I picked this book up on a whim and thought it very helpful in getting over a past relationship. The authors treat the broken heart as a universal phenomenon, one that every human goes through at least once in their lives. I found this insight very comforting, knowing that there were millions of other people with similar feelings. The authors clearly speak from experience. They are consequently sympathetic towards the broken heart, but that does not stop them from offering a gung-ho program for people finally to start healing themselves and learning to love again. This book also offers helpful advice on how to establish an effective physical platform from which to initiate the psychological healing process: eating right, exercising, etc. Highly recommended!!!!!!!!

I have found this book to be very supportive. Its part friend, part therapy as it guides you through the first month of a break up. Good suggestions without being corny or having alot of psychobabble theories. It also has been great company when I have felt like I just can't drag a friend through the dicussion another time! However I think its best if used when relationship broke up somewhat amicably - as mine did (he doesn't want marriage, I did and hoped that he would in time). There is not enough consoling/understanding what went wrong for break ups that are more traumatic and non-mutual..yeah, I've had those too!

This book really helped me. I found it very difficult to stop myself from reading forward beyond the day's chapter. Sometimes it felt as though the authors new me personally when they were writing. Some things are comforting and other subjects really enlightened me on where I probably went wrong. It's true that the book has several typographical errors, however, the content more than makes up for those mistakes. I am going to read it again, and I highly recommend it.

It seems to me, in this book, that the hero, David Riley had become a little weird and remote. Mr. Mayer seems to remove Riley from the center, and tried to make the heroines occupied more pages instead of giving Riley more opportunities to let us keep loving him. I loved what Riley were in all the former D. Riley Books! And would like to give all of them a high 10, but not this one. It was good,but Riley had become a pitiful, self-reject, a bit eccentric, remote, self-denial person and a supporting actor! I have been in a state of trying to contact Mr. Mayer about this Riley's troubled mind. And wish the next Riley in the Z would become the-return-of-the-native hero as before; a reserved, iron-minded, cool, intelligent, yet warm, gentle and considerate person--a self-made,self-enhanced Man,but not the one in the "Eternity Base" as a somewhat absent-minded, negative, most of the time, even not quite a smart person. I have already translated Mr.Mayer's "DRAGON SIM-13" into Chinese and have published it in Taiwan last year. I enjoyed every moment with Riley and Mr. Mayer, and only wish I could translated all of his Riley titled books(not this one)

"It's clever, plausible plot gives birth to lots of action and suspense." Kansas City Jounral Inquirer. The fifth novel in Bob Mayer's Special Forces series, this book takes a unique look at combat on the 7th Continent, in Antarctica. This title will soon be available once more from Amazon.com only around the middle of September 1998. Also check out the last book in the Riley series: Z.

Eternity Base was an excellant action novel, set in the world's harshest and most remot setting: Antarctica. There's a lot of action, and soome unique twists in the plot. The novel is just as good as the author's first novel, Eyes of the Hammer. One thing would have been nice, though: extending the 287-page book to 300+ pages (but I don't pretend that I could write more than 20 pages of garbage so I won't complain). READ IT!

I picked up this book at my local library. The author uses and Indiana dialect that I, who have lived in IN all my life have never heard. No matter. It's a great deal of fun to read aloud. Very rhythmic with a good refrain. If you can find a copy anywhere, read it to a group of kids.

I first became aware of this book when I took my then three-year-old son to our library's halloween story time. Both of us fell in love with this illustrator's vision of the James Whitcomb Riley standard. Little Orphant Annie comes alive to remind us all to: "say our prayers", "help the poor and needy ones", "cherish them that loves us", and all manner of good behavior....or suffer the consequences! We checked this book out on a weekly basis until we both could recite it by heart as we drove around town. Quite an accomplishment for such a little guy. I'm glad it's still available--I'd like to give him a copy when he graduates from high school.

I`m 44 and I use to live in Indiana My mother got me this book when I was little and I loved it. I still remember it today and because of this book I love to read. I wish I still had it today. I have read 100`s of book but Mr. Riley has stayed with me. If you have a chance to read this book please do adults and children both. thank you Dlight

My husband and I lived through Hugo also. We stayed in our home, mainly because the news crews chose our little town, 15 miles from the coast, to hole up in. None of us realized the magnitude of this storm until it was too late. We were the lucky ones, we managed to get through that horrible night basically unscathed. Others were not so lucky. I like the focus of the book being on surviving the storm and helping your fellow man, of which we saw a lot of. People would drive by, giving out food and ice and clean water. It made me realize there is still good in the world after all. Of course, a year after the storm we hightailed it up to Canada! I swore never again to go through such an experience. At least up here all we have to deal with is lots of snow!

