Tommy-a brave born leader., Chuckie- a causios scardy-cat., Sussie-akind and smart helper., Angelica-a bossy spoiled brat., Phil-a disgusting baby who eats worms and dirt., Lil-a disgusting baby who eats worms and dirt., Dil-anoying,yet playful young baby. Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, Sussie, Angelica, and Dil are hunting for gold! They started off in Tommy and Dil's backyard but when they crawl through some bushes and suddenly appear in California where there is a huge gold rush. They meat new friends and work together to try and find the gold to buy Reptar Bars they want. Do you think they can find the gold? Read this book and find out! I give this book a five star rating because it has really funny parts including one where Angelica say she hates bossy people.

Tommy and Dil, their cousin Angelica, and their friends Susie, Phil, Lil, and Chuckie all listen to Grandpa Lou tell a story about prospecting for gold. The kids decide to search for gold, Angelica so she can buy Cynthia play sets, and the others so they can buy lots of Reptar Bars. Before they know it, they travel back in time to 1849, during the days of the real California Gold Rush. The babies team up with some locals to follow a map to a lost gold mine. Along the way they face steep hills, dangerous beasts, raging rivers, and terrible rain storms. But they are determined to continue on to find the gold. This was a cute and funny book that I reccomend to all Rugrats fans, young and old.

Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, Angelica, Susie, and Dil (along with Spike) are off on one of their biggest adventures yet. They're travelling back in time to 1849, the time when everyone was talking about going to California to hunt for gold. And when Tommy and the rest of the crew get a hold of half a map to the "mother lode" (the largest amount of gold all in one place, up in the mountains where all the gold in the rivers come from), they know that they have to find the other half if they're ever going to be able to buy tons of Reptar Bars (or in Angelica's case, the Cynthia Skiing Set, the Cynthia Supermall, the Cynthia Jet, the Cynthia....you get the picture). When their map is stolen and it leads them to the other half of the map, they make new friends who will help them find their treasure. But with mountain lions,grizzly bears, rapids, and theives, the question is not only "Will the get the gold?". It's "Will they get the gold...and survive?" Join your favorite cartoon characters in this hilarious and adventurous book! I recommend it for fans of the Rugrats cartoon, no matter what age they are.

Title: Daredevil:: Parts of a Hole
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writer: David Mack
Artists: Joe Quesada and David Ross
For Fans of: Kabuki, The Hear No Evil See No Evil movies, pulp heroes,Greek Tragedies, Irony

After Matt's loss in the last chapter of his life, we find a pensive hero who is about to get his world turned upside down once again. We are also introduced to Maya Lopez, who was born deaf but later found ways to compensate for this loss. She can duplicate the any action she sees exactly. Anything from piano playing to martial arts can be duplicated by simply watching the masters of these activities. Also like Matt she is driven by her father's murder and seeks vengeance. Her father was an associate of the Kingpin's, who was also his executioner and this is how Kingpin was able to take her under his wing. Maya's trust in him is the reason he is able to pull off the ruse that Daredevil is her father's killer, not himself. Since Kingpin also knows Matt's identity, it is a simple matter to have these two similar individuals meet, without Maya knowing who Matt really is.

This story has romance, super heroics, tragedy, symbolism, irony, life, death, and the one of the biggest shake ups in the status quo of a BIG member of the Daredevil cast. Mack's first venture into writing already established characters is inventive as well as creatively paced. Known for his award winning creator owned book, Kabuki, Mack must have felt some intimidation coming in after a very popular and well received run by film-maker Kevin Smith. However, he didn't show his intimidation with this chapter. He actually tried to one up Smith's shock ending with a interesting bit of irony which will be explored further by Brian Michael Bendis in issues to come.

Quesada's art in this book is not only his best work, but wildly creative. It was like he was in the mood to read some Sienkiewicz and got caught up in the style! If you only know Quesada as Marvel's Editor in Chief, then you need to see that when he has time, he is also one of the best artist in the industry.

The best aspect of this story was the humanization of the Kingpin. You see what motivated him and how his achieved the position he resides in. To make a character come off as both frightening and tragic is a rare feat.

Something in "Parts of a Whole" reminds me of Frank Miller's "The Dark Knight Returns". Perhaps it is the narrative from a first person's perspective mixed with news, and psychedelic drawings (at some points). It is just great to look at.

The story is awesome too. It explores both the psychology and the "human side" of the Daredevil. It also shows the Kingpin's side of the story (for the first time, I think), from a very interesting perspective.

In short: awesome graphics and excellent story. If you enjoy comics, you must read "Parts of a Whole". In my humble opinion, "Parts of a Whole" is one of the best comics ever published by Marvel.

What is it about Daredevil that seems to bring out the best in a writer and artist..? Miller and Janson, Kevin Smith, Quesada & Palmiotti, Bendis & Maleev, and now David Mack....

