This book must be added to your collection if you are a true student of the Shakleton story. It combines the best of all the books (picture books, biographies, and personal accounts) out there with beautiful photographs in the tradition of National Geographic and the color shots truly enliven the original black and whites from the expedition. The maps are outstanding and there are reproductions of pages from Shackleton's and Hurley's diaries.
I haven't really found a book on the Shackleton story that is horribley bad. Maybe the story is so inspiring it tells itself. Trapped by The Ice, the picture book for kids by Michael McCurdy, is the worst example I know and I still like that for the rendering of the sea leopard leaping at Ordes-Lee, the officer in charge of food supplies. There are better children's books, Sea of Ice, by Monica Kulling, a fairly easy read for upper elementary students with beautiful watercolors, Trial By Ice, by K. M. Kostyal, a photobiography of Shackleton, Ice Story for middle school students, with black and white photographs and a magnificent large picture book with paintings and photographs, Spirit of Endurance, by Jennifer Armstrong. Get them all!

The major events of the ill-fated voyage of Sir Ernest Shakelton's attempt to cross Antarctica are well known. However, what most do not know or understand is the depth and breadth of this extraordinary man. Shackleton was not only a bonified explorer, more importantly he was a noble leader.

"Leaders do not force their fellow citizens to follow, they inspire them to do so."

If there is one thing to learn from this book, it is the true meaning of leadership and how important willing-loyalty is to our basic survival. Seen in the face of unimaginable odds, they survived - and they survived in whole: worn and frazzled from nearly 2 years of struggle, they were rescued mentaly tough and spiritually whole. In no small part, this was due to the quality of leadership demonstrated by Shackleton: it was embraced and reflected in his men.

It is amazing, this entity we call 'the human spirit'. If trained - but, not broken - like a fine horse, it has great wonders to show and is a true beauty to behold. Such are the many lessons learned from the tales of this "Endurance" voyage: did anyone ever wonder about the naming of that ship? What started out as a championing exploration, became a struggle with life itself to survive.

Likewise, what most will perceive as an "interesting read", will soon become an invaluable source for life-guiding principles. Get the book - read it - and put these incalculably precious lessons into practice in your own life. You never know when you'll need the endurance.

Shakespeare for the Modern Reader: A User-Friendly Introduction by Shakespeare enthusiast and expert Henry I. Christ is a solid guide for introducing non-specialist general readers to the wondrous complexity, subtlety, and majesty of Shakespeare's great tragedies and comedies. Excerpts from the plays are analyzed for literary device usage, plot, and character, and numerous summaries are provided for readers who had only a dim idea of what the actors were saying when they saw the play performed. A "must-read" for the novice, Shakespeare For The Modern Reader is a superbly written and presented guide to the basics for anyone researching or attending Shakespeare's plays, or just reading them for personal pleasure.

A lifetime of love and learning has been packed into Henry I. Christ's latest book, SHAKESPEARE FOR THE MODERN READER.
The author's broad knowledge and lively enthusiasm for Shakespeare's life, the theater of his time, and his plays and poems is downright contagious. Reading the brief but comprehensive discussions of all the plays and poems made me hustle back to my own copy of The Complete Works to reread Shakespeare with countless new insights and deeper appreciation for his genius. The book also sent me running to the videotape section of my local library and to video-rental stores to see and hear the plays so lucidly discussed in this user-friendly book.

Christ draws numerous parallels between the theater and actors in Shakespeare's time and those in our modern theater, movies, and TV. In this way, he brings his subject vividly alive for modern readers in terms they can easily and enjoyably follow. I highly recommend SHAKESPEARE FOR THE MODERN READER as a treasure chest in the library of any lover of great literature.

This is an excellent book to describe all thinkable crosssections of Silicon Valley through interviews in the social science methods and through writing by prominent figures in Silicon Valley. The only drawback I found is that the book has too rich contents for a reader to read through casually. I strongly recommend this book to those serious readers who are engaged in Silicon Valley, associated with venture businesses, interested in mechanisms and histories of Silicon Valley, or interested in business models.
The book has a big reference table to illustrate how different Silicon Valley entrepreneurs are from small business owners and traditional entrepreneurs, and describes four distinct types of entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. The book also enumerates ten reasons why Silicon Valley has been prosperous.
This is really a good book for a reader to learn what Silicon Valley is like.

Practically useful for entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and professionals.

I am writing in to correct m original review. Please note that the book is by C Henry Warren NOT Henry C Warren!

This is a biography of the great Elizabethean figure Sir Philip Sidney written by my great-uncle C Henry Warren. It is a very positive view of a man who has received a rather mixed reaction over the centuries. The style may seem to some people in the 1990s a bit "dated". However the work, like all of Henry Warren's best writing work is well researched while at the same time popular in the best sense. The biography inspired Richard Church (a friend of Henry Warren and also a writer from the same era) to write his reasonably well known poem about Sidney.

A great book for a child who likes horror or an adult who likes a good laugh. It's a morbid collection of morality stories for children. Every character dies as the result of bad behavior: playing with matches, poking a dog with a stick, picking on another child, playing with guns,fidgety behavior at the dinner table, not eating on'e dinner- it's quite a riot. Shockheaded Peter is deliciously scary and fun.

Slovenly Peter is a wonderful collection of childrens' parables that reflect the historic (and Germanic) notions of right and wrong. The stories are vivid to say the least and are not for the faint of heart. However, they have provided my family and me a great deal of entertainment and timeless insights into childrens' behavior.

This is a MUST book for anyone wanting to persue a career in high performance engine design or building. I have used this book for reference for over 15 years.

