This is just one edition in the Wingman series. The armies of a band of conquering neo-nazis are posed to take over what is left of the former united states of America. First they have to stop in central America. Into this mess flies Hawk Hunter, always resiliant in his F-16 he flies though a post apocalyptic.

There is, of course one problem Hawk Hunter does all of this HIMSELF!! He dopes though the world and of all enemies he runs across with the help of allies he just happens to run into.

The Deathlands has a group of 9. Ben Raines and his rebels have an entire army, Hawk does it all himself, it is at times pointless.

Overall-Read only if you really REALLY like Hawk Hunter.

An incredible book that draws the reader into the war-torn world of Hawk Hunter as he races to free the Panama Canal from the clutches of the Nazis. This is a must read book for people who love war novels!

This book is divided into several sections--holiday, kids, animals, flowers, quilts, etc. They are all very simple--I used patterns from this book to teach cross-stitch to beginners. They were unable to complete them in two hours but they did enjoy stitching the designs. I've also used this book to make quick gifts (although some take more than two hours--I think the title just makes it part of the "two hour" series). Unlike those books where projects are shown followed by the patterns, these patterns are on the center of the page with pictures of the pattern stitched on the outer edge of the page. They aren't shown so much as completed projects, but I think this helps free the stitcher to decide on how the project should be finished.

Hi! I would like to know how can i get this magazine, here is so far!How much does it cost and how can i pay. Please give (if possible) the answer fast! Thank you (and sorry for the bad english!)

I know this book by heart. The best thing about it is the great, colorful pictures. Parents will be able to go above and beyond the simple story line to get their child involved in what's happening in the picture, as Elmo and Grover's grandad go for ice cream, listen to musicians, go to the zoo, etc. One caveat: Elmo doesn't ask his parents if it's okay to go somewhere with Grover's grandpa. Not a big deal, but not something to be glossed over in this day and age...

My 2 year old relates so much to this sorry. She really understands Elmos pain when he falls down and hurts his knee. It is a MUST read, requested daily by my little Elmo lover

Another customer review said: "It seemed like it was an imitation, and a more modern version of a FANTASTIC book called Go Ask Alice, by Anonomous. Crosses just got old. All they talked about was drugs, and how Nancy and Katie always got stoned, high, or drunk." Crosses has been referred to as "the Go Ask Alice of the 90's." Sure, it is a lot like it, but with new issues that weren't adressed by GO Ask Alice, because the world is changing and so are the maladaptive copign skills that we develop. The other review was right in saying that they talked about the same things over and over, but this is because the addictions take over your life in such a way. I don't think this repetition of the drugs, of the cutting, of loving your friend so much that your heart hurts take away from the book, I think they make it what it is. This repetition, and this downward spiral, is the skeleton of the book. It is a must read, and one that is hard to put down.

i read this book a year or 2 ago, and i was glued to the pages. i also related to the main characters quite a bit. for anyone who has problems with self mutilation, pleasepleaseplease go get help. i wouldn't say i'm a success story, but i can say that you're not alone, and the more you read, study, and watch about it the more you understand, and the more it could help you. empower yourself. don't become a victim.

recommended material: bodies under seige (lots by dr. favazza). movies: all over me, foxfire. there is also another book i own about an ice skater who cuts herself, but i've forgotten the title. it's by dr. steve levenkron. he also does another book about self-mutilation.

When you're in highschool, and you don't fit into any crowd it's hard to make friends. But two girls do it. They meet through drugs and alcohol and find themselves at the edge of danger whenever they're together. They're realistic and not portrayed as any stereotypes. With complex feelings somehow conveyed in easy and understandable words Shelley Stoehr does an excellent job showing how difficult life can be for unnoticed girls who are just trying to grow up in today's world. The ending is enough just to remind you that not all stories end happily, but it makes one feel closer to the characters.

It's a definate must read, and I have read this book twice already. Anyone just trying to cope with highschool should read this book.

My first Patterson book was 'Cat & Mouse' and I thoroughly enjoyed being scared out of my wits. I heard a lot about the video which is based on 'Kiss the Girls', so I thought I had better read the book before I watch the movie. Patterson does not disappoint! This book is every bit a thrill ride that 'Cat & Mouse' was and I couldn't predict the ending. There were too many twists in the plot to keep up with, which is a good thing, because it keeps you on the seat of your pants.

