And why isn't this book famous? I read this about ten years ago and still open it up to re-read it from time to time. This is such an amazing book. I find it hard to imagine that Jody Scott has written nothing else besides "Passing for Human" so I am wondering if this is a pseudonym and if so, who is Jody Scott really. This book was written by a true writer, and it's inconceivable to me that this is all there is.

First, this is not a vampire novel per se. Jody Scott uses this device plus some others (sci-fi, comic books, fantasy, feminist lit) to make a point about humanity and the way we live our lives. It's very powerful and makes some strong, strong pronouncements about how we waste our lives and allow ourselves to be brainwashed and led away from the things that are truly important. The introduction by Theodore Sturgeon mentions that love is everywhere, and that's definitely a central theme. But it's also fun - amusing and witty and so well-written. It was deeply engaging and enthralling. So here's the premise: Sterling is a 700-year-old vampire who has lived many lives and is a bit tired of them all, but she nevertheless mourns the loss and grandeur of her previous lives. Her current one is as a hard-sell ballroom dance manager (if it had been written today instead of 1984, I suppose Scott might have chosen a gym instead of ballroom dance). An alien named Virginia Woolf (get it?) crash-lands into her life and infuses it with romance and adventure and the lust for life. But Sterling is having trouble letting go of the pain of her existence.

This book is a sequel of sorts to "Passing for Human," which I didn't enjoy as much. "I, Vampire" can stand on its own.

I, Vampire is diverting, amusing, and witty as it skewers the pretensions of the human race. Jody Scott is a marvel. She perhaps surpasses her earlier novel, Passing for Human, weighing in mightily with both comedic and archly dark observations. Her prose zings and sparkles and wryly digs into popular culture.

This is one of the most original, brilliantly written novels I've ever read. I, Vampire, along with its prequel, Passing for Human, deserve to be discovered by readers everywhere. Jody Scott may be one of the wittiest writers of our century, and I am dying for her to write more.

In this book, the author gives the 10 truths to being to in high school. It is basically a self help book, but not only does it tell you how to recuperate from bad situations; it also helps to avoid landing in the same situations again. Through teenagers' quotes and life stories, you can connect better with the information it holds and helps you to understand it.
One of the most important parts of this book is when she talks about changing your environment. A quote from this chapter would be "know what you can change (don't forget about negotiating!) and what you cannot. Apply your energy to what you can change and accept those things you can't."(Page 112). Too many people get caught up in things that are permanent and don't focus their attention on temporary things that could make life bearable.
*I liked the book because it doesn't sugar coat anything and it gives the facts flat out.
•I would recommend this to teens because it can help us deal with the world and assist us into blossoming into the adults we were meant to be.
•I would recommend this book to adults because even though it is centered to teens, its lessons can be beneficial to adults also.
•I wouldn't recommend this book to schools because although I like the book, many people would find it time-wasting and boring.

After reading this book, I learned a lot. By reading this book, you learn how to make right choices, how to react in certain situations etc. The book contains short stories and experiances written by teens. Each chapter has a series of different stories regarding certain topics. Reading this book when you are a teen is very useful, you learn how to handle peer pressure, issues with friends, parents, school, teachers etc. I enjoyed reading this book very much and I reccommend it to early teens because it relates to them more. Overall, I would rate this book a 5, I enjoyed it AND I learnt from it!

This book is a wonderful resource and guide for my teens. They have read it and love it. I highly recommend it to those of you with children entering or already in high school!

I have read this author's theatre books and enjoyed them, so I took a chance on his novel even though it's about gay men and I'm a straight woman.

But I loved it. It's an exciting, romantic, sexy adventure into the world of vampires and it treats the vampire Zach Church with such respect and insight. The characters in this book are so well drawn, so much fun, so REAL, that I couldn't stop turning pages. This author really knows his storytelling and he has come up with such an unusual premise for his story that it makes everthing feel so fresh, like nothing you've ever read before. I also loved the mix of moods -- very, very funny one moment, than achingly romantic (and sometimes REALLY sexy), then genuinely horrific -- just like the real world. It's a tribute to his storytelling abilities that you accept the fact of vampirism so easily. I'm buying copies of In the Blood for all my friends this Christmas. It's a great read!

