... the scripts don't work. The downloaded scripts are different to the ones outlined in the book (neither work) and the after sale support is non-existant.

The first book of the series was great... This rarely works and this book is no exception...

1. too many errors

2. the codes don't work.. and you don't get support from the team that put them together... you will have to be overly nice to even here... "Oh! we will get back to you" from them

3. Full e-commerce app? what is an e-commerce system without a checkout feature? they basically leave out all the meat and expect you to work at the same projects you bought the book for on your own

basically, looks more like a couple of tutorials taken from the internet and thrown together in the form of a book in a hurry to capture the market before a better one does.

LEAVE IT ON THE SHELF!!

Flash is becoming much more of an application/interface tool than ever before. This book does a good job of furthering the skills taught in the first book. While the book doesn't follow with a case study pertaining to all chapters, it does give you methods that you can pick and choose from, so that you don't necessarily need to read from beginning to end to get real and usable benefits.

I particulary enjoyed Chatper 5, which shows some very good ways of using MySQL with Flash: getting lists, details, and searching without having to load new pages or go back to previous pages...that's the good thing about Flash interfaces.

The book is a rather big step in difficulty from the first book, but worth it.

The cover notes weren't too compelling on this one, but I bought it anyway, and was pleasantly surprised. There's plenty of plot twists, secret passages, passion, an evil relative trying to steal the fortune of an innocent, two heroes and heroines, and, of course, a happy ending. I'd buy it again - which is my personal standard for romance novels.

I must admit, the characterizations are wonderful and really interesting. The book is really good, and the story is nicely written, but at times i can't help but wonder why it's taking so long to finish the darned story. At some places it hardly even moves. But for these lagging points, the book would be excellent.

The story is basically about a scarred man who hides from society thinking he's ugly. But his brother ends up rescuing a heiress from a fire and brings her home. the lady's companion, Dillian, sneaks into the house and lives there like a ghost, since she's worried that the two men mean the heiress harm. She is eventually discovered (that was the most fun part of the book...the 'ghost' of the mansion being discovered). It is from this point that the story lags. They try to find out who set the fire, and who is responsible for trying to end the hieress's life. Interwoven in this is the romance between Gavin, the scarred brother, and Dillian. He thinks he's an ugly beast, while she tries to convince him he's not. But in the end all works out. Dillian is the best character of all. She fiesty and spirited and kind and generous...etc. On the whole it was nice...but definitely not recommended for anyone who hates historicals.

Patricia Rice comes up with some pretty interesting characters. Gavin, the American who hides his horribly scarred face from the world, has a brother, Michael, who's in the habit of bring home strays. Little does Gavin know at first of all the trouble he's brought home this time. Michael has just rescued Blanche from a fire and didn't know Dillian, her cousin, came along for the ride. Dillian spends some time living in the manor like a ghost until Gavin starts noticing things missing and moved around.The ghost hunt begins. I enjoyed this book. There's romance and mystery. Dillian isn't a beauty and Gavin is quite the beast he thought he was.

This book has a good plot idea, but the writing is so jerky, that I gave up on page 45 and just trahsed the book. There are no transitions from one plot line to the next. The hero arrives in London and offends the daughter of his shipping agent. Next he is on the steps of his sister's house who died a year ago and he had no idea? then the story jumps to some village in the north of england to a spinster's house. She is too stupid to figure out anything at all after her father dies leaving her alone with her estate. Hero arrives with sister's 2 toddler children, moves in, and on it goes. I got exhausted trying to jump my thought process through all jumps in plot lines. Oh yes, the spinster has a cousin who is her footman who is grandly dressed while she is deeply in debt. I could only guess this was Victorian times by the mention of a train and also clipper ships, which I think put it about 1850. It took me a long time to figure that out from description of dress, etc.

