As a long time activist, I was heartened to read this book (Strongly reccomended by various literary reviews).

In high school, I was one of the few Heterosexuals who would openly agitate for GLBT equality. I really think my friends and I could have used this book as an inspirational tool.

Although I still can occasionally get discouraged with the rather slow pace of GLBT equality, this book reminded me that my friends could have lived in a much more hostile climate, and that I and my parents and straight friends are not the only ones concerned about injustice perpetuated in the name of "family values"

I was also impressed with how many of the people I knew from conversation and/or newspaper headlines. If there was any proof that GLBT issues are becomming mainstreamed into society, this was definently it. Contributors include some of the headliners in the past 10 years from safe schools, to marriage and scouting.

What prevented the book from being redundant was the fact that each of the stories were presented in (at least for me) unprecedented depth. I really got a good sense of what these people were feeling from outrage to defiance and justice.

Varying in sex, race, age and geographical background, each contributor has an important goal. Even North Carolina, home to the infamous Jesse Helms, is not imumne from diversity organizing. Simmilarly, neither is an avowedly "liberal" Texas private school when one teacher realizes even that place contains homophobia.

Knowing news outlets (including the sympatheic ones) have to use soundbites and abreviated stories because of space contraints, I really appreciated the hollistic portrayal of each of the individuals. I really got a good sense of how much they had to endure (and still do in some cases) to remind the world that it really is not us vs. them.

I just got done reading this book, and cannot adequately praise the depth and scope of the essays. Some of the contributors are already infamous, others are starting out, but they are connected by an unyielding spirit of equality and justice.

The seriousness of the message is lightned up by antecedotes. While this is uncessary for seasoned activists, it is a practical method to draw potential allies in. GLBT rights remains a controversial subject despite progress and the open minded majority need to break the ice and show newcomers that it is not "their" problem alone.

Although I am a seasoned activist who had already read on gay and lesbian studies, I appreciated that there was a professional anthology for people like me. This book is a direct rebuttal to the Christian Reich that support for GLBT rights is incompatable with heterosexuality.

Each of the speakers is clear headed, articulate and compassionate. Because the above traits have been used by discriminatory forces, it was refreshing to see them applied in a sensible context.

At a time when equality and social justice are at a premium in Hawaii, this book gives me a much needed boost. I wish I would have thought to send a copy to each Hawaii Supreme Court Judge before they choose on the side of hatred and injustice. Being a pollyanna, I keep thinking that such narrow mindedness is just a lack of information. Thank you Dan for reminding us of hope for tomorrow.

Every person born is a highly probabilistic creature, having been randomly put together by a chance selection from twenty-three chromosomes from each parent. The combinatorial variation is remarkable even in extremely homogeneous populations, and even more so in multicultural populations where there are great disparities in the average abilities of different groups. Blacks excel in sports of speed leading to their total dominance in professional sports. Jews excel in verbal intelligence leading to their remarkable dominance in law, academics, politics, and the media. And other groups fall in between these group-based genetic differences. However, it is evident throughout this book that these issues will not be dealt with honestly and directly. They will be tip-toed around, especially intelligence.

This book ignores the more communitarian morality of Asian countries and/or western particularistic moral theories. They do take it up in Appendix II, "Methodology." There they state simply that a communitarian moral theory only exists as a condemnation of liberalism -- it does not attempt to put forth its own communitarian moral theory as rigorously as has been put forth by liberalism or a Rawlsian theory. Notice the irony here, that the same charge can be made against those (Gould, Lewontin, Rose, Kamin, et al.) who claim that there is no difference in the average intelligence of races or that genes do not matter. They also, like the communitarian moralists, have only attacked empiricists who have developed sociobiology and intelligence as genetically based. So now we have the kettle calling the stove black.

These authors are concerned that society will become more stratified with regards to genetic capital by various groups. That is, the well-to-do will be able to use genetic engineering to eliminate unwanted genes as well as enhance their children's potential by inserting new "improved" genes into their genetic code -- including altering the germ line genes that will be carried on to successive generations. Is this a fair criticism? Not really, because this is how evolution progresses and it has already occurred as I stated above. Groups, because of breeding are not the same. Again, using the example of Ashkenazi Jews or east Asians who dominate the economies of south Asian countries, multiculturalist societies are already made up of groups who are not equal. Ashkenazi Jews have and average IQ of 117 and live among populations with an average IQ of 100. Malaysians have an average IQ of 90 with a troublesome east Asian minority, that will not assimilate, and has an average IQ of about 106 that dominates the economy. Australians have a troublesome minority of aborigines with a low IQ. These and many other examples show that there is nothing new about some groups eugenically rising above other groups, in terms of intelligence at least. But now that we have new tools at our disposal, those of us who would like to acquire the high intelligence of Ashkenazi Jews for example are told that it is somehow unjust!

