We all know that there are things better not faced that live in the drains of sinks. We've heard their gurgly cackling; we've glimpsed vague flashes of light or dark. Besides, it's a dark and mysterious place that you can't quite get to--who knows what might be there! In this gripping narrative, a young boy challenges one of these drain-dwelling devils to show himself...and survives intact.

The encounter is not without danger. The devil attempts to play upon the boy's possible weaknesses--he tries unceasingly to bully our protagonist; he tries to make him feel guilty for the unavoidable accident involving a hapless fish.

But our young hero is made of more self-reliant stuff, and shows us that a promise made to the devil who negates his half of the bargain, is no promise at all.

I like this book because it demonstrates the benefits of curiosity, courtesy, confidence in your own self-worth, and the utility of washing in matters of hygiene. Also, the pictures are cool.

This is easily the most beautiful Pinkwater title I've read to date. For those of you who are on a religouse search of this hard to find gem, or any of Danial Pinkwater's past literary achievments, this book will change your view of life and the universe, the devil and other such nonsense.

Dr. Stern's prose is beautiful. He presents, in near poetry-format, a fascinating look into the mind of an infant. Starting at 4 weeks and continuing to 4 years, he brings you into the world of a child. I couldn't put this book down! (And this is notable, given that I am a new Mom and have more than enough to do!)

Daniel Stern is a world expert on infant development and psychiatry, as well as an iconoclastic and creative theorist. This book is a lucid and poetic presentation of his theories, accessible to the layman and full of treasures for the professional. It is the form of a set of small vignettes from significant stages in the devellopment of a little boy, Joey. The poetry is necessary because much of the concepts refer to pre-verbal stages of development, and it works very well. This book is a good companion read to _The interpersonal world of the infant_ which presents the ideas from a technical point of view, with the supporting scientific evidence.

I liked this book because the drawings look like how I draw. I also like this book because his house sounds like my house. I like how he cleaned up his room by using his imagination. Diggy Dan has a neat way of talking. I think lots of boys my age(I am 8) would like this book. I wish that they would make more books like this.

I have read this book to my kids and I must say the artwork REALLY jumps off the page. The colors are great and the story is one I can really identify with, with my kids. I hope to see more Kamish books out there, I'm so tired of the sam old "Cat in the Hat" books, this is finally a childrens book I enjoy reading as much as my kids.

Best book I have come across on the subject. Obviously written by one of those rare authors who take both the subject and the reader seriously. Recommended for anyone who wants to be able to build interesting stuff almost right from the start.

"Digital Design from Zero to One" is the perfect class-book for introductory study of digital design. The content is concise and preciously worthwhile as the presentation style is pleasant and at times even humorous. The author and the publishers should be thanked for finding the fun in engineering.

As a layman who has made the long journey away from Dispensational theology and read many books on the subject, I found this book to be one of the best on the subject. Crenshaw and Gunn have done a remarkable job in identifying and tackling foundational issues rather than focusing on the ancilary, and they do so in a way that is practical and understandable for the layman and yet challenging enough for those more studied. It is poinant in its exposure of the weaknesses of the Dispensational system (weaknesses seldom known to the lay Dispensationalist) but is balanced with compassion. Dispensationalists who read this book can't help but walk away with some difficult questions concerning key points of their theology. It is well worth the effort to find this out-of-print book. My only regret is that I didn't read it years ago. 10/29/01

Crenshaw and Gunn have delivered what is an essential resource for anyone thinking through the issue of Dispensational theology in modern Evangelicalism. This book is a response to criticism against the Reformed understanding of Scripture and of eschatology (the study of the last things). Not only is the is extensive overview of the Dispensational model of hermeneutics (interpretation), but it is also one of the most compassionate responses to the critics of Reformed theology's interpretation of certain passages in the Bible

Created by attorney Daniel Sitarz, and part of the Nova Publishing Company's oustanding "Legal Self-Help Series", Divorce Yourself is a "No-Fault" divorce kit that spouses can use to obtain a divorce without resorting to lawyers. With careful instructions, legal forms, questionnaires, checklists, courtroom guidelines, and up-to-date in this fifth edition (which is legally valid in all 50 American states and Washington DC), Divorce Yourself is the recommended do-it-yourself guide for divorcing couples who wish to remain on speaking terms. An accompanying CD contains copies of the various forms described in the text.

