This book was outstanding...easy to understand and has all of the pertinent information you need to learn about the psychology of personality!

As German reunification has increased attention to German history and culture, scholarly output devoted to all phases of the history of German film has escalated rapidly. In this, the first of the PERSPECTIVES volumes to treat national cinema, the editors have collected classic and newly commissioned essays and articles that address a wide range of historical issues, including the politics of gender and sexuality; the Holocaust; feminism; and Nazi propaganda films. These discusssions of dramas and documentaries, filmmakers, and aesthetic ideologies cover all aspects of German cinema, from its silent beginnings to the present day.

This is a fascinating biography of a man who bored himself to death. Surreal, satirical and often plain silly, Peter Cook's comedy was like Monty Python with fangs. Achieving everything he could hope for at the beginning of his career, he spent the rest of his life looking for a vehicle, suffering the same fate as countless other unique comic talents - years ahead of his time, he was eventually marginalised by an establishment that couldn't find a role for him, ending his career with a few brilliant flourishes and a sense that he never really fitted in.

The biography itself is the best that can be hoped for - despite a lack of support from Cook's last wife, Harry Thompson interviews almost everybody who knew him, and the book covers everything he did up to and including 'Why Bother?', with Chris Morris. At the end of the book you'll want to go out and buy the complete 'Beyond the Fringe' recordings, and a higher compliment cannot be paid.

Mel Thompson's book Philosophy is one of the best books on the subject I have read. He approaches the matter in a writing style that is way far from the pompous, rigid, holier-than-thou method some writers use. His writing is lucid, captivating, fun and educational (two words which are rarely found together)...He discusses concisely yet sufficiently and thoroughly about philosophic concepts and highlights the most important parts of each concept and elucidates them masterfully. This book will appeal to anyone from the member of the philosophical clerisy to the ordinary layperson. A truly interesting read.

The Picture Me books are great!! I am a daycare provider and I give these as gifts to the children I care for. Babies and toddlers love to see themselves in the book. I love to see their response when they "read" these books.

I don't normally read sci-fi, but I really enjoyed this book! Although the science and technology were imaginative, the storyline is what grabbed my attention from the start. I couldn't wait to find out what happened to the interesting characters on the spaceship Argo. Scott, Bits, Cal, Jessie, Nadia, and all the rest had to work together to survive, but like all people, they often had heated disagreements among themselves. There are also religious pilgrims on board who are trying to recreate a simpler lifestyle on another planet. The author did a good job at describing all these characters and making them appear real to me. I truly cared about their predicament and loved sharing their adventure.

There was a lot of excitement and surprises stuffed into this book! It has space travel, religious pilgrims, a love triangle, a strange planet, predatory monsters, political struggles, violent warfare, and even a lost alien civilization. I was amazed by the world the author created on the moon called Loki. I think I want to read more sci-fi now, and I hope it's as entertaining as this book.

Did you ever wonder what life will be like in 700 years? In an attempt to answer this question, many sci-fi authors focus too heavily on technology while downplaying the human element. Pilgrims' Moon by Stacey S. Thompson transcends the typical space adventure by striking a satisfying balance between science and the characters that are affected by it. Not only is the reader exposed to futuristic concepts such as "biostasis" and "tachyonic computer systems," but Thompson also writes a compelling tale with likable characters struggling to survive on a strange new world.

The story begins with protagonist Scott Thorne in 2704. Trained as a planetologist, Scott is tasked with finding a suitable home for the surviving passengers and crew aboard the damaged space freighter, Argo. The second half of Pilgrims' Moon centers on how the colonists interact during the creation of their new society on planet Loki. It is in this setting that Thompson presents a vision of how future humankind will be driven by the same needs, wants, and desires that motivate their present day counterparts.

Many imaginative subplots enhance the main story line. Of special interest is the sexual tension that develops when Scott Thorne competes with Commander Cal Adams for the affection of Argo's pretty medical doctor, Jessica Colby. One other noteworthy subplot involves 10-year-old passenger, Nadia Trebikov. This ebullient girl's consistent courage during perilous situations made me especially sympathetic toward her character. Nadia develops into a role model for her adult companions, inspiring both them and me as a reader. Finally, if you enjoy experiencing life vicariously through other characters, don't miss the chapter about the Bloom!

I doubt if any of us will be around in 2704 to judge the accuracy of Thompson's vision, but I am confident in how he portrays humanity. What will life be like in 700 years? Pilgrims' Moon answers it for us. The people living then will struggle, dream, love, and survive, just as we do today - just as we always have.

Dennis Royer -

In this rousing adventure story, the Gnome King returns from exile and plots to conquer Oz yet again, this time with a band of pirates at his side. Samuel Salt, a renegade pirate, joins up with Peter, Roger the Read Bird, Pigasus the flying pig and the thrill-seeking king of the Octagon Isle to thwart the Gnome's scheme. Beautiful illustrations, plenty of action and a heavy dose of Ruth Plumly Thompson-style humor make this a rousing tale indeed.

This really is a "must-have" book for anyone interested in the details of what Plains Indians wore. It contains hundreds of wonderful full colour plates of Ledger Drawings by Plains Indians of Plains Indians. The production values of the book are also very high indeed, so that it is not only a marvellous reference work, it is also beautiful to look at and to hold. The standard of scholarship of the accompanying text is also excellent. As an author and artist, I found it truly inspirational. The only possible criticism is that more of the Ledger Drawings themselves were not reproduced, because the references to them are tantalising.

Rachel is scared by images of the nuclear bomb she sees on TV. She doesn't understand why grown-ups and countries can't use words, not violence, to solve their problems, as children are taught to do. She has a nightmare about bombs and initially feels helpless. But with her parents' love and encouragement, she comes up with an idea to plant a vegetable garden, and sell the produce, to raise money for war relief efforts. At the end of the story, she has a wonderful dream: People all over the world are holding hands, and surrounding the earth with peace and love.

The week after we went to war with Iran, I told this story to a group of children and adults (modifying the details slightly), and we ended by closing our eyes and imagining Rachel's beautiful dream. The story's empowering message is that, while war is tragic and complicated, each of us can make the world a more peaceful place by showing kindness and concern, solving our disageements by talking things out, and using our imaginations to envision a better world.

This book has many creative and simple ideas for activites with children. My preschool age daughter enjoys doing many of these with her friends in our structured playgroup. I like the variety of activities and the easy to follow directions.