This book took me back to the time the ancient Indians were building a massive residence that was paralleling the construction of Europe's castles and cathedrals. The Introduction places the first studies done by Fewkes in perspective. The pictures are intriguing; they assisted my mind's musing on who could create such a building in that isolated desert canyon so many years ago.

This a a very compelling and thought provoking piece by Blomberg. Being her number one fan, I personally know Blomberg and am thrilled that it is being put on at Amazon. This poece is truly great and a MUST READ!

This is an absolutely fantastic book. The artwork is dynamic. Shonto is a true model for Navajo students in his writing and art. His work is a realistic view of the Navajo world. This is a must experience book.

I highly recommend Shroyer's Secret Mesa. In a thought-provoking way, the author introduces the reader to the fascinating world of Los Alamos, research center AND town. Never dry, the book relates history and present day projects with a human interest focus. Frankly, I couldn't put the book down, and learned a myriad of new things by reading it. If you're looking for a unique read, pick up this one.

El maestro Aurelio logra abordar exitosamente este complejo tema. Los parámetros y técnicas descritos son de fácil aplicación y permiten obtener resultados concretos rápidamente. La regresión ha demostrado ser una herramienta eficaz para el autoconocimiento y el entendimiento y eventual curación de males de las más diversas etiologías. La segunda parte del libro trae una recopilación de textos morales que, en alguna medida, se hallaban dispersos a lo largo y ancho de otras obras del autor. La herramienta que el maestro Aurelio pone a disposición de los lectores es particularmente poderosa y, por lo mismo, debe emplearse con especial cuidado.

Mr. Shaitana, a wealthy collector of objets d'art, has an unusual idea for a dinner party after a chance meeting with Hercule Poirot in an art gallery. He invites to dinner four detectives plus four people he suspects may have gotten away with murder.

Along with Poirot are two detectives we have met in earlier Christie works: Colonel Race, the trouble-shooter from the Foreign Office, and Superintendent Battle of Scotland Yard. Introduced in this book is Mrs. Ariadne Oliver, a best-selling mystery writer, who has been compared to Christie herself. Like Mrs. Christie, Mrs. Oliver eats large quantities of apples while writing and Mrs. Oliver's books are about a quirky Finn who is not unlike Mrs. Christie's quirky Belgian. Mrs. Oliver will return in six additional novels.

The other four guests that evening are: Dr. Roberts, a successful physician; Mrs. Lorrimer, an affluent widow who loves to play bridge; Major Despard, an African and South American explorer and guide; and Miss Anne Meredith, a young lady Shaitana met in Switzerland.

After dinner, a game of bridge is arranged. Shaitana directs the four detectives to one room while the other four guests play in a separate room. The host says he does not like the game so sits and dozes by the fire in the room where the four possible murderers are playing. When the guests prepare to leave later, it is discovered that Shaitana has been fatally stabbed at some point in the evening.

All four detectives tackle this case in their own way. Bridge players will delight in the way Poirot handles the case. He concentrates on the game itself, the hands that were dealt, and the method of scoring. If you pay attention to the game, you just might guess the murderer.

This is one of Christie's classic surprise endings and, in my opinion, one of her best works.

Mr. Shaitana, an acquaintance of Poirot's, invited him to a party to meet four people who he though got away with murder. An Inspector from the Scotland Yard, a British Secret Service and a murder fiction writer were also invited to the party. Mr. Shaitana challenged the investigators to figure out what murders the suspects had committed. The suspects, Dr. Roberts, Major Despard, Mrs. Lorrimer, and Miss Meredith, all were in the room playing bridge when Mr. Shaitana was murdered. The four investigators began working on clues using their own techniques to solve the crime. Which one of the suspects murdered Mr. Shaitana in fear of Mr. Shaitana telling the police about their crime and were they all crime that Mr. Shaitana thought? I would rate this book a 5 out of 5. All four suspects seem to be guilty and them seemed to be innocent. You don't know who did it until the end. I've always like Agatha Christie books since I saw the remake of Murder on the Orient Express on TV. Since then I've read about 13 Agatha Christie books.

This has to be one of my favorite books; it ranks right up there with The Murder of Roger Akroyd, Murder on the Orient Express, And then There Were None, and Death on the Nile. The characters were extremely well drawn, especially Rhoda and Ann. I love Mrs. Oliver! :-)

However, you should definatley read Murder on the Orient Express first, because Poirot rather carelessly reveals the solution to that book in Cards on the Table. Read it; you won't regret it.

If you love Agatha Christies too, please email me!

I have read this book as well as the 'Dervish' many times. Selimovic unfortunately has managed to make only one true masterpiece. However, he reached the heights with Fortress again, but never as strong and astonishing as he did in Dervish the book that has come from Mesa's great pain for his lost brother. I would say that Fortress is more gentle book. Less philosophical, more romantic. If you enjoyed Dervish you will love this book too.