My wife of 6 months and myself left N.Y. to live in Charleston S.C on June 11th 1989. We never in our young lives ever wish to see a storm of such magnitude.It was a living nightmare , your book was excellent . This storm generated more tornadoes than any other, the air force had clocked speeds of 240mph sustained gust.God bless the ones who were not so fortunate as we were.It was hell for months afterwards. Your book was realistic

My husband and I visited the virgin islands in 1989. After arriving on Saturday morning, a very strong wind and rain storm arrived, called Hurricane Hugo. The trama followed with hollowing winds, trees falling, people scrambling, loss of communication, and lots of confusion. We will never forget this week long vacation at this beatiful island. Your book does not do the storm and damage to visitors, people who reside on the island, people who have businesses on the island, and of course, those who own boats and planes in this island.

This is an engaging and entertaining adventure. This is definitely a book you should have in your library. It gives a very humanistic view of Africa and its people without resorting to stereotypes.

In the world of survival stories, this one is an outstanding classic. Captain James Riley's account of his shipwreck and subsequent enslavement by nomadic Arabs will amaze you beyond belief. I cannot began to imagine how anyone could survive under these conditions...naked, sunburned, starving, beaten and driven across the buring desert as slaves. It was encouraging to me that throughout it all, he kept his faith in God and somehow endured with the hope he would eventually be a free man once more. He also exhibited great leadership as he urged his fellow shipmates not to give up. Somehow they would make it! Written in the early 1800's this story has been an inspiration to millions over the years. It's a great addition to any library.

Our lives today are easy beyond compare to the lives the desert nomads lived, the Africans who enslaved the crew of the wrecked ship Commerce back in 1815. The way water was treasured to every last drop makes me feel guilty about how little thought we generally give to where our water comes from. This is an enthralling tale, one I could not stop reading until I was finished. To realize that I am reading a book that my great great grandfather may have read back in his days makes it that more special.

Molly Murphy has decided after many failed attempts at employment to be an investigator. Since this is the early 1900's in NYC many find this announcement nonsense and dismiss it as foolish behavior. Well she meets Paddy and convinces him to give her a job cleaning his office. She bothers him everday about his
cases and ask question after question. Upon coming to work one day, she discovers a robbery in progress and her world is turned upside down. Molly manages to irritate everyone with her determination to find the criminal. Her actions place in her danger and it is up to Daniel Sullivan to rescue her from her
shortcomings. This sequel is not as tightly written as the debut novel. I found myself skimming the last third of the book as Molly actions were just over the top where the plot was headed. Bowen does manage to reel Molly in and the conclusion of the story was solid yet murky. Rating 7

Murphy's Law--the first book in Rhys Bowen's new Molly Murphy series--won an Agatha award last year. Wouldn't surprise me in the least if Death of Riley won another. Rhys Bowen also writes the wonderful Constable Evans series. How she can switch back and forth from contemporary Wales to turn of the century New York with an Irish main character is a measure of her talent.

Death of Riley starts off with Molly getting a job as companion to an elderly lady, which doesn't suit her independent nature at all. A disappointment in Captain Daniel Sullivan, the police office Molly met and fell for in Murphy's Law, causes her to reassess her situation and decide she needs a new occupation. When she first arrived in New York she had become involved in helping to solve a crime, so she figures becoming a private investigator would work well for her. She fully intends to stay out of criminal cases and work on finding lost relatives for families left behind in Europe.

However, a criminal case pops up in front of her when she finds Paddy Riley, the PI she's persuaded to hire her as an assistant, slumped over his desk, and discovers he's been murdered. It seems perfectly obvious to Molly that it's up to her to find out who killed him. She sets off to do just that, meeting all kinds of intriguing people along the way, and showing the reader, in fascinating detail, just what the New York of 1901 was like.

Molly is soon involved in several friendships--with a charming male playwright, a painter who wants her to pose for him, and a couple of unusual women, highly independent and artistic women--a writer and a painter--who introduce her to new ideas and a different lifestyle. She even falls in with a group of anarchists. And of course, as might be expected, the intelligent and persistent Molly does solve the mystery of Riley's death. What is not so expected is the surprising turn of events that leads to a quite explosive finish!

And at the end, it even seems possible that Molly and the attractive Captain Daniel Sullivan might get together again. Stay tuned to this delightful, wonderfully well-written series and you just might find out.

In 1901 New York, Irish immigrant Molly Murphy is not having any success in her search for a job that interests her. Her beau, police captain Daniel Sullivan, wants her to take a job as a companion to a wealthy woman, which she agrees to try. While working, she notices a man lurking around the woman's home in a furtive manner and is told by Daniel that he is Paddy Riley, a private detective.