In this novel, there are two competing serial killers one on the west coast and one on the east coast and it is up to Alex Cross to find both of them before they each take their next victim. Alex is helped by a victim who escaped from Casanova to find the Gentleman Caller. As they come close to catching both, the suspense builds to a fervent climax and an unbelieveable ending. Very good book and I can't wait to see the movie.

As with many books I have read, I wish I had seen the movie after the book. I always seem to feel so let down after seeing a movie based on a book I loved. Kiss the girls does not disappoint between the pages though. Patterson does a teriffic job of pulling the reader through every step of Alex Cross' journey to find his missing niece. I like the first person writing style that Patterson uses to tell the story from the main characters point of view. Even though the story tends to be a bit graphic at times I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good mystery-thriller.

When I read the Amazon review for this book, I was very surprised to see that amazon apparently didn't like it. The reviewer called it "an improbable and hopelessly derivative mess of a thriller." Don't let this steer you away from 'Kiss the Girls'. Sure, Patterson's style of short chapter, minimalistic, fast paced writing isn't exactly normal, but it's not bad-it's just whether you personally like it or not. Amazon obviously didn't.
Amazon also says "Patterson doubles neither our pleasure nor our fun." Thank God he didn't, this book was already so intense that doubling it would possibly have made me the world's youngest heart attack victim. Patterson never lets up the tension, not for a second. I literally couldn't read it fast enough, I needed that badly to know what would happen in the next chapter, the next page, the next sentence. This is my first James Patterson book (I picked it up on a whim in the library), but it is far from my last. And as a testament to how great the plot of this book was, and how greatly Patterson weaved the tale, I'll tell you what I did after finishing 'Kiss the Girls'...I read it again. The only time I've ever read the same book twice in a row like that. It's more than worth it though, because after you know who the killer is, going back and rereading is fun just to notice all the little clues and hints that you didn't pick up on the first time (and trust me, you won't figure it out before the killer is revealed).

This is a good book for pretty much anyone. I've been trying to ween my mom off of the Danielle Steele romance ... she reads, and gave this to her to read. She loved it and has read two other Alex Cross books. So read this even if it's not what you normally like to read.

Along Came A Spider is a thriller by James Patterson. I enjoyed this novel because it was unpredictable and held my interest the entire book. Along Came A Spider was well written, with developed, realistic characters. Though lengthy, this novel is a fast and exciting read.
Along Came A Spider is one of many books written by Patterson that centers on a Washington D.C detective, Alex Cross. Cross is a cop living in a dangerous part of town, trying to improve the lives of those around him by catching criminals. He is a widower and a father of two, and under his seemingly tough exterior he has a good heart. Cross's varied qualities make him an interesting and likeable character.
The novel is set mainly in D.C, where Maggie Rose Duane and Michael Goldberg are kidnapped from their prominent private school. They are kidnapped by a teacher, "Mr. Chips," which makes their wealthy, important families even more upset. Alex Cross is put on the case, and though he does not want it because of it's high publicity, he reluctantly takes it. Soon, though, he is in pursuit of a ruthless and psychotic criminal, who may be connected to many unsolved murders in Alex's neighborhood. Throughout the novel, Cross is trying to outsmart the kidnapper and get the children back before they are killed. Along the way, there are many unexpected twists, turns, and surprises. Cross finds that people are not always what they seem, and he can never be sure who to trust. The kidnapper's need to "be somebody" drives his actions, and is a prominent theme found in the novel.
Along Came A Spider was an exciting read, and I would recommend it. If you are looking for a suspense novel that will keep you guessing, this is the book for you.

When he saw the previews for the movie Along Came a Spider, my brother encouraged me to read the book before the movie came out. I was pleased with the results.

The only reason I gave my review 4 stars and not 5 is because when you get to the end, the rest of the book seems rather drab. I found Alex Cross to be a very intense and deep character. Gary Soneji also was a very deep and at times, even confusing character.

