Let me first echo the sentiments expressed by others and comment on what a beautiful edition the Univ of Nebraska Press has produced. The margins are indeed wide and the type very readable. This edition is easily held, the illustrations nicely complement the text and the binding is quite durable. The introduction by Joyce Carol Oates is helpful albeit pedantic. Also, those who've read the Univ of Calif Press edition of Frankenstein will notice some overlap between this introduction and the one that Ms. Oates wrote for that particular edition. Nonetheless, the introduction is valuable.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is one of those stories, like Frankenstein and Dracula, that seemingly everyone has heard of and believes they understand("mythopoetic " in the language of Joyce Carol Oates). Much like the aforementioned works, the actual details of the story may come as a surprise to those who assume they know the story based solely on the popular understanding. For that reason alone I think the book is worth reading.

Dr. Jekyll is a respected if somewhat reclusive London doctor who has, through the course of years of experimentation, managed to create a solution which brings to the fore his evil alter-ego. Unlike many gothic literary villains, Hyde is not imbued with superhuman strength or exceptional gifts of any kind. In fact he is of a smaller and less imposing stature than most men. What he does possess however is a complete lack of compunction with regards to others. Hyde for example ruthlessly runs down a small child who gets in his way. As is the case with Frankenstein, Dr. Jekyll creates something that he can't control and which eventually destroys its creator.

The inhumanity that the fictional Hyde displays can be seen in the non-fictious world on a daily basis. As such, there is a realism to the story which is missing from many horror stories past and present. The fact that such a short and captivating work exists in an attractively packaged edition makes this one classic that will be a joy to read for all.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a clasic so, naturaly, I had high expectations. I certainly was not let down. It has a totally unique style with much detail and extensive writing. Yet, this novel is a very quickly read novel, unlike other excessively detailed books like Dracula. This book is not boring. This book is fun. It doesn't ruin the plot with too much detail like other books. Other fantasy books are usually not even close to realistic. Whereas Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is close to being conceived realistic. This book has a general morbid feeling to it where other fantasies are sometimes cheerful and happy. Robert Louis Stevenson is a realy good writer in my opinion.
He uses a very wide range of vocabulary. Stevenson uses many 19th Century terms that seem weird and different to me.
One thing bad about his writing is his punctuation. He uses way too many semicolons and comas. He makes one sentence out of six or seven sentences.
This book was not the best book I ever read, but was not the worst either. it was mediocre. however It was miles ahead of Dracula. Dracula is boring, whereas Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is fast paced, quick, and fun to read. its pritty morbid which is kind of a down side, but Since it is very short it is a good book on my list.

The University of Nebraska Press edition of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is beautiful! The illustrations by Barry Moser, woodcuts that progress chronologically through Dr. Jekyll's life as it is described in hints throughout Robert Louis Stevenson's story, are atmospheric and evocative; a picture of a boy being guided by his father, for example, echoes Dr. Jekyll's comments that he has a "fatherly" interest in his alter-ego, Hyde, while Hyde has a son's "indifference" to the father; the cover illustration is a portrait of Dr. Jekyll's father destroyed by Mr. Hyde on a rampage.

Joyce Carol Oates's introduction is worthwhile, especially for those readers who know the story, as most English-speaking people do, in its basic framework, but who have not yet actually traveled the dark road with Dr. Jekyll and his friends.

It is a pleasure to read a classic book in such a carefully crafted edition. Too often books such as this are printed in cheap editions with narrow margins and lousy type; this one fits comfortably in the hand and is easy on the eye as the reader is drawn into this allegorical nightmare.

This review refers to the University of Nebraska Press edition only.

Considering Kate is a tale of the Natasha Stanislaski and Spencer Kimball's youngest child and her story reminds me of the way her parents met -- in her mum's toy store, with the hero buying a gift for his child. Brody is a sensitive guy with a young son to raise. Jack is precocious and is Brody's weak spot whom he's extremely protective of (don't you just love that in a man). Anyway, to cut a long story short, Kate hired Brody to renovate the building she bought to start her ballet school, and falls for him in the process. Kate makes most of the moves as Brody is afraid of being in another relationship after his wife died. The scene about her confronting him on whether they are in fact "dating" or not is hilarious. I've always enjoyed reading about a yelling session and this is a particularly good one with an even better ending.It's good to revisit the characters from Nora Roberts' previous novels on the Stanislaski family although Considering Kate works perfectly well as a stand-alone. I hope there will be a story on Brandon, Kate's older brother who is a ball player next!

