Can you not be compelled by a visionary author who opens this edition of his book with a review of the first edition, written in 1987! The 20-page new introduction and review is one of the most fascinating parts of the book. In a fairly modest way, not self-serving, Davis shows how most of his ideas have come to pass. Some are in still in development, and a couple of previous case studies have since flopped eg Sears one-stop-shop. But overall I thought it was a remarkable performance, and a key source of credibility for the book and the author. How many other business writers have put themselves to this same public test - not many that I know of, with the exception of Peter Drucker.

In 1987 Davis introduced concepts such as competing on speed, and mass customization. Today we accept that time has become intrinsic to business logic, and mass customization is now developing its own mass following. In this new edition he sticks with the powerful thinking tool he proposed earlier, namely that time, space and mass are fundamental dimensions of business. It is through exploring the extremes of this framework that new services and business models have eventuated. Davis shows us how to use that rather esoteric framework to help re-think our business. And I think very successfully, although it seems hard to grasp at first glance.

For example, we all take for granted the shrinkage of mass - miniaturisation. The thesis is that all core products will shrink, and the intangible component must grow for a business to remain sustainable. So we must extend our minds to take on the challenge of defining the knowledge-value in a mortgage or a pair of socks. The redistribution of product "space" will dramatically alter industries such as health care and education. Witness the advent of on-line training programs for computer skills, which can now result in Microsoft certified staff. Employees do these programs at work while doing their current jobs. And Microsoft's Encarta Learning Centre is another redistribution of educational product space.

Of course there are other books that cover the same ground as above. But this one is the seminal work, from a fundamental mental model. It has stood the test of a decade and is still completely current. And it has more - "organisations run by marketplace economics", "the misconception of having internal customers", "the business is not the organisation", "successful strategy self-destructs" etc.

I must comment on the one glaring anomaly that stands out in reviewing progress over the ten years from the first edition. It is the lack of progress in developing and implementing new organisations, and new ways of working together. This lack of change is astounding to me in the context of the other change that is framed by the book. As Davis remarks in his new preface "the organisational precepts are yet to come". For that reason alone I would recommend this book to every business leader.

Explores a broad range of ideas about organization and management based on the premise that time, space, and mass are fundamental dimensions of all businesses. A few of the ideas introduced are: mass customization, real-time organization, any time / any place organization, distinguishing between a business and its organization, and the shift to producing intangible products. Discusses the changing nature of the economy. Captures today's key trends for strategic thinking and organizational change. Recommended.

Be it unreasonable(childish) anger or obsession of a more dangerous variety, this couple needed to get a life!

Justine's love scenes are incredibly sensual and the right ingredient to put these grudges and destructive obsession where they belong. You can't help but love Gage and Laurey grappling their way through a dubious beginning.

Justine's a master at pulling it all together into a wonderful ending guaranteed to make your heart melt as your eyes are getting all misty. This story is beautifully done.

This is a wonderful book, when you can find it. It only represents the Trinity Street West series at some of its best.

So far we've seen Quisto, Ryan, and Cruz get the girl. Now it's Gage Butler's turn--and, however wonderful it is, there are its twists and turns in it between him and Laurey Templeton that I'll leave a secret.

Now this book doesn't have the nearly easy banter of "Lover Under Cover" (Quisto Romero), the near-painful anguish of "Leader of the Pack" (Ryan Buckhart){If you can find it!!! I'd suggest the used bookstores; they're your safest bet.}, or the near easiness of "A Man to Trust" (Cruz Gregorson). However, you will find yourself both loving and yelling at the main characters as the book progresses. Now, what it DOES have: shoot-outs, an explosion, bad guys crawling out of the wood-works, true love, and a very difficult love trying its best to blossom.

The rest is up to you to find out. E-mail me if you want to discuss Justine Davis's writings; I have nearly all of them and I love them all.

These are great chapter books for your early reader Garfield fan. My son loves them, I just wish there were more in the series. Unfortunately there are only four books in the series, so once they have read these four that's all there is.

My son is a big fan of Garfield. That being the case it was a real joy to discover this chapter book series. What IS in Jon's basement? I won't say because I don't want to spoil the surprise. I would recommend this for children 8 to 12 years of age. Older children might find it too easy.

Everybody out there keep buying Garfield books! They can be worth a lot of money someday and can become collector's items! I'm always going to keep all of mine so when I have kids they can read them!

It's one of the funniest books I ever read!Here's a little sample: You know your getting fat when the phone company gives you your own area code.

Man I love the mid to late 1980's version of Garfield cause the pictures have gotten better and they came up with more funny stuff like Garfield waking Jon up in the middle of the night.
It is also my understanding that Garfield books will someday become collector's items and unfortunately, I lost one of my Garfield books and hopefully I'll be able to find it or replace it.

Everybody out there keep buying Garfield books! They can be worth a lot of money someday and can become collector's items! I'm always going to keep all of mine so when I have kids they can read them!

Everybody out there keep buying Garfield books! They can be worth a lot of money someday and can become collector's items! I'm always going to keep all of mine so when I have kids they can read them!

I am a tremendous fan of Garfield, and own and have read the first 32. And make no mistake. I well read 33. And, I certainly do have favourites. SWALLOWS is not my favourite but is certainly one of them, because of the story about Garfield and Odie running away to join the circus, a well thought out, fantastically funny and clever bit.

Everybody out there keep buying Garfield books! They can be worth a lot of money someday and can become collector's items! I'm always going to keep all of mine so when I have kids they can read them!

This is one of my favorite Garfield books! It has great jokes and gags and side-splitting pictures!! Any Garfield fan must read this book!! - Derrick Williams 15 (8/3/98)

Garfield is the best! Buy this book and ALL of his other books today cuz he is hilarious and every single one of his books are great!

NOTICE MY RATING! MANY PEOPLE MAY NOT LIKE GARFIELD BUT I LOVE HIM AND THIS IS ONE OF MY ALL-TIME FAVORITE GARFIELD BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ!

Contains all the daily and Sunday strips March 31, 1980 through November 2, 1980.

I love everything to do with GARFIELD and I have read tons of GARFIELD books and comis strips, and even though this isnt quite as good as some of Jims others it will always remain to be a favorite of mine

You better watch out, you better not cry...Garfield is coming to town in this rib-tickling collection of Christmas tales! Whether he's waging the years biggest snowball fight, serving Santa's hungry little helper, or saving Christmas from some weird space aliens, Garfield will always find a way to keep Ho-Ho-Ho in the holidays! Garfield's five stories include: Garfield's Sweet Deal, The Great Snowball Fight, Santa's Hungry Little Helper, and The Rat Before Christmas! Greatly illustrated by Mike Fentz.

This book was great . Garfield goes on zany adventures to either help a snowball fight , save santa from aliens , even makeing friends with a rat . This is a good book to read on christmas eve before you go to bed it gets you prepped up for the next day .If the stars could go higher I would give this book never ending stars .