This book addresses all of the neccessary details of the social ramafications involved with our knowledge of the human genome. In this book, the heart wrenching accounts of America's eugenic movement are powerful enough to move anyone to become actively involved in the issues at hand. A real eye opener, one which makes it painstakingly clear that we are not prepared to deal with the information that we have aquired about ourselves and eachother.

I would like to suggest that this book is a landmark in the intellectual history of the human race on a par with Rousseau's Social Contract and Darwin's Origin of the Species. This book is a great achievement for the authors (a "dream team" of practicing bioethicists). I had just enough training in ethics (B.A. Michigan 1982) to understand the book and I enjoyed it immensely.

I wonder, however, whether this book would probably be inaccessible to many readers who should read it. I expect we will need a really thorough set of "Cliff Notes" (or "Genomic Ethics for Dummies"), since this book seems designed to be read by the modern ethical philosopher, moreso than the educated members of the public. Perhaps the reviewers on Amazon.com could provide such a service for the world. I was fortunate to have an advance peek at the book through a conference held in San Diego in January, so I have had some time to reflect on the book's implications.

This book made me intrigued about the prospect for some people using the genome to have better babies (see the book on Designer Babies by Dr. Gosden for the "how to" on in vitro fertilization). Under secular ethical principles, as outlined in this book, do parents have an ethical obligation to use genomic information to have a "healthier" child? If so, what are the ethical boundaries of that obligation? NPR had a report some time ago about some achondroplastic dwarf parents who wanted to choose a child with their genetic "defect" --- is that sometime ethically prohibited by the principles in this book? The parental choice issues raised by this book strike me as the issue ripe for controversy. These are the fundamental questions that this book raises for every member of the human race who plans to procreate (or already has procreated).

My kids will be entering the first generation where prospects for improving admission to the aristocracy (e.g. to an Ivy League school) arguably could begin at the moment of conception (if in vitro, aided by genomic data to screen embryoes). I find that interesting and a little bit alarming.

Chance to Choice also addresses myriad ethical issues (those relating to "distributive justice" in the mode of John Rawls' Theory of Justice) that will spin off from the genome project. They suggest that genetic discrimination (the "genetic ghetto") may arise if we are not careful about how this information is used.

For anyone planning to make a living from the genome, some understanding of this book is essential to their success in business (I am an attorney involved in biotech issues and I think that this book point to (but does not map out) the boundaries of what companies can do with the genome).

My EMail is tredick@chapinlaw.com if anyone interested in discussing this book's implications further. I think that people will be talking about this one until the talking, bipedal genetically enhanced, vegetarian activist cows come home sometime in the next hundred years (just kidding... ;).

I plan to buy some extra copies on Amazon.com to give away or mark up with highlighters (those parts I need to read many times to really understand). It really is a great and timely book.

Tom

Welcome to Good Burger home of the Good Burger can I take your order? That's right you've probably heard these words in the movie, or seen them in the book. Either way you could probably guess who it is. That's right - its Ed and he is still his same goofy self.
When you read this you'll find out how far Ed will go just to give a stranger eighteen cents change. I give this book five stars because it's funny and action packed.
Cooming from a boy who LOVES FUNNY BOOKS.

I'm reading a book called Good Burger, and I rate it a 5. The reason I rate it a 5 is because that it's really funny and so are the characters. These two kids go all around the world just to give a man his change back that was only two cents.When they get there, they meet up with two thugs that try to rob them but it didn't bother Ed because he thought it was a game like when the thugs told them to freeze and then they told them to put their hands in the air but Ed didn't because he was frozen. Ed said in order for him to put his hands in air they'd have to unfreeze him. I thought that part was hilarious because Ed thought it was a game but it wasn't. Those are all of my reasons for rating this book a 5, and if I had a chance to read this book again I would. If I have a chance to tell somebody to read this book I would.

I enjoyed this book it was just as delightful as the first story. Mostly because of the slow, dumb-witted burger salesman and a delight to read about his adventures in trying to find the man who left his change at Good Burger.A wonderful plot with Ed and his friend Dexter discovering about a kiddnapping. A wonderful story for children who like "All That" and "Kenan and Kel" of course.