Lachlan MacTavish is a man with two very small problems, his niece and nephew. He kidnaps them when a visit to his sister reveals her untimely death and the mistreatment of her children. He very quickly finds himself in over his head and hiding from his brother-in-law the viscount. Beatrice Cavendish is also in too deep. Her father passed away, leaving her a bankrupt estate and no experience managing the property while the town depends on the estate for its existence. When Lachlan shows up at her door in search of her former governess, the two quickly strike a mutually beneficial deal. When Beatrice's aunt arrives for a visit, she quickly connives to force a wedding. Now Lachlan and Beatrice must face the reality of a marriage neither intended but are not opposed to. Patricia Rice has woven a compelling character driven novel that is captivating until the very end. Her characters remain true to themselves as they grow to face the task of surrendering their hard won freedom and independence for love. The supporting cast of secondary characters is enjoyable without distracting from the main story. This book is a very worthwhile read!

Lachlan MacTavish, ship's captain, arrives in London and drops in on his sister, who has not been in contact with her family in months. To his sorrow, he discovers that she died of childbed fever, and her husband, Viscount Simmons, has been awash in alcohol since, leaving his children in the care of an abusive nanny. Obtaining consent from his brother in law, he takes the children to the home of Nanny Morrow, only to discover that she, too, has died. Beatrice Cavendish, overly sheltered, has never left her home village. Her father has died, and she must take up the reins of the estate, which to her shock is deeply mortaged due to her late father's incompetance and penchant for borrowing his way out of financial crises. When the overpowering Lachlan lands on her doorstep desperate for help with his niece and nephew, a bargain is struck; he'll school her in estate management and she'll deal with the children. This is an interesting study of two intelligent and very different people. Bea learns that she is a capable woman. Lachlan and his nephew are intriguing portraits of attention deficit disorder. Somehow, though well written and enjoyable, this story failed to grasp my attention as fully as anticipated, perhaps because the suspense in the plot was, well, not very suspenseful. Certainly worth a read though, you won't waste your money on this one.

Better order this book and then get offline and do some quality parenting! Donna Rice Hughes goes far beyond breezy tips and will ground you in Internet basics, dangers, and solutions. Everything is cited and it's obvious that much research was done in order to create a book for parents who want their kids online--but safely.

An excellent guide for parents that displays a firm grasp of the complex technological, social, and legal issues involved. At the same time, Ms. Rice-Hughes is able to translate this information in a way that parents unfamiliar with technology can easily understand. Kids Online is packed with useful information and advice. No parent should let his or her child go on on-line without reading this book.

Donna Rice Hughes has produced a clear, concise volume of online basics and important advanced information which every parent needs to know.

Even those people who feel they're up on the internet should use this book as a refresher course. Those readers who believe they aren't "into" computers will also benefit from this book.

Parents who allow their kids to roam the web without the protection noted in this volume are letting them "play with fire".

The internet is here to stay and "Kids Online" in an indispensable resource ... insuring that families enjoy its most positive benefits.

This book is about a man who runs away from his father because the father does nothing but yell at him. This book is one of my favorites, even though I gave it a four, because it had a lot of action and it made me want to keep reading. Although I still think that the orignal was one of the better ones that have been written.

The book "Rip Van Winkle" is about a guy named Rip and his father, Dame, who thinks that Rip can never do anything right. Dame is always yelling at Rip. Dame really got mad when Rip sold part of the family property, so he went away for awhile and met some strangers and started to drink quite a lot of beer. You have to read the book to find out what happens next.

Several of these other reviews are for a different version of this story. The one I am reviewing is an "All Aboard Reading" version. It is definitely written for beginning readers (1st-3rd grade)

This version is a good introduction to the classic Washington Irving story. I do not like the way Rip's wife yells at him to get to work or how Rip is only "maybe...a little" sad when we finds out that his wife has died after his long sleep. Neither Rip nor his wife were the most exemplary characters! :-)

Still, that is the way the story was written and can be a good launch into a talk about character.

I have to say that I was somewhat disappointed in this book. Being an admirer of Condoleeza Rice, I was really looking forward to reading her life story. However the book reads more like a very very long and protracted resume rather than a story about someone's life. I think I expected to learn more about Dr Rice the person, rather than all the political accomplishments. For me, (and perhaps many others who like biographies/ autobiographies) reading stories about people, how they think, how they approach life, their dreams, their joys and sorrows and of course their accomplishments has always been inspirational. One gets the sense however, that the author of this book does not really know Dr Rice and writes about her "from a distance" per say. I guess I'll just have to wait for the autobiography.