Considering Kate is a follow up from the Stanislaski series that Nora Roberts wrote a few years back (but is now re-released). Kate Kimball, the daughter of Natasha and Spencer (from Taming Natasha), is a ballet dancer, who has come home to open a dance school. Brody O'Connell is the contractor who fixes up the building for Kate's school. Kate and Brody automatically hit it off, but Brody is leary of a relationship because he is a widow with a 6 year old son, Jack, to take care of. Kate is flirtatious and pushes Brody to take her out, Brody on the other hand is trying to resist her, although he wants her. In Considering Kate all the characters are winners. You will fall head over heels for little Jack, not too mention the rest of the family. Considering Kate is a great read, and a great follow up. I really got into the whole family and at times found myself laughing and tearing up, which I think a good book should make a person do!

This is a great book. I could not put it down once I started reading it. It is about a woman who gives up her ballet to become a ballet teacher to children. Kate falls for the construction worker who helps build her dance studio. I would reccomend this book to all.

This collection contains a dazzling reading of C.P.Gilman's "The Yellow Wall-Paper" that should not be overlooked. The powerful reading makes the reader herself seem confined to the old children's room. Quite gripping.

This book s a great chiller I chould not put the book down. The way he just kept chageing back and forth was great. Oops! don't want to spole it This book is great if I had 1 wish it would be for everyone in the world to read this BOOK!.so please read this book it is proboly the BEST BOOK I have ever read in my life .If you like short scary chillers read this book.

...and that's what WoT consists of now. Yes, it's that old Jordan whine: "Why can't he finish it already?" I know others have said it, but I think it's really disappointing that such a promising series (up to Book 4) has been allowed to deteriorate in quality to this extent, in a money-making exercise.

Some of the other reviewers here have stated that Jordan's incredible detail (read: lack of resolution) qualify him as one of the greatest fantasy writers, etc etc. I have to give him credit for his meticulous working through of plot, setting, etc. However, I believe that all of this is rather pointless because the bottom line is that his books are becoming boring. Boring, you don't read it. What's the point, then, of writing it if it bores the reader? There are few things more futile than an unread book.

Another oft-repeated plea: please, please, PLEASE read George R. R. Martin rather than this crap. Seriously, his style is similar to Jordan's: multiple point-of-view, epic scale, relatively formal register. However his characters are real, he isn't afraid to break the rules (pivotal characters die!) and I don't want to murder EVERY SINGLE FREAKIN' ONE OF THE CHARACTERS!

Plus, as a special introductory offer, you DON'T get incessant whinings about how men/women are emotionally/intellectually stupid/incomprehensible...the number-one cause of Jordan Rage in my household.

I've been reading Jordan like a madman this year to catch up to his tenth book. This is the third book in the series I've finished this year. Things finally start to move in the second half of the book and it finishes with a major series altering development. Jordan sometimes seems to have created too many characters and subplots for anyone, including himself, to keep track of. "Heart of Winter" starts with Perrin and his party, but gives way to Matt and Rand, leaving you to wonder about Perrin after his temporary disappearance. I suppose this keeps you waiting to see what happens to him and his wife, but it can get frustrating not to get a clue as you finish the book. However, I recomend that you stick it out if you've gone this far. This novel renews my faith in the Wheel of Time series.

Robert Jordan's ninth book in this series was like a relaxing drink from a magnum of champagne. Problem is, there's soooo much to drink! Anxiously waiting fans (like me), were waiting to snap this book up and hope for some conclusion to the many plotlines running amok in the incredible world of the Wheel of Time. Unfortunately, this book was just another stop in what may be a 15 book epic. Jordan manages to maintain his many characters' personas while adding several new ones(again!) to the list. There seems to be a focus on the influence of the women foretold in the fates of Mat, Perrin, and Rand. The stunning ending of the book is a tiny bit vague, but serves to quench some of the thirst to read about the One Power in action. Jordan also details the internal politics of Andor (and we thought Gore/Bush was bad!) while updating the individual adventures of Mat Cauthon, Perrin Aybarra, and Rand Al'Thor. There is the feeling that he is beginning to close major loose ends in preparation for the Last Battle, but the magnitude of accomplishing that with all the running storylines is going to take awhile. Personally, I was happy to finally read some more about the Wheel of Time world. It is a well-established world with a plethora of peronalities, culture and history than you can dive into. I just wish I didn't have to wait 2 years for next book!

This book is not appropriate for detailed specifics of NT networking. It is geared heavily toward the networking novice.

A must have book if you're running Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and want to connect to other computers

From my experience with Robert Jordan and his Wheel of Time Series, I found this book slow...
I recieved no real new information to keep me interested in the series. I loved the first seven books, but eight and nine have been less than appealing. You are still wondering after these last two books how these two books got placed in the series since they give no real light on anything that led up to book seven. This book just doesn't do anything for me.

Why would anyone want to listen to dark, dreary stories of the undead, Angels that drink blood, this book was very misrepresented in the title. "Deamon" fantasies is much more appropriate. I was looking forward to a spiritual uplifting, instead I threw all the tapes and box into the trash, right where it belongs.