I used this book when I went through my divorce and I would recomend it to anyone. So many people think you have to pay for a high priced lawyer to get divorced but you don't. All you need is the information accessable to you and you can do it yourself. It has so much information you can't go wrong.

The 1st Usable Collection of Molecular Biology Information.

I was given this by a collegue - an expert in biotech - as a introduction to DNA sequencing and Genomics. I started to read it several months ago but put it down, mainly because it's organized as a dictionary of terminology, which I initially found uninteresting. It was only after my friend gave a seminar on DNA sequencing, which I found very understandable...well...MOSTLY understandable, but more importantly TERRIBLY exciting, that I picked up Farkas' book again. NOW it's REALLY useful, especially since he cross-references the definitions to other terms. In fact, SO useful, I woke up at 3:30AM thinking about "Expression" and got up at 4AM to continue reading it (I'm up to "G" now and going strong).

This is a MUST READ for anyone who is caught up in the excitement of the Human Genome Project and who REALLY wants a solid layman's foundation to be able to, at least, comment critically on the vast amount of misinformation and gross over-simplification that the press throws at us all.

BY way of background, I'm a finance guy from the computer industry. My area of expertise, such as it is, is in the convergence of computers, accounting and finance and information systems...as embodied in computer modeling and simulation. I, with biotech friends, am at the embryonic stage of forming an incubator for emerging biotech companies, hence the interest in DNA Sequencing.

"DNA simplified II, The Illustrated Hitchhikers Guide to DNA" written by Daniel Farkas, Ph.D., Published by AACC Press, Washington, D. C. 1999, 117 pages.

From a picture of Drs. Watson and Crick (circa 1953) to DNA chips (a new device that stands to revolutionize molecular testing) this treatise covers a variety of topics in the rapidly advancing fields of cell biology, molecular biology, genetics and biotechnology as well as the practical applications of these fields in medicine. The book can be read in one sitting or used as a reference guide for preparing late night slides for next morning lectures. An appreciation of biochemistry as it relates to molecular biology is also evident with insightful definitions from A-DNA to Z-DNA, no kidding!

The author, a Ph.D. in cellular and molecular biology, has spent a good part of his career as the co-director of a hospital molecular diagnostics laboratory and is currently employed by a DNA biochip company. Insights from his chosen field appear throughout the book and coupled with his interesting writing style the author has produced a concise glossary style work. He offers poignant descriptions, for example, of "Dolly" (the first cloned animal), electric genes, gene therapy, genetic counseling, genetic engineering, DNA forensic testing, and viral genotyping to name a few. In addition he explains how molecular techniques are used to diagnose specific genetic diseases. Entry definitions range from a few sentences to over a page, many with color figures and tables.

Do not expect tired old definitions or descriptions of cellular processes, for example, "DNA is a double stranded helix made up of adenine, thymidine, guanine, and cytosine...bla, bla, bla", instead you get a neat definition of DNA, "the stuff of life, etc." and a picture showing a dangling ooze of the molecule from a glass rod (reminiscent of an icicle in winter). Do not be mislead however, this book informs at the highest level, even seasoned molecular biologists and biotechnologists will realize the value of this treatise.

Beware of the puns. As the author states " if you don't like my sense of humor, understand at least that any remarks you may find troublesome were intended in the spirit of education and humor." I found most quite witty a welcome change from the usual reading materials (scientific journals) that biomedical scientists and biotechnologists are accustomed to examining.

This treatise is not intended to replace a full length textbook but to deliver comprehensible, easy to read definitions in the field of molecular pathology (diagnostics) and molecular biology. In my estimation it will enable a broad group of people including the DNA novice, patient or even clinician, anyone as the author states "who thirst for more knowledge in matters genetic" to have a greater appreciation of DNA and the myriad applications of DNA technology that will inevitably shape the future of medicine.