It's the best gay romance I've read in a long time. It's also one of the best vampire stories I've read in a while. It's also one of the funniest novels I've encountered. I'm not sure what category it fits into, but it's a wonderful story with well-drawn, deeply emotional characters, and an ending that will keep you guessing until the last pages. I read the thing in one evening and then found myself sad that I would no longer be spending time with these characters. I hope there's a sequel, or better yet, a prequel! But beware, there is some very explicit sex in here and some utterly gruesome scenes that lept off the page at me. Powerful, involving stuff!

The back of this book says it's a roller coaster ride and they aren't kidding. I never read such a wild story -- very romantic, very funny, but also really sad, really scary, and REALLY erotic!! Also, there's some pretty gory stuff. But somehow this guy pulls it altogether and makes it work. I loved this book. I hated when I got to the end because I was so into these characters and this story. I totally reccommend this book if you don't mind the explicit sexual stuff and the gory stuff. It's a great vampire story but it's also a wonderful romance story.

I have spent the last three months researching index funds for purposes of writing a professional paper, and this book is by far the best source of information on the topic that I have found. But it's more than that. In making the case for index funds, Mr. Simon provides a succinct, yet intelligible, description of modern portfolio theory and its place in the world of finance.

If you are interested in subjects like portfolio theory, decision-making under conditions of uncertainty, the efficient market hypotheses, game theory, the Third Restatement of Trusts and zero sum games, and just the mention of people as diverse as Peter L. Bernstein, John C. Bogle, Warren Buffett, Alfred Cowles, III, Eugene Fama, Mario Gabelli, Elaine Gazarelli, Edward C. Halbach, Jr., Roger Ibbotson, Peter Lynch, Burton G. Malkiel, Harry Markowitz, John Neff, William F. Sharpe, and Rex Sinquefield causes you to hyperventilate, then this book is for you.

Don't let the tacky cover put you off (It would be more appropriate for "How I Went From Nothing to Being a Billionaire in Three Weeks.") This is a well-written and useful book.

Scott Simon's book thoroughly reviews the many advantages of index funds, and the disadvantages of actively managed mutual funds. Many of the standard arguments are presented--the cost advantage of index funds, the difficulty in picking a superior actively managed mutual fund in advance, etc. But, the author has managed to add a few wrinkles here and there. Did you know that investing in index funds can reduce your stress? Well, according to this book that is one of the more important advantages.

The book is well documented (as you would expect from a former tax lawyer). Of note is a chapter devoted to the "nuts and bolts" of index funds which gives thorough details about the operations of index mutual funds. The appendix also contains good descriptions of the major indexes.

This book is an excellent and comprehensive study of index mutual funds. By discussing the theories behind index funds, Mr. Simon makes a compelling case as to why they are a superior investment vehicle for most, if not all, investors. In short, decreased costs and decreased risk will create, in the long run, a higher return for invetors. Specifically, Mr. Simon states that index funds will outperform conventional methods of investment (stock picking and convemtional mutual funds) due to decreased management costs and taxes. Active management strategies (again, stock picking and convemtional mutual funds) churn a lot of fees and create many taxable events. Index funds, however, mirror the market -- no such acitve stock picking is necessary. Instead of employing expensive stock pickers and research teams to choose stocks, index funds use mathematical formulas to mirror the index. Instead of constantly buying and selling stock (and creating taxable events), index funds buy and hold. Therefore, there is an inherent cost advanatage in index funds. This cost advantage is especially significant when compounded over the long term. Also, because an index fund is more diversified that a typical portfolio or fund, the risk is lessened, thereby increasing overall performance. The book cites numerous studies and invokes Nobel laureates to support this diversification theory. A stock picker may have some big winners, but on average his losers will make him underperfrom the index, especially when the increased costs and taxes are taken into account. The book documents how some of the greatest investment success stories in recent years inevitably, over the long run, "regress to the mean" (i.e., fall back to the average). The logical and restrained message of this book sets it apart from many other investment books. These books promise results based on investment strategies that are risky or difficult at best and foolish at worst. Mr. Simon's stategies are simple, solid, and proven. In fact, the book cites numerous examples of major pension funds and companies now utilizing index funds. The book also displays a healthy skepticism for the traditional investment information delivery system, and shows why it is not in the best interest of the investment community to promote index funds. Compared to other books and articles on the market, this book is an extremely comprehensive, even scholarly, treatment of index funds. This book should be read by all would-be investors -- before putting any money into the stock market.