Parts of a Hole tells the triangular story of Daredevil, The Kingpin, and a new character, Echo. Echo was the child of one of The Kingpin's enforcers, and she blames DD for the death of dear old Dad....even though The Kingpin pulled the trigger. Echo is kind of the dark reflection of Daredevil- Where he is blind, Echo is DEAF, and the dichotomy this presents is perfectly presented by the talented David Mack. Add to this stew a romance between DD and Echo in their civillian identities, and you have the makings of a Greek tragedy....

The art, by Joe Quesada and others, is great; Quesada manages to stretch his palette in new directions, tipping the hat to David Mack's art, while still maintaining his own recognizable style.

A prevoius reviewer stated that the fill-in issue spoiled the pacing of the book, and shouldn't have been included in the collection. I must respectfully disagree, and say that I loved the fill in issue, and applaud it's inclusion. I found the way they were able to craft a tale that took place in the minutes-long span between issues AND make it thoughtful and exciting, to be nothing short of amazing, and I think that it was a highlight of the story for me. The great thing about including the story is this: If the reader gets a few pages into it, and finds it's not to their liking, they can just skip right by it and get back to the main story. (Don't skip it, though! I think you'll be pleasently surprised.)

I think this ia a great book for those who want to learn a quick history of William wallace, as well as a guid to memorials in Scotland. For those who are planning a trip to Scotland, and also are intrested in the story of William Wallace I recomend this book. I also recomend trying to find it at a local bookstor instead because I bought mine for $14.99 brand new.

I ordered this book from Amazon,the book started out a bit slow but I was soon to find myself not being able to put it down.I think anyone who reads it will find what a well put together book this is,a must read!

I picked this book up in a book store in Scotland. I am a big fan of Braveheart and the William Wallace Story. This part guide book part travel essay is a great way to read about and follow the history of Wallace. Fans of William Wallace should also check out a website this author is associated with. Its something like "mcbraveheart.com" Again, if you are planning to visit scotland and love Braveheart, get this little enjoyable book. You will be glad you did.

This version of Aristotle's De Anima is the criticial edition by W.D. Ross. It does not contain an English translation nor does it contain Ross's commentary on the text, which is available in a larger edition. Nonetheless, it contains all the critical notes concerning textual differences of the manuscripts used by Ross. This text will be beneficial for anyone interested in working through Aristotle's De Anima in the original Greek, whether you are a serious student of Greek or of philosophy. Finally, this edition has a handy index to help you locate where Aristotle uses many of the Greek words in the text.

How will Virtual Reality and other new technology change you, the way that you feel, and the way that you react to your surroundings? One cannot even begin to answer this important question without first reading De Anima. This masterpiece reflects on the five senses, their relation to each other, and their relation to the 'common sense' (soul) that binds them. De Anima is a valuable insight into the fundamental mechanism that governs the way that we learn, act, and live. New technology is a sword that cuts both ways. Will we become inactive, lose our passion or even our humanity? Written centuries ago, this book will not give you any answers on a platter nor will the word Virtual Reality even be mentioned. This book is, however, filled with timeless wisdom that has survived the ages. De Anima will prove to be an indispensible tool for those who have a sincere desire to study the way that new technology is changing our senses and how these changes may affect the future of our noble race.

Green Plans are comprehensive, integrated and large-scale national environmental strategies. H. J. Johnson shows us what Green Plans are and what they are not. His examples of pioneering countries, The Netherlands, New Zealand and Canada are very convincing. He shows how those very different countries have developed innovative Green Plans, how they translated the concept of sustainability in practical strategies and action plans. His personal experience, as head of California's Resources Agency, from 1977 to 1982, in developing a comprehensive resource strategy, called Investing For Prosperity (IFP) gave him a basic understanding of Green Plans. He gives us a very good overall view of Green Plans, their ingredients for success, their principles and techniques and the new relationship needed between government and business. His clear vision for the United States should be read by all politicians and concerned citizens. It is still very actual. Of the many books published in environmental protection and sustainable development, this book should be on all bookshelves. And it is a real pleasure to read.

Green Plans is not a book about how bad things are today; it is a book about how good things can be tomorrow. It lays out the global environmental problems (and there are a lot of them) in a brutally honest manner,but it does not dwell on them. Instead, it focuses on what is being done, and what must be done on a global and national scale to alleviate our ecological dilemmas. Green Plans is about solutions, and although these solutions are at a national scale, the implementation must be done on an individual level. Herein lies the strength of Green Plans. Johnson writes with a contagious enthusiasm which leaves the reader with the knowledge and desire to help make a difference. Green Plans is a must read not only for planners and government officials but also for business leaders, environmentalists, and concerned citizens alike.