I read the book with both admiration and agitation. I admire Dr. Rice's accomplishments. She's definitely not your average American, black or white, male or female. But the book was written to convince the American public that she is a reputable and capable presence in the White House, a "testing of the waters" to see if the public will consider her on a Presidential ticket. While Dr. Rice has accomplished much, her contributions to the human public have been just as orchestrated as her formal education.

The author's style will keep a middle school reader entertained(My 11 year old is reading it now). But the entire book reads like an advertising brochure. I suspect in 50 years, Dr. Rice will be canonized!

Can Condoleeza Rice really be just one person? National Security Advisor, Former Stanford Provost, Tenured Stanford Professor, Hoover Fellow, accomplished classical pianist, figure skater, football fanatic, and the list goes on...

Felix does a good job chronicling Rice's ascension from Birmingham to Denver to Palo Alto and eventually Washington D.C. The book is chock full of insights from family, fellow professors, and Washington colleagues. One the more interesting vignettes described a Old West style "staredown" between Rice and Boris Yeltsin at the White House steps.

A fascinating read about a potential Presidential candidate.

This book was a waste of time. If this had not been on a required reading list for a college course, I would have trashed the book after 15 pages. Save your money and go to a peep show. The booth will be in a better shape than the writing in this book

I was so bored by this book that I refused to use my time to finish reading it. My time is far too valuable to waste on nonsense like this so-called collection of erotica! SAVE YOUR MONEY!

I had read a few of Ian Philip's stories before in past Best Gay Erotica volumes so I knew he was amazing, but nothing prepared me for this collection. It's fantastic! Crazy characters, witty dialog, and hot, hot, hot sex! It's funny, sexy, and smart. Ian Philips is one of the best erotic writers I've ever read. Not many stories can make you think, laugh, and get (...), all at the same time. Here's a whole book of them!

I'm sorry, but I totally disaggree with the readers who loved this story. I could not connect with either the heroine nor the hero, so I didn't come to like them. Even at the end I couldn't think of what they would see in each other and what drives them together. The dialogs are often wooden, and the story does not come naturally: why on earth would Marc ALWAYS show up, when Jennifer is in the arms of another man (even if the author wants us to believe it's totally innocent...)

I was really disappointed with this book. It started off with such promise but by the middle I was thoroughly bored. I had a really hard time getting through the last half of this book. I could not seem to connect with these characters. Marcus was so overbearing and jealous and Jenny was just too "niave" to put it nicely. The only thing they seem to have in common was their sexual attraction for each other but there wasn't any sex going on!

Although there might be some out in readerland who will not like this story, I found it to be quite an enjoyable read. The heroine is very naive, maybe too much so in the beginning to be believable, but her growth and maturity is rewarding to follow. Some might criticize this story because Jennifer Lee is sort of clingy and not a totally strong and independant woman. Quite to the contrary, I felt it refreshing not to have to read about ANOTHER invincible woman. Jenny is strong in her own way, wanting to prove herself, but not necessarily all on her own. Marcus can be a bit TOO heavyhanded, not telling Jenny things because he doesn't think she needs to know or can handle the truth. Although it does get aggrevating to the modern reader, it is quite realistic to the time period. Men did not 'bother' women with too many details. That doesn't make it right or acceptable today, but it was how it was done then. I think Ms. Rice does a wonderful job in conveying the attitiudes of the time.

The relationship between Marcus and Jenny is also a delight to follow. Both are hurt, unintentionally by the other, but they learn to rise above that. Jenny has a hard time, not knowing the 'rules' that Marcus (and society) sets, so is often breaking them. The 'threat' of the story is quite predictable, but does not detract from the main premise of the story...Marc and Jenny's love. Grab this one if you can, its worth reading!!!

If you'd really like something well-written on the subject, try The German Predicament: Memory and Power in the New Europe (Cornell UP, 1997). by Andrei S. Markovits [with Simon Reich; also available in German and Dutch translations].

Markovitz leaves Zelikow & Rice in the dust.

While it seems that you either hate or love this book, this "liberal with half a brain" or maybe more than half, found it interesting and well written. It added to my information about this fascinating period of change in the world. Well researched from two insiders points of view. When reading, you have to remember the background of the writers and not take everything as gospel. If you're interested in gathering information about how things work, this is a good book to read.

