The lead story Freudian Slip, by Sheri McGregor, was touching. Molly and Been showed how akward mixing business with pleasure can be, but Molly said all she needed to say in her "opps e-mail" and a happy, hopeful ending for the two. Maybe more romantic sparks would fly if each of us let down our guard and had a "Freudian Slip" with our special someone every now and again.
The other stories were enjoyable with each Author spinning her own tale of romantic woe and conquest of the human heart. The holiday's can bring out the best or worst in the emotional tango of human hearts. This collection of stories is a keeper, giving one hope that the next holiday can bring about possibilities.

This Book and CD collection has 38 songs from seven areas of the world. Compiled for use by educators, this collection contains information on the cultural contexts with maps, photos, and narratives. A recording of all songs provide an authentic aural representation of the cultural items. Culture bearers are primary sources of information and the book includes their biographies. This text and CD is rich with information and recommended for use by educators at all levels of education.

Mr. Campbell provides a very clear explanation why serial devices do and don't work together and how to determine what to do to make them work together. The case studies are functional and his "grabber" has to be the most used piece of test equipment in my tool box.

The only real downside is the nearly ten years since it was written. Some information may not apply to the new RS232D "standard".

But then, I am a collector of Ruffian. This is much more a children's book than several of her other books, but has some photos I'd never seen as well as some graphs I didn't know. All of the info was also available through other books on the list, but it's a great book to have if you collect Ruffian, anyhow.

Jimmy Flannery is one of the most original creations in American detective fiction and a delight in every outing. He's a new-old man who straddles the worlds of the Democratic old-school party machine in Chicago's ethnic wards and the reformers who are putting the machine out of business. He owes his job in the city sewers to his political connections and sees nothing wrong with it. He makes it all work by trading favor for favor, in an impeccably moral way in which he seeks a good solution for all involved. It's that skill that often leads him into unraveling complicated criminal circumstances in a way that pleases (or equally displeases) all involved. His exploits are always recounted in picturesque ways, and his underclass dialogue is riveting to the ear and the mind.

In Sauce for the Goose, Jimmy has just finished moving up in the world (as he should after 8 previous novels in the series including The Junkyard Dog, The 600 Pound Gorilla, Hip-Deep in Alligators, The Cat's Meow, Thinning the Turkey Herd, The Gift Horse's Mouth and In a Pig's Eye). He has succeeded his old Chinaman, Chips Devlin as the unpaid 27th ward councilman after having served as a precinct captain for about 15 years. His new job of inspector of the sewers means he doesn't have to go down into them every day any more. He has married the delightful nurse, Mary Ellen, and they have a newborn daughter, Kathleen. They share Mary Ellen's dog, Alfie, and their in-laws. Mary Ellen's mom has married Jimmy's dad. One of Jimmy's best political allies is the "lipstick lesbian" Janet Canarias who took the 27th aldermanic seat away from the regular Democratic organization. These facts are briefly and effectively displayed at the beginning. Thus, you can read this book and enjoy it without having read any of the earlier books in the series. That's a rare treat for mystery fans these days when series seem to get more and more interconnected so that each new book is incomprehensible without reading 15 others.

As the book opens, Ms. Canarias informs Jimmy that there's a shake-up coming from city hall and that more city services are about to be outsourced (to help keep the reformers happy) . . . maybe even some of the Municipal Pier, Canal, Garages, Public Curbs and Expansion Agency which is headed by attorney and power broker, Frank Vollmer. That's curious . . . because Jimmy finds himself taking a course in political science in night school from Vollmer. What's a $400 an hour doing teaching 20 of the relatively unwashed? What's more, why is there a semi-illiterate Mob supporter falling asleep nightly in the same class?

Jimmy's also taking an English course to help get rid of the "ain'ts" in his speech and to expand his spoken vocabulary. It's all part of Mary Ellen's plan for helping Jimmy move up in the world. Pretty soon it takes him twice as long to say everything . . . as he continually and self-consciously corrects his verbs and objects. It's even getting on Janet's nerves. But he meets an old acquaintance in the class, Jake O'Meara, a broken-down former cop who briefly redeemed himself by taking three in the belly during the hold-up of a candy store. The old lady he saved in the candy store leaves him a house and money to keep her elderly dog until he dies. Out of compassion, Jake finds himself filling the house with runaway teenagers who need a helping hand and encouragement. What will happen to the teens when the old dog dies? Jimmy finds himself in the middle of the solution. In the process, you'll find out about a very humorous, sure-fire way to get a friendly dog to snarl at strangers.