I love the Instant Genius series. The tapes, especially the one on wine, are packed with a lot of information. There is no long drawn out time wasting introduction. I look forward to listening to this tape over and over.

an excellent resource - full of usefull information, presented in a uniquely accessable format

A great overview of both red and white wines, covering a broad range of issues including origin, taste, selection of wine, year, etc. Both my appreciation and interest in wine has increased. Ideal for the wine lover that want to know more.

After reading the first few chapters of "It's the End of the World, and I Could Use a Drink", I realized I had jumped into an action-packed book with a compelling storyline. As stated on the book cover, Scott Sherman has written a work of fiction that, incidentally, happens to be true.

Despite the dire situation spelled out in the first pages, the book's humor is what initially captured my attention. It had been a while since I laughed out loud reading a novel. I found it oddly reminiscent of Neil Simon. It is genuine humor, derived from the uniqueness of the individual character. Instead of jokes, which any character can recite, the funny stuff here comes from a misunderstanding of speech or action between the colorful cast of characters, or from a simple play on words. As someone who doesn't relate to most of what passes as comedy in the entertainment realm of today's culture, I enjoyed the natural, pure humor in Sherman's writing.

Sherman wrote the book in first person as well as third person, alternating by chapter and denoting with different fonts. I found this to be unique, and it helped the flow of the story while giving the reader an insight into Sherman's struggle as a writer. It is one of the book's strengths.

The general style of writing is fluid. Easy to read, yet very informative of the momentous challenges facing the world, as we try to balance the demands of commerce with the growing realization that our planet is fragile and its resources are far more precious than we have perceived.

Man's relationship to nature has been the subject of many books. What makes "It's the End of the World, and I Could Use a Drink" different is that it is told with an ecological urgency that is noteworthy. In Sherman's world, time is of the essence and the result not only gives the reader a significant reason to think a bit more about the environment and our sources of energy, but also provides a fun, action-packed reading experience that would translate easily to the big screen.

The author has written an amazingly complex, yet entertaining, work parodying those environmentally correct views we all hold so dear. This is an unusual find for the enviro seeking a chance to laugh at herself, and at the same time be engrossed by a well crafted comic drama. This is a finely written and readable work for a first author. You have to read this book.

Scott Sherman's book is a must read. From the second I turned the pages, I was thrown into a fabulous adventure full of intrigue and suspense. As if that wasn't enough, there were so many parts where I just couldn't stop laughing hysterically. This book has it all!!! Most importantly, Sherman skillfully illustrates concerns about the environment and provides positive prescriptions of what we can do as individuals which left me inspired and hopeful about the future. Sherman is undoubtedly my favorite new author of the year! I can't wait until his next book comes out.

Scott Gerber's first novel is better than most of John Grisham's novels. Its faced paced, the characters are well developed, and the plot is realistic. It should be a movie. I cannot wait for Gerber's next novel.

This is not just another "who done it"; Dr. Gerber adds many interesting details of Thomas Jefferson U., Jeffersonville, and surroundings. Much of this should evoke fond memories for former students at a real Virginia school and edifying insight for the rest of us-- Virginian or not. Dr. Gerber's eloquent use of language instills an academic tone to this well paced mystery. Several brief legal thoughts add to its instructive theme without distracting from the plot. The title points to a recurring theme of finance and politics in modern education. An interesting and good read.

A Virginia Reader

A first rate novel, ethnography, of the REAL Culture in Academic life. It goes behind the scenes of tranquility that Academics like to give the impression of, and gets to the back stabing, phonyness of Academic life. Plus its a great thriller. I think all will be very happy with this book.

I review many, many books each year and each year I find two or three that are so powerful that I find myself taking notes. "Journey to the Impossible" is one of these books. Read it, reread it, highlight it, take notes, do whatever you need to do to keep this information at hand while you use it to transform your life.