Condi Rice and Philip Zelikow take you behind the scenes of this most historic event, and they do so in an intelligent and insightful way. One can see reading this book why Rice is now the National Security Adivsor to President George Bush following in the footsteps of such greats as Kissinger and Scowcroft. The best book on this subject out there, every college and university should have this GREAT book in their libraries! WONDERFUL READ! INSIGHTFUL! INTELLIGENT! THOUGHT PROVOKING! Only a liberal with half a brain wouldn't enjoy it...

I found Tarzan Forever well written, and often very entertaining and interesting, but very often just plain dead wrong - from badly and broadly misinterpreting texts, such as Lost on Venus (which Taliaferro just didn't get), to many specific mistakes.

Taliaferro regards Lost on Venus an example of Burroughs "climb[ing] on his favorite high horse, eugenics." (page 265) Specifically, Taliaferro refers to Burroughs' creation of Havatoo, a city-state in which eugenics has run amok, concluding that this nightmare city was an ERB utopia. But the depiction of Havatoo is Swiftian - gullible Carson can see only roses at first, but finds after many hair-raising adventures that the Havatoo are as spiritually dead as a race of zombies that occupy a city on the other side of the "River of Death" which separates the two cities. Utopia? Not even close!

And here's an example of a specific error: Taliaferro cites Carson's knowledge of aeronautics as the fact that persuaded the rulers of a kingdom on Venus to spare him. (page 266) But aeronautics came up much later. It was Carson's knowledge of astronomy that saved him. An unimportant detail, maybe, but Taliaferro's book is rife with such errors.

A mistake I found even more annoying - if not downright devious - was Taliaferro's claim that "on the final page" of Apache Devil, Shoz-Dijiji (the Apache Devil of the title) tells his sweetheart, Wichita Billings, "that he is white, nimbly sidestepping the unspeakable eventuality of miscegenation, a well-exercised Burroughs taboo." (page 224) This is as untrue as it is ridiculous! Shoz-Dijiji only tells Wichita he has a secret (i.e., that he is "white") to tell her later. But he never utters his secret to Wichita on the final page - or any other page of Burroughs' novel. In fact, Wichita professes her love for him despite his American Indian heritage. More to the point, as Taliaferro himself notes, Shoz-Dijiji's mother was "one quarter Cherokee." (page 216) Thus, Shoz-Dijiji, one of Burroughs' noblest heroes, not only is mistaken as to his racial heritage, he is also the product of the so-called "Burroughs taboo" against miscegenation! Here, we find a familiar Burroughs theme - individual honor and integrity are what matter, not the color of one's skin.

Those who have aired the tired old claim that Burroughs was a racist, and Taliaferro is solidly in this camp, have simply not been willing to recognize the subtleties of the Burroughs canon (yes, even adventure yarns can be morally ambiguous and complicated). Instead of reading Burroughs' works carefully, with an ear for the era in which they were written, Taliaferro and others skim the books and draw hasty, misinformed conclusions.

Whatever you may think of the writings of Edgar Rice Burroughs--and I personally never thought that much of it--this is still a fascinating look at the life of the man who created one of the most famous characters in all of literary history. We see not just the life that Burroughs led, and the way his interests led him to write what he did. We also get an excellent sense of the times in which he lived and wrote. When ERB is ready to break into the pulps, we get a history of the pulps and what sort of business he was enterring. When ERB works into his tales things like racial purity and eugenics, the biographer goes into detail about the world's views on such things. When Tarzan is created, there is a wonderful discussion of the ape man concept, the feral child being raised in the wild--in reality and in literature. And the care given in describing the various Tarzan films is terrific. Taliaferro's research is excellent. The fact that Burroughs himself cared more about the cents per word payment he was getting than the actual quality of his stories does make him something of a problem child, but as far as a business man, some of his approaches to his work are interesting to say the least. For people who want to learn about the man, the character of Tarzan, the other characters ERB created (since they are not slighted despite the the fact that Tarzan is in the forefront), or the early days of pulp fiction and moviemaking, this is a great book.

I really enjoyed Mr. Taliaferro's incisive treatment of the author's life and unusual ideas.