Like I said the ending ROCKS! I seriously read the last 150 pages in a blur, I don't think I even took a bathroom break. The begining was a typical forensic/psycopath book, but not nearly as good as books like Silence of the Lambs. I was like, "I thought James Patterson was suposed to be a brilliant author!". Then I hit the end and it just blew me away! Some people say they didn't like the ending, I loved it! It caught me off guard and was as far from cliche as you can get. Thats what I love in a book.

I seriously reccomend this book. It may start slow, but by the end, you'll be trying to catch your breath!

This is the first book by James Patterson that I've read, namely because I wanted to read the book prior to seeing the movie. Let me say that I'm very glad I did. This book, the first in the Alex Cross series of stories, opens with an alternative telling of how the Lindbergh kidnapping might have happened, and then proceeds to detail a brilliant kidnapping from a highly guarded private school attended by the children of national politicians and ambassadors. The criminal mastermind (named Gary Soneji) is very well created, always staying one step ahead of the police while trying to create his legacy as the greatest criminal of all time. His chief rival, psychologist and police detective Alex Cross, is the only one up to the challenge of catching Soneji. In fact, detective Cross's pursuit of Soneji allows the author to draw some very disturbing but insightful pictures into the mind of a madman. This alone would have made the book an excellent story. However, the plot twists that continue to be revealed as the book unfolds make the book even better. I don't know if Mr. Patterson's later books about Alex Cross are as good as this first one, but if they are even half as good, then they'll be a real treat.

Oh, and for those of you who have seen the movie, don't worry. The book is very very different from the movie, and in my opinion much better. I don't know why movie makers think they've got to change the storyline of a bestselling novel to bring it to the screen, but in this case, the result is a very diminished and unfaithful retelling of James Patterson's classic thriller.

So take my advice and read this book. You'll love it, and you'll be hooked on James Patterson and Alex Cross.

I used this book as my primary study guide along with the Passport book. Easy to read and also covers subjects not on the exam that are very useful in real live situations. This is not an exam cram type of book and should not be used as the only study guide for the inexperienced. The 2 hour DVD is poor in quality and low in content but then again for the price what can you expect. Overall, I give the book a four star rating because it was well written and kept me interested.

This was the third and final book I bought and used to pass the Security+ exam. I failed the exam the first time after studying Mike Meyers book, it was way to easy. The second book I purchased was the Exam Cram2 book, even easier than Mike Meyers book and I could tell that by the time I had read seven chapters. I simply put the book down and asked around.

This is the book that was recommended to me as the ONLY book to use to pass the Security+ exam. It doesn not candy coat how hard the exam is. It tells you in detail what you need to know to pass the exam. It will tell you you don't need to know this to pass the exam...BUT you should know this for the real world.

Pay attention to the exam alerts and warnings. Trust me they will give you a great idea of what to expect. In my opinion the DVD that comes with this book is worthless, its the book you want!!

I can't say enough about this exam. While it could use a little editing in my opinion. Some of the paragraphs where a little long winded, it does cover unlike other books in extream detail what you need to know. Non of the other 2 books I read covered what this book takes forgranted as the "normal" information you need to know!

CompTIA's Security+ exam is not a easy exam like the A+ and Net+ which in my opinion are used to grade first year IT persons. This exam expects you to know in detail and to be able to figure out situations and how to fix them. This book provides the book knowledge and also points you in the direction you need to go to figure out the situational questions.

This book is definately worth the read IF you want to pass!! This is the only book I recommend as one that will provide you with the tools to pass the exam at all!

Erik; A+, Net+, Security+, soon to be MCSA.

I used this book as my primary study tool for Seurity+, and I just passed the test. The book was laid out in a very logical and easy to follow manner. All of the CompTIA objectives are listed with the table of contents of the book and then they have icons with the objective numbers throughout the books. This makes it really easy to make sure that you've covered all of the objectives. The book is really thorouhg and detailed, which I needed. The authors don't just give you terms with quick explanations or definitions. Every objective is covered in depth, and most of them have some type of exercsie that you can do or sereis of screen shots showing you some type of real world implemantation. At the end of each chapter, there are very helpful summaries, FAQs, and self test questions. The book also cames with a DVD, which is kind of a cool extra thing. It has one of the authors go through and talk about the objectives and important stuff that's on the test. Finally, there is an exam simulator on the web site that has a full practice exams. The questions on it were pretty tough, and the explantions for them were very helpful. All in all, I found this to be a very good product, and very useful for passing the test.