My daughter is almost 4 and now sleeps with this book. The images are soft as what it is saying. It is peaceful and so well done. We have checked it out so many times we decided to buy it. You should too!

Being an earth-based, organic, natural-fiber sort of family, I wasn't sure the the anthropormorphic Mr. Night was going to be popular with my children (ages 7 and 3), but the reading of this book (now memorized by all) has become part of our nightly ritual. My son received a "Mr. Night" doll as a gift and was so taken with him (boys DO need dolls, but that's another subject....)that I ordered the book. I was pleasantly surprised. The story shows a day in Mr. Night's life, and a small boy's loving relationship with him. In a few succinct pages, Mr. Night gently puts all the living beings of the Earth to sleep and prepares the world for its night of rest, then goes off to bed himself. The boy is aware of Mr. Night's doings, and feels a special connection with him that results in his own peaceful nightly slumber. The story clearly illustrates the ongoing cyclical nature of day and night, and makes the reader feel at one with the powerful forces that shape our world. The illustrations are vivid and colorful, and clearly show the change from light to dark to light again. I highly reccommend this book for children of all ages.

Dan Yaccarino has hit a bull's-eye with this imaginative depiction of night, that is, Mr. Night. With bright and bold colors that fill each page, a "day" in the life of Mr. Night is told from a child's perspective. The implied author invites the reader, or audience (this is a good read-aloud), to accompany Mr. Night on his nightly routine of walking the earth, closing the flowers, calming the animals and the sea, keeping the stars, and whispering dreams to a young child. The spare amount of text is barely noticeable as the illustrations, rich in color and texture, vividly portray the gentle actions of Mr. Night.

Yaccarino's characterization of night as a gentle keeper of the earth, and little children, offers young readers a truly unique perspective on what may be for many, an intimidating subject. This wonderful picture book may go a long way toward dispelling childhood fear of darkness and night.

An easy and enthusiastic recommendation.

"Great-Grandpa's in the Litter Box," by Dan Greenburg, is #1 in the "Zack Files" series of short novels for young readers. The book is illustrated by Jack E. Davis. In this installment, young Zack goes to an animal shelter with the intention of adopting a cat. What he discovers is an ornery talking tomcat who claims to be the reincarnation of Zack's great-grandfather! This revelation leads Zack on a curious quest that involves two more generations of the family.

"Great-Grandpa's" is a fun blend of humor, intrigue, and the paranormal. The herring-craving Great-Grandpa is definitely one of the series' memorable guest characters. Overall, a solid installment in a consistently entertaining series.

This book has very great carachters.The author made this book very exciting to read.This book is very funny.The book made you feel like if you were at a fair or at a little kids school.The collection of Zack file books are very nice books.I wished i could read all of the zack file books.

I liked the book, there is always something weird going on in Zack's house. This time Zack wants a cute cat. Instead he gets a Tomcat that talks. The cat says he is Zack's grandpa. To find out if he realy is read this book.

Even though this book is supposedly out of print, you can still order a copy of it from the people who made it. Just email hackersguide@mods.com tell them that you want to order a copy of hacker's guide to navigator.

This book has a rare combination of clear, readable text combined with all the technical information you are looking for! Dan Cradler obviously knows his subject - there are wonderful Netscape 'tricks' throughout the book I haven't found elsewhere. I highly recommend it!

This book has something for every level of Netscape user. Tips and tricks, shortcuts and a good section on how Internet security works (for all you people out there afraid to use your credit card on the web). Reading this book has definitely enhanced my surfing experience.

This book is about that spencer and zack. They spencer had zack sleep over and zack had a book that was called I'm out of my body. They were going to sleep and zack,"said do you want to try
to go out of your body. spencer said," YES" okay let's go so that is why this is a wonderful book.

This book, and its other series are one of my favourite books. It can always make me start to roll around the floor with laughter.
I used to read these with a friend.
I even tried to get out of my body with my friend like Zack and his friend do in the book! I have always liked Dan Greenburg's book's which are jam-packed with laughter and chock-a-block with action. I was about to cry when I found out that our school library didn't have all the series! This book is highly recommended for chidren from 5-13. I hope that everyone who reads this book and its other series can enjoy them as much as I have. In other words if i could give it more stars i would give it 1,000,000!!

I like this book because it is cool.It is cool because Zack and Spencer can go out of thier bodies and can stay up all night, but they don't.