Any one who has ever experienced the pain of speaking the truth and has been punished for this act will find Selimovich's Fortress to be a journey of recognition and catharsis. Fortress not only supplies an analysis of the relationship between truth and social stratification, but it also offers a therapy for recovering dignity in the face of injustice. Selimovich defends poetic non-conformists the world round and shows how teaching the young is a refuge for the truth speakers who see the world with melancholy eyes.

The book is a true masterpiece. Nothing more can be said of it

This was the first book I read on the subject of Tequilla, however not the best. The color illustrations and proposed tequilla-based drinks are great. However, more consideration and depth is given to tequilla history, manufacturing processes, and culture in "The Book of Tequila : A Complete Guide". If you intend to further your exploration of tequillas in the SF Bay area, you might consider visiting Fiesta Del Mar in Mountain View, the Blue Agave, or Maya in San Francisco (2nd & Folsom). These restaurants have excellent tequilla menus from which to select.

The first thing that strikes you about this book is the quility of it's pages and color photographs. It is of extremely high quality and the size is most convenient. I actually had trouble putting this book down. The author makes the words flow like few other "guide" type works I've seen. The information is straightforward and comprehensive without bias. If you enjoy tequila, you need this book. Only the lack of an index and a comparative chart keep this book from the highest rating.

No me parece que sea un libro para aprender algo de StarOffice. Yo vivo en Colombia, el autor del libro resultó ser colombiano tambien, pero yo no encontré ese libro en las librerías de aquí y termine comprandolo en amazon suponiendo su buena calidad por los comentarios de los otros consumidores!! La verdad no lo recomiendo para nada. Prefiero leer uno en inglés.

For almost 20 years I have being following Dr. Aurelio Mejia Mesa career. I've being his admired and declare myself better educated by his clever books and articles. He does not only master the subjects he writes about. He has a special gift for making technical things crystal clear for even people w/o deep technical knowledge. That is the esence of being a good teacher. His writings are not only extremely well written but are carefully published, illustrated, and printed. For Spanish speaking people interested in computers and related things they are a must. His Manual on StarOffice is outstanding. His Diccionaries and Computers books belong to the top in Spanish publications. Felipe S. LOAIZA

Después de conocer las bondades que ofrece un programa como el Star Ofice, se requería un libro que nos llevase a entender y poner en práctica las diferentes herramientas del programa. Con su libro Aurelio Mejía pone al alcance de legos y entendidos un libro que lo conduce a uno de la mano con absoluta claridad y secillez.

This book has also been published with the title "Mountain of Bones" so don't buy it twice like I did!

I like these books. They are not predictable, which is unusual and good. After reading so many crime novels and about forensics, it is refreshing not to be able to pick the killer, and be thinking for half the book "c'mon stupid main character, he/she's the killer!"

The only problem I have is the long bits of describing the scenery.

After reading Liberty Falling, I became Nevada Barr's Fan #1. I definitely wanted more Anna Pigeon. The reviews suggested that Ill Wind was not only a good suspense mystery, but also a good character novel. Thus I read my second Anna book. I was not disappointed.

The characterization of Anna is superb. With her soul-searching and sometimes late-night-drinking as well as her love of the natural world and a somewhat love of a temporary ranger, she makes for a very well-rounded heroine. Only problem is I just finished the book this morning, and I already miss her and her adventures.

The other characters in Ill Wind were excellent too -- the young ranger from Tennessee, who was a little "too sweet" but had a hidden bravery -- the lovable dwarf child Bella, who was a poignant mixture of vulnerability and toughness -- and even an FBI agent with a heart -- all seemed entiredly believable.

The story didn't disappoint either. I had my guesses early on as to what was causing the calamities, but it was a great ride following Anna and her fellow rangers as they solved the mystery.

Hmmm. Better start reading the reviews to see which book I'll get next!

Nevada Barr really hit her stride in Ill Wind, the third in her wonderful Anna Pigeon series.

In this tale, park ranger Anna is stationed at Colorado's Mesa Verde park, where the famous cliff dwellings draw tourists from all over the world. As in her other two books, Barr makes the reader experience the site. It is her great gift--reading about the kivas and mesas and the haunting spirits of the primitive Anasazi, who originally constructed the mesas, I felt I was there. I could feel the heat of the air, smell the surrounding vegetation, feel the sandstone. And, along with Anna, who is becoming more likeable with every book, I worried about seemingly nefarious activites in the park--of of which ends in the death of a fellow ranger. Anna knows the death is not accidental, but try as she might, she cannot put together the increasingly strange and seemingly unrelated clues.

Along comes "Fred the Fed," whom we met the last book. He and Anna team up to solve the mystery, and the interplay between them is a true delight.

I find this series a true delight as well; the concept of a park ranger as law-enforcement detective is so different, and so perfect, as are the descriptions of the incredible national parks. I am getting a real education, here! This is the perfect book to take to the beachl or the pool or the park--easy, fun, gently suspenseful, and perfect.