The book is good at keeping your attention. It is the second Patterson novel I've read (both in the last three weeks). The first was Kiss the Girls and Jack and Jill is not as intense. The Truth School Killer storyline reveals the author's need to infuse the life of black low income Washington D.C. residents into his novels. In Kiss the Girls, you had some description of Alex Cross's home and neighborhood. Although good background for that novel, Patterson goes too far with the Truth School Killer storyline. He should have stuck with Jack and Jill as a solo storyline. The ending was too abrupt and cliche'd in dealing with the conspiracy angle, perhaps because of the overall length of the book. I was disappointed when he cut off the story in the last few chapters. The entire novel would have been much better off focusing solely on Jack and Jill and their killing spree. In fact, more development of their motivation would have been better.

Overall I enjoyed the book very much. Throughout I kept wondering why child murders were needed and how they interfaced with a plot to assassinate the president. Still not sure of the answer, but I guess Patterson was trying to bring to the forefront how humans are valued or de-valued based on race and societal standing. I think Dr. Cross should have had a larger role in solving each crime. He had very little involvement in the child murders and only played a part in the Jack and Jill case late in the book

First let me start by saying I love Patterson. I have read 4 so far and am looking for his older books. I think Jack and Jill is the best yet. It is an original story line that keeps you glued to the book. I couldn't wait to see what happened next. Both stories going at the same time keep me reading through the each chapter to get to the next. I thought they should have made a movie out of this book. I agree the Denzel Washington would have made a better Alex Cross or maybe Larence Fishborne! I can't wait to see who will be Samson.

if you've taken remedial english classes all through school (or the parts of which you finished, at least), then you shouldnt be surprised when you're confused by words longer than 6 letters or those which havent been used for a couple hundred years or so. The plot's only boring if you don't pay attention, and hey- don't get mad 'cause kim went to school in the middle of the book- it's supposed to be somewhat like kiplings life ( read the short story Baa Baa Black sheep, you'll see ). it's not about a little british boy overcoming India either. there's nothing british about kim but his blood, and if you can't see past that, you're more racist than you accuse kipling of being. I loved the book. I found the plot adventurous, the protagonist easily likeable, and the vernacular not too confusing- for what it was (and I read it in my junior year of public high school). I also thought the characters weren't just stereotypes. (by the way, you shouldn't presume to know more about a culture you've never experienced than a writer who had spent his life immersed in it.) in short, if you have any sense of adventure, you'll be in love with this book. if, however, your eyes rarely leave the confines of this computer screen, the entire book may be a wholly foreign and confusing thing to you.

I first read this book-or tied to-when I was 10. Having already read "Nicholas Nickleby" and enjoyed it I hadn't expected "Kim" to be too hard. Halfway through the book I had to give up in disgust- it was too deep for me. Later on I came to love the book.It flung me into colonial India with all its native intrigue and wonder. We follow the journeys of an eleven year old boy,Kim or "Friend of all the World", a white brought up among the natives. We watch him travel around India with an old lama who becomes something like a fatherto KIm. The book is jam-packed with characters that will dazle you but that are still believable. People complain of the jargon Kipling uses; to me it was an added beauty, it made the atmosphere more tangible. Another thing I loved was the habit Kipling has of inserting verses before some chapters.At first you might not understand the relevance of the verse but the time you've finished the chapter you'll get it. This is a book that deserves to be respected, but also to be actally thought about, too.You have to have a certain amount of patience. Once you get over that, this book will enthrall you.

Other reviewers are correct when they complain that this book is extremely difficult to read; it is however brilliant.

You need a map of India and some knowledge of the Indian caste system to truly understand it. I had the map but admit that Kipling's use of slang when referring to certain characters was maddenning.

The odd assortment of charcters are great but Kim is the star of the show. Kim, an orphaned son of Anglo parents, is raised on the streets of Lahore where he befriends an old Tibetan Lama. Kim accompanies the Lama on his serach for a mystical river.

Along the way they come across the regiment in which Kim's Father served. Kim is adopted by the regiments two chaplains who turn Kim over to Colonel Creighton who runs a sophisticated spy system. Kim is sent to an English speaking Catholic school.The allure of the road to Kim is too enticing and during school holidays Kim goes on adventures with the likes of his friend the part time Afgahn horse trader and part time spy for the British.