Want to learn how to make a stone wall a piece of art instead of construction? Dan Snow will guide you in this book. A book very strong in artistic expression, not construction technique. One excellent resource is the detail in the back which provides important information on how long each project took, stone sources, and construction methods. Photographer understands the art of stone because he uses his art well to express the art of the stone. You may not learn a whole lot, but you will be inspired, and thats the strength of his work!Its not construction, its truely ART!

In The Company Of Stone isn't just a landscaper's book, but deserves a spot on the art shelf as a survey of the art involved in building the stone wall. From Snow's own experiences working in stone to the various alternative designs offered by stone wall structures, In The Company Of Stone pairs black and white photos by Peter Mauss with the author/artist's reflections.

Many books explain the "how-to" of stonework; in this book Dan Snow explains the "why". The reader gets a glimpse of the creative possibilities of stone. Excellent photography; inspiring. This book is a "must-have" for anyone interested in stonework.

During the spring of 1998 I was lucky enought to attend Tony's amazing seminars at my college. I was in need of some insperation and got more then I ever thought I would from a college leadership seminar. I was ready to take on the world when I left. Before I left the building I was looking at the College Blue book and had to have it. I engaged in a conversation with Tony and excited to read it. Since that night I have read that book over and over. The next school year I worked for residential life and found it to be a very tough but rewarding job. I will never forget those days! After I graduated from college and right after Insperations was published I was visiting his web site, reflecting on my accomplishments since the night I meat Tonday. I e-mailed the company to share my thoughts. My e-mail was forwarded to Tony and he wrote me back. I couldn't thank him enough. I ordered Insperaions and when I recived my copy he had signed it and wrote me a little note. I quickly read the book and have reread it a few times. Each time I am inspired by the stories and happy to reflect and remember my days as a res. lifer. If you are or have worked in residential life you must read this book!I will never forget the inpact Tony made on my life and the amazing books he has created. Thanks again Tony!

There is no other position in college like it. Being a resident assistant is by far the most rewarding, yet challenging position for college students worldwide. As soon as you walk into your building of residency, you are immediately "on call" (regardless if you are scheduled for duty). As a Friday or Saturday night approaches, you don't know what is in store for you. Will the sprinklers accidentally go off? Will a student pull the fire alarm? Will a party get too crazy and out of hand? Or will you find a resident crying hysterically in the hallway? You are called to be a friend, a counselor, an administrator, a teacher, a problem solver, and a mentor on a daily basis.

Being a resident assistant can be one of the most rewarding experiences of a college student's career. However, with these "rewards," comes along many long nights and challenging experiences. "Inspiration for Resident Assistants" offers the much needed encouragement that resident assistants are seeking so desperately to find. This paperback is a collection of inspiring and insightful stories; some are encouraging, motivating, humorous, touching and even serious.

Additionally, the book serves as a wonderful (and much needed) resource for resident assistants, student affair professionals, and residence life staffs. This is a valuable tool for trainings, conferences and meetings throughout the entire year.

I hope you find the lifelong lessons in each story. Thank you to Anthony, Dan, and Amy for having the fortitude to turn your "vision" of creating this book into a "reality." We are all grateful to your visionary leadership, because this book was the kick off to a phenomenal "Inspiration book series." Thank you!!!

As a former RD, I wish I had access to this type of book for my RAs when I was in the halls. I would have bought one for each member of my staff. It's great for times when it just feels like no one appreciates the job an RA does. This would have been particularly good to have given out when I was at Ohio University right before Halloween! If you are an RD, check it out. I recommend it for all Res. Life staff. A great pick me up!

My MBA class in Strategic Leadership used this very simple text to develop a Strategic Business plan during our first term in the MBA program. The book is very succinctly written; and, when suggested guidelines are followed, a comprehensive Business Plan is the result. I felt that the plan I wrote was presentable for the implementation of a new business endeavor. Dan Geller has a gift for making a seemingly complex subject / project seem simple to accomplish.

A must-have book for anyone interested in developing an e-strategy and/or starting a new business. It really helped me turn my vision into a viable business. You cannot write an effective business plan without reading this book first!

My MBA class in Strategic Leadership used this very simple text to develop a Strategic Business plan during our first term in the MBA program. The book is very succinctly written; and, when suggested guidelines are followed, a comprehensive Business Plan is the result. I felt that the plan I wrote was presentable for the implementation of a new business endeavor. Dan Geller has a gift for making a seemingly complex subject / project seem simple to accomplish.