After reading smokeys book 10 years ago I am still in awe of the ideas he had back in the 60s that were advanced for even today. Excellent reading for anyone who loves analytical thinking regarding the development of reliable, maximum horsepower.

A wonderful book - full of remarkable photographs accompanined by vivid and intriguing text. Moore's camera captures the complexities of the Civil War admirably and also explores aspects of the war frequently overlooked by other sources. A surprisingly enjoyable read.

This is a jewel of a book. The photographs, beautifullyreproduced, show daily life in South Carolina during the Civil War. You see soldiers at rest in front of their tents, sailors on ships, slaves on plantations. The pictures and the graceful explanatory captions make history come alive in a poignant and moving way. It's extraordinary that such a meticulously researched book is ... [inexpensive].

Soul Theology causes you to think about what you believe and how your belief system influences everything you say and do. It is groundbreaking as it is a guide into the heart and soul of a people who have survived against the odds and continue to triumph. The definition of "core belief" has become the foundational piece for our health ministry. For we need to know what a healthy core belief is, to possess it, then use it as a point of reference in how we see ourselves in relationship to God and others. This book will be especially helpful for counselors who counsel persons who possess deep religious convictions. In general, it is an easy reading book for anyone interested in the subject matter.

This book broke ground becaused it identified and demonstrated that certain African American core belief could uplift and heal. Soul Theology showed that what was positive and healthy in one culture could be of benefit to others. African Americans can be proud and others can be glad. I may have a small bias. Thank you for reading the book. Nicholas Cooper-Lewter, Ph.D. Expect to read about Black Grief and Soul Therapy in the future. Peace, Health and Soul.

Anyone who loves the game of golf knew it had to be true -- golf came from the heavens. This book is an excellent light reading storybook. An endearing tale of the early beginnings of golf on earth. A truly unique gift for the young and young at heart on your list. A beautiful book with awesome graphics and an introduction to Old Mully MacTavish, a character I hope we hear more from. I would recommend this book to anyone.

This book is beautifully written and illustrated. I don't know how the graphics are done but they look three dimensional. It's a story of how the angels played the game of golf on the earth and accidentally leave a club which leads to the creation of golf on earth. I've bought copies for both of my grandchildren and they love it. I recommend it.

In this book, Miller presents a series of essays of various topics, including his friends, other artists, and Miller's social concerns. The longest piece is "Money and how it gets that way". Of course, this piece is written with subtle sarcasm throughout. Although the longest piece of the book, it doesnt stand out as the best, and in fact, doesnt seem to fit in with the rest of the essays. In the other essays, Miller demonstrates his ability to exploit what is powerful and life-affirming, laughing off all that is refined, petty, and weak. This comes out especially in the essays on fellow writers. There is an essay on Thoreau, Miller writes: "He found Walden, but Walden is everywhere if man is there". It is this sort of formula that is constant throughout both "Stand Still Like the Hummingbird" and the rest of Miller's work: There is something positive and life-affirming everywhere so long as one is alive, it is only a matter of recognizing the greatness of life itself. Although not naively bashing all forms of technology, Miller urges us in "The Hour of Man" to take the time to return the basics and discover not technology, but ourselves, our families, and our friends. As Miller explores that which affirms life, he also takes the time to present piercing criticisms directed at those who are petty, controlling, and all too caught up in the rat-race; for example, he writes: "What, moreover, can you call your own? The house you live in, the food you swallow, the clothes you wear-you neither built the house nor raised the food nor made the clothes. The same goes for your ideas. You moved into them ready-made". This passage is indicative of Miller's insistance on creation and his general emphasis on overabundance and embracing the brilliance of nature and life as opposed to trying to control it. In "Tropic of Cancer", Miller writes that he "loves everything that flows", and one gets the impression that according to Miller, everything flows. Thus, the formula in "Stand Still Like a Hummingbird" can be summed up by saying that rather than try to stop these great flows of life, we should flow with them and embrace their power. Overall, this book is enjoyable, intelligent; yet, for a book of personal philosophy, rarely preaches morality and is never sentimental.

These highly readable pieces reflect the incredible vitality and variety of interests of the writer who extended the frontiers of modern literature. If you think the New Thought movement has some Ancient Wisdom roots, you will enjoy this collection of stories and essays. If you have read, even occasionally, Henry David (Thoreau), Ralph Waldo (Emerson), Uncle Walt (Whitman), this volume is for you. Henry Miller says nothing here either more offensive or less insightful than these three Transcendentalists who lived before him.

Miller's genius for comedy is at its best in "Money and How It Gets That Way"-a tongue-in-cheek parody of "economics" provoked by a postcard from Ezra Pound which asked if he had "ever thought about money." Stand Still Like the Hummingbird provides a right and perfect metaphor for this outstanding collection, one of Henry's Miller's most luminous statements of his personal philosophy of life. Much of this book, while previously published, appeared only in foreign magazines or in small limited editions which have gone out of print.

If you're an artist (starving or successful), you'll appreciate Miller's deep concern for the role of artist in society, in "An Open Letter to All and Sundry," and in "The Angel Is My Watermark." If you're a writer (struggling to be or already published), you'll find inspiration in words like these, scattered like gemstones--generous and true-throughout these pages: "...when you are convinced that all the exits are blocked, either you take to believing in miracles or you stand still like the hummingbird. The miracle is that the honey is always there, right under your nose, only you were too busy searching elsewhere to realize it. The worst is not death but being blind, blind to the fact that everything about life is in the nature of the miraculous." In short, there is much for many: timeless wisdom, not only for us still living "in this world," but also for us, who, like Henry Miller, have always suspected we are "not of this world."