Without a doubt, one of the best ways for non-technical folks to learn about the web and the internet. I'm personally opposed to labeling anyone unfamiliar with computers, a dummy. This book teaches by using mostly graphic imagery which clearly illustrates the concepts being discussed. A definate add-on for anyone getting, or giving a new computer, Mac or PC.

I'm quite impressed and satisfied with this book and with the entire Simplified series. This book presents an excellent introduction to and overview of the internet and the world wide web. It is very accessible to beginners and provides useful information for more experienced users. For visual learners (like myself), the illustrations are a great help.

It's challenging to take a complex subject and express it simply, clearly, concisely, and comprehensively. This book meets the challenge.

Other books in the Simplified series are listed on Amazon.com under the author name Ruth Maran. A similar series (which I also enjoy very much) by the same author is the Teach Yourself Visually series.

I received this booklet as a gift a few weeks after the death of my father. It has been a great comfort and I reccomend it for those seeking healing for their loss and for those who would like to help friends and family find comfort for their loss.

I have given many of these booklets to friends who have lost loved ones, & they have been a great comfort to them. I highly recommend them in place of a sympathy card.

One of the things I hate about price guides is the pricing. So many authors price items by what they have and what they want to have. If they have it, it's worth a fortune. If they want to have it, it's not worth anything. The reason for this is simple. If they want to sell something they have the price has been established and they'll ask the price in their book. It they don't have it and want it they price it low so they can buy it inexpensively. Keller and Ross don't do that. They are out there shopping, doing shows, going to auctions and their prices are generally right on the mark. That's a tremendous help to both collectors and dealers. The other great thing about the book is the photos. There are lots of them so it makes it easy to identify the pieces you have or are looking to buy. I like the organization by category which makes it easy to look up itemsIf you're a collector or a dealer this book is well worth the price.

This book has awesome photography with accurate color and well conceived layouts. It is well organized and easy to use as a reference and pricing guide. I would highly recommend this book to both the novice collector and the seasoned veteran.

My favorite way to learn about history is through the voice of a person who lived in that time. Often, however, the most readable first-person narratives leave something to be desired in breadth, since a single real person cannot be everywhere and have opinions on everything. Unless, it seems, that person is Eleanor Roosevelt. Her voice in her 'My Day' columns is authoritative, compassionate, wise, and insightful. Her opinions and philosophy on politics and diplomacy, both national and international, seem to me very pertinent to some of issues we face in our world today. Since I read this book, I have found myself hypothesizing about what she would have thought about some current happenings as I try to make sense of them. The editorial introductions to each year and each article excerpt in the book are well-written and provide the right amount of context to frame the excerpts without distracting from them.

I grew up during World War II and remember seeing Eleanor Roosevelt on news reels traveling around the world. I had no idea until I read this book of what a full and interesting life she was living. She had much pain and sorrow in her life, but she carried on.

I like her down to earth writing. She has written about ordinary things and left some things unsaid which is fine. She came from a very reserved background so it's to be expected. Her childhood was during a very different time than today. That she did so much for others is evidence of that upbringing.

After reading this book, I visited Hyde Park. I went first to her house at Val-Kill before I went to the Big House and Library. I recommend a visit to everyone because I believe you get a real feel for her there. At Val-Kill it's like she has just stepped out for a moment, but will be back.

I recommend this book to everyone. Editors give background information before each selection for those who weren't alive during the time. Eleanor did not go into great detail in her columns as, of course, her readers at the time would know what she was talking about.

Richard Hillary was a decorated fighter pilot who flew and fought in the Battle of Britain during the some of darkest days of World War II. He became an ace pilot and was shot down in September 1940 by enemy fire, experiencing severe facial burns. During a painful recovery he wrote the wartime classic, The Last Enemy under the pen name David Ross. He returned to flying but was killed in a Blenheim on January 8, 1943, at the age of 23. Richard Hillary is a superbly researched and written biography of a remarkable young man and highly recommended reading, especially for anyone with an interest in World War II, the Battle of Britain, and the young men who stood against a seemingly overwhelming tyranny.

A biography of a fighter pilot and author.

This book expertly captures the emotions of the time in which it is set whilst giving us an in depth look at the life of one of our Battle of Britain heros.

It is extremely well researched and puts right many of the inaccuracies of previous publications. If you have read The Last Enemy, then this is a 'must read'. It will appeal to a broad spectrum; not only those interested in aviation, history or the lives of authors and pilots. This is not your standard military aviation book, it is full of facts, yes, but it is also an exciting, emotive and most of all, enriching read.

I have never read a book on squadron history but will definitely read this authors book to be published next year on No. 603 squadron (Richard Hillarys squadron based in Edinburgh).

Finally, don't be put off by the size of it....it's a great read with plenty of photos (some never seen in the public domain before)!