Kim completes his education both in the school and on the road and he becomes an important member of the spy system.

Kim seems to benefit from the experience of everyone he touches and in turn evereyone Kim encounters seem to be better off by the experience.

His relationship with the lama is truly special and transforms Kim from street urchin into a compassionate young man whose strength keeps the Lama alive as they travel the Himalayas.

Kim is a truly delightful book if you are up to the challenge.

Cross got most of his information for this book in the view and opinion of Courtney Love. This means she can make millions of people think that things happened the way she wished they really did. She tells storys that never happened. If you read "Come As You Are", which was written by someone who actually sat down with Cobain and heard HIS story, you'll know what im talking about. This story can give you the wrong information. DONT READ IT!!!!

The book, being a Kurt Cobain biography, is entirely based on him - and not on Nirvana. The band was, of course, a large and crucial part of the singer's life, but the book's main focus is not on the band. Therefore, many details on Nirvana, including their recording sessions and shows are just mentioned briefly - if discussed at all. Only a handful of shows are mentioned, and recording sessions are only dealt with by a few paragraphs. The recording session for the legendary 'Nevermind' album for example is covered in just a couple of pages, while the very same period takes up more than 50 pages in a different book (entirely about the "Nevermind" album) by the same author.

When it comes to the life of Cobain, however, few details are left out. Every aspect of Kurt Cobain is covered, beginning with his birth in February 1967 up until his death in April 1994. With a great and captivating writing style, Cross goes through Kurt's life chronologically throughout the book, describing the most interesting events in his life. The story of Cobain is pieced together with the help of interviews with, it seems, everyone who ever had repeated contact with Kurt - including close family members, band mates, girlfriends, musicians and many many others. As an unprecedented bonus, the book includes many excerpts from Kurt's own personal journals and descriptions of some of his artwork.

In general, the book sets itself dramatically apart the others on Nirvana and/or Kurt Cobain in that most of it offers "new" information that has not been published before, including several horrid stories. Even if you consider yourself a Nirvana expert, and have read "Come as you are" a dozen times or whatever, you'll still be able to discover many many new details and facts in this one - and you will probably find answers to many unanswered questions you may have had.

In conclusion, the book is an excellent description of Kurt Cobain's life, all of it's major events, and his part of Nirvana. As mentioned, it gives many interesting and fascinating details, stories, descriptions and much information that all Nirvana fans should know. This is not a Nirvana book and is not a book about music, but about the life of one person. Whether this is a bad or good thing depends on how interested you are in Kurt Cobain, I suppose.

I was lucky enough to find an autographed copy of this book for my boyfriend's 23rd birthday about two weeks after its release. While I did have to wait to read it until he was done, the wait was completely worth it. Some people may naysay Kurt's talent or just call him an idiot, this book shows both statements are false. I read The Rocket, the Seattle music weekly Cross was editor of for years until its demise, and am happy to report that 'Heavier than Heaven' is a great read for a fan of Cross, Cobain, or just someone who wants an absorbing portrait of a complicated, talented, and ultimately self-destructive man. I was thirteen when Kurt died, and I, like many of my generation, regard it as an event on the level of Jimi Hendrix's or Jim Morrison's deaths (say what you will about suicide, at least it wasn't death by vomit). I know that this review is a bit rambling, but the best I can say is that it's nice to find a biography a 'current' star that isn't either a pulp paperback rife with misquotes and blatantly wrong 'facts', or a flash-n-trash hardcover that purports to reveal the subject's secret weakness for young men and mountains of cocaine. Kurt comes across as an egomaniacal and incredibly emotionally fragile man who both carefully plotted his rise to stardom and subsequently rejected fame as it came to him. There's a great story in it about Kurt's admiration for Mark Lanegan, the lead singer for Screaming Trees, and how, for years, he said he was going to be in a band with Lanegan. Well, when he did finally meet Mark, the two of them got together to play and were both too polite/starstruck to criticize the other's playing. The project ultimately went nowhere (but Kurt does sing backup and play guitar on Mark Lanegan's solo debut 'The Winding Sheet'). If you ever stopped to get a better listen at a Nirvana song, try this book.