Because clinical laboratory procedures continue to see change at breakneck speed and are inevitably becoming more "molecular" in nature medical technologists interested in molecular diagnostics and pharmacogenomics will especially benefit from reading this book.

In conclusion I found the book to be well thought out, concise, readable, entertaining and contain wonderful analogies that make difficult abstract concepts like the genetic code and the polymerase chain reaction understandable.

This book review was written by Paul D. Fiorella, a brief biography follows. Currently I am employed by the Florida Department of Health/Bureau of Laboratories as a molecular biologist in Jacksonville, FL. I received my Ph.D. at the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Department of Biochemistry and did postdoctoral work in the area of environmental microbiology at the Armstrong Laboratory, Tyndall Air Force Base, FL. I also give lectures and educate medical technologists in the areas of molecular epidemiology and molecular diagnostics.

I found Doing Psychotherapy Effectively to be a most readable discussion of the history of psychotherapy, and the research related to its effectiveness. The authors, who have extensive clinical knowledge, write in such a way that a broad audience can understand the place of psychotherapy in the contemporary care of patients. In addition, the book can be seen as a useful guide to those considering psychotherapy for themselves, as it presents objective findings in an easily digestable manner.

This book is in no way a polemic about psychotherapy. It is factual, clear and objective in the presentation of findings. For those interested in knowing more about the process of psychotherapy this book details the critical components of the psychotherapeutic process. I know of no other book that presents as clear a picture of the psychotherapeutic process. The book will have an appeal to both the lay person and the professional interested in psychotherapy. It can be used for training purposes as well for it presents interesting clinical material illustrative of the authors' findings.

The book reads quickly and you come away feeling that you have grasped a topic which can too often be difficult to comprehend.

Weissmark and Giacomo's book is an important step in bridging the gap between practicing clinicians and scientists researching psychotherapy. It recognizes the differences between these groups and provides an excellent synthesis of each perspective. The authors successfully convey a more complete understanding of the dynamics of psychotherapy and of the interpersonal relationship between therapist and patient. This works makes clear that successful elements in the therapeutic process are far from intuitive but can be identified and quatified. The book is an accessible and pragmatic work that offers a framework for measuring and understanding effective psychotherapy. Required reading for anyone practicing, researching, or attempting to better understand psychotherapy. Upper-division undergraduates and above.

This is the first book I've taken the time to write a review for. This is a WONDERFUL book! I highly recommend it. The insights that it provides are invaluable. No horseman's book shelf should be without this one. Thank you Dominique Barbier.

Dominique Barbier takes the reader to an almost spiritual place in his expansive explanation of the sport and art of dressage. Almost certainly, the reader will come to understand the horse and the human connection to the horse through this reading. Barbier's explanation of the movements is clear and often brilliantly basic. A compassionate rider of any level will benefit from this work. It is also the kind of book one would want to read again and again for inspiration.

This book was my first-ever purchase from Amazon.com 4 years ago. Although not a member of the Orthodox church, I pay some attention to theology and was interested in learning what the Orthodox had to say. I found this an excellent introduction to Orthodox doctrines, covering everything from the importance of the liturgy to the role of sacraments and Orthodox stances on the nature of God and ecumenicism. The anonymous reader from Northern California states that some of these articles are controversial; regrettably, I don't have information on that. Perhaps it is hard to avoid controversy in modern theology. In any case, if you're interested in the title subject, this is a good starting point.

First I must note that I am not Orthodox, and neither is the book's editor. So I can't begin to guess whether this book is fair representation of Orthodox thinking. I happen to know that some of the authors and opinions are controversial in Orthodox circles. But I think the book is great. The selections are very well written and cover a broad variety of topics, including most of those of particular concern to Protestants, such as icons, saints, deification, and ecumenical relations. The introductions to each essay provide just enough information to get the reader oriented without intruding on the content. I have rarely enjoyed a thelogical book so much. The essays by Lossky alone are worth the price.