Molly nags Paddy until he agrees to hire her as a clerk. One day she finds her employer murdered. Someone has gone through his files and a few days later, someone sets fire to the office, destroying everything inside. Molly has the notebook he always carried around while on a case and she notices that he was very upset about a conversation he overheard in a bar. Molly successfully tracks down one of the people and through him she is able to locate the person he met with that night. Headless of the danger to herself, Molly continues to investigate and brings herself to the attention of a murderer who has every intention of killing again.

Rhys Bowen gives her audience a very accurate picture of what New York City was like for an immigrant in 1901. The heroine is a very spunky and likable woman who acts on her convictions even when it puts her in danger. DEATH OF Riley is a delightful historical cozy starring characters that are eccentric, bohemian, and believable. The ending will come as a shock to the audience because the author cleverly disguises the direction she is moving the story line along.

Harriet Klausner

I loved the concept of this book and thought the writing good in and of itself. However, I found the character of Missy, who is described as being a spoiled brat, just plain mean! It seemed every time she opened her mouth she was calling someone a name or just being rude. Even after she started thinking how bad she felt about the way she was treating her "new" friends, she continued to act the same way for awhile! She, of course, redeems herself in the end but I wish her character had been handled a little differently. Melissa was better, but she was so extreme the other way that she was still afraid of getting in a car after several months! For the most part, it was a good read. If you find Missy to be "spirited", "sassy" and "spoiled" instead of just plain mean, you'll probably enjoy this book much more than I did. 3 stars is the best I can give it.

I was CAPTIVATED by the content of this book. I could not put it down. I find it funny that the families couldn't tell that it was two different people. I gave it 4 because the ending could have been a lot better, on the real though this book was the $h!t!

It is one of the best novels I have read until now. I could not put it down - it was so exciting. It is romantic and fun. I like Fabian and Missy best - they are both so sure of themselves and so strong. Melissa and Jeffrey are slightly too weak for my taste but as a whole the book is so original so well written that it does not matter. I have already read it hundreds of times and the book has made the round of all my friends who just loved it. Do not miss it!

This is a very good work. I enjoyed it immensely. The chapters by Choi Chatterjee, in particular, were very thoughtful and well researched. She is proof positive that the historical field suffers from a dearth of women and minority thinkers, and would benefit greatly from their unique and compelling vision.
Given Chatterjee's tremendous breadth on such issues as gender, class, and ethnicity, one would hope for future research by her about academic sinecures for bourgeois mothers of color.
Many people are unaware of this phenomenon. Recently, women of color are being exploited as diversified pawns in the playing field of white male academia. After culminating their rights to motherhood, they are, in effect, phased out of the academy. They are still paid a solid middle class income, of coure, but are petered into nominal positions, teaching, say, one course per semester, thus minimizing their significance within the department's political landscape. (They are permitted to work only about ten to fifteen hours per week.)
This is just another disgraceful example of the dominant white male hierarchy imposing its oppressions upon middle-class mothers of color.
Once again, this is an excellent book. I highly recommend it.

Chatterjee should write a book on academic sinecures for bourgeois mothers of color.

The Encyclopedia of Trains & Locomotives is a great source of information for novices and experts alike. It also includes some very detailed appendices that are unequaled. Overall, it is a wonderful reference for the price

Of all the Christmas gifts I have received, this book has to be one of my favorites. A great many old and new photos and illustrations. Rather than grouped by category, entries are alphabetized as in a standard encyclopedia. A great variety of subjects are covered: the very first steam engine inventors, steam, diesel, and electric building companies, their founders and the engines they built, various car types, track gauges, some famous railroads in North America and other parts of the world, well-known railroad and engineering feats, and more. Appendices list production figures for General Motors/EMD, Alco, and General Electric (what, no Baldwin?), as well as railroad mergers, all up to around 1992 or so. The entry I found most interesting was that on Australia, with its haphazard lack of any coherent rail development, resulting in several different track gauges that proved a real headache in later years.

While not comprehensive (and not claiming to be so), this encyclopedia is a well researched and written reference work, and is certainly a bargain as well. --- Paul H!

Wonderful introductory book by the first-time author. Full of local color along with tongue-in-check and less subtle shots at the captains of our corporate ships. Great read.

and the "culture" of profit or non-profit corporations (been there, done that, got the going-away watch.) This book starts at the end of the tale, with ominous foreshadowing a la "Great Gatsby," then cuts to "A Man in Full."

The book was published by North Star Press in St. Cloud, Minnesota. I really like the unique typeface in which it was set. Smaller than "large print" editions, it is easier on the eyes than standard "Big House" publications

Big business is the last topic that I would choose for pleasure reading BUT this one is simply laugh out loud funny. BUT it made me think at the same time...doesn't that make this book perfect satire ?