A lot of things are impossible only because we perceive them to be impossible. And yet others who don't see them that way achieve those same goals. Scott Jeffrey takes us on a wonderful journey to achieving the impossible every day. With short, easy to read chapters the book lends itself to reading a chapter whenever you get a few minutes. This is easily one of the most practical life-changing books that I have ever read. Bravo, Scott Jeffrey, I could not recommend the book more highly.

Got dreams you haven't begun to put wings on? Got goals you have not yet achieved? Got plans for the future? Well, Scott Jeffrey's book has been a genuine inspiration to me, and I believe it will help you too. He gives you short, easy tips to implement, fun ways to motivate yourself, and a whole toolbox of ideas that will help you put wings on those dreams and reach those goals.
I have 4-5 favorite chapters that offered advice that has become part of my daily life, and even if those chapters are not your own favorites, I know every reader will find something that will speak to him or her personally. This is easily the best motivational book I've read in several years.

The title got me excited -- and the rest of the book changed me. 'Journey to the Impossible' is full of useful, easy and practical ways to change your life and create something extraordinary.

The chapters are broken into bite-sized pieces, some only 2-3 pages long. This technique allowed me to easily take Scott's recommendations and apply them - instantly. I didn't need to learn a philosophy to begin practicing what Scott preaches, as I was able to digest every chapter quickly and see the effects of the excercise, thought process, etc. right away. This is a powerful difference between 'Journey' and many other books on the market right now. With the busy lives we lead, we need something that we can take in and integrate quickly and effectively. Scott Jeffrey's 'Journey' accomplishes this admirably.

Read and recommend this book to all you care about. This book brings home a strong message for those who want to lead the best life they possibly can...it is amazing how the power of a few words can change so much.

In all, a true pleasure to read and recommend!

This is the most useful, application-oriented book on how to build a great marriage I have ever read. Chapter two identifies four specific behaviors that are life threatening to marriage. It is based on a huge data bank of research. One study evaluated many couples over a 12 year period, some beginning before they were even actually married. Evaluations were conducted through multiple, extensive interviews and videotaping of the couple's interactions over the years, which were then reviewed by a team of reasearchers. Presence of the four specific behaviors were predictors of divorce with up to 91% accuracy. Each behavior is examined and tools provided to break these habits. Each section of the book is intensly valuable for couples with good marriages and for those in serious trouble. There are samples of different disputes, communications, and problem solving done by couples in real life situations. There are many self tests, and questions for discussion that really help couples identify clearly where their marriages are great and where they could be better. Best of all, these tools are all related back to scripture to solidify the true value and importance of building and protecting a great marriage. I will buy this book for my married adult children and recommend it to every married couple I know! It is a MUST have!

As a military chaplain, I have found "A Lasting Promise" to be one of the most effective tools to use with couples at every stage of the life cycle. Premarital couples, young marrieds, couples with children, and more mature couples have benefitted greatly from the principles presented in this fine work. Based on extensive research, the principles so clearly presented and illustrated in "A Lasting Promise" will revolutionize your marriage and your work as a counselor with premarital and married couples. Don't miss making this resource a part of your toolbox for enhancing your relationships!! -Military Chaplain

This book is a revision of the 1996 book, "Fighting for your Marriage". It has excellent guidelines for resolving conflicts and communication problems and building a better relationship.

We bought a copy for our project finance/infrastructure finance dept. at our bank. It's excellent, especially the due diligence checklist

This is the one project finance book I keep at my desk and take with me on business trips. It is invaluable. The book is filled with important information I need when working on a project finance deal (sample contract provisions; explanations of currency risks; financing sources; World Bank lending characteristics; political risk insurance; and on and on. The author manages to do the impossible--he combines legal and business aspects of project finance in an easy-to-use format, from a real life perspective. Each part of a project finance deal is addressed in separate chapters.

My only criicism is that the author uses the European-favored expansive table of contents, rather than a detailed index. Yet, the book is so well organized that the information is easy to find.

It's clearly the best legal and business book on project finance available. It gives me, as a business person, a real edge.

A well thought out treatise on project finance covering not just the legal issues, but also from a commercial perspective. One of the better books on the subject