This superb book features the gem of Storm King Art Center and showns that one does not need to travel to Europe to experience the combination of great art with an exquisite backdrop. Buy the book, but better yet, read the book then visit Storm King Art Center.

Lovely use of the Gospel accounts of the Risen Lord. I would, however, recommend that you get the cd also. It is amazingly spiritual and hauntingly beautiful.

Among my Southern cookbooks, this is the one that's 100% dependable. I haven't made anything that's not outstanding. An old standby like Country Captain turns out a triumph. The Pecan Chess Pie is the best pie I've ever eaten. And the writing is terrific. One of the best cookbooks I've ever seen.

I learnt a lot about landscape architecture from reading this. It is well written and the interviews with practitioners are revealing.

Economic Dynamics in the Asia-Pacific edited by Grahame Thompson is a large and diverse collection of articles by different scholars. It provides a wide range of points of view. One of the books' high points is engagement in a broad spectrum of topics, not limited to but including such issues as regionalism, patterns of trade and investment, sources of economic growth, financial systems, labour markets, the role of the state, corporate governance, technological innovation and the environment. In this book, the European Union (EU) is used as a framework for measuring progress of the process of regional integration in the Asia-Pacific. Diversity in the EU pales if juxtaposed against the vast social, cultural, political and economic differences in the Asia-Pacific. Moreover, in comparison to the bureaucratic framework of Europe, regional groups such as APEC are seen to be more informal a forum, maybe taking into account the traditional Asian perspective on developing long-term relationships as opposed to formal contracts. Also, any agreements on special zones is seen to be stimulated by a market mechanisms rather than national governmental agreements. The analysis does not stop at the "pro" arguments for integration, but rather also presented are the arguments against integration. Regionalism, whether inspired by the EU example or the informality of APEC, is not necessarily in accord with the multilateral approach to international economic exchange and this is examines in some detail in the book.

The different corporate frameworks are examined. In this book, close knit family management and ownership, the performance of many core activities in-house, and low consultation with subordinates in the Korean conglomerates, the "chaebol", is juxtaposed against the very different internal promotion mechanism and reliance on subcontracting as well as consensual decision-making in the Japanese "keiretsu". Although the canvas is painted in broad brush strokes and despite the delimited nature of the studies, the book does have many explanatory powers. Witness the examination of Taiwan. Taiwan is seen, once again as different from the Korean model "chaebol" and the Japanese model "keiretsu". With the state directing the economy, while smaller companies, civic society, and members of socially linked business groups, controlling the export trade. Finally, and perhaps the most accessible explanations relating to the 'flying geese' theory of Akamatsu Kaname comes under fire by Brendan Barker and Akira Goto. Both Barker and Akira Goto provide a very comprehensive and understandable examination of a simple yet hard to explain theory.

One important conclusion that may be useful to other 'late comers' is how complicated the development process has been in these countries. No simple model provides one pat answer. While in some countries the state may have played a more pivotal role, in others it may have been the market and less intervention by the state that set the process in motion. The Statist model, where the state played a more important role, the nature of the measures and policies are treated so comprehensively that a non-specialist can understand it. What is needed, according to this book, are policies that have been properly tried and tested and efficiently and effectively used. To put it another way, studies in this collection are not a map for any development strategy as such. The most significant thing to walk away with is the rejection of a "one size fits all" model of development. It could be argued that according to the IMF and the World Bank have a lot to learn and can effect change for the better. Another plus to the collection is the non-dogmatic perspective on development by the scholars who contributed to this book. The reader is left to make up his/her own mind. In no way can this book be seen as a one-sided analysis. My understanding of the dynamic region of Asia-Pacific was greatly enriched by this volume. I have effected an enhanced and much deeper understanding of the crucial issues and the possible future of the Asia Pacific.

Miguel Llora

I highly recommend this book! It is Poe in his own words. This book is a brilliant answer to many off-the-wall interpretations of his theories and life. This book is essential to any serious study of Poe, and certainly for any journalist or writer who wants to read a master at work! Poe was not just a fiction writer. He was the first artist as critic in America's history. This book will allow you to see Poe as a man.

Great book. I was given this as a gift by a friend who shares my love of fine cuisine. Trouble is, unless you're the chef of a 4 star restaurant that has all sorts of need for a few tablespoons of this and that, making anything in this book is next to impossible...Each recipe calls for a few tablespoons or a small quantity or 2-3 different sauces or mousses that must be assembled in advance...also gotta love quail eggs as they are the predominant ouef. I simply enjoy the pictures. They are heavenly and remind me of my favorite restaurant meals. Someday, perhaps i'll try one or two!

This theme of this book is positive thinking, although I would say that its closer to Optimal thinking, as Mr.Thompson definetely advocates looking realistically at your goals. For example: what it takes to get there, and the good and bad points of acheiving it!
Its full of everyday practical examples, including examples from the author's own life!
The book is written in a formula style,
and delves a little into psychology and critical thinking, but in a down to earth, easy to read way!

The Author Geoff Thompson, has had a very colourful life from humble beginnings, to working as a doorman at one of England's most violent nightclubs (check out Watch My Back, his bestselling autobiography), becoming a renknowned martial artist internationally, and of course fulfilling his dream as becoming a bestselling author.
I especially like the writing style, but there's nothing I can write here to do it justice!! Its very electric, its moving, you probably won't be able to put the book down once you start reading it!
Its not preachy, it does not bash any other opinion, in fact, Mr.Thompson advocates reading other books on the topic. It has a zen atmosphere to it, and this will no doubt empower you to read the whole thing in one sitting!!
CHECK IT OUT!!!

This ranks up there with Chogyam Trungpa's books for clearly presented insights. Trunpa's genius is making Buddhist ideas come alive for Western readers by clearly presenting Buddhist ideas in everyday terms. This book is a wonderful addition to the same delicious feast, building a bridge from Eastern mindfulness/awareness traditions to Western scientific thought. The effect is to improve our understanding of both. Very powerful and thought-provoking. Each page is like a meal. Hungry? Chew this one slowly and enjoy every bite!

This is an excellent book for parents and lay people. I have a son who is schizophrenic and as I read the book, I found myself saying "AMEN!" on nearly every page. While it holds no miracle cures or magic wans (never found a book or counselor or teacher or anyone who could come up with those...), this book certainly lets parents know that they are not alone in their struggle!
Tamara S. Hacker
BA, Social Work, Harding Univeristy, 1973
M.Ed., Speical Education, Univeristy of Mississippi, 1974
Currently working on MA in Counseling, Harding University Graduate School of Religion