The mystery develops when Vollmer unexpectedly leaves the class for Jimmy to teach for two hours. The Mob enforcer wakes up long enough to bolt out the door after him. Vollmer returns, but his Jaguar seems to have changed color. How could that have happened? The next day, the enforcer's dead. Jimmy attends the wake, and meets the competitors who fighting to take over as head of the local family. Before long, Jimmy hears that Vollmer's wife is in the hospital with a coma. Why does Vollmer spend time helping do Jimmy a favor before going to the hospital? Could it be that something's rotten in Denmark?

Following his nose and using his connections, Jimmy soon finds that Vollmer and Jake's problems are intertwined . . . and only he can unsnarl them.

If you know Italian, you will figure out the mystery much faster than if you do not. I suggest that you pretend to be ignorant of the language as you read the book. You'll enjoy the story more.

The book's overall theme relates to exchanging favors. You'll see the consequences of doing so in a moral and constructive way . . . and of doing the opposite. It's an "old-new" fashioned morality tale, not unlike everything in Jimmy's life. The meetings with Chips are as funny and delightful as ever. Jimmy's in fine form and good will overcome evil.

After you finish enjoying the book, I suggest that you think about what favors you could do for others today that would help them more than anything they could do for themselves. Then do at least one of those favors. How does it make you feel?

I bought this book "on site" in Scotland in 2000. A really great book. I agree with the descriptions of the courses, at least the dozen of the I've played. A funny thing is that the chapter about scottish players, the players of the future does NOT include Paul Lawrie, who soon after the book was printed became the first Scot to win the Open for a long time. But despite that, the book is great. You will find all the inspiration you need here.

An intriguing tale of sixteen year old Jena Maxwell who is forced to spend her summer on her parents' ranch whilst they fly to Europe. Expecting a dull summer, she is surprised to meet Eric Bliss, an engineering student. Or is he?

Eric is spending the summer house-sitting for some friends. What Jena doesn't know is that he is really Eric Clayton, lead guitarist of a very successful rock band, who is trying to get away from the world of publicity, fans and rock and roll.

Anxious to keep his identity secret, Eric keeps up the charade of being a student, and tries to avoid falling in love with Jena. Jena, however, quickly falls for Eric and is frustrated by his lack of romantic interest.

Eventually, however, Eric's resolve weakens and finally admits to Jena how he really feels. Before he can reveal his true identity to Jena himself, Jena's friend recognises him. On learning the truth, Jena refuses to have anything further to do with Eric, feeling that she was just being used.

When Eric has to return to Houston to start a tour, Jena refuses to take his calls and he finally gives up. It is then that Jena begins to think she has made a dreadful mistake. Will she ever see Eric again to explain her feelings?

An excellent book for all those girls who dream of meeting a rock star and better still having him fall in love with her!

Lily Campbell presents a very clear view of Shakespeare's tragedies in this study. This book is essential for anyone's personal Shakespeare library, as well as for an understanding and appreciation of the theoligical and philosophical substrata of the works.

Subtitled "Tales of the Big Top and the Bizarre," Buburuz' paperback anthology deals with the darker side of carnivals, circuses and sideshows in a manner that will send chills up your spine and, for those of you with a weaker constitution, turn your hair white.

The first things you notice about "Side Show" is the fantastic cover art by Chad Savage (aptly entitled "Here Kiddie, Kiddie, Kiddie") and the quality and care this publication has been given. Long known for being an outstanding editor, Ms. Buburuz once again struts her stuff.

Once inside "Side Show" you will find 38 stories and poems by many of the most prolific and respected writers currently working in the small press. A short list includes: Brian Rosenberger, Tim Curran, Michael Arnzen, J. L. Navarro, Kevin Donihe, and I could go on and on. Suffice it to say, if you're a reader of horror you will recognize these names and many of the others residing here.

There's no way I have the room to describe every story and poem featured, but here are a select few:

In Jarret Keene's "High Striker" an attempt by an upper class snob to impress his girlfriend goes terribly wrong inside the Mirror Maze. Tao Rae Tasmaine takes us into the mind of a freak in "I Juss Wanna Hode Hans and Bee Happee Sum of Theez Daz in Floreeda", and challenges us to decipher the intentional misspelling of almost every word. And Tyree Campbell shows us we shouldn't be to quick to dismiss an old man's predictions in "Spookum Doodles." Add to this a few poems by Donna Taylor Burgess, Julie Shiel and David Bain and you have the recipe for a wild and fun carnival ride into hell. Hold onto your hats!