I think that the movie was really good. However, I think it left out some important aspects as what lead up to the tragic end. I also think that her parents should be held accountable for her actions. Because they knew that she was ill and they ignored the obvious. On the other hand, her husband did try to help her but he did not do enough.

Without a doubt, this is the most terrifying book I have ever read. The authors relate Dann's disintegration in horrific detail, and depict her, hurricane-like, destroying mutiple lives as she comes to her own violent end.

After reading 'Day of Fury' about the Laurie Dann tragedy, I was hoping that there would be another book out there to bring more facts to the table. I found just that in 'Murder of Innocence'. I think this book goes more in depth than the Egginton book. Especially concerning Laurie's activities outside of the Chicago area, specifically her college days. This book brings out the methodical way Laurie would 'set up' an incident and seemingly follow it up with a hollywood performance. The made-for-TV movie starring Valerie Bertinelli doesn't do this book or story justice. Only Oliver Stone could....lol. A must read for anyone from Chicago or even the Madison, Wisconsin area.

When assigned to read a book that covered the history of the budget deficit crisis for my Grad school class I was less than overwhelmed with excitement. However, these authors make the complicated history of the budget so interesting and gripping, I couldnt put it down. Though a slow reader, i must admit, I was able to finish this off in less than a week. The discussions it inspired in class were lively and germane to the world today. I could not recommend this book more highly!

This is almost the same book as Mirage, published by the same authors in 1997. The only difference I noticed after a quick review in the bookstore is the addition of a 20-25 page epilogue that deals with the recent budget surplus and how it came to be. The epilogue is good, but I wish it were longer.

Mirage/Balancing Act is a great book. If you read David Stockman's The Triumph of Politics, and wondered how we got out of the budgetary hole in which we found ourselves about the time of Stockman's departure, Mirage/Balancing Act is an fascinating update. Happily, Mirage/Balancing Act is even more balanced than Stockman's work.

Hager and Pianin have a transparent writing style that is a pleasure to read. As a result, the reader effortlessly absorbs the detailed information that they present.

Perhaps Mirage/Balancing Act will receive the attention it merits when Congress and the President face up to the still-considerable budgetary issues that remain to be resolved on a more permanent basis than they have been to date. Read this book and stay tuned.

This book reproduces the original travel book created by David Roberts in the early 1800s. Though not as large as the original book, the reproductions are quite large and beautifully done. David Robert's lithographs are magical.

Roberts portrayal of the holy land as it appeared thousands of years ago brings to life what once could only be described by the words of the bible. A visit to the mid-east would not be complete without first studying Robert's book. One's perspective as they visit the holy land would then blend today's rituals with that of the past.

One of the most useful and interesting publishing phenomena of the past decade has been the appearance of a number of collections of Civil War diaries and letters written not by famous names but by the line officers and common soldiers who actually fought the war--and who suffered the diseases, quibbles and boredom of camp life in the often-long intervals between battles. I found this particular book especially insightful on both the details of military life and the ambience of the war years. The letters themselves are marvelous--even in their mundane concerns. This truly is a slice of "real life" that a standard history text can't offer (the book reminds me of the wonderful collections of courts-martial, reports and papers assembled by Dr. Thomas Lowry, who is consistently one of our most interesting Civil War historians). Credited as the book's "editor," Eric Ward has actually done far more than simply getting the narrative into shape for publication (a tough enough job by itself). Ward has set the book off superbly, and his interlocutions to place Benedict's jottings in context are masterful in their accuracy, succinctness and insight. For those seriously interested in Civil War studies, or simply for a reader anxious to enter that bygone world for the first time, this book is an excellent choice. Very well done!

This is an extraorindarily important book, written by a master scholar who is a pure thinker, who here gives us a reenactment of the transformation of post-Classical Western metaphysical and theological thinking culminating in the purely abstract time of our own world. Primary here are Aristotle, Marx, Plotinus, Augustine, and Scotus, but so, too, are drawn forth the metaphysical and theological ground of modern science, modern philosophy, and modern society, with an apocalyptic culmination in the dark night of our nihilism. This is truly new philosophical and theological thinking, and one with deep consequences for all of us.

This is one the very few books that starts with the basic general concepts of electophysiology before going into discussion of various arrhythmias.Mechanism of both atrial and ventricular arrhythmias are described very well together with the clinical and electrophysiological findings.This makes the understanding of arrhythmias easier.In the fourth part of the book various form of therapy for each type of arrhythmia is explained.As a whole this is the most comprehensive electrophysiology referrance book for the study of arrhythmias.

This book I did not know it existed up till 4 weeks ago. Wow, what a great read and some very good information towards understanding the three games. Red Baron (original) is fantastic, if you can find a copy, A-10 tank killer & Aces of the Pacific. Just a great strategy guide. If you find one, do not stop and think, just buy it. You will enjoy it.

I could not keep my eyes off the book. It is mind-blowing. The author takes you through such an exiting journey of sex, passion, hidden fantasies and much more. Each chapter is a different erotic story that will trigger your mind and will make you want to read more and more. Honestly it is hard to put down. And like me, you may find more than one of your erotic fantasies coming true.

Buying this book is about the only way to find the 2 CD set. George borrowed Eric's band (Eric returning the favor, having earlier borrowed George's wife), and the music is incredible. Clapton's band and back up singers perform spectacularly, as do Eric and yes, even George. Update renditions of George's favorite tunes, with screaming Japanese fans in the background. And the book's not bad either!

This is an excellent book. There are many topics covered in a straightforward manner that you won't find anywhere else. Many clever solutions - I learned a lot from using this book and I've been programming in Java for a while. One of the few computer books worth the steep price.

You will not be sorry if you buy this book. The book uses a straightforward approach to some of the complicated as well as simple issues. The book is very well organized, and explanations are very clear. I would not recommend it for the beginners, but even if you are just getting comfortable with Java, this book would be an excellent value. CD that comes with this book is also very helpful.

I really liked this book. It deals with very important topics from basic to quite advanced in a very straightforward manner. I use it all the time.