, a far cry from some books on rock super-egos, this is not the book Ian Anderson would wish for - Rees has done an immaculate job of stating things as they were, without glossing over some of the rough edges. Jethro's history is a complex and, at times, a bizzare story to tell, spanning over 30 years of ups and downs, but, as all readers of the one-and-only Tullzine "A New Day", edited and written by David Rees know - this author has the ability to make any Tull tale an intresting and sometimes pure hillarious read. A great book for everyone, and a must for the 50 millions or so who ever bought an album by Jethro Tull.

Having been a fan of the music of Jethro Tull for as long as David Rees, I was thrilled to read this book. Just as he has always done in his "A New Day" magazine, Rees doesn't stint on either praise or criticism where either is warranted. Since I have always been most interested in the music (as opposed to the personal lives) of Jethro Tull, I found this book to be the perfect history of my favorite band. There was just enough personal information that I was pleased to learn some new facts (for instance, I never knew that Ian Anderson had a brother!) but with none of the trashy dishing that is usually found in rock biographies. If you want a biography of Jethro Tull, one of the treasures of our age, this is the book to read.

David Rees does an excellent job walking the reader through the history of the band, the band members personalities and the relationships between the band's leader, Ian Anderson, and his band mates. Mr. Rees takes an impartial view of Jethro Tull and does not fall into the trap of perpetual compliments or kudos. Mr. Rees, who is a great fan of Jethro Tull's music, writes about all the sides of the band; the good, the bad and the ugly. This book is fine reading for all Tull fans, progressive rock fans or anyone interested in the 30 year survival of a Rock music icon.

Gregory Hines and Joel Gray present horrible readings of two of Poe's best poems. Gregory Hines sounds like a used car salesman when reading "Annabel Lee," and Joel Gray sounds like a spastic nut when reading "The Bells." Did they ever listen to themselves? Christopher Cazenove represents the best reader and the savior of this otherwise fiasco. Although he left out the last stanza, his reading of "Ulalume-A Ballad" is by far the best reading I've heard of this powerful poem. Michael York's reading of "The Raven" is ok, but he lacks correct interpretation with the "wispered word, 'Lenore?'" The only other reader to read this phrase like a question is Edward Blake. For some reason many of the poems have background music. Did the producers of this collection really think that these poems lacked something? Perhaps this collection going out of print was an act of mercy.

Like the first reviewer, I thought Gregory Hines absolutely ruined "Annabel Lee" for me, which is--or now, was--also one of MY favorite Poe poems. What's next, "Gregory Hines Tapdances 'A Cask of Amontillado'"? Stick to you day-job, Greg! Michael York and David Warner are much beter readers than Hines, though when York reads "I shrieked..." it hardly sounds like a shriek. Their readings are good, but not great. By far the two less-famous (to me, anyway) readers on the tape, Roger Rees and Christopher Cazenove, are giants compatred to the other three. Rees' reading of "The Conqueror Worm" alone is worth the price of this tape. Obviously Rees and Cazenove are experienced Shakespeare-trained actors who love--and know how to utilize to startling results--the English language. I would pay almost anything for a new version of this tape read by Rees and Cazenove alone, or possibly by them and other accomplished Shakepearean actors (Patrick Stewart? Ralph Fiennes? Simon Russell Beale?). It's just not enough, to effectively read aloud poems or prose written by a master, to be famous (Hines) or even British and famous (York and Warner); you have to be GOOD! Anyway, overall this tape's worth buying.

If "Annabel Lee" is your favorite Poe poem, be warned that it is read by Gregory Hines, and the AudioFile review is being generous when it says that his readings lack drama and force. Though it is one of my favorite poems, or, more precisely, because it is one of my favorite poems, I fast forward through it everytime I listen to the tape, lest his reading impare my ability to enjoy the poem in the future.

This is somewhat compensated for by Michael York's exellent rendering of "The Raven" and David Warner's various readings which wonderfully capture Poe's mood and spirit.

Overall, still worth the price. I don't regret having purchased it and I'm still enjoying it a month later. If only "Annabel Lee" had been assigned to Mr. York or Mr. Warner!

After Patterson's last disaster, When The Wind Blows,he has redeemed himself with his newest book, Pop Goes The Weasel. This story is very exciting but light in terms of character develoment, narrative style and basically most other literary elements which make for a well-written novel. However, these are not elements I, and I think many other readers', seek in a James Patterson book.With this said, I think you will enjoy Pop Goes The Weasel very much and find it a very, very fast read. The one minor flaw that I've found in this and other Alex Cross books is the totally unrealistic maturity level and dialogue voiced by Cross's seven year old daughter, Jannie. I'd suggest that in doing research for future books, Patterson should spend a little time finding out what real seven year olds are like.

Another Alex Cross adventure comes with another super villain and non stop thrills. This time Cross is investigating a series of "Jane Doe" murders in the impoverished sections of Washington D.C. The problem is that he is doing so unofficially and he is one of the few that sees the crimes as being related.

The killer is a well respected foreign dignitary who also has a passion for role playing games. He, along with three others throughout the world are members of an exclusive game called the four horsemen. How Cross comes to his identity and possible capture is a series of non stop chills. The ending may not be as topsy turvy and dramatic as other Patterson books, but some surprises do change the complexion of future Cross novels.

Patterson sticks to his format here. The positive aspect is that his fans know the characters and enjoy their continuing saga. Sampson has developed into the type of figure that would be extraordinary in his own book. The negative aspect is that some of Cross's statements and the details of his family life are a bit worn on the faithful Patterson fan. As a result, the Alex Cross novels could use an injection of freshness. Therefore the novel was a bit shy of the better Cross chapters.

Overall the book has a quick flow and only sputters in some of the chapters that surround Alex's relationship with Christine. The villain is devious but also falls short of a Gary Soneji or Jack and Jill. The plot is better than average and I am still left wanting more Alex Cross. A no brainer four star piece of fiction.

James Patterson has created Alex Cross so well, that he can be hard to distinguish from reality. He is a wonderful father, an upstanding citizen, an excelent cop, and a brilliant psychologist.

Pop Goes The Weasle, the latest installment of Alex Cross, gives his fans almost everything they could ask for and some they don't want!.

Just when Alex is the happiest he has ever been, the events surrounding the latest psychokiller threaten to make this the worst time of his life (even worse than when his wife was killed).

Will Alex pop the question to Christine? Will Alex prove to be a "bad cop", or worse yet a murderer? Will Alex lose what he holds dearest to his heart?

Read this book, and these questions and more will reel you in and keep you hooked until the very last page.

One caution! Don't read this book if you want a long read. I read this book in about 12 hours with no trouble!