An excellent 'straight' biography of Lovecraft, warts and all. De Camp never met HPL, but spoke to or corresponded with many of his friends and fellow-writers, as well as drawing on Lovecraft's massive epistolary legacy, to create a lively portrait of the writer. De Camp explores Lovecraft's less attractive facets - his pathological racism and snobbery - as fully as his more appealing ones - his erudition, courtesy, personal kindness and gentlemanliness - and gives us a decently-rounded and thoroughly entertaining account of the life and work of the horror-writing Sage Of Providence. Written in the mid-70s, the book inevitably only follows the story of what happened to his work posthumously up till then, though it does cover the founding of Arkham House in some detail. The book's one defect is de Camp's overtly socially conservative outlook, which leads to him framing debates about issues as diverse as Lovecraft's sexuality and the merits of free verse in a way that nowadays seems mildly reactionary and unrewarding. Otherwise excellent.

a must read..... coming of age of a mississippi share cropper... excellent characters... highly recommended.... by the screenwriter of "Nashville"

Lucky Bear is one of the first books my first graders read. It has just a few words on each page, very good picture clues, and a cute story. I highly recommend it!

This book envelops you and makes you live the authors heroic tales. Very moving and extremely motivating, it makes me want to live for every moment of every day. An obvious must read!

The perfect blend of the spiritual and the practical, this book illuminates so many topics previously mysterious to me, such as traditional Oriental versus Western (Occidental) medicine; yin and yang (an incredibly comprehensive explanation of these concepts and why they should matter to every human being, no matter what their spiritual perspective); plus an array of what are unfortunately still considered "alternative" medical treatments, like acupuncture, palm healing, and shiatsu, and many simple self-treatments (sound therapy through the use of basic breathing/"chanting" techniques; stretches for stimulating stagnating organs). It's a whole body/mind/universe view that helps us understand the profound connectedness of "in here" and "out there" in terms of energy (ki, chi). A wonderful overview book to serve as a springboard for discovering topics for further exploration, but still full of immediately usable information without further reading.

The discovery of geomagnetic field reversals has been one of the most significant findings of paleomagnetism. The development of the Geomagnetic Polarity Timescale has led to it becoming an important dating tool. Analysis of the statistical properties of this timescale has led to some of the most effective observational constraints on geodynamo theory. The book provides and in-depth review of the development and implications of this fascinating aspect of paleomagnetism.

Three internationally recognized experts in geomagnetism and paleomagnetism have combined to create a unique text that integrates these topics with dynamo theory. The text is written in such a way that readers with a background in any one of these fields can appreciate and understand related topics in the other disciplines. A comprehensive introduction is given to each topic, which is then carried through to a current state-of-the-art review. Although some of the advanced aspects of dynamo theory require a thorough mathematical background, the development in the book is done in such a way that most of the material should be accessible to those without a strong mathematical background.

Michael Phillips did an excellent job of reproducing George MacDonald's Alec Forbes of Howglen. This book has all the touching qualities of a George MacDonald book with all the thought provoking one-liners that we all know George sat and crafted carefully.

Though these 3 books are not what I consider MacDonalds best works, but they are still excellent. Phillips had done a great job of cutting out alot of sermonization, yet still retains the true essense of what MacDonald wrote that is as revelant in our day, as it was in his. All 3 books are great reads for anyone looking for a good read in Christian fiction, but whose standards may be higher than many of the so called christian fiction out there today. These are the books you want to pass on down to your children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and anyone who loves to read a good clean book.

It's a French book for a French class. If you have a class that requires this book, you're gonna havta buy it anyways, so a review from me probably won't sway your decision. It's okay.

On the dinner table, Callaloo is a stew rich in spices that is made from the leaves of the African dasheen plant. On the bookshelf, Callaloo is a literary journal that has highlighted work from the African Diaspora for the past 25 years. Edited by Charles Henry Rowell, it has provided the literary community with the profound authorship of its contributers. Making Callaloo, a compilation, celebrates these 25 years by showcasing some of the best pieces of prose and poetry that have appeared in the journal during this time.

Included in the compilation are works by talented authors such as Ralph Ellison, Helen Elaine Lee, Percival Everett, Leon Forrest, and Terry McMillan. One of the works of short fiction that I thought was particulary compelling is Octavia Butler's "The Morning and the Evening and the Night." In this short story Butler tells the tale of a diseased group of people, known as "the DGD's". The existence of the DGD's is heartwrenching, and the story lingers long after the last word has been digested.

The poetic voices of Alice Walker, Cyrus Cassells, Rita Dove, and Sonia Sanchez are heard loud and clear in Making Callaloo. Cassells' piece "Sally Hemmings to Thomas Jefferson" paints a vivid picture of the taboo love the two struggled with. Cassels' verse is deep and rhythmic, digging a virtual trench, penetrating the readers' very being.

Just like the Caribbean stew callaloo satiates the body's hunger, Making Callaloo is a collection of work and authors that enriches the mind and spirit. This is art. This is literature. This is Callaloo.